Askim is a town in Viken county in southeastern Norway, set along the Glomma, the country's longest river. It lies in the Indre Østfold municipality, a region of wooded hills, farmland and waterways that stretches between the Oslo area and the Swedish border.
What the town is known for
Askim has long been associated with its paper industry, which has shaped the town's working life and its sense of identity. The river that runs beside it has been central to that history, and walking along its banks gives a clear sense of why the settlement grew up where it did.
Alongside industry, the town is known for its cultural activities. These give visitors a reason to look beyond the riverside and to see how local life is organised and enjoyed.
Planning a visit
- Setting: a riverside town with the Glomma as its natural centre.
- Location: within Indre Østfold, so it suits a day trip or a stop on a longer journey through the region.
- Character: a working town with a cultural life, rather than a place built around tourism.
Because Askim is a smaller place, it rewards a slower pace. Plan your visit around the river and whatever cultural events are on when you travel, and check current details with local sources before you go.