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Engø is a peninsula in Sandefjord, Norway. The original name was Engøy, which is a combination of the words eng (“meadow”) and øy (“island”). Former written forms include Ænghøy (in 1398), Enngøenn (1575), Engøen (1644), and later on Engø. Engø is also a place on Tjøme Island.[1] Engøy is located next to Lahelle, northeast of the city.

Engø
Peninsula
Engø Show map of Vestfold og Telemark Engø Show map of Norway
Coordinates: 59°08′49″N 10°18′48″E
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)

A ferry operator, known as Jutøya AS, operates a small ferry which connects Sandefjord to Veierland Island. The ferry, known as MF Jutøya, is operated on contract with Vestviken Kollektivtrafikk.[2] Engø lies 5-6 kilometers from the city center in Sandefjord, and the ferry ride to Veierland Island takes approximately 10 minutes.[3] Veierland Island measures 4.4 km² and is a car-free island which experiences significant summer tourism.[4]

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