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Røyken

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About Røyken

Røyken works well as a base: 15 minutes from Åros, 26km from Akershus Fortress.

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

On a road trip, Røyken sits in Norway, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Røyken to your route.

About Røyken

Røyken is a district and village (bygd) and a former municipality in Buskerud, Norway. In 2020 Røyken was merged with the municipalities of Hurum and Asker to form the new Asker Municipality (informally called "Greater Asker") located in the newly formed Viken county. Because Viken ceased to exist, the entirety of the

Read more new Asker Municipality became part of Akershus County. The administrative center of the municipality is the village of Midtbygda. The parish of Røken was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt). Oslo ATCC, the Area Control Center for the controlled airspace above Østlandet is located here.

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Where is Røyken located?

Røyken is located in Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 59.7472 latitude, 10.3883 longitude.

What is the population of Røyken?

Røyken 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
Timezone
Coordinates
59.7472, 10.3883

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 Røyken

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.

23 km · about 25 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.

26 km · about 30 min drive

museum

MUNCH Museum

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

27 km · about 30 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.

27 km · about 30 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.

27 km · about 30 min drive

When to drive here

May to September

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

Nearby Destinations

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Drammen

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Sætre

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