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Beach volley is a fun sport and there are several nice outdoor courts in Asker 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:
Føyka, Asker Center – 5 courts
ROS Arena, Heggedal – 2 courts
Vollen Ungdomsskole, Vollen – 2 courts
Rødtangen Camping, Holmsbu – 1 court
The train runs between Rødtangen and Knatvold, between 12.00 and 20.00 hrs every day in the summer months. Join in on a pleasant experience while leaving the car parked while you are in Holmsbu and the surrounding area.
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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.
Risenga swimming pool is an exciting water park in central Asker with slides, wave pool, children's pool, hot water pool, plunge tower, climbing wall and much more. This is a popular place for birthday celebrations.
The facilities contains
25 meter swimming pool (27 degrees)
Baby / children's pool with maximum depth of 30 cm (31 degrees)
Hot water pool of 12.5m x 8m (33 degrees)
Diving pool with plunge tower of 1, 3 and 5 meters (27 degrees)
Wave pool with counter current channel and climbing wall (29 degrees)
2 slides
Hot tub (37 degrees)
Dry sauna and steam sauna
Cold water shell (13 degrees)
2 special wardrobes
Birthday in Risenga swimming pool is incredibly popular! You order, we cover the table and serve!
With us you can have a birthday celebration Monday – Friday from 15.00 – 20.00. You decide for yourself when you want to start the celebration within this time, and we estimate approx. 2.5 to 3 hours for the celebration. Read more about birthday celebrations here.
Octopuses, trilobites and 900 million years of history
Slemmestad is located in the middle of the Oslo field and is a treasure trove for anyone interested in rock and fossils. In the middle of Slemmestad you can see the history of geology from bedrock to volcanic rocks. The "team package" we see here is in the correct order with the oldest at the bottom and the newest at the top. This is especially because elsewhere the layers are folded or worn away.
The giant Oslo field stretches from Langesund in the south to Lake Mjøsa in the north and tells the earth's history through 900 million years. Here you see countless types of rocks, minerals and remains of prehistoric animals. The reason for this is that the entire Oslo field sank several hundred meters into a grave, while the surrounding areas were worn down to the bedrock by ice age, erosion and the ravages of time.
Fossil hunting
The fossils can be seen all over Slemmestad. It's just a matter of knowing what to look for! Learn more at our signposted geology locations. The Geology Center has made guide booklets with maps that supplement the information signs you find along the way. This can be downloaded from the Geology Center or viewed digitally at www.geologisenteret.no
It is first and foremost the exciting geology that exists, but we also recommend taking a trip into the Geology Center's Trilobox to look at exhibitions of the area's fossils, rocks and minerals.
The fossils are from the time periods Cambrian, Ordovician and Silurian, from 540 to 420 million years ago. At that time, Slemmestad's seabed was in a relatively shallow sea. Animals and plants abounded here. Some are similar to those we know today, while others look completely foreign. You will find both graptolites, trilobites and spectacular octopuses.
Slemmestad is facing major changes in the future and will be developed from an industrial site to a vibrant coastal town. This is probably the largest site development project in the inner Oslofjord. Make your visit to Odden. A recreation area where you can swim, fish and eat your packed lunch while enjoying the fantastic view all the way to Oslo.
The coastal path to Vollen
After an exciting fossil hunt in Slemmestad, we recommend that you follow the marked coastal path north towards the idyllic town of Vollen. The coastal path takes you past several blue flag beaches, fossil points and through pleasant buildings and is accessible to all.
Vollen is characterized as the best-preserved beach resort in the inner Oslofjord. Here you will find several nice shops, galleries, restaurants, the Oslofjord Museum, Vollen Marina with activities such as diving and jet skis. Nice beach with frisbee golf and reuse library. There is a fast boat between Aker Brygge / Drøbak and Vollen and Slemmestad.
Access:
The summer boat B22 / B21 from Aker Brygge / Son during the school holidays and weekends during the summer. For timetables check www.ruter.no
Bus to Slemmestad. Disembarkation at Toern. www.ruter.no
Free parking at Slemmestad Commuter parking on Vaterlandsveien.
Have you ever walked with an alpaca or cuddled and fed one? Now you have the opportunity!
In VisitGreaterOslo you have many opportunities to experience alpacas.
Whether you want to go hiking or join in the feeding, see and experience them up close.
With us you have many experiences that offer activities with these beautiful animals.
Romerike
Alpaca hiking in Hurdal at Nilsstua
Rånås Gård – experience a "living farm" with alpacas and other animals.
Asker and Bærum
Bergvang Visitor Farm – experiences on a farm with alpacas and other animals.
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Art experience in the attic – a sensory adventure for children
At the top of Sjøholmen Kulturhus, right off the E18 in Sandvika, there is a very special place waiting to be discovered. Follow the old servant staircase – and step into a magical story: the enchanting Sanseloftet!
Opening hours: Saturday and Sunday 11:00–16:00
Admission: NOK 145 per person / NOK 470 per family (up to 5 people)
Children under 2 enter free of charge.
Over a hundred years ago, the children of the Mustad family played hide and seek up here. They were homeschooled in the tower room by a strict teacher, and they had to tiptoe past a grumpy old uncle living in one of the dark rooms. The attic was filled with antique furniture, clothes and toys. The floors creaked, the walls were covered in dark wooden panels – and sometimes you could even hear little mice scurrying around.
Today, the attic has been transformed into a world of imagination!
Sanseloftet features nine unique sensory installations – small, magical worlds where children can play, dream, explore, and engage all their senses. This is where the adventure begins!
At the entrance, every child receives a treasure map and a sensory pouch – find hidden treasures in each room and earn a small prize!
In each room, scan the QR code to follow the story – one room at a time.
Every Sunday from 12:00 to 13:00, the Princess of the Pacifiers visits the tower room! Children are invited to hand over their pacifier, and in return, they receive a special diploma for courage and magic.
After exploring the attic, children can unleash their creativity in our Seasonal Creative Workshop, where changing themes inspire hands-on fun and artistic expression. Included in the ticket.
On the ground floor, you'll find our cozy café and gallery, and outside, a mini climbing park and coastal trail await.
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Join the post hunt (stolpejakten)! It is a fun activity suitable for people of all ages. The post hunt is about finding different posts which is located around in different municipalities. You register the posts once you find them either manually or using an app and by scanning a QR code.
The post hunt is a free activity and is open to the public. The hunt aims to activate both young and old; school students, cyclists, disabled and wheelchair users – this is perfect for those who want to get to know your negihborhood or local area!
Get started by registering on the post hunt's own website. Here you will find posts all around Norway including our regions; Asker & Bærum, Follo and Romerike.
Drøbak is one of the country's most idyllic coastal towns, with small, charming wooden houses of great heritage value and plenty for children to experience.
Start the day in Badeparken, either with a swim or a visit to the architect-designed playground. Velhaven, located by the Bankløkka parking lot, also has a very nice playground in the town's little oasis.
Drøbak is also the town where the Norwegian Santa Claus has his official post address, so a visit to Tregaardens Christmas House is a highlight.
In Drøbak harbor, you'll find Drøbak Aquarium, which showcases the rich marine life of the Oslo Fjord up close. Here, you'll see everything from small baby sharks to Hugo the wolffish.
You can also ask to borrow crab fishing equipment from the Tourist Information if you want to try that. When you get hungry, there are many restaurants and cafes to choose from, and for dessert, the ice cream at Café Drøbak is very popular.
Tour facts:
How to get there: Bus or car to Drøbak center
Hike length: Optional
Local tip: Visit the only saltwater aquarium in Eastern Norway and explore the exciting underwater life of the Oslo Fjord. The Christmas House is also a popular stop for children!
5 nice tent sites in Asker and Bærum
Accommodation in nature is a great opportunity to get out and create new great memories. Feel the magic of nature's silence, the birds' song, the stream's stream and the morning light that tickles your eyes. We have selected 5 beautiful tent sites in the open that are suitable whether you are alone, with friends, with children and family.
Remember warm clothes, good footwear, headlamps, follow the fire rules and bring all waste back.
Tour suggestions:
1. Østernvann or Lathus, Fossum
2. Burudvann, Lommedalen
3. Rabben and Elnestangen, Vollen, Asker
4. Sandbukta, Tofte, Asker
5. Kjekstadmarka, Asker
The right of public access gives us fantastic opportunities to use the nature around us, as long as we take into account landowners, each other, plants and animals. Feel free to familiarize yourself with this before you go on a trip.
Infields are areas such as courtyards, house plots, cultivated land and similar areas where public traffic will be a nuisance for the owner of the land.
Outfield can be explained as anything that is not infield; forests, mountains, bogs and coastal areas, which make up most of the region.
1. Østernvann and Kråka, Fossum, Bærum
Østernvann is a popular hiking destination in Bærumsmarka, just a short bike ride or walk from Fossum. There are several good tent and hammock places around the entire lake, but there are most visitors where the hiking trails come up in the south and east. On the upper side, there is a nice, large open space along the gravel road that is well suited for a tent trip with the little ones. Nice hiking trails along the entire water. Østernvann does not have toilets, waste disposal and established campfire sites that many other places have.
Less known is the tent site near Lathus, known as Kråka on the west side of Bogstadvannet. Here there is an elongated lawn, a small sandy beach, nice campfire and barbecue and two nice outdoor toilets. Nice starting point for canoe trips on Bogstadvann and up Sørkedalselven. Good sun conditions all day with a view to Bogstad Golf Course and Holmenkollen. On the way to the square, follow the Lysaker River towards Bogstad, past Hammarbrua and Osdammen. The water from the dam in Hammarfossen was used to drive a large hammer to hammer out nails, plates and other objects in iron. The tent site is located at the end of Fossumveien past the site with timber storage. Keep on the walking path to the right along the water when the road splits.
Both lakes are scenic and easily accessible by both car and public transport such as bus to Fossum and Metro 2 to Ekraveien.
2. Burudvann, Lommedalen
Burudvann is a gem in the countryside, with a spacious fine sandy beach, good sun conditions and several nice headlands to set up tents and hammocks. The spaces by the dam are most popular. There is a network of hiking trails full of blueberry heather as an alternative to the forest road. On the east side, the Lions have set up a lavvo a few km inland, then take the first hiking trail to the right. Cage water has a lot of fish. Among other things, trout are released here, but bream is also a frequent occurrence on the hook. Respect the fishing rules and buy a fishing license in advance.
Burudvann has a floating jetty with diving board, toilet, dining table, fixed grill, bathing jetty, nice fire place and rubbish bins. Suitable for bringing a canoe. Easy access from free parking at Burudveien. About 1 km walk along the forest road. For those who want a longer trip, continue the road towards the north end of the water where it is also nice to camp and smaller people.
3. Rabben and Elnestangen, Vollen in Asker
With proximity to Vollen, this is a great place to combine a tent trip with the small town experience, a trip to the Oslo Fjord Museum and a good brunch the next day at one of the pleasant cafes in the city center. Bring Frisbee and play frisbee golf on the green areas in Svelvikbukta towards Arnestad school a stone's throw away from Elnestangen.
Nice tent sites on the headlands along the coast, which were once a storage site for ice blocks when the area supplied the major cities in Europe with ice. Access to toilets. Beautiful sandy beaches both in Vollen and the other way towards Sjøstrand.
Easily accessible by public transport; the bus to Slemmestad or fast boat from Aker Brygge to Vollen. By car, take off from Slemmestadveien by Vollen sports park and follow the road to the car park near the music kindergarten.
Take a detour from Vollen to the sports field at Slemmestad Ungdsomsskole; see the 400 million old fossils of squid and snails in the rock wall along the long side of the course and learn about the unique geology in the Oslo belt and visit Trilobox in Slemmestad center with an exhibition from the geology in the area.
4. Sandbukta, Tofte in Asker
Sandbukta is a popular hiking destination for swimming and outdoor life at the far end of the Hurum Peninsula. Locals believe it is the Oslo Fjord's finest part of the coastal path. Sandbukta is protected as a nature reserve, with a tent site in the beach zone northeast of the bay, regulated as an area for open space and swimming area.
The surrounding areas have burial mounds from the Bronze Age, rich animal and plant life and you may be visited by seals from the colonies on the small islands outside. Remember fishing rod, good opportunities to secure today's dinner. Access to toilet and renovation.
Follow the coastal strait from Sagene west of Tofte, over Preiserstranda and over Østnestangen (in some places it is so steep that ropes have been laid).
Otherwise, the area has several pleasant campsites on Rødtangen, Knatvoldstranda and Solbærstøa and has throughout history been a favorite destination during the summer season for the people of Oslo and artists. Popular sights nearby are Rødtangen, the small town of Holmsbu and Filtvedt and the polar boat Maud which is located in the quay at Tofte.
5. Skapertjern, Kjekstadmarka in Asker
Skapertjern is a fine forest lake and a popular hiking destination in the south of Kjekstadmarka. The water is surprisingly large. The tent sites on the headland in the southeast and by the dam in the southwest are most popular. Large and beautiful tent site in the far north by Tjernsløkka, with boulders and beautiful grassland. There is a wide and nice forest path along the entire east side of the water, which makes more nice tent sites well accessible. Fishing and swimming are popular activities for young and old. Remember fishing rod, fishing license and respect the fishing rules.
Parking space at Myrvoll at the end of Skapertjernveien in Lier. 10 minutes walk, 0.8 km into the water. Nice gravel forest path all the way in. If you want a longer trip, follow the blue-marked path from Gjellebekk P (5 km) and Damtjern P (6 km).
Our tips for more fun;
Bring a nail knife, make bark boats (or bring plank scraps from home) and have a boat race with a nice prize for the winner
Make nature farm with cone animals
Bring twine and a paring knife, then you have everything you need to make a bow and arrow. Free to be a Native American chief 🙂
Walk on the shore along the coastal path, collecting mussels. Did you get enough to cook soup for supper? Add a box of tomatoes, chili, garlic, shallots and white wine or apple juice. Salt and pepper. Bon apetite.
**Good hiking**