Akerselva
Sign in to saveThe Akerselva or Akerselven () is a river which flows through Oslo, Norway. It starts at Maridalsvannet in Oslomarka, and traverses the boroughs of Nordre Aker, Sagene, Grünerløkka, central Oslo and Grønland, finally ending at Paulsenkaien and Oset in Bjørvika. The river is considered to be a part of the Nordmarkvassdraget, and has the Norwegian watercourse number 006.Z. The entire river is about long, and the difference in elevation between source and mouth is approximately .
Key facts
- River.name
- AkerselvaAkerselven
- River.image
- Akerselva Møllerfossene 18jun2005.jpg
- River.image_caption
- "Møllerfossene" in Akerselva
- River.source1_location
- Maridalsvannet
- River.mouth_location
- Paulsenkaien, Oslofjorden
- River.subdivision_type1
- Country
- River.subdivision_name1
- Norway
- River.length_km
- 9.8
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The Akerselva or Akerselven () is a river which flows through Oslo, Norway. It starts at Maridalsvannet in Oslomarka, and traverses the boroughs of Nordre Aker, Sagene, Grünerløkka, central Oslo and Grønland, finally ending at Paulsenkaien and Oset in Bjørvika. The river is considered to be a part of the Nordmarkvassdraget, and has the Norwegian watercourse number 006.Z. The entire river is about long, and the difference in elevation between source and mouth is approximately .
In the past, the river was utilized as a source of energy for local industry, and along the river there are many old industrial buildings.