Nordre Follo
Nordre Follo is Viken’s forest-fringed commuter belt — a municipality where amusement parks roar beside quiet lakes, sculpture trails wind through spruce groves, and stylized pine trunks decorate the coat of arms. With around 65,000 residents and a landscape shaped by the Oslofjord, Sørmarka forest, and the towns of Ski, Kolbotn, and Oppegård, Nordre Follo is the kind of place where you can hike past medieval churches, plunge into spa pools, and still catch a roller coaster beside a Viking burial mound. It’s got greenery, gravity, and a name that simply means “northern Follo.”
Top Attractions
- TusenFryd – Norway’s largest amusement park with roller coasters, water rides & themed zones
- The Well – Nordic region’s largest spa with saunas, pools & wellness rituals
- Kolben Kulturhus – cultural center with concerts, cinema, exhibitions & library
- Hjellåstårnet – 12-meter lookout tower with panoramic views over Follo & Oslo
- Kråkstad Church – medieval stone church with hillside cemetery & Romanesque details
Unique Experiences
- Kolbotnvannet Paddle Trail – kayak route through lake reeds & bird habitats
- Oppegård Sculpture Walk – outdoor art trail with installations & forest views
- Ski Storsenter – regional shopping mall with 145+ stores & eateries
- Greverud Golf Course – 18-hole course with fjord views & forest fairways
- Gaupesteinmarka Hike – forest hike to granite outcrops & quiet lakes
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Getting There
Nordre Follo lies just south of Oslo, with Ski and Kolbotn as its main hubs. Trains on the Østfold Line connect to Oslo S in under 25 minutes, and buses serve Oppegård, Greverud, and Langhus. The E6 and RV152 highways run through the region. The area is best explored by boots, bike, or bold curiosity — especially if you’re chasing coaster echoes, spa steam, or the hush of birch leaves beside a sculpture trail.