Veierland

Veierland is a populated, car-free island in Færder Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The island is located in the Tønsbergfjorden, between the mainland (to the west), the island of Tjøme (to the east), and the island of Nøtterøy (to the northeast). Veierland Church was established in 1905. Historically, there was a Veierland School, however this closed in 2013. Veierland is primarily a summer vacation community. The island has a shoreline with many popular swimming beaches including Kjølholmen, Hverveodden, and Kongshavn. Places for accommodation and eateries are open during the summer

Key facts

Islands.name: Veierland
Islands.image_name: Fähranleger_Veierland.jpg
Islands.image_caption: Ferry harbour at Veierland Island
Islands.map_image: Veierland.png
Islands.location: Tønsbergfjorden, Norway
Islands.area_km2: 4.4
Islands.coastline_km: 17
Islands.elevation_m: 56
Islands.highest_mount: Brentås
Islands.country: Norway
Islands.country_admin_divisions_title: County
Islands.country_admin_divisions: Vestfold
Islands.country_admin_divisions_title_1: Municipality
Islands.country_admin_divisions_1: Færder Municipality
Islands.population: 150

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Veierland has been inhabited as long as Vestfold county. The island has a permanent year-round population of about 150 people, however, the island experiences significant summer tourism. Over 450 vacation homes can be found on the island. The island has no bridge or road connections. Veierland is connected to the mainland by 9-17 daily ferries from Tenvik on the island of Nøtterøy via the Jutøya AS. During the summer months there are also ferries from Engø peninsula in Sandefjord Municipality.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Veierland” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.