Akershus district, Akershus, Norway

Places to visit near Frogner

Frogner is a town in Akershus district, Akershus, Norway, home to about 1,108 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit — 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 parks, 24 museums and 12 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Starfighter CF-104 (8 km), Frelsesarmeen (10 km) and Hammering Man (11 km).

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

Frogner at a glance

Location
Akershus district, Akershus, Norway
Population
about 1,108
Coordinates
60.0246° N, 11.1028° E
Places within 50 km
152 (152 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 Frogner

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Frogner

64 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Frogner. The closest is Alungsjøen (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Frogner

41 parks within 100 km of Frogner. The closest is Verdensparken (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Frogner

29 museums within 100 km of Frogner. The closest is Natural History Museum at the University of Oslo (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Frogner

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Frogner. The closest is Ramstadslottet (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Frogner

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Frogner. The closest is Starfighter CF-104 (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Frogner

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Frogner. The closest is Bleikøya (31 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Bleikøya · river spot · Oslo · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Ulvøya · river spot · Oslo · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Ormøya · river spot · Oslo · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Hovedøya · river spot · Oslo · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Malmøya · river spot · Oslo · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Lindøya · river spot · Oslo · ~33 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Frogner

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Frogner
  2. 8 km Starfighter CF-104 · heritage site, Akershus
  3. 2 km Frelsesarmeen · church, Akershus
  4. 8 km Barlindåsen · viewpoint, Akershus
  5. 1 km Ramstadslottet · viewpoint, Akershus
  6. 9 km Fetsund Batteri · heritage site, Akershus
  7. 14 km Back to Frogner

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How to reach Frogner

    All places near Frogner by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Frogner by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3264Alungsjøen (19 km)
    Parks4141Verdensparken (18 km)
    Museums2429Natural History Museum at the University of Oslo (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1227Ramstadslottet (17 km)
    Forts & heritage1126Starfighter CF-104 (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1318Bleikøya (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens414Sculpture Park (31 km)
    Other attractions47Hammering Man (11 km)
    Waterfalls25Bjølsenfossen (26 km)
    Churches14Frelsesarmeen (10 km)
    Beaches & coast44Vippetangen (30 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Baitun Nasr Mosque (18 km)
    Caves11Ole Høiland's Cave (21 km)

    Frogner: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Frogner?

    Starfighter CF-104 (heritage site, about 8 km), Frelsesarmeen (church, about 10 km), Hammering Man (attraction, about 11 km), Fetsund Batteri (heritage site, about 14 km), Ramstadslottet (viewpoint, about 17 km), Barlindåsen (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

    152 places on Spotwander: 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 parks, 24 museums, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Frogner?

    Alungsjøen, about 19 km by road; Nordre Puttjern (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Frogner?

    Verdensparken, about 18 km by road; Grorudparken (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Frogner?

    Natural History Museum at the University of Oslo, about 27 km by road; University Botanical Garden (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Frogner?

    Start in Frogner, visit Starfighter CF-104, then Frelsesarmeen, then Barlindåsen, then Ramstadslottet, then Fetsund Batteri, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Frogner?

    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 Frogner

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