Ås

Ås is a small but fast-growing town in Viken, in the Oslo region, Norway.

Understand
The parish was named after the old Ås (Norse Áss) farm, since the first church was built there. The name is identical with the word áss meaning "hill", "ridge" or "esker". As of 2023, the city centre is under development, with more housing projects and a lively nightlife.

By rail
From January 2023 the new Follobanen opened with a faster and more precise train connection from Oslo and hourly services from Moss, Viken.

By bus
European Route 6 (E6) and 18 (E18) are nearby. There are local buses from Drøbak and Ski operated by Ruter.

Get around
The city centre is quite small so you can easily walk around, but an electric bicycle would be more convenient if you would like to see more. It is also possible to rent a bike, which gives you the opportunity to experience more of the beautiful nature that surrounds the downtown of Ås.

Ås city centre and in and around the University is perfect for bicycling and the centre is under future development by urban planning.

Do

 * The Park around the Norwegian University of Life Sciences
 * Nordby svømmehall
 * Vinterbro senter
 * Ås Kinoteater
 * Vinterbro senter
 * Ås Kinoteater

Buy

 * Azur - Sells clothes, shoes, bags and accessories.
 * Norli Bokhandel - Sells books, toys and puzzle games.
 * Ås Skotøymagasin - Sells shoes, bags and umbrellas.
 * Ås Vinmonopol - Sells wine, spirits and beer.
 * Asian Deli - Sells cheap Asian food, mostly noodles, seafood, vegetables, coffee and sweets.

Eat




Go next

 * Drøbak
 * Ski
 * Vestby