Kategori: Beach

Copy of ‘Beaches in Asker’

HOLMSBU:

Bråtan:
Here you will find a grassy slope and a child-friendly sandy beach. There are no toilets. Arrival at Støaveien 28. Nearest parking at the long-term parking lot in Holmsbu. Sun all afternoon and evening.

Bugtestranda:
A shallow sandy beach that is warm and suitable for small children. Located northwest facing below the buildings in Bugtegaten, just before you get down to the center of Holmsbu. The beach offers toilet facilities. Nearest parking at the long-term parking lot in Holmsbu.

Børraverket:
Is a small headland with rocky shores and two small sandy beaches. Here it is sunny all day, but sometimes with strong currents. The area does not have toilets. Descending between Støaveien 10 and 12. Nearest parking at the long-term parking lot in Holmsbu.

Hotellstranda:
The hotel stranda is located at Støaveien, right below Holmsbu bad. The beach has rocky shores, grassy slope and a small beach. The area does not have a toilet. The nearest parking is at the long-term parking lot in Holmsbu.

Trepottodden:
To get to Trepottodden, there is a descent from the north end of Bugtegaten. It is a popular swimming spot with rocky shores. The area does not offer a toilet. The nearest parking is at the long-term parking lot in Holmsbu.

Knivsvik
Nice beach between Verket and Holmsbu in the Drammensfjorden. You can walk the coastal path or get there by car. There is a toll road (payment) to Knivsvik and parking facilities right before the beach.

Skjøttelvik
Skjøttelvik is a shallow beach between Rødtangen and Tofte. The easiest access is via the coastal path or by boat. There is a car road down to the beach, but there is a toll road and no parking nearby.

Rødtangen:
A shallow family-friendly sandy beach by the campsite. At Nebba, close by, there are rocky shores by Rødtangen lighthouse. Access to toilets and kiosk at Rødtangen camping. Parking at the turning point at Rødtangen.

Filtvet:
During the summer months, the area by Filtvet lighthouse is open for swimming and recreation. Here you will find a beach with pebbles. You also have access to toilets.

TOFTE:

Apotekstanda:
Apotekstranda is located in Tofte, the southernmost point in Hurumlandet. The name comes from the fact that there used to be a pharmacy here, also called Smerlingstranda. Here you will find a child-friendly sandy beach and rocky cliffs. The beach is adapted for the disabled and there are toilets and playground equipment in the area. Parking right by the beach.

Skjæra:
A recreational area with a child-friendly sandy beach and a headland with rocky cliffs. There is a campfire site and mooring facilities on the beach. A short walk to the kiosk and shops. There are parking facilities in Tofte and a bus stop near the beach.

Preisserstranda:
Preisserstranda is located in the very south of Hurumhalvøya, and is ranked as one of the most important beaches in the area when it comes to recreation. It is possible to drive to the Djervbanen railway in Sagene on Tofte and park your car there.
Bakkestranda:
Bakkestranda is a beach with a sandy beach in Sagene on Tofte. Here you will also find cliffs, a lawn area and a toilet. A swimming raft and a sand volleyball court. You can park at Sagene marina.
Sandbukta:
Is a bay at the very south of Hurumlandet. Here you will find a beautiful sandy beach and the place is protected as a nature reserve. There is parking at Sagene, about 1 km to walk to the beach. The blue-marked coastal path between Tofte and Ertsvika also passes Sandbukta. There is a toilet on site.

KANA:

Ertsvika:
Ertsvika is a bay at the very south of Hurumlandet, by Kana. It has coastal coniferous forest, the outlet of a year-round stream and is a privately owned sandy beach of about 400 meters. You drive in at Tronstad Gaard and park at the barrier. It is about 2 km to walk. Arrival also via the coastal path in Hurum and by boat.

Kadettangen beach

Kadettangen beach is a very nice family beach with views towards Kalvøya and Sandviksbukta. Here you will find diving board and a beach volleyball court. There are showers, toilets, kiosk and four fixed grills at the place. Parking on site.

Ingierstrand

Ingierstrand Baths, which opened in 1933, quickly became a popular place of recreation for the people of Oslo. The bathroom was designed by architects Eyvind Moestue and Ole Lind Schistad, and is an icon of Norwegian functionalist architecture. The facility had a diving tower, the dressing pavilion, open-air dining, a restaurant, an administration building and the central kiosk.

In the 1930s, the life of the bathers was characterized by a new interest in outdoor life and recreation. People had more free time, and the fjord became a popular place for leisure activities. Ingierstrand bath attracted many visitors, and in the record year 1946, the bath had 126,000 paying guests. A steamboat had been set up from the center of Oslo that ran shuttle traffic throughout the summer season.

 

The restaurant at Ingierstrand bad was an important social gathering point, where concerts, revues and dance evenings were arranged. The iconic kiosk sold ice cream, which was a novelty for many at the time.

 

Today, Ingierstrand Restaurant is run as a rental and function room during the summer months.

Høvikodden beach

Høvikodden beach is a small, family-friendly beach with toilets and diving board. There are also places for swimming along the coastal path to Veritas. The beach is facing west with views towards Kalvøya and Sandvika, and Henie-Onstad Art Centre next door. Parking on site.

Vollen, Asker

Vollen is an idyllic gem along Asker's coast. Here you will find over 25 businesses including shops, galleries, restaurant, bakery, pastry shop, and the local marina with diving center and water sports rentals. Great beaches and hiking areas from the bay. The coastal path gives you great experiences all year round to Vettre and Konglunden or to Slemmestad.

Vollen has been a trading place ever since Hans Kristian Christensen bought Vollen farm and opened a general store and bakery in 1870. The buildings in Vollen are well restored where you fin modern shops and cafes. You get a taste of the southern Norway here.

The beach resort Vollen dates back to the Viking Age. In Sjøvollbukta a little north of Vollen center, a cargo ship from the 13th century wa dug out of the mud. Vollen has always been associated with fishing and shipping, hunting and hunters. Vollen was the shipping port for Dikemark ironworks in the 18th century, later ships exported ice blocks, granite blocks and garden products to the cities in Europe.

Because of calcareous soil, favorable climate and good market in the capital, horticulture became very widespread from the 1860s to 70s.

Vollen has a rich ship building tradition. Christian Jensen started his boat yard in 1898 and thus continued the tradition from Søren Gudmundsen, who had built sharp sailors in Vollen from approx. 1870, and the contemporary and very skilled utility boat builder Hans Breskehaugen. In 1905, engineer Johan Anker and Christian Jensen joined the company, and a number of well-known regatta boats came from Anker & Jensens Baatbyggeri a/s. In 1915, the teams divorced, and in 1916–17 the polar ship «Maud» was built for Roald Amundsen at Arnestad Wooden Shipyard, which Christian Jensen had established. Maudbukta has become a geographical and historical term in Vollen. The boat building for Johan Anker existed until the 1950s. Learn more about the coastal culture at the Oslofjord Museum in Vollen.

Welcome to Vollen, a favourite spot among the locals. Enjoy a day of multiple activities in an historical environment.

Member of Visit Greater Oslo 

Kalvøya beach

Kalvøya – natural beauty in Sandvika.

Kalvøya is a favourite destination among the locals during summer. The island Kalvøya has several bays with sandy beaches perfect for families, football grounds, footpaths, cliffs, a naturist beach, kajak- and rowing clubs and a kiosk. A favourite spot for swimming. Overlook the boats on the fjord. Here are grilling facilities, toilets and shower.

Most beaches are on the island's western and southern side. Separate naturist beach on the east side of the island.

Parking on Kadettangen before the bridge. Easy acces by train and bus to Sandvika.

 

A day in Kalvøya is perfect to combine with a meal in one of the many cozy restaurants in Sandvika, a night at the cinema or a concert and shopping in one of the regions largest shopping malls; Sandvika Storsenter. Everything in one place.

Sjøstrand Bad

Bathing spot with a sandy beach and an adjacent grassy field near the border of Slemmestad. Here you will find docks, swimming rafts, showers, wheelchair ramps, a kiosk, a diving board, garbage cans, lavatories and a beach volleyball court. Parking. Accessed by Sjøstrandveien via Slemmestadveien.  

Skiphelle beach

Skiphellebukta and Elleodden is located south of the center of Drøbak.

The Skiphelle family beach has a 150-metre long and shallow sandy beach, and a large lawn. Here there is also a brand new and great seating area arranged for grilling. On both sides of the beach there are also several rocks you can sit on, as well as a small jetty.

There is also a floating jetty that you can swim out to. Skiphelle has a large car park, where it is free to park for 24 hours. This is therefore an excellent place to park the motorhome.

If you walk along the coastal path towards Hvitsten, you will see a commemorative plaque with information and pictures.

Facilities: Parking space, toilets and barbecue area

Storøyodden beach at Fornebu – Blue Flag

At Fornebu, on the outermost point at Storøya there is a large green area and sandy beach with a kiosk, showers, lavatories and wheel chair ramp. Planes used to take off from this beach when Fornebu was Oslo’s main airport, until October 1998. Deck chairs and tables can be borrowed, and you can play beach volleyball on one of the four courts, or pick another game if you prefer. The service building is open throughout the summer season. Storøyodden is most easily accessed by cycling.  

Places for swimming in Ås

In Ås municipality there are some idyllic beaches along the Bunnefjord.

Breivoll at the far end of the Bunnefjord have many small beaches, large grassy areas with room for ball games etc. Ideal for families with children. Kiosk, diving board, fishing place, information board. Parking, 250 metres to the bus connection. Suitable for wheelchair users.

Slora at the western side ofthe Bunnefjord has a sandy beach.