Akershus district, Akershus, Norway

Places to visit near Aursmoen

Aursmoen is a town in Akershus district, Akershus, Norway, home to about 2,173 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 parks, 17 museums and 17 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Bjørkelangen (13 km), Urskog-Hølandsbanen (14 km) and Flolangen (17 km).

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

Aursmoen at a glance

Location
Akershus district, Akershus, Norway
Population
about 2,173
Coordinates
59.9276° N, 11.4428° E
Places within 50 km
113 (113 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Aursmoen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Aursmoen: 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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Things to see near Aursmoen, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Aursmoen

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

  • Bjørkelangen · lake · Østfold · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Flolangen · lake · Akershus · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Setten · lake · Østfold · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Sotsjøen · lake · Akershus · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Mangen · lake · Akershus · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Hallangen · lake · Østfold · ~29 km · Must-see

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Parks near Aursmoen

41 parks within 100 km of Aursmoen. The closest is Verdensparken (38 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Aursmoen

30 museums within 100 km of Aursmoen. The closest is Natural History Museum at the University of Oslo (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Aursmoen

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aursmoen. The closest is Urskog-Hølandsbanen (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aursmoen

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

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Aursmoen

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Aursmoen. The closest is Ulvøya (47 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Ulvøya · river spot · Oslo · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Ormøya · river spot · Oslo · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Malmøya · river spot · Oslo · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Bleikøya · river spot · Oslo · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Hovedøya · river spot · Oslo · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Gressholmen · river spot · Oslo · ~51 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Aursmoen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 108 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aursmoen
  2. 17 km Flolangen · lake, Akershus
  3. 30 km Setten · lake, Østfold
  4. 10 km Bjørkelangen · lake, Østfold
  5. 9 km Urskog-Hølandsbanen · heritage site, Akershus
  6. 22 km Fetsund Batteri · heritage site, Akershus
  7. 20 km Back to Aursmoen

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How to reach Aursmoen

    All places near Aursmoen by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aursmoen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2163Bjørkelangen (13 km)
    Parks3241Verdensparken (38 km)
    Museums1730Natural History Museum at the University of Oslo (47 km)
    Forts & heritage1726Urskog-Hølandsbanen (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints623Ramstadslottet (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves518Ulvøya (47 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens316Åsermarka Naturreservat (43 km)
    Other attractions27Hammering Man (28 km)
    Churches15Frelsesarmeen (28 km)
    Waterfalls24Svanfossen (40 km)
    Beaches & coast34Vippetangen (49 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Baitun Nasr Mosque (38 km)
    Caves11Ole Høiland's Cave (43 km)

    Aursmoen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aursmoen?

    Bjørkelangen (lake, about 13 km), Urskog-Hølandsbanen (heritage site, about 14 km), Flolangen (lake, about 17 km), Fetsund Batteri (heritage site, about 20 km), Setten (lake, about 21 km), Sotsjøen (lake, about 22 km).

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

    113 places on Spotwander: 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 parks, 17 museums, 17 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Aursmoen?

    Bjørkelangen, about 13 km by road; Flolangen (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Aursmoen?

    Verdensparken, about 38 km by road; Furuset Kulturpark (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Aursmoen?

    Natural History Museum at the University of Oslo, about 47 km by road; University Botanical Garden (47 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aursmoen?

    Start in Aursmoen, visit Flolangen, then Setten, then Bjørkelangen, then Urskog-Hølandsbanen, then Fetsund Batteri, and drive back — about 108 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aursmoen?

    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 and museums.

    Towns near Aursmoen

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