Ryggebyen travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ryggebyen

With a population of 2,567, Ryggebyen is a must-see destination in Østfold, Norway. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ryggebyen to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ryggebyen

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ryggebyen in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 106 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Ryggebyen, with an average rainfall of 43 mm.

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How to Get to Ryggebyen

Plane

Although Ryggebyen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), which is located 35 km from Ryggebyen.

Train

FlixTrain is the most popular train carrier serving Ryggebyen, followed by Train. The train journey from Ryggebyen to Kristiansand takes 4h 31m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stavanger, expect to pay about £60 for a 7h 38m trip. Located 0.1 km from the city centre, Ryggebyen is the busiest station in Ryggebyen. Another popular train station is Ryggebyen Råde Stasjon, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ryggebyen is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 60 km from Ryggebyen. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Oslo.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ryggebyen using Vy Bus or FlixBus. From Gothenburg, the bus ride to Ryggebyen takes 330 km and will cost you around £11. From Örebro, the ticket costs about £43 for a journey of 467 km.

Plane

Although Ryggebyen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), which is located 35 km from Ryggebyen.

Train

FlixTrain is the most popular train carrier serving Ryggebyen, followed by Train. The train journey from Ryggebyen to Kristiansand takes 4h 31m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stavanger, expect to pay about £60 for a 7h 38m trip. Located 0.1 km from the city centre, Ryggebyen is the busiest station in Ryggebyen. Another popular train station is Ryggebyen Råde Stasjon, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ryggebyen is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 60 km from Ryggebyen. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Oslo.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ryggebyen using Vy Bus or FlixBus. From Gothenburg, the bus ride to Ryggebyen takes 330 km and will cost you around £11. From Örebro, the ticket costs about £43 for a journey of 467 km.

Airports near Ryggebyen

Airlines serving Ryggebyen

Lufthansa
Good (4,677 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (933 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,522 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,619 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,951 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,834 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (824 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ryggebyen

Most booked hotels in Ryggebyen

Hotel Refsnes Gods - by Classic Norway Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£132+
Moss Hotel & Apartments
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£127+
Storebaug Hotell & Kro
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£105+
Mitt Hotell
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
£93+

Hiring a car in Ryggebyen

Expect to pay £1.71 per litre in Ryggebyen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.51 and £27.34. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ryggebyen, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.71 per litre in Ryggebyen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.51 and £27.34. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ryggebyen, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.