# 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.

## Get in
### 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$^{[deadlink]}$.

### By plane

* 59.37888910.7855561 Oslo Rygge Low Cost Airport (RYG ). (re-opening 2023), approx. 43 mins away.
* 60.20277811.0838892 Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL). approx. 56 mins away.
* 59.18666710.2586113 Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF). 1 hr 41 mins away, including ferry.

## 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.

## See

* 59.66664310.7680971 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.
* 59.718810.78452 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 Sep 2023)
* 59.67152510.7665273 Ås Church (Ås kirke), Kirkeveien 35, ☏ +47 64 96 23 30. A beautiful little church made in 1867. (updated Sep 2023)

## Do

* 59.66440510.7767371 Samfunnet, Drøbakveien 26. Samfunnet is the students' own organization in Ås, where most social events happen. (updated Sep 2023)
* The Park around the Norwegian University of Life Sciences
* 59.7480710.778084 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

## 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

* 59.66314410.793681 Ås stasjonscafe, Brekkeveien 4. (updated Sep 2023)
* 59.66466610.7865462 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 Sep 2023)
* 59.66330510.7918723 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 Sep 2023)
* 59.66446210.7882474 Babylon Pizza, Brekkeveien 3H. (updated Sep 2023)

## Drink

* 59.66548610.7931481 Jojos Restaurant & Bar. A charming restaurant serving pizza and pasta. It plans to open in February 2023. (updated Sep 2023)
* 59.66465310.7881292 Wayne's Coffee Ås, Rådhusplassen 21. International coffee shop with cakes and ice cream. (updated Sep 2023)
* Kulturbrakka, Brekkeveien. Small musical venue in the centre that hosts small and medium sized bands. (updated Sep 2023)

## Sleep

* 59.65759110.7896961 Ås Guesthouse (in the city centre). A small but very homely accommodation (updated Mar 2020)

## Go next

* Drøbak
* Ski
* Vestby