Langhus is a suburban area in the municipality of

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, Norway. With a population of about 13,000, Langhus includes the local areas of Bøleråsen, Vevelstad and Langhus.

Transport

The village is stretched along the Østfold railway line, which runs between

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and

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and includes

Langhus Langhus is a suburban area in the municipality of Ski, Norway, Nordre Follo in Akershus, Norway. With a population of about 13,000, Langhus includes the local areas of Bøleråsen, Vevelstad and Langhus. Transport The village is stretched alon ...

and

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railway stations. The distance between Langhus and Vevelstad stations is 650 metres.

Education

There are three primary schools in Langhus (Bøleråsen Skole, Vevelstadåsen Skole and Langhus Skole) and one Secondary School (Haugjordet Ungdomsskole). Another secondary school, Vevelstad Ungdomskole, was located near the church but is now no longer in use.

Other facilities

The commercial centre of Langhus is known as Langhussenteret and includes Langhus Post Office, a supermarket, cafes and other stores. A gas station is located north of Langhussenteret. Following release of new residential land, Langhus has grown significantly since 1980. The local church built on the higher ground above Langhussenteret was opened in 1990. A retirement home was built in Langhus in 2009, near the lake Fosstjern.

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has its hub for package deliveries in Langhus.https://www.nrk.no/dokumentar/xl/prisen-for-pappen-1.15658679.

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Notable Langhus locals

Several well-known musicians began their careers in the Langhus area during the mid to late 1980s, playing at the local practice room, including the black metal band

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and black metal artist

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. The opera singer and conductor Rolf Nykmark began his career in the Langhus area. The Norwegian football player Antonio Nussa is from Langhus. He is known for playing very well for the Norwegian national team.

References

Villages in Akershus Nordre Follo {{akershus-geo-stub