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Årnes

Akershus, Norway · Europe

About Årnes

Årnes sits on the route: 5 minutes from Fjellfoten, 47km from Akershus Fortress.

Årnes is a town located in Akershus, Norway. With a population of 3,289, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Årnes sits in Norway, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Oslo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Årnes to your route.

About Årnes

Årnes is a village in Nes municipality in Akershus County, Norway. The village is located along the eastern riverbank of the Glomma River, roughly 3 kilometers downriver from its confluence with the Vorma River.

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Where is Årnes located?

Årnes is located in Akershus, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 60.1224 latitude, 11.4701 longitude.

What is the population of Årnes?

Årnes has a population of approximately 3,289 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
3,289
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Akershus
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
60.1224, 11.4701

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Norway

Police
112
Ambulance
113
Fire
110
Driving side
right

Many toll roads use automatic plate recognition (AutoPASS). Headlights required at all times.

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Worth the detour from Årnes

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

MUNCH Museum

A striking waterfront tower dedicated to Edvard Munch's art, housing The Scream and thousands of his other works.

46 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Oslo Opera House

Striking contemporary building with a sloping white marble roof that visitors can walk on, right on the Oslo waterfront.

46 km · about 55 min drive

castle

Akershus Fortress

A medieval castle and fortress on the harbor of Oslo, built to protect the city and later used as a royal residence.

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Vigeland Sculpture Park, Oslo

The world's largest sculpture park by a single artist, featuring 212 bronze and granite works by Gustav Vigeland depicting the human condition.

48 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

TusenFryd

Norway's largest amusement park south of Oslo offering thrill rides, family attractions, and a waterpark.

54 km · about 60 min drive

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Årnes.

Fjellfoten

🇳🇴 Norway

4 km awayPop. 1,029

Neskollen

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7 km awayPop. 1,157

Auli

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12 km awayPop. 2,638

Jessheim

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16 km awayPop. 12,365

Skarnes

🇳🇴 Norway

19 km awayPop. 2,557

Kløfta

🇳🇴 Norway

19 km away

Sørumsand

🇳🇴 Norway

20 km away

Aursmoen

🇳🇴 Norway

22 km awayPop. 2,173

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