Offisiell reiseguide for området rundt Oslo
Lima
In the south end of Hurdalsjøen is Lima which is a nice area – great for everyone especially for kids. The space has a toilet building.
It is also swimming spots in the river Leira between Stråtjern og Hombledalen.
There are also bathing at Krokfoss and Fossfossen.
Stordammen in Holter has also opportunities for swimming.
Høldippeldammen – is as an idyllic swimming spot not so long trip from Nittedal station,green areas, diving boards, piers and shallow swimming areas for children. In the summer months there are toilets at the swimming area.
Verksdammen close by Hakadal, which many used to take a dip in the summer. The place is not very well suited for smal children.
Morttjern is right by Wurth headoffice, and right before going Holum – School can be found on the right a great swimming area a few meters from the road. Fine sandy beach created and the bathing area is ideal for families.
Svarttjern located on the border between Skillebekk and Holum forest, with access from Tjernslia.
Rulsedammen is part of Nitelva and easily accessible to residents on both Åneby and Toyen. The bathing area is ideal for families with small children, and have nice sandy beach, but there are also opportunities for older children and adults.it
Romstjern is beautifully located close to Skytta.
Kjulstjern in Lillomarka, not far from Sørskogen, a wonderful and idyllic swimming spot “deep in the woods” – also great hiking.
Storøyodden beach is located on the outskirts of Storøya, has 50 acres of grassy plains for sunbathing and play and a large beautiful sandy beach. Small islet set off the sandy beach. Service facility with grills, shower, toilet and kiosk. Great handicap friendly ramp.
Nice coastal path around the entire Fornebu if you are tired of lying on the beach. A short stroll to the nature reserve and wetland with rich bird and wildlife at Lilløyplassen visitor center, which also organizes many nice eventsf or the children throughout the summer.
FornebuS shopping center within walking distance to the beach where there is a selection of shops, cafes and restaurants.
Access: Best to get to the beach by bike. Bus to Fornebu West. A walk / bike ride on dirt road from the bus / parking. This is a nice little walk.
Parking: 6 Handicap parking spaces right on the beach. Other Parking at Storøya neighboring center, Fornebu Arena or out on Oksenøya.
Eidsvoll municipality has two beautiful swimming spots at Hurdalsjøen. Both swimming spots at Hurdalsjøen is child friendly with nice sandy beaches and Rødvika/Prestsand .
At the lake Mjøsa you find bathing area Årnestangen which has a wonderful large green area and on the other side of Mjøsa’s you find Ørbekkstranda.
Gullverket has three swimming areas and Langset Vels Beach by the North of Fløyta is a very nice place. Øvre Holsjøen is a swimming area at Løntjernbråtan but swimming opportunities are unfortunately limited because of the rehabilitation of the dam. Øvre-Holsjø in Jøndalsvassdraget you will find swimming in Fløyta og Søndre Holsjø.
In fet you have several places to swim – Hvalstjern, Heiavann and Gansvika.
Gansvika has great areas, there is also the tavern and opportunities to cruise with M / S Øyeren.
For more information see www.gansvika.no
Nordbytjernet
Ullensaker’s most popular swimming area – with piers and toilets and large spaces that are ideal for sunbathing. The area is a beautiful place that attracts many people on fine summer days. Gateway and footpath is suitable for wheelchairs and prams. Walking distance from the town of Jessheim
Ljøgottjernet
Located at Raknehaugen, the largest burial mound. The area is small, with sandy beach and picnic tables / seating. The swimming area is in the south end of the lake closest to the road. Parking by Hovin school.
Hersjøen
An attractive recreational area, and Hersjøen swimming area is at the former camping. There is also a rich bird and animal life including ducks and waders. Parking facilities at the north end of the lake at Risebru by Mogreina school and at the campsite.
Aurtjern
Aurtjern is part of Aursmoen landscape areas located west of Sessvoll. Possibilities for swimming.
Stordammen Borgen
Nice area with attractive swimming. Follow the trail from the parking at Borgen School.
Hvam Sætertjern
Located in southeast Ullensaker Holtermarka. Hvam Sætertjern is in summer used for swimming and fishing. Ingjerdsmyr, and then the first left towards Wethalsgrenda. It is a half mile walk to the lakeside from the tollroad and the small cottage.
In Asker and Bærum there are 5 beaches which in 2019 received the Blue Flag award. The community has sucessfully developed good bathing areas, nice facilities with clean and good water. 4 of the beaches in Asker received these awards.
Hestesund, Nesøya
A small sandy beach with swimming raft and diving board. The beach is mostly used by locals. Poor parking
Hvam Odden, Nesøya. BLUE FLAG
Hvam Odden is a sandy beach at the tip of Nesøya in Asker. It has large grass area with play equipment and sandpit for children, benches and tables. Rough rocks with opportunity for fishing outside.
Nice toilet with water, Barbecue facilities, Play equipment for children
Holmeskjæret, Holmen. BLUE FLAG
Holmeskjæret is a wonderful child-friendly area with large grass area, sand beach and swim raft. Powered by Asker Municipality.
Mini golf course. You can hire bats and golf clubs in the kiosk for a small deposit, and there are two volleyball courts. Toilet facillity with water and outdoor shower. Situated next to the beach you find Holmen Swimming Pool with a 25 m pool and a heated pool.
Kariskjær, Leangbukta
Kariskjær swimming area is locat in Leaedngbukta, opposite Hvalstrand Bad. Several small bays / bathing areas with sand and gravel and rocks.
Spirebukta, Konglungen
Spirebukta is a natural beach. The bathing area is east facing and has good access to sunshine and fresh seawater from the fjord.
Swimming raft with diving boards (1.2 meters)
Blakstad, Blakstad
Blakstad swimming area located at Blakstad hospital. Nice grassy slope down to a north-facing cove with pebbles.
Hvalstrand Bad, Hvalstrand. BLUE FLAG
Hvalstrand Bad has a large fine sandy beach with large green area. A diving platform and a swim raft. Toilet facilities and a kiosk. Rowing boats for rent.
The former seaside resort in the functionalist style is from 1934. The facility is renovated in 2004 and now houses a restaurant Sult.
Vollen, Fritzner
The beach in Vollen is a 40 feet wide sandbeach. Ther is a kiosk and a cafe at the culture center just south of the beach.
You can find Café and restaurants in Vollen center and Marina. Jetski/Water Jet rental at the Marina.
Swimming raft with diving boards (1.2m), Privy and Barbecue facilities.
Vollen swimming area was awarded the Blue Flag in 2008.
Sjøstrand Bad, Vollen. BLUE FLAG
Sjøstrand Bad consists of two beautiful sandy beaches, a pier and a large grass area.Sjøstrand has volleyball courts, a kiosk, a diving board and a kiosk.
Blue Flag in 2008.
Holmenskjæret is a nice child-friendly area with a large grassy beach, sandy beach and a bathing raft.
The sandy beach is nice, with some small rocks here and there. Own bathing stairs in concrete on the rocky mountain. The beach was honored with Blue Flag in 2019. Operated by Asker municipality.
There are two volleyball courts at your disposal. Nice toilet facilities with water and outside shower. Holmenskjæret is next to Holmen Swimming Pool with a wonderful 25 m pool and therapy pool.
Access: Drive towards Asker, Nesbru, turn off towards Holmen.Handicap parking down the beach. Parking.
We have many bathing places in our municipality.
The most popular are Røytjenn at Bjørkelangen, Halsnes friluftssenter and Damtjern at Momoen.
You can find an overview of these here; https://www.aurskog-holand.kommune.no/inholden/natur-friluft-og-miljo/friluftsliv/badeplasser/. I
f you prefer to swim indoors, we have a great swimming facility, Bjørkebadet, with a 25-metre swimming pool, therapy pool, paddling pool for the little ones, whirlpool, cold pool, steam sauna and dry sauna.
Hvamodden, Nesøya – Great sandy beach. BLUE FLAG
Hvamodden is a great little sandy beach at the very edge of Nesøya in Asker. It has large grassy area with play equipment and sandpit for the children, benches and tables. Rugged beakers with the possibility of fishing at the extreme.
Access: Drive to Nesøya, Follow Vestre vei to number 100. 24 hour paid parking every day by the beach.