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Tonstad

Agder, Norway · Europe

About Tonstad

Tonstad sits on the route: 30 minutes from Moi, 43km from Lysevegen.

Tonstad is a town located in Agder, Norway. With a population of 874, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Tonstad sits in Norway, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Oslo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tonstad to your route.

About Tonstad

Tonstad is the administrative centre of Sirdal Municipality in Agder county, Norway. The village is located at the northern end of the lake Sirdalsvatnet in the Sira river valley. The 1.29-square-kilometre (320-acre) village has a population (2026) of 939 and a population density of 728 inhabitants per square

Read more kilometre (1,890/sq mi). Tonstad Hydroelectric Power Station and the Tonstad ski center are both located in and around this village. The Tonstad Church is also located in the village.

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Where is Tonstad located?

Tonstad is located in Agder, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 58.6626 latitude, 6.7169 longitude.

What is the population of Tonstad?

Tonstad has a population of approximately 874 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
874
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Agder
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
58.6626, 6.7169

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Norway

Police
112
Ambulance
113
Fire
110
Driving side
right

Many toll roads use automatic plate recognition (AutoPASS). Headlights required at all times.

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Worth the detour from Tonstad

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Kjeragbolten

A boulder wedged in a mountain crevice 984 metres above the Lysefjord, one of Norway's most thrilling photo opportunities.

42 km · about 50 min drive

famous road

Lysevegen

A dramatic mountain road in Norway with 27 hairpin bends providing access to the famous Pulpit Rock viewpoint.

43 km · about 50 min drive

mountain pass

Lysebotn Road (Lysevegen)

A spectacular Norwegian mountain road descending 900m through 27 hairpins and a spiral tunnel to the Lysefjord, near the famous Preikestolen cliff.

44 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)

A flat-topped cliff rising 604 meters above Lysefjorden, one of Norway's most iconic and thrilling viewpoints.

47 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Lysefjord

A 42km sheer-walled fjord framed by Pulpit Rock and Kjerag, threaded by a serpentine fjord-side road.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Tonstad

  • 42 kmKjeragboltenA boulder wedged in a mountain crevice 984 metres above the Lysefjord, one of Norway's most thrilling photo opportunities.
  • 43 kmLysevegenA dramatic mountain road in Norway with 27 hairpin bends providing access to the famous Pulpit Rock viewpoint.
  • 44 kmLysebotn Road (Lysevegen)A spectacular Norwegian mountain road descending 900m through 27 hairpins and a spiral tunnel to the Lysefjord, near the famous Preikestolen cliff.
  • 67 kmRyfylke Tunnel (Ryfast)The world's longest and deepest subsea road tunnel, running 14.4 km beneath the fjord from Stavanger to Ryfylke and reaching 292 m below sea level.
  • 69 kmJæren National Tourist RouteFlat, windswept coastal drive south of Stavanger past endless dune beaches, stone-walled farmland and lighthouses: Norway's softest coastline and a favourite of surfers and sunset chasers.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

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