The town of Askim grew up as strategic crossing on Norway's longest river, the Glomma, located in the south west of the country. Today three dam complexes on the river provide hydro-electric power, meaning Askim is an important centre for energy production in Norway.
Visitors who hire a car in Askim will soon find that the four-lane E18 highway passes the outskirts of the town as it heads from Oslo to Sweden. The area around Askim is easy to explore by car. Highlights include the lakes and rivers, with great spots for canoeing, fishing and boating.
Hire a car in Askim to make the most of this stunning town. It's interesting to visit the spectacular dams on the River Glomma - at some of them you can cross the dam, at other you can walk on special footpaths round the dam. There's more industrial interest at the old Roman nickel mines at Kykkelsrud on the outskirts of Askim. They are now open to the public for tours. It's a town bursting with sporting opportunities, including fishing on the Glomma and hiking in the trail network through the local woods. Sporting facilities in the town include a golf course and the Østfoldbadet waterpark complete with a wavepool - it's one of Norway's biggest and best.
