Husøy is a populated

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. The island is part of the city of Tønsberg, located just off-shore, but it is not connected to Tønsberg by road. The island is a densely populated residential neighborhood that is also known as Husøy. The only bridge connection is to the village of Føynland in neighboring

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. In the summer, there is a ferry connection from Husøy to Tønsberg.

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Tønsberg Islands of Vestfold Villages in Vestfold {{Norway-island-stub

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