Akershus district, Akershus, Norway

Places to visit near Åros

Åros is a town in Akershus district, Akershus, Norway, home to about 1,142 people. Within 50 km by road there are 164 places to visit — 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 parks, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 26 museums. The must-see places are Blücher (6 km), Årungen (17 km) and Ramme (17 km).

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Åros, Akershus
Åros, Akershus district, Akershus, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Åros at a glance

Location
Akershus district, Akershus, Norway
Population
about 1,142
Coordinates
59.7061° N, 10.5109° E
Places within 50 km
164 (164 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Åros

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Åros: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Åros

62 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Åros. The closest is Årungen (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Åros

44 parks within 100 km of Åros. The closest is Tusenfryd (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Åros

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Åros. The closest is Storsteinsfjell (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Åros

37 museums within 100 km of Åros. The closest is Norwegian Pharmacy History Museum (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Åros

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Åros. The closest is Blücher (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Åros

33 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Åros. The closest is Nesøya (23 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Nesøya · river spot · Oslo · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Kalvøya · river spot · Oslo · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Danmark · river spot · Akershus · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Langøyene · river spot · Oslo · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Bjerkøya · river spot · Vestfold · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Malmøya · river spot · Oslo · ~28 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Åros

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 94 km on the road.

  1. Start in Åros
  2. 6 km Blücher · heritage site, Akershus
  3. 11 km Årungen · lake, Oslo
  4. 8 km Tusenfryd · park, Akershus
  5. 5 km Gjersjøen · lake, Oslo
  6. 42 km Verneområder I Drammen · church, Vestfold
  7. 22 km Back to Åros

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How to reach Åros

    All places near Åros by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Åros by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2362Årungen (17 km)
    Parks4144Tusenfryd (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1538Storsteinsfjell (28 km)
    Museums2637Norwegian Pharmacy History Museum (30 km)
    Forts & heritage1633Blücher (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1833Nesøya (23 km)
    Beaches & coast410Rambergøya (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens79Malmøya Og Malmøykalven Naturreservat (28 km)
    Other attractions78Ramme (17 km)
    Waterfalls28Bjølsenfossen (37 km)
    Churches16Verneområder I Drammen (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Rabita Mosque (34 km)
    Caves11Ole Høiland's Cave (42 km)

    Åros: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Åros?

    Blücher (heritage site, about 6 km), Årungen (lake, about 17 km), Ramme (attraction, about 17 km), Tusenfryd (park, about 19 km), SpeedMonster (attraction, about 20 km), Gjersjøen (lake, about 22 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Åros?

    164 places on Spotwander: 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 parks, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 museums, 16 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Åros?

    Årungen, about 17 km by road; Gjersjøen (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Åros?

    Tusenfryd, about 19 km by road; Tjuvholmen Skulpturpark (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Åros?

    Storsteinsfjell, about 28 km by road; Skimten (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Åros?

    Start in Åros, visit Blücher, then Årungen, then Tusenfryd, then Gjersjøen, then Verneområder I Drammen, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Åros?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and museums.

    Towns near Åros

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Åros’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Åros on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.