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Things to see in Bærum (Norway): 22 places and when to go
Bærum is a city in Norway with around 114,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly Nature (12), Wildlife (8), Mountains (3). The best known are Elgheia, Sørum Church and Ullensaker Church. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: October to April. In June there are 18 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 35. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Norway · 59.9135, 11.3472
- Population
- About 114,000
- Places
- 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (12) · Wildlife (8) · Mountains (3) · History (3) · Temples (2) · Hiking (2)
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- OSL Oslo (Gardermoen), 34 km as the crow flies
What to see in Bærum
The places in and around Bærum, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- ElgheiaMountain in Norway7.6 km
- Sørum ChurchChurch in Sørum, Akershus, Norway12 km
- Ullensaker ChurchChurch in Ullensaker, Akershus, Norway22 km
- MarikollenSki jumping hill in Akershus, Norway17 km
- Nes church ruinsChurch building in Nes, Akershus, Norway27 km
- BotnersjøenLake in Aurskog-Høland, Norway13 km
- Fetsund BridgeRoad and railway bridge in Lillestrøm, Norway10.0 km
- Gamle HvamMuseums and art21 km
- MarikollenMountain in Norway17 km
- HøgåsenMountain in Norway11 km
- KallakmosenProtected area in Norway27 km
- MidtfjellmosenProtected area in Norway19 km
- Nordre Øyeren nature reserveNature reserve in Lillestrøm, Norway12 km
- StorfeltenNatural reserve in Norway22 km
- Eikhaugen naturreservatProtected area23 km
- HektnerProtected area in Norway14 km
- LjøgodttjernProtected area in Norway (Naturbase code: VV00001081)29 km
- StrønesProtected area in Norway (Naturbase code: VV00001251)29 km
- FlyktningerutaHiking10.0 km
- HjorteparkenWith kids · Wildlife4.2 km
- HuldreheimHiking16 km
- SundbytunetBrewery27 km
When to go to Bærum
The best time to visit Bærum is May to September; also possible: October to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible6:22
- FebPossible8:48
- MarPossible11:21
- AprPossible14:13
- MayBest time16:48
- JunBest time18:24
- JulBest time17:43
- AugBest time15:20
- SepBest time12:31
- OctPossible9:44
- NovPossible7:06
- DecPossible5:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 35. In May, 21 of the 22 places are at their best.
When to go to Norway in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bærum
The nearest main airport is Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL, Oslo (Gardermoen)), 34 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Oslo178 places33 km
- Moss, Norway62 places65 km
- Drammen78 places67 km
- Tønsberg Municipality82 places89 km
- Hamar Municipality39 places102 km
- Gjøvik Municipality32 places105 km
And all of Norway, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bærum?
The best known: Elgheia, Sørum Church, Ullensaker Church, Marikollen, Nes church ruins. In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bærum?
May to September; also possible: October to April. In June there are 18 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 35.
How do you get to Bærum?
The nearest main airport is Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL), 34 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bærum as the destination and these 22 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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