Øvre Stokker

Øvre Stokker is a farm in Ullensaker, Akershus. Øvre Stokker is situated near the locality Nordhagen, as well as near the hamlet Sørby.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Kløfta Station and Ullersmo Prison.

Kløfta Station

Railway station

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Kløfta Station was opened at Kløfta in 1854 as a part of Norway's first railway, the Trunk Line between Oslo and Eidsvoll. The station was originally called Kløften, but the name was changed to Kløfta in 1920. Kløfta Station is situated 4 km west of Øvre Stokker.

Ullersmo Prison

Prison

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Ullersmo Prison is a prison in Ullensaker, Akershus. It was opened in 1970. The prison was intended as a replacement for the Botsfengselet in Oslo. It is used for long term prisoners from the whole of Norway, and has room for 205 inmates. Ullersmo Prison is situated 3½ km west of Øvre Stokker.

Ullensaker Church

Church

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Ullensaker Church is a church in Ullensaker, Norway, located 10 km southeast of Oslo Airport, Gardermoen. It is the fourth church that has been located almost there since the 12th century. Ullensaker Church is situated 3 km northwest of Øvre Stokker.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lindeberg and Frogner.

Lindeberg

Village

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Lindeberg is a village that is located in the Lillestrøm municipality, Norway. Its population was 926 as of 2009. Lindeberg is situated 6 km southwest of Øvre Stokker.