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Elvestad

Østfold, Norway · Europe

About Elvestad

Elvestad is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Knappstad, 34km from Akershus Fortress.

Elvestad is a town located in Østfold, Norway. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Elvestad 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 Elvestad to your route.

About Elvestad

Hobøl was a municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality was the village of Elvestad. Hobøl is situated about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southeast of Oslo. The parish of Haabøl was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt). The largest village in

Read more Hobøl was Tomter, whose railway station is served by Eastern Østfold Line. Other villages in the municipality were Knapstad, Ringvoll, and the middle part of the municipality which is called Hobøl. Hobøl was suggested as the replacement site for a new airport to replace Fornebu, and in 1972 the Norwegian parliament voted to build it there. The 1973 oil crisis postponed that plan, and the new airport was finally built at Gardermoen, north of Oslo.

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Where is Elvestad located?

Elvestad is located in Østfold, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 59.6240 latitude, 10.9508 longitude.

What is the population of Elvestad?

Elvestad has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Østfold
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
59.6240, 10.9508

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 Elvestad

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

TusenFryd

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

20 km · about 25 min drive

museum

MUNCH Museum

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

33 km · about 40 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.

33 km · about 40 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.

34 km · about 40 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.

36 km · about 40 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 Elvestad.

Knappstad

🇳🇴 Norway

5 km awayPop. 1,133

Tomter

🇳🇴 Norway

5 km awayPop. 2,209

Spydeberg

🇳🇴 Norway

8 km awayPop. 3,166

Ås

🇳🇴 Norway

10 km awayPop. 7,961

Vestby

🇳🇴 Norway

11 km awayPop. 5,330

Ski

🇳🇴 Norway

12 km awayPop. 12,513

Askim

🇳🇴 Norway

13 km awayPop. 12,482

Kirkebygda

🇳🇴 Norway

15 km away

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