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Tofte

Akershus, Norway · Europe

About Tofte

Tofte is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Berger, 42km from Akershus Fortress.

Tofte is a town located in Akershus, Norway. With a population of 3,109, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Tofte 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 Tofte to your route.

About Tofte

Tofte is a village in the Asker municipality in Akershus, Norway. It is situated on the Hurum Peninsula on the Oslo Fjord. It is the second largest settlement in Hurum. Before 1897, there were no densely populated areas on Tofte. At Sagene, a marble grinding mill was built by the Sagene River in the mid-1890s. In

Read more 1896, Anthon Bernhard Elias Nilsen (1855–1936) bought property with associated forest properties, with the intention of building a cellulose factory. The factory was built in 1897, and put into operation in 1899. In 1907, Anthon Nilsen also founded a cellulose factory at Sagene, a couple of kilometers southwest of the factory at Tofte. These two factories, Tofte Cellulosefabrik AS and Hurum Fabriker AS, became the center of employment during the following century. Tofte is now best known for Södra Cell Tofte, a cellulose factory which was the major industry in Tofte. Statkraft Hurum salt plant (Statkraft Hurum saltkraftverk), the world's first saline power plant based on osmosis, was opened by the energy company Statkraft during 2009.

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Where is Tofte located?

Tofte is located in Akershus, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 59.5427 latitude, 10.5614 longitude.

What is the population of Tofte?

Tofte has a population of approximately 3,109 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
3,109
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Akershus
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
59.5427, 10.5614

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 Tofte

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.

30 km · about 35 min drive

museum

MUNCH Museum

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

42 km · about 50 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.

42 km · about 50 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.

42 km · about 50 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.

43 km · about 50 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 Tofte.

Berger

🇳🇴 Norway

10 km awayPop. 1,125

Svelvik

🇳🇴 Norway

12 km awayPop. 3,926

Vestby

🇳🇴 Norway

13 km awayPop. 5,330

Moss

🇳🇴 Norway

13 km awayPop. 49,668

Drøbak

🇳🇴 Norway

14 km away

Horten

🇳🇴 Norway

15 km awayPop. 27,178

Holmestrand

🇳🇴 Norway

15 km awayPop. 6,135

Sætre

🇳🇴 Norway

16 km away

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