Årungen

#246 among destinations in Norway

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Årungen is a lake in Norway in the municipality of Ås about 18 miles south of Oslo which is notable for being an environment containing microscopic creatures called collodictyons. Norwegian scientists have been studying the creatures for two decades and speculate that they may be one of the oldest known organisms, and may provide clues about the origins of life. One kilometre south of the lake lies the Norwegian University of Life Sciences. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.45 mi²Elevation: 118 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 59°41'19"N, 10°44'42"E

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AkershusNorway

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Årungen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tusenfryd, Speed Monster, Oscarsborg Fortress, Ski Storsenter.

4.2 miN
Theme park with white-knuckle rides
Tusenfryd
107 min walk • Nestled amidst the scenic landscapes of Vinterbro, Norway, Tusenfryd stands as the country's largest amusement park, offering a whirlwind of excitement and entertainment for visitors of all ages. Opened in 1988, this sprawling park has since become a staple for...
4.3 miN
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Speed Monster
109 min walk • Speed Monster, located at TusenFryd Amusement Park in Norway, is a thrill-seeker's dream come true. This electrifying roller coaster, which opened its tracks to the public in 2006, has been a staple attraction for adrenaline junkies and theme park enthusiasts alike.
4.9 miW
Specialty museum, Museum, Military museum
Oscarsborg Fortress, Drøbak
126 min walk • Oscarsborg Fortress stands as a monumental guardian of the narrowest point of the Oslofjord, near the quaint coastal town of Drøbak, Norway. This historic fortress, rich in military heritage, played a pivotal role in Norway's defense during the Second World War.
3.7 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Ski Storsenter, Ski
95 min walk • Ski Storsenter is a shopping mall located at Ski in Viken county, Norway. In 2002 it had a turnover of 1,186 billion Norwegian kroner. It opened in 1995, and has today 145 stores on three floors. The builder and operator is the Olav Thon Group which is owned by the Olav Thon Foundation.
2.5 miNE
Bridge
Vebjørn Sand Da Vinci Project, Ås, Viken
64 min walk • The Vebjørn Sand da Vinci Project built a laminated-wood parabolic-arch pedestrian bridge in Norway over European route E18 in Ås, Norway, in 2001. It was a partnership between the Norwegian Public Roads Administration and Norwegian painter and artist Vebjørn Sand, who headed the project.
4.5 miS
59°37'26"N • 10°44'28"E
Norwegian Outlet, Vestby
114 min walk • Shopping centre, Shopping
5 miSE
Church
Kroer Church
128 min walk • Kroer Church is a "long church" in the Deanery of Søndre Follo at Ås, in Viken county, Norway.
0.7 miE
Universities and schools
Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås, Viken
18 min walk • The Norwegian University of Life Sciences is a public university located in Ås, Norway. It is located at Ås in Viken, near Oslo, and at Adamstuen in Oslo and has around 5,200 students.
3.7 miW
59°40'19"N • 10°38'35"E
Follo friluftsmuseum, Drøbak
96 min walk • History museum, Museum
4.9 miW
Tunnel
Oslofjord Tunnel, Drøbak
125 min walk • The Oslofjord Tunnel is a subsea road tunnel which traverses the Oslofjord, connecting Hurum and Frogn in Norway. Carrying three lanes, the 7,306-meter long tunnel reaches a depth of 134 meters below mean sea level.
6.3 miSW
Music venue, Nightlife
Ramme Gaard
161 min walk • Ramme Gaard is an organic farm and country estate, located by the Oslofjord just north of Hvitsten in Vestby municipality, Viken, Norway. Ramme Gaard is owned by billionaire philanthropist Petter Olsen.