City walk in Brevik

About

Brevik is a unique, historic district in Porsgrunn municipality that offers an unforgettable experience in Grenland. Here, narrow streets wind between proud, old wooden houses, most of which were built after the great town fires in 1761 and 1800. Experience one of the country's best-preserved listed wooden house settlements.

The Town's Historic Heart

The old customs house and the former Town Hall stand as typical examples of Brevik's rich building traditions. Today, the Town Hall houses the Brevik Town Museum (Brevik Bymuseum), an important stop to learn more about the town's maritime history.

Sylterøya and "Batteriet": Viewpoint and Dramatic History

Take a trip to Sylterøya (popularly called "The Island") to see the most intact part of the old settlement, consisting of charming skipper's houses and other historic wooden buildings.

• Batteriet (The Battery): Located at the very tip of Sylterøya is Batteriet, a fantastic viewpoint and a developed park area.
• History: The place has a long and dramatic history and is known as the location where, among others, the mail robber Ole Berg was beheaded on October 19, 1838.
• War History: During World War II, the Germans built a large bunker here, which stands as a visible memory of the war years.

Brevik – The Ice Cream Town by the Sea

When you need a break from your walk, you can sit down and enjoy the view of Brevik's beautiful harbor basin and the idyllic fjord. Brevik is popularly known as "The Ice Cream Town (Iskrembyen)" – here you can enjoy the town's famous ice cream or a tasty pizza in a pleasant coastal environment.