Moss Municipality

Located along the eastern shore of Oslofjord, Moss Municipality extends across mainland areas and includes several islands, including Jeløya with its coastal features.

The settlement dates back over 7,000 years, evolving from Viking-era Varna to receiving its first literary mention as Mo(u)ſs(ß) in Bishop Eystein Aslaksson's Red book of 1396.

Gallery F 15, situated at Refsnes Gods, functions as a primary exhibition space for Norwegian contemporary art, displaying works from national and international artists.

The municipality provides comprehensive public services, including education facilities, healthcare centers, waste management systems, and public transportation connections through the Østfold railway line.

In 2006, a meteorite classified as a rare carbonaceous chondrite fell over the municipality, following the explosion of a bolide above the Rygge area.

Capital city: Moss

Shares border with: Vestby Municipality, Våler Municipality, Råde Municipality, Asker

Website: https://moss.kommune.no

GPS coordinates: 59.43403,10.65771

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:44