Two women outside Refsnes Gods at the Jeløy Peninsula, in Moss

MOSS

Beaches, culture, history and more

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Situated about 50 minutes south of Oslo in Eastern Norway, Moss is easily reachable by train. Here, you can find everything from modern shopping centres to old-fashioned markets and handicraft shops.

Not to mention there are as many as 50 beaches in and around Moss!

Moss is one of Norway’s oldest and most versatile industrial centres. Møllebyen ("The Mill City"), which is located by Mossefossen waterfall, was the focal point of the city’s first industrial epoch and held this status until approximately 1970. Here, Moss Town and Industrial Museum has permanent exhibitions focusing on the milling, water, and paper industry.

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Two women with bikes outside Galleri F15 at Jeløy in Moss

Visit Gallery F 15, on Jeløy, one of the most prominent institutions for contemporary art in Norway.

Browse the gallery shop, and sink your teeth into a famous Alby pastry in the café.

Nearby, the almost 300-year-old manor house Røed Gård houses several artist workshops and shops, providing a lively cultural atmosphere. Its galleries feature both handicrafts and pictorial art.

Top things to do

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    Møllebyen area

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    Punkt Ø - Galleri F15 - Art Gallery

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    Munch in Moss

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    Moss

    Moss The seaside Resort

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Woman eating Albykringle (the Alby cake) at Gallery F15, at Jeløy in Moss

Stroll or bike through lush countryside along the Oslofjord, through woods and cultural landscapes to viewpoints...

... and cafés serving delicious home-made food.

Food and drink

Taste delicious local food and book a table at a fine restaurant.

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    Restaurant Munch

    Restaurant Koriander, Moss sentrum
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    Restaurant Koriander, Moss sentrum

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    Restaurant 801 Oslofjord, Støtvig hotel

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Two women enjoying the view from Refsnes Gods at the Jeløy peninsula in Moss
Two women cheering on the roof top of Hotel Riviera in Moss

Visit the historic manor Refsnes Gods on Jeløy! The main building dates from 1767 and the estate has a unique art collection, including works by both Edvard Munch and Andy Warhol.

It's the perfect place to spend a romantic weekend.

Or spend the night at Hotel Riviera!

And don't miss one of Norway's best seaside hotels, Støtvig Hotel.

Where to stay

Book comfy hotels or cosy cabins. Find your home away from home.

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    Sleep on the beach

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    Moss Hotel

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    Hotell Refsnes Gods

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Get more information on Moss's official website.

Mossvisitoestfold.com/moss

Getting there and around

Plan your trip to Moss with Entur.

  • By bus

    There are daily bus departures between Moss and Oslo. Check out Vy express' website for prices and timetables.

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    By train

    There are several daily departures to Moss from Oslo. Travel time is around 40 minutes.

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    By boat

    A ferry crosses the Oslofjord between Moss and Horten. The crossing takes around 30 minutes. Check out Bastø Fosen’s website for prices and timetables.

    By car

    The Moss region is easily accessible by car. Follow the E6 from Oslo or Gothenburg in Sweden. Moss is located a 50-minute drive from Oslo.

    Plan your route, check traffic alerts, ferry information and more at the Norwegian Roads Administration website.

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    By plane

    Oslo airportis located 110 kilometres north of Moss. From the airport you can reach Moss by train and express bus.

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