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Nesoddtangen

Akershus, Norway · Europe

About Nesoddtangen

Nesoddtangen works well as a base: 10 minutes from Lysaker, 6km from Akershus Fortress.

Nesoddtangen is a town located in Akershus, Norway. With a population of 10,911, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Nesoddtangen 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 Nesoddtangen to your route.

About Nesoddtangen

Nesoddtangen is a village and the administrative centre of the municipality of Nesodden in Akershus, Norway. Nesoddtangen is located on the tip of the peninsula between the inner Oslofjord (Indre Oslofjord) and its arm Bunnefjorden. It is situated 4 miles (7 kilometers) southwest of Oslo. It had 13,150 residents in

Read more 2021; about two thirds of the municipality's population. Of the working population in Nesoddtangen, more than 90% work in Oslo. Passenger ferries are the most used commuting transportation. The name Nesoddtangen is a triple tautology, consisting of three parts, nes, odd and tangen, all being synonyms signifying a small cape or promontory. Notable spots of attraction include Sjøbadet, Nesodden Cultural Centre, Bygdo Church, Gåserud Nature Reserve and Nesodden Beach. [1]

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Nesoddtangen is located in Akershus, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 59.8624 latitude, 10.6631 longitude.

What is the population of Nesoddtangen?

Nesoddtangen has a population of approximately 10,911 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
10,911
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Akershus
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
59.8624, 10.6631

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 Nesoddtangen

5 notable places within an hour's 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.

6 km · about 10 min drive

museum

MUNCH Museum

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

7 km · about 15 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.

7 km · about 15 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.

7 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

TusenFryd

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

11 km · about 20 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 Nesoddtangen.

Lysaker

🇳🇴 Norway

6 km awayPop. 3,439

Sjølyststranda

🇳🇴 Norway

7 km away

Oslo

🇳🇴 Norway

7 km awayPop. 1,082,575

Sandvika

🇳🇴 Norway

8 km away

Ensjø

🇳🇴 Norway

9 km awayPop. 10,000

Kolbotn

🇳🇴 Norway

10 km away

Frydenberg

🇳🇴 Norway

10 km awayPop. 1,500

Billingstad

🇳🇴 Norway

10 km awayPop. 2,349

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