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Tomter

Østfold, Norway · Europe

About Tomter

Tomter is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Knappstad, 31km from Akershus Fortress.

Tomter is a town located in Østfold, Norway. With a population of 2,209, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Tomter 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 Tomter to your route.

About Tomter

Tomter is a village in Indre Østfold municipality in the county of Østfold, Norway. As of 2022, Tomter has 2108 inhabitants. It is the largest village in the former Hobøl municipality, now part of Indre Østfold. Tomter is situated approximately 40 kilometres south of Norway's capital, Oslo, and approximately 15

Read more kilometres northwest of the biggest city in Indre Østfold, Askim. Oslo is easily reached with a 27 minute train ride from Tomter Station. Tomter is one of five villages and cities in Indre Østfold municipality. The others being: Spydeberg, Skjønhaug, Mysen and Askim. Tomter's population has been increasing heavily the last few years, because of its close proximity to the capital, and train station. Because of this, there is always a lot of construction and development all over the town. Since 2012, Tomter's population has increased with almost 500.

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Where is Tomter located?

Tomter is located in Østfold, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 59.6591 latitude, 10.9949 longitude.

What is the population of Tomter?

Tomter has a population of approximately 2,209 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
2,209
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Østfold
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
59.6591, 10.9949

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 Tomter

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

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TusenFryd

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

18 km · about 20 min drive

museum

MUNCH Museum

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

31 km · about 35 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.

31 km · about 35 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.

31 km · about 35 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.

34 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 Tomter.

Knappstad

🇳🇴 Norway

4 km awayPop. 1,133

Elvestad

🇳🇴 Norway

5 km away

Spydeberg

🇳🇴 Norway

7 km awayPop. 3,166

Ski

🇳🇴 Norway

11 km awayPop. 12,513

Ås

🇳🇴 Norway

11 km awayPop. 7,961

Askim

🇳🇴 Norway

13 km awayPop. 12,482

Kirkebygda

🇳🇴 Norway

14 km away

Vestby

🇳🇴 Norway

15 km awayPop. 5,330

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