Ås Municipality

城市概覽

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.

如何抵達

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.

By plane 1 Oslo Rygge Low Cost Airport (RYG IATA). (re-opening 2023), approx. 43 mins away. 2 Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL IATA). approx. 56 mins away. 3 Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF IATA). 1 hr 41 mins away, including ferry.

當地交通

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.

必看景點

1 Norsk Landbruksmuseum (Norwegian Agriculture Museum). A cozy museum with a café where you may enjoy a traditional Norwegian bakery with a souvenir shop with gifts, books and agricultural products. 2 The Leonardo da Vinci bridge (by Nygårdskrysset). The drawings of the bridge by Leonardo da Vinci made into real life by the Norwegian painter and artist Vebjørn Sand. (updated Jul 2023) 3 Ås Church (Ås kirke), Kirkeveien 35, ☏ +47 64 96 23 30. A beautiful little church made in 1867. (updated Jul 2023)

體驗活動

1 Samfunnet, Drøbakveien 26. Samfunnet is the students' own organization in Ås, where most social events happen. (updated Jul 2023) The Park around the Norwegian University of Life Sciences 4 Tusenfryd Amusement park, Fryds vei 25, Vinterbro, ☏ +47 64 97 64 97. It is the largest amusement park in Norway, with carousels, roller coasters, and a ghost castle. Nordby svømmehall Vinterbro senter Ås Kinoteater

購物

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.

美食

1 Ås stasjonscafe, Brekkeveien 4. (updated Jul 2023) 2 Charlie's Diner, Rådhusplassen 35. Opened in 2019, serves cheap meals for students and concentrates mainly on hamburgers, kebab, pizza and pasta. The diner also has a bar open until closing hours. (updated Jul 2023) 3 Aas Bistro, Brekkeveien 5. The menu consists of meat, fish, shellfish, vegetables, cheese, fruits. For drinks you can choose from different beer types and a wine map. (updated Jul 2023) 4 Babylon Pizza, Brekkeveien 3H. (updated Jul 2023)

飲品與夜生活

1 Jojos Restaurant & Bar. A charming restaurant serving pizza and pasta. It plans to open in February 2023. (updated Jul 2023) 2 Wayne's Coffee Ås, Rådhusplassen 21. International coffee shop with cakes and ice cream. (updated Jul 2023) Kulturbrakka, Brekkeveien. Small musical venue in the centre that hosts small and medium sized bands. (updated Jul 2023)

住宿

1 Ås Guesthouse (in the city centre). A small but very homely accommodation (updated Mar 2020)