Akershus

“Where to find Halal food or a Halal restaurant in Akershus, or perform Salat in a mosque in Akershus?“ “Those are some of the questions Muslim travelers often ask when traveling to Akershus.“ Akershus is a county in East Norway, west and east of the capital, Oslo. Oslo and Akershus make up one contiguous metropolitan area with 25 % of Norway's population and the visitor can regard it as one city. Oslo Airport, Gardermoen|Oslo Airport sits at Gardermoen on the flatlands near Jessheim. In addition to Oslo Airport, Akershus hosts major Norway's major roads (E6, E18, E16) as well as all railway lines to/from Oslo. Akershus - 600px

An Introduction to the Region of Akershus

Akershus is historically divided into the traditional neighborhoods of Follo and Romerike, which make up most of the county, with the exception of the enclave west of Oslo, consisting of Asker and Bærum, which was created after Aker municipality was transferred to Oslo in 1948.

Towns

[[Ås Asker Drøbak Eidsvoll - hosted the 1814 Norwegian Constituent Assembly that introduced democracy and civil liberties Jessheim Lillestrøm Nittedal Sandvika Ski

Introduction

Oslo and Akershus make up one contiguous metropolitan area and the visitor can regard it as one city. Large parts of Akershus are effectively suburbs for Oslo and also home to an important industrial and business neighborhoods. Only the eastern and northern agricultural neighborhoods of Akershus are clearly not part of the metropolis. Oslo airport sits at Gardermoen on the flatlands near Jessheim. The two counties combined are home to about 25 % of Norway's population. Oslo and Akershus has a joint governor. Akershus landscape is relatively flat or gentle hills. Norway's largest rivers flows through and the county is home to a couple of major lakes and countless smaller lakes. There is also some rugged, low altitude terrain in Bærum and in Østmarka (east Oslo forrest).

Travel to Akershus

Eidsvoll minnesund IMG 6225 - Three bridges at Lake Mjøsa, E6 motorway and Oslo-Hamar-Trondheim railway line

Travel by boat to Akershus

Boat to Nesodden - Nesoddbåten | 59.870,10.657 - The town of Nesodden is served by frequent boat from Oslo (20 minutes across Oslofjord).

Travel by plane to Akershus

Oslo Airport - Gardermoen - 60.1930,11.0987 - Oslo Airport, Gardermoen is located in Akershus. It is a major international airport with Flights from the USA and major European city's, as well as Asia. Direct trains to Oslo, Eidsvoll, Lillestrøm, Sandvika and Asker and with a change to Ski. Airport coaches to Oslo and Ski.
Sandefjord Torp Airport near Sandefjord (1 hour south of Asker) has Flights to some major and minor city's around Norway and Europe, including Amsterdam, Copenhagen, London, Warsaw and some tourist destinations in southern Europe. There is a free transfer bus to a nearby train station.

Travel by train to Akershus

Local trains from Oslo, or regional trains from surrounding areas, or from Gothenburg in Sweden. See nsb.no

Getting around

GPS 59.974|11.132 Rental cars and taxis are often available, but are rather expensive in Norway in general. The public transportation system is relatively good with buses going between the major city's and stopping at bus stops marked with a sign (blue with a white bus on it, rectangular) and/or an open air booth with the place name written above with white lettering. Public transport is reasonably affordable though costs can build up if you buy tickets every time you get on, day/week/month/season passes can be purchased at the major stops. At the central bus station in any town, cashiers will speak English. For local buses, see Web:

Sightseeing Tips

Oslo 59.9130,10.7422 - Oslo is neighbored by Akershus but is not part of it, so travel in Akershus often involves Oslo.
Eidsvoll 1814 - Eidsvollsbygningen - Carsten Ankers veg 19, 2074 Eidsvoll Verk 60.301343,11.171968 ☎ +47 63 92 22 10 The building where the 1814 constitution was signed and a democracy museum.
Lake Mjøsa - Mjøsa | 60.407,11.222 - Norway's largest lake, one of the deepest. Norway's first railway was the Oslo-Eidsvoll-line, simply called the "main line" (1854), station at Vorma river in Eidsvoll from where boats could sail to Lillehammer.
Svanfoss locks & dam - Svanfoss sluser | 60.2154,11.3561 - Allows boats to sail the Vorma river. The dam controls the outflow from Mjøsa lake.
Tusenfryd Amusement park Fryds vei 25 59.74807,10.77808 Vinterbro, Ås ☎ +47 64 97 64 97 Tusenfryd is the largest amusement park in Norway. Carousels, roller coasters, ghost castle, etc.
Oscarsborg Fortress 59.6734484,10.6069809 Ferry from Drøbak to the island of Kaholmen/Oscarsborg - Opening Hours: ngene/finn-din-festning/oscarsborg-festning/oscarsborg-fortress/ (Ferry timetable)] Oscarsborg Fortress - History and beautiful scenery, with a museum and a hotel Historic site: (German) warship Blücher that was sunk just outside Drøbak on April 9, 1940 during the invasion of Norway.

What to do as a Muslim in Akershus

Kolsåstoppen summit 59.9250,10.5180free Climb "Kolsåstoppen", a hill and summit in Bærum. Nice view over the Oslo Fjord from the top.
There's also an even better hill in Asker with an even more excellent view.

Halal Restaurants

Please be informed that on some destination such as Akershus we had no local Muslim that has researched some of the area. If you are a Muslim/Muslima and have been to Akershus or would like to maintain the eHalal Guide to Akershus, please contact us at guides@ehalal.io and email us your updates.

Norway has high water quality and tap water is completely safe. If you still want bottled water, most stores carry several brands of non-artificially treated water.

Stay Safe

Landscape (2255452209) - Kolsås summit - a landmark in Bærum Most areas in Akershus are more or less crime free and you should not be afraid to walk around alone day or night, though you should always take precationary measures and follow your common sense when in a new country. Signs and maps are in Norwegian, but do not be afraid to ask for directions; the vast majority of Norwegians speak enough English to help out a lost tourist.

Akershus Halal Travel Guide

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