Østfold district, Østfold, Norway

Places to visit near Askim

Askim is a town in Østfold district, Østfold, Norway, home to about 12,482 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 parks, 15 forts & heritage and 4 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Langenes Batteri (5 km), Langnes Batteri (5 km) and Fossum Brogalleri (5 km).

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Askim, Østfold
Askim, Østfold district, Østfold, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Askim at a glance

Location
Østfold district, Østfold, Norway
Population
about 12,482
Coordinates
59.5833° N, 11.1629° E
Places within 50 km
51 (51 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 forts & heritage; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Askim

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Askim: 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 Askim

60 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Askim. The closest is Sandstangen (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Sandstangen · lake · Østfold · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Lyseren · lake · Østfold · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Øgderen · lake · Østfold · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Mingevannet · lake · Østfold · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Rødenessjøen · lake · Østfold · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Vestvannet · lake · Østfold · ~33 km · Must-see

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Parks near Askim

44 parks within 100 km of Askim. The closest is Tusenfryd (35 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Askim

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Askim. The closest is Langenes Batteri (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Askim

34 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Askim. The closest is Jeløya (42 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Jeløya · river spot · Vestfold · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Ulvøya · river spot · Oslo · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Malmøya · river spot · Oslo · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Ormøya · river spot · Oslo · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Langøyene · river spot · Oslo · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Bleikøya · river spot · Oslo · ~52 km · Must-see

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Museums near Askim

31 museums within 100 km of Askim. The closest is Borgarsyssel Museum (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Askim

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Askim. The closest is Torkelsrudåsen (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Askim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Askim
  2. 5 km Fossum Brogalleri · heritage site, Østfold
  3. 2 km Langnes Batteri · heritage site, Østfold
  4. 1 km Langenes Batteri · heritage site, Østfold
  5. 3 km Skorås Søndre Batteri · heritage site, Østfold
  6. 12 km Torkelsrudåsen · viewpoint, Østfold
  7. 5 km Back to Askim

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From travellers near Askim

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How to reach Askim

    All places near Askim by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Askim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1860Sandstangen (13 km)
    Parks144Tusenfryd (35 km)
    Forts & heritage1534Langenes Batteri (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves434Jeløya (42 km)
    Museums131Borgarsyssel Museum (42 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints625Torkelsrudåsen (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens318Åsermarka Naturreservat (10 km)
    Beaches & coast011Rambergøya (52 km)
    Other attractions28SpeedMonster (35 km)
    Waterfalls16Sarp Falls (43 km)
    Churches05Frelsesarmeen (53 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Baitun Nasr Mosque (53 km)
    Caves01Ole Høiland's Cave (58 km)

    Askim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Askim?

    Langenes Batteri (heritage site, about 5 km), Langnes Batteri (heritage site, about 5 km), Fossum Brogalleri (heritage site, about 5 km), Torkelsrudåsen (viewpoint, about 5 km), Skorås Søndre Batteri (heritage site, about 7 km), Skorås Nordre Batteri (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

    51 places on Spotwander: 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 park, 15 forts & heritage, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest lake to Askim?

    Sandstangen, about 13 km by road; Lyseren (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Askim?

    Tusenfryd, about 35 km by road; Kværnerparken (51 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Askim?

    Langenes Batteri, about 5 km by road; Langnes Batteri (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Askim?

    Start in Askim, visit Fossum Brogalleri, then Langnes Batteri, then Langenes Batteri, then Skorås Søndre Batteri, then Torkelsrudåsen, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Askim?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Askim

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