Rånåsfoss familiebad – Bader´n

Bader'n is a hidden gem! This is a great bathing spot that is suitable for the whole family.

Facilities: Children's pool, shower and toilet in the area

Opening hours and prices

Open from 19 June to 16 August 12 noon – 7 p.m. every day

Access prohibited outside opening hours

Safety and rules Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult over 18.

Bathing is at your own risk. Lifeguards are present.

Dogs, smoking, snuff, alcohol and barbecues are not allowed in the area. 

It is forbidden to go inside the fence outside of opening hours.

Prices:

Children under 7 years: free

Children/youths 7 to 16 years: NOK 30 Box: NOK 50

Payment: Vipps, bank card or cash

Parking

The car park directly outside the facility may be closed with a barrier on days with many visitors. There is alternative parking in Pausvegen 6, at the former administration building of Akershus Energi. This is the sign.

Beaches in Baerum

Fornebukta Beach – Fornebu

Fornebukta is located on the north side of Fornebu. At Smedtangen right outside the swimming area you will find barbeque area and opportunity for fishing. You also have the opportunities to buy lunch or a refreshing drink at the Radison Blu hotel located just behind the swimming area.

Getting there: Drive to Fornebu, follow the signs Hotel Radison Blu.

Parking: Upon Telenor Arena.

 

Rolfstangen Beach – Fornebu

Rolfstangen is located on the southeast side of Fornebu.

Rolfstangen has two sandy beaches separated by a rocky outcrop with rough mountains. Outside the north shore, there are some rocks and seaweed.

Paved road down from the parking area provides good access for wheelchair

Walking distance to Sjøflyhavna tavern little further north where you can get refreshments.

Getting there: Drive to Fornebu, follow signs to Snarøya, then signs to Rolfstangen. Drive past the beach sign, to get to the parking lot.

Parking: Free parking

 

Pelvikodden Beach – Fornebu

Pelvikodden is located southeast of Fornebu,   south of Rolfstangen. Here is a nice sandy beach with some shells and rough rocks typical of the Oslo area.

Its location allows Pelvikodden access to fresh seawater from the fjord. Pelvikodden is a popular fishing spot as well.

Getting there: Drive to Fornebu, follow signs to Snarøya. Turn left into Haldenveien.

Parking: Free parking.

 

Halden Brygge – Fornebu

Halden pier is located just south of Pelvikodden swimming area.

Halden Pier is a popular fishing spot.

Getting there: Drive to Fornebu, follow signs to Snarøya. Turn left into Haldenveien.

Parking: Free parking.

 

Fürst Brygge – Fornebu

Nice bathing place on the southeastern of Snarøya. Nice sandy beach.  Popular fishing spot.

Getting there: Take the bike or bus to Snarøya.

Parking: no.

 

Storøyodden Beach – Fornebu

Storøyodden swimming area is located at the tip of the promontory on Storøy.

Storøyodden has a great sandy beach.  Nice coastal path in the area if you are tired of lying on the beach.

Handicap friendly ramp and outside shower.

Service facilities with toilets and a kiosk. The kiosk does not except cards.

Blue Flag 2009 and 2010.

Getting there: by bus or bike. Bus stop at Fornebu West.

Parking: 6 Handicap parking lots right on the beach. Parking by Storøya village center, Fornebu Arena or on Oksenøya.

 

Sarbuvollen Beach – Høvik

Sarbuvollen swimming area has a nice little sandy beach. At the entrance to Holtkilen.

Access: Coastal path or bike to the end of Sarbuvollveien

 

Båtstøjordet Beach – Høvik

Båtstøjordet is a small swimming area located at Holtekilen. Nice playground and soccer field.

Great coastal path along the coast

Access: Coastal path or bike to Båtstøjordet.

Parking: Small car park 50 meters from the beach.

 

Sjøskogen Beach – Høvik

Sjøskogen swimming area is located north of Veritas Park. The coastal path on this stretch is impassable with a stroller.

Getting there: Follow the coastal path north from Veritas Park

                                                                                                                                         

Hovik swimming area – Veritas Park

Hovik swimming area is located along the coastal path from Veritas to Høvikodden. It is a mixture of natural rock and sandy beach.

There are several benches along the beach as part of the Veritas Park.

Getting there: Follow the coastal path from Høvikodden or Veritas.

 

Høvikodden sandy beach

The beach at Høvikodden is quite small and is located 50 meters south of Henie Onstad Art Centre. Private property on the east side.

The sculpture park outside the art center and worth a visit if you're tired of lying on the beach.

Lunch and refreshments you can buy at Bølgen and Moi, the restaurant at the art center.

Getting there: Follow signs to Blommenholm and Hennie Onstad Art Centre. Bus to Høvikodden from Oslo city center.

Parking: The parking lot at the art center.

 

Kadettangen Beach – Sandvika

Kadettangen is a very popular beach in Sandvika, Bærum Municipality. 

Swimming raft with diving board.

Rigmor MS and MS Rigfar have docked on the south side of Kadettangen. Nice option if you want to get out on one of the islands in Vestfjorden.

Getting there: Drive to Sandvika, down to the sea front of the town hall.

Parking: Large free parking at the beach or pay parking under the E18 Bridge.

 

Kalvøya Naturist beach – Sandvika

Kalvøya naturist beach is for nudists.

Access: Park at Kadettangen, Sandvika. Go over the bridge to Kalvøya, follow the gravel road north. The beach is located about Mid-calf Island’s northern coastline.

Parking: See Kadettangen

 

Store badebukt swimming area – Sandvika

Store badebukt is the largest and best sandy beach on Kalvøya. It is located south of Kalvøya. Sun all day. There is a large grass area above the beach which is suitable for ball games.

Swimming raft with diving boards (1.2meter).

There are great hiking trails around the Kalvøya.

Getting there: Drive to Sandvika, parking lots at Kadettagen or under the freeway bridge. Go over the bridge to Kalvøya and follow the trail along the south side.

Parking: See Kadettangen

 

Lille badebukt swimming area – Sandvika

Nice sandy beach.

Getting there: Drive to Sandvika, go over the bridge to Kalvøya, follow the trail along the south end of Kalvøya.

Parking: See Kadettangen

 

Sauna at Wergelandshaugen

What could be better than sinking into a warm, wood-fired sauna after a day filled with art, nature, and wonderful experiences?

At Wergelandshaugen, you can take a well-deserved break and warm your body and mind in our traditional sauna, surrounded by the tranquility of nature.

Fire it up yourself – in just 40 minutes, you'll be ready to enjoy the heat!

The sauna can be rented for 490 NOK for 2-4 people for 3 hours.

If you want a bit of extra comfort, you can rent a bathrobe and a microhouse at the same time, gaining access to both a kitchen and a bathroom – perfect for a holistic wellness experience.

Contact us via email for booking at: Booking@wergelandshaugen.no

Fritzner beach in Vollen

Fritznerstranda is a great bathing area with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, jetty and swimming raft. Located right next to the Oslofjord Museum, where you can buy ice cream, and the pier where the fast ferry arrives to Vollen. Large green areas adjacent to the beach where you can play bocce, Frisbee golf and borrow a paddle boat and canoe from Selvikvillaen during opening hours. Consists of fine sandy beach, toilets, re-use library, a pier and a grassy area.

Places for swimming in Frogn municipality

Skiphellebukta south of Drøbak centre has sandy beach and smooth rock. Kiosk, fresh water shower, info. board, excellent for families with children. parking, two km to the bus connection.

Torkildstranda south of Drøbak centre has sandy beach, ramp for windsurfers, large parking area, bus connection.

Elleskjær sout of Torkildstranda has smooth rock, kiosk, parking, two km to bus connection.

Badeparken and Parrstranda in Drøbak centre. Sandy beach and grassy areas, kiosk, swimmingramp for disabled, sandy beach for children, fishing. Car park, bus connection.

Norstranda in Drøbak hassandy beach for children, fishing area on the jetty, parking, bus.

Håøya island outside of Drøbak. Small coves with sand and pebbles. Diving, sites for tents, fishing, rambling.

Oscasborg Fortress. Northern tip of of Nordre Kaholmen: Bathing from beach and rocks, beach hut. A little further south: Bathing from sandy beach and rocks near the visitor quay. Access: Ferry to Oscarsborg or moor you own boat in the marina.

Sandvolleyball i Bærum

Beach volley is a fun sport and there are several nice outdoor courts in Bærum available to everyone. All you need is a good mood and a volleyball and 4 players – two on each team, but you can also have more for fun and games.

Beach volley courts in Bærum:

Badebukten, Kadettangen

Storøyodden, Fornebu

Hundsund Beach Volley, Fornebu

Belset Skole, Rykkin

Ringstabekk Skole

Bærum Idress Park (BIP), Rud

Helset football ground, Bærums Verk

Eikeli Gymnas (School), Hosle

Sauna at Mjøsli

New sauna facility at Mjøsli!

The sauna facility is available to all visitors to Mjøsli. For the time being, bookings are made for a minimum of two hours at NOK 200 by calling + 47 950 99 676. The sauna facility has a changing room, a cold water shower as well as a normal shower and toilet. It is open all year round.

At Mjøsli you can combine a visit to the sauna with a night of glamping. The tents have a double bed with bed linen and towels, WIFI, fridge and coffee machine. Close by is a shared outdoor kitchen, as well as a toilet and shower. 

Sjøstrand beach – Blue Flag

Sjøstrand is a great swimming spot with sandy beach and large green plain. Two sandy beaches, pier and a grassy plain. Sjøstrand has a sand volleyball court, kiosk, bathing raft, shower, handicap ramp, diving board, trash cans, toilet and jetty.

Access:

Drive Slemmestadveien towards Slemmestad, exit to Sjøstrandveien. Possible to walk from Vollen, Bjerkås and Slemmestad, great walk along the coastal path. Access by scheduled boat B20 from Aker Brygge to Vollen and Slemmestad.

Hundsund Bath

Hundsund Bath has two pools, one of 25 x 12.5 m and one of 12.5 x 10 m. The smallest pool is 34 degrees. The large pool is 28 degrees in the water and for those who want to swim “seriously” or be active in other ways.

Places to swim in Lørenskog

Langvannet
The bathing area has been built pier and sandy beach. There are public toilets, including one disabled toilet. It is located some benches with tables in the swimming area. Adjacent to the swimming area is landscaped parking area.

Vangen badeplass, Langvannet:
The bathing area has sandy beach and large lawn area. There are public toilets, including one disabled toilet. It is built barbecue area and it is located some benches with tables in the swimming area. The swimming area has a floating dock. It is not built parking in connection with the swimming area.

Vesletjern
The bathing area has been upgraded in recent years and now has larger grass area, pier and seating. It has also been planted several new groups with vegetation consisting of trees.

Mønevann
Mønevann pond with sandy beach, toilet, barbequearea, diving board – Losby parking

Åmotdammen
toilet, fishing pier, handicapped  700 m from Sandbekken school – in cooperation with Rælingen.

Geitsjøen – Geiterudtangen Losby parking 3.5 km

Røyrivannet Losby parking 4.5 km