Bærum Municipality, Administrative municipality in Viken, Norway
Located in southeastern Norway, Bærum extends along the Oslo Fjord and borders the capital city of Oslo to the western side.
The municipality, established in 1838, developed from an agricultural region into an industrial center following the discovery of iron ore in the 1600s.
The municipality maintains numerous schools, churches, and community centers, offering educational and social activities for its 128,760 residents.
The town of Sandvika functions as the administrative center, providing government services and commercial facilities for the entire municipality.
The name Bærum originates from Old Norse words berg and heimr, referring to a farmstead near Kolsås mountain.
Location: Akershus
Capital city: Sandvika
Website: https://baerum.kommune.no
Shares border with: Lier, Hole, Ringerike, Oslo Municipality, Nesodden
Website: https://baerum.kommune.no
GPS coordinates: 59.89040,10.52600
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41
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