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Bike tour south of Oslo to Drøbak

Day 1 – 44 km. The tour starts by cycling along Mosseveien before turning off towards Ingierstrand and Svartskog along Bunnefjorden. Here there are several nice beaches and bays. Stop at Svartskog Kolonial for a refreshment or lunch – they serve delicious local food in the pleasant garden. Roll down the road to Amundsen's Home. The house is intact from when he left it for his last expedition is today a museum with guided tours. Amundsen was the first man to reach the South Pole and travelled to both the Arctic and Antarctica on polar expeditions.

It will be a bit of a tough climb back up the slopes before the trip continues along Gjersjøen, past Tusenfryd, further on Nessetveien and road 152 to Drøbak. Feel free to stop by Bringebærlandet for a tasting of raspberry wine and a tour of the farm. Check opening hours on www.bringebarlandet.no

Idyllic Drøbak center offers – in addition to its cozy wooden houses and the marina – several cozy restaurants, cafes and accommodations in and around the center. Avistergnernes Hus is well worth a visit, as well as the many artist galleries. Stay overnight at Renskau Hotel in Drøbak or out at Oscarsborg Hotel and Resort.

Day 2 – 33 km.  Spend the morning at Oscarsborg Fortress. You can get here by a short ferry ride. The area is great for recreation and walks on the ramparts among the cannons and through the tunnels. Visit the museums or have a round of self-guiding. A cozy break at the water's edge is offered at Havnekroa before returning by ferry and you cycle north again.

Follow Fv152 over to Holtenbråveien for about 8 km and turn left onto Fagerstrandveien. Follow Fagerstrandveien and Fv137 past the villages Fagerstrand, Nordstrand and Fjellstrand. Along the way, it is possible to enjoy the view of the Oslo Fjord, Asker and Steilene in several places.

Arriving at Nesoddtangen, a nice dinner is enjoyed at Signalen Sjøbad with a great view of Fornebu. It serves good seafood and food from local producers at Nesodden and surroundings. Well worth a stop before the trip ends with a small ferry ride from Nesoddtangen to Aker Brygge (about 20 min)

Mjøstråkk part of the route Hurdal-Minnesund

Cycling around Mjøsa lets you experience the beautiful cultural landscape up close, with rolling fields and green hills. Along the way, you’ll pass many well-known and hidden attractions that are worth a stop. Mjøstråkk is so much more than just a bike ride!

One of the segments on the western side of Mjøsa is the stage from Hurdal to Minnesund

This route can be summed up as straight up – and straight down! From Hurdalsjøen, the road climbs steadily for four kilometers up Minneåsvegen, through the forest to Tisjøen. After a short distance, you descend toward Mjøsa in a similarly long hill. Be aware that this hill has several sharp turns – so it’s important to control your speed. Good brakes are essential! Once you reach Byrudsvegen, it’s just two flat kilometers to Minnesund.

Since this stage is fairly short, some may want to take a detour from Tisjøen up to Mistberget, 663 meters above sea level. This is the second-highest peak in Eidsvoll municipality. Near the summit, there’s a firetower you can climb for a fantastic view over the Romerike region. The detour to Mistberget is 3.8 km one way – all uphill.

Once you've made it down all the hills, you’re just a few hundred meters from the Emerald Mines – a perfect place to stop for coffee and a snack – and maybe even hunt for one of the world’s rarest gemstones.

On the way down to Minnesund, near the bridges, you’ll also find Mjøssamlingene – where you can learn about the history of life and boats on Mjøsa.

To get down to Eidsvoll Station, you can take the shortest route, 11 km, on the west side of the Vorma river, via Trondheimsveien and Eidsvollsveien on National Cycle Route 7. If you prefer a longer and more hilly route (Fv177), 14 km, on the east side of Vorma, you’ll mostly avoid traffic noise from the E6 highway.

Historical detour to Eidsvoll Manor

On your way to Eidsvoll Manor, you can stop by Loftet Farm Shop – previously named one of the best in Norway. And if you still have some energy left, consider visiting Eidsvoll 1814, where you can learn more about the history that shaped Norwegian democracy. You can also stop by Eidsvoll Bygdetun, the local heritage museum, on your way to Eidsvoll 1814.

If you're still up for more activity, you can also visit Interpadel or the indoor climbing park Høyt Under Taket in Letohallen.

If you need a good night’s sleep before continuing your journey and want to explore more of what Eidsvoll has to offer, spend the night at Best Western Leto Arena, so you’re rested and ready for the next stage.

More information can be found on Mjøstråkk’s official website, which contains everything you need – including maps https://en.visitostnorge.no/mjostrakk  

This site contains all the information you need to plan an exciting cycling adventure along Mjøsa, Norway's largest lake.

We have divided Mjøstråkk into 7 legs, and have described the route in the anti-clockwise direction with Minnesund / Eidsvoll as starting point. It is of course up to you where you choose to start, which direction you opt for, and whether you cycle the entire route or just pick parts of this stunning Mjøsa experience.  

A detailed map can be purchased for NOK 150 at tourist offices around Mjøsa and at some hotels. The map includes route info, elevation profiles, tips on accommodation, dining, and attractions along the route.

GPS data for the entire route can be downloaded here:

– Download Mjøstråkk as a .GPX file

Transportation

If you’d like to combine your bike trip with a ride on Skibladner, the white swan of Mjøsa, you can bring your bike on board. Due to limited space, it's best to book in advance. Send an email to skibladner@skibladner.no.

If you're arriving in the Mjøsa region by train, you can also bring your bike on board. For example, you can start cycling from Eidsvoll Station and head north from there.

In our region, the Dovre Line runs from Oslo S to Eidsvoll, Hamar, Brumunddal, and Lillehammer. There are limited bike spaces on the trains, so remember to reserve in advance! Call VY at 815 00 888 or check their website.

Welcome – and have a great trip!

Information from Visit Greater Oslo

 

Sandvika to Lysaker

A trip for the hardy!

The route crosses the municipality from west to east. Following the fjord, the route passes the Henie Onstad Art Centre, DNV, Strand restaurant and Polhøgda. The route ends at the Lysaker docks with a great view of the fjord. This is a tough ride, sometimes over difficult terrain.

Without detours, the route is roughly 10 km long.

The route begins at the Tourist Information Centre at Thon Senter Sandvika (shopping centre). Follow Claude Monets Allé southeast. At the end of the road is Bærum Kulturhus (Bærum Cultural Centre), designed by the architectural firm Snøhetta, and constructed in 2003.

Cross Sandvik River. Pass Bærum rådhus (Bærum City Hall), designed by Magnus Poulsson and completed in 1926 and later in 1960. At the town hall you will find a statue, “Friheten” (Freedom), and a fountain called “Elementene” (The Elements), both by Arnold Haukeland. Take a right, and then a left onto Gamle Drammensvei. Malskrivergården, one of Sandvika’s oldest preserved buildings from approx. 1640, stands to your left. From here you can go south and continue around Sjøholmen. However, some sections of this path are ill-suited for bicycles. Take a left instead and cycle through Solvik boat harbour. Turn right toward Høvikodden. You will reach Henie Onstad Art Centre, where you can take in an art exhibit and enjoy some refreshments at Bølgen og Moi. Høvikodden also offers a family-friendly beach.

Continue along the coastal path, through Veritas Park. There you will see DNV, one of Bærum’s largest businesses. From here you have a view of the beautiful archipelago. The path from DNV to Sarbuvollen is rugged – probably better to head up into the forest. Most people will prefer to walk their bicycle here. The path ends at Maries vei. From here, continue on to Sarbuvollveien, take a right and follow National bicycle route no.1. You will pass the popular Strand restaurant which offers a view of Holtekilen and the top of the white Statoil building at Fornebu. After about 2 km, the Telenor Arena will come into view. This is Bærum’s largest venue, offering concerts, horse shows and much more.

Cycle under Snarøyveien, take a right and follow the signs toward the Fridtjof Nansen Institute. You will pass Polhøgda, which once was the home of the polar explorer, scientist, humanist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Fridtjof Nansen. Pull in at Bombakken, turn right on Dicks vei and take a left at Strandveien. You have now reached Lysaker, one of Bærum’s best nodes for knowledge-driven businesses. There are cafés and restaurants along the docks. To the south is Nesodden, the east, Oslo, and to the north is the mouth of Lysaker River. Lysaker station is just nearby. You can take the train back to Sandvika from there.

Tourist Information at Thon Senter Sandvika (shopping centre)

Phone: 67 52 23 00

E-mail: thonsentersandvika.kundeservice@thon.no

Bike Tour: The Strawberry Route from Ås to Drøbak

Start the tour at Ås station, passing through the courtyard at Ås Town Hall where you can experience the sculptor Odd Tandberg's work "Life's Force" and the town hall in a light functionalist style, designed by the architect Bjart Mohr, before arriving at the University and Vitenparken.

NMBU has one of Norway's most exciting park facilities where most plants and vegetation are labeled.

The tour continues past Brønnerud School and Korsegården, where there used to be an inn and coach station that you can now experience at the Follo Museum. Along the cycle path towards "Jordbærbua," there are several easily visible and signposted burial mounds from the Iron Age.

One of these is located at Søndre Holstad, where legend says that Herløg Rishaug was swallowed, and she can be heard singing for her beloved every St. Hans and Christmas. If it is the season and Jordbærbua is open, we recommend a stop for what must be called the area's sweetest berries.

Continue the tour through Drøbak Golf Club, down to the open-air museum at Follo Museum, where you can experience the old coach station from Korsegården, solve a museum mystery, or let the children play in the scenic playground before rolling down to Drøbak center and the square.

In Drøbak center, there are several cafes and experiences for all ages. Or how about a refreshing swim in Badeparken after the bike ride?

Facts:

The tour takes place on developed walking and cycling paths. Suitable for most people.

Length: 12 km in relatively flat terrain.

Transport: Regular trains from Oslo S and Moss to Ås. Bus 510 between Ås and Drøbak. Check EnTur.no for timetables and tickets. You can also take boat B21 or B22 back to Oslo during the season.

Experiences along the way:

Ås station

Ås Town Hall

NMBU

Vitenparken

The legend of Herløg Rishaug

Jordbærbua

Drøbak Golf Club

Follo Museum

Experiences in Drøbak center:

Tregaarden's Christmas House

Drøbak Aquarium

Badeparken

Bike ride Vollen Bjerkås area

Bike ride along the coastal path in Asker. On the way you can explore the history of boat building in Vollen with the Oslofjord Museum, the ice ponds and discover nice bathing spots.

Mjøstråkk – Bicycklea for hire

You can rent your bicycle by us – one way or round trip – You decide

We have bicycles for rental for you .

If you want to cycle the entire Mjøstråkk or the alternative between Hamar and Eidsvoll by train one of the roads. The bikes are picked up and delivered within walking distance to Eidsvoll train station, at Hamar station or with us at Minnesund. Here at Minnesund you can also park your car for free as long as you rent a bike.

Price: 400, – for one day – 100, – per extra day.

Please contact for request and reservation of bicycles.

Member of Visit Greater Oslo 

Kulturhistorisk sykkelrute

This route proposal will take you past places such as Eidsvoll Building, Tingvollen / Eidsvoll Church and Bygdetunet. The route runs through some of Eidsvolls finest cultural landscape, and you'll also see the woodlands with the possibilities for bathing and fishing.

Route description:
Start and end point: Eidsvoll station
Distance: approx. 30 km

 

Start on the road side of the station, follow the cycle / path on the left under RV 181, and follow the old hollow road up Eidsvollbakken towards Eidsvoll church and Tingvollen. Continue past the church and exit the walk / cycle road along RV 181. Follow this past Ås primary school and until the roundabout on Trondheimsvegen. Turn right across the bridge towards Åsleia and Eidsvoll Bygdetun. After 200 meters turn left onto a gravel road and follow this past the building team, over E6 and further inwards. A visit to the building team is recommended. After about 3 km you will meet another gravel road. Here you turn left and follow this road past the Spetalen and into the Krafttjernet (bathing and fishing possibilities)

Instead of turning left to the building, you can follow the asphalt road through Åsleia (beautiful cultural landscape and nice view). After about 3 km turn left towards Spetalen and meet the main window after about 1 km.

Continue through the boom at Krattjernen. After a few hundred meters you reach Byfellavegen. Turn left and follow Byfellavegen until you reach the Hurdalsvegen at Langton. Now turn left and follow the asphalt road along the Hurdals lake (very good swimming possibilities) and further up to the crossing of the E6 at Ormlia. Here you continue the walking / cycling road along Hurdalsvegen right up to Eidsvoll Verk. Cross Trondheimsvegen, turn left after the sports shop and follow Fossumvegen (FV 506.03). After 2 km you will reach Dønnumskia (FV 506.01). Turn left and follow this back to RV 181 at Vegamot. Turn right and continue back to the starting point.

Hike Nesset to Hvervenbukta

There is a bus to Nesset, at the bottom of the Bunnefjord, and from there you follow the road and signs in the direction of Breivoll. Nesset was a lively and important hub in Follo from the end of the last century when the steamboats transported travellers from all over Follo to the capital. Breivoll Gård is a beautiful green area with a farm café, kayak rental, DNT accommodation and a popular hiking area with potholes and a sandy beach and a number of activities are arranged on weekends. The forest here alternates between rich deciduous forests, low-herb forests with lots of hazel and shrunken pine forests on the hills, and there are many important vegetation types as well as a rich wildlife.

Continue past the beach north to the right on the gravel road that takes you into the forest, past green pastures with horses and onto Strandveien past white-painted picket fences and cozy summer cottages. Old boathouses, boats and piers are close along the coastal path and there are nice places to take a break along the way and observe the rich bird life. Pass the marina along Kjæresveien before we slope steeply up to the right through the residential area and eventually come out onto Nebbaveien which is followed further.

Scheduled boat traffic on the fjord started in earnest in the 1860s, when steamships became more common and it took 1h15 minutes by boat from Oslo to Nesset at the bottom of the Bunnefjord. Nebba is one of the old steamship piers with nice benches. Follow the signs that now lead to the Sherpa stairs, which consist of 278 steps. This was done by hand with simple tools such as pickaxes, skewers, sledgehammers, hammers and chisels over the course of 18 working days and 300 tons of stone were used. The trip goes in steep terrain and is rewarded with a view of charming Sjødalstrand at the top.

The monks on Hovedøya ran salt extraction on Sjødalstrand and had a herb garden here. Wild herbaceous plants still grow wild here. Today, the place is characterized by the beautiful plum garden with local production of jams, chutneys and plum pies by hand according to traditional recipes.

The trip continues into the black forest towards Svartskog and eventually over into a paved road with dense spruce forest. Before embarking on the slopes down Roald Amundsen's road, you can continue straight ahead for about 100 meters and see if Svartskog kolonial is open on weekends. Homemade pastries and good coffee are served here.

The sculpture of Roald Amundsen with his dog stands majestically on the rocks with his gaze southwards, and to the right behind him is the entrance to Uranienborg. He is best known for leading the first expedition to arrive at the South Pole in the race with Scott. Here Roald Amundsen planned his expeditions and on the pier the polar ship FRAM was prepared before departure for the South Pole. His home is now a museum where guided tours are arranged in the summer and on weekends. The house was built in 1908 and stands exactly as he left it when he died in a plane crash in the Barents Sea while searching for his friend's expedition in 1928.

The trip continues through Amundsen's garden on a path and eventually onto Ingierstrandveien past beaches and older cabins. After Prosted, we turn off from the road and follow the marked path to the upper right – it can be a bit demanding and then follow the Line Path through the forest along the power line north to Ingierstrand.

Ingierstrand Bath is an icon in modern architectural history and was one of the two most important sea baths along the Oslo Fjord since its opening in 1934 and could have up to 120,000 visitors a season. Guests were transported by steamboat from the capital. Today it is a popular recreational area with diving towers, beach, rocks, grassy areas and beautiful pine trees in the hilly terrain.

You can continue the trip along the road to explore the popular beaches Sandbukta and Bestemorstranda – but we put the trip back up into the forest on the marked path to avoid the road. The path comes out on Ingierstrandveien again and we follow it to the junction and go down towards the sea over the river to Ljansbruket.

After rounding the promontory along the road to Hvervenbukta, follow Mastemyrveien under the E18 towards Kolbotn for return by bus or a stop at Quality Hotel Entry for a good meal or pleasant stay.

To get here: 

Bus towards Drøbak. Stop: Nesset. Check entur.no or ruter.no

Biking in Vestmarka

The bike ride starts in Sandvika by the fjord and follows the Sandvik River over the Løkkebrua bridge. After a 4 km climb you reach Tanum Church, where the gravel road takes over and leads you through farmland to Ringi Farm – known for its apple juice and great views.

Further into Vestmarka you will encounter forests, lakes and new climbs. Furuholmen and Gupu Farm offer homemade food, and around Gupu there are shelters and campfire sites. Some parts can be rocky, but for the most part the gravel roads are good.

At Semsvannet you can swim on the small beach and eat homemade food at NaKuHel Smia or Bryggerhuset. At Øvre Sem Farm you can enjoy Sunday brunch, accommodation and a shop with local crafts. Bergvang Farm is nearby. Visit the animals at the open farm and café on weekends.

The tour ends in Asker, where you can cycle back to Sandvika, take the train back, or continue to the next farm tour through Lier.

Tour d’art – bicycle tour of Bærum

The tour starts at Aker's new headquarters at the intersection Fornebuveien / Snarøyveien. Take a look at the beautiful ceramic vases and art by Magne Furuholmen before cycling around Telenor Arena and down the underpass towards the old Air Tower Here in the cultural street you will find several galleries such as Flø and Jonny Hurts, Reko-deli shop with organic local dishes, Paprifly wine bar and Caravell restaurant, the curiosity "On Wheels" with exhibits of Vespa mopeds and Ferrari cars and the renowned Bærum Kunsthall with modern art in the old fire station.

Follow the cycle path towards the Expo/Telenor building under Snarøyveien. Straight ahead is Quality Hotel Expo and Engineerium, an interactive experience centre at Fornebu. Here you can explore natural phenomena, learn about different energy sources and the history of the Aker companies and the oil and gas adventure in Norway. Turn right towards Telenor, cross the courtyard while marveling at the columnar art of Daniel Burén and the "writing on the wall" of Jenny Holzer.Keep right on the cycle path along the fjord. You pass Equinor, a landmark at Fornebu – cycle up under the entrance and take a look at the installation on the roof. IT Fornebu, which is located in the old terminal building with frescoes painted by Kai Fjell, and Scandic Hotel Fornebu. Cycle back down to the cycle path. On the waterfront with great views is Sjøflyhavna Kro, known for its good hamburgers.

Turn left back to Aker's headquarters and follow Oksenøyveien to the left. After about 300 m turn right and quickly left and follow Michelet's road which goes over to Bjerkealleen. Follow it and turn right in Sarbuvollveien and turn left onto Sandviksveien. Follow this to the roundabout and turn left up to the Henie Onstad Art Center. Visit the coastal sculpture park with 30 sculptures by renowned artists. Henie Onstad is one of the country's leading museums of modern and contemporary art with changing exhibitions by famous artists and a large collection of contemporary art from Weidermann to Picasso.

The tour continues around Sandviksbukten towards Sandvika, follow the signs.  In Sandvika there are several street art paintings under the bridges along the river, and beautiful sculptures along the river promenade that leads to Løkketangen.  Løkke bridge, a cast iron bridge from 1829 that was made at the ironworks at Bærums Verk, has become famous thanks to the French painter Claude Monet who visited Sandvika in the winter of 1895. The bridge crosses the Sandvik river in idyllic surroundings at Løkkehaven. Follow the cycle path along Elias Smitsvei and Industriveien to Bjørnegårdsvingen and follow the road through the barrier up along Sandvikselven past Kalkmølla Kulturstasjon and up to Esso on Vøyenenga. Follow the hiking trail to the right under the motorway and signs to Bærums Verk. Turn right on to the wooden bridge over the river and left up Vangkroken by the waterfall. Follow the road a little and keep right on the hiking trail along the river. Follow the hiking trail along the river all the way to Bærums Verk (the last part follows the road).

Explore the artist galleries at Bærums Verk and the sculpture park with more than 30 sculptures from Norway's foremost sculptors. Bærums Verk has around 50 shops, galleries and restaurants. Verksgata, which among other things consists of old workers' houses from the 1700s, is open 7 days a week all year round, here you will find forges, glassblowers, silversmiths, galleries, delicacies and local food, the chocolate house, several restaurants and unique shops. Værtshuset at Bærums Verk is Norway's oldest inn. It serves exquisite lunch and dinner with emphasis on Norwegian home cooking and is well worth a visit. 

The return to Oslo is by cycle path over Steinshøgda towards Bekkestua to Øverland Gård. Follow the old royal road to the left – Ankerveien from Øverland towards Fossum. The tour goes along Haga Golf Course. Then follow Griniveien over Røa down towards Smestad and keep right on the path crossing over the metro line on to John Smestads vei and continue over the junction down Monolittveien until you meet Vigeland Park. Continue through Frogner Park past the Monolith, across the bridge and to the exit at Kirkeveien. Return to the starting point through Oslo's charming streets.

This tour is suitable to do with your own bike or you can use Bærum municipality's rental bikes from Tier more info can be found in the app Tier or rent a bike from rental locations in Oslo and cycle on the path along Frognerstranda to Lysaker and Fornebu (10 km longer).