Asker
Norway · VikenNO
Former municipality in Akershus, Norway
Asker, also called Asker proper, is a district and former municipality in Akershus, Norway, located approximately 20km southwest of Oslo. From 2020 it is part of the larger administrative municipality Asker together with the traditional Buskerud districts Røyken and Hurum; Asker constitutes the northern fourth and is part of the Greater Oslo Region. The administrative center was the town of Asker, which remains so for the new larger municipality. Asker was established as a parish in the Middle Ages and as a municipality on 1 January 1838.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 61,523
- Coordinates
- 59.833, 10.437
- Timezone
- Europe/Oslo
Overview of Asker
Located in Viken, Norway, Asker is best described as a mid-sized city. The headcount is close to 61,523. Sitting in the northern hemisphere, its seasons follow that pattern. A useful hint when you budget your days. Visitors mostly come here for water sports.
Things to do in Asker
Water Sports in Asker
(1)The water sports shortlist for Asker: Sailboats. Everything listed here comes from what Asker is actually tagged with. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Asker
Coast and water plans belong in June to September.
Getting there & around
Expect a regional connection into Asker, then short distances on foot. Asker runs on Europe/Oslo time.
Similar destinations
Places near Asker that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Asker known for?
- In Viken, Norway, Asker stands out for water sports. That mix defines the typical visit to this 61,523-strong destination.
- What can you do in Asker?
- Options in Asker run to Sailboats — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Asker?
- Coast and water plans belong in June to September.
- Where is Asker located?
- You will find Asker in Viken, Norway. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
Cost of living in Asker
Indices are relative to New York City (100). Prices are indicative monthly or unit averages.
- Cost of living index
- 89
- Rent index
- 35
- Groceries index
- 82
- Restaurants index
- 89
- Inexpensive meal
- $17.8
- Cappuccino
- $4.89
- 1-bed, centre
- $2,492
- 1-bed, outside centre
- $1,371
More about Asker
Info about Asker, Viken (Norway)
Asker region is Viken, with country Norway (NO).
Other names for Asker are Asker, Asker koezseg, Asker kommuna, Asker k�zs�g, Askeri vald, Askeris, Askers kommun, Kommun Asker, XGU, a si ke er, asakera, aseukeleu, asuke, ?????, ?????, ????, ????, ????, latitude is 59.8333300, and longitude 10.4372100.
With a population of 60.106 residents, its timezone is Europe/Oslo (Europe/Oslo_cet).
Some of the things you can do if you travel to Asker are sailboats in Norway.
More details about Asker in Norway (NO)
Asker has timezone UTC+01:00 (valid in period standard time).
In Asker there are 60.106 residents, related to 2016 latest census. It's zip code is 1372, this is why if you want to send anything to your family by post from Asker it can be used 1372 zip as per description above.
Its area is 100 square kilometers good if you like to visit a mid-sized city, in our opinion a town worth a visit. If you stay in this town you can save money due to Asker economic hotel prices, so this is why you may use Asker like your base to move across Norway or Asker near things to do.
Its elevation above sea level, technically meters above mean sea level (MAMSL) should be around 0 meters. That's why this city is the perfect trip destination when you and your partner like to do a trip near the sea.
Cities near Asker that you can visit are for example B�rum, R�yken, Lier, Nesodden. As those cities are very close to Asker you and your friends could easily go to these other trip destinations to see other destinations in Norway.
For information on this city have a look at its official website http://www.asker.kommune.no/ .
Asker also won an award for National urban environment award.
Interactive Asker (Norway) Map and attractions
Interactive map of Asker, Viken Norway (NO).
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