Vestfold is a county in Norway, bordering Buskerud and Telemark. In 2002 there were 216,456 inhabitants, which is 4.7% of the total population in Norway. Its area is 2,216 km². The county administration is in Tønsberg.

Vestfold fylke County NO-07 Administrative centre Tønsberg County mayor   Area 2,216 km² Population  - Total (2002)  - Percent  - Density 216,456 4.7 % x.x/km²

Vestfold is located west of the Oslo Fjord, as the name indicates. It includes many smaller, but well-known towns in Norway, such as Larvik, Sandefjord, Tønsberg and Horten. The river Numedalslågen runs through the district. Many islands are located at the coast. Vestfold is famous for shipping and sailing. Formerly a headquarters for whaling fleets, the coastal towns of Vestfold now engage in fishing and shipbuilding. Some lumbering is carried on in the interior. The district also includes some of the best farmland in Norway.

The family of Harald Fairhair, who is said to be the first king of the whole Norway, was from this area. Kaupang, a town from the Viking Age, is also situated in Vestfold, and is believed to be the first town in Norway. By the 10th century the local kings had established themselves as the first dynasty to begin the unification of Norway.

Municipalities

• Andebu
• Hof
• Holmestrand
• Horten
• Lardal
• Larvik
• Nøtterøy
• Re
• Sande
• Sandefjord
• Stokke
• Svelvik
• Tjøme
• Tønsberg