Ã…rnes is a
village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town (although the word is often used to describe both hamlets and smaller towns), with a population typically ranging from a few hundred to ...
in
Nes municipality
Nes is a municipality in Akershus in Viken county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Romerike. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Ã…rnes.
Name
The municipality (originally the parish) is nam ...
in
Viken County (
Akershus County until January 1st 2020),
Norway
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. The village is located along the eastern riverbank of the
Glomma River, roughly 3 kilometers downriver from its confluence with the
Vorma River.
History
Prior to 1862, the area consisted of farmland and a few buildings. One fifth of the surrounding farmland and fields were
expropriated for the establishment of
Ã…rnes Station and the
Kongsvinger Railway Line, which opened on October 3rd 1862. The establishment of the railroad and station lead to Ã…rnes making the change from a purely agricultural community to incorporating elements of commerce, such as a
coaching inn
The coaching inn (also coaching house or staging inn) was a vital part of Europe's inland transport infrastructure until the development of the railway, providing a resting point ( layover) for people and horses. The inn served the needs of tra ...
,
trading company Trading companies are businesses working with different kinds of products which are sold for consumer, business, or government purposes. Trading companies buy a specialized range of products, maintain a stock or a shop, and deliver products to cus ...
and boating channel.
References
Villages in Akershus
Nes, Akershus
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