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Ti på Topp Vinter Oslo og Akershus

Take your friends, colleagues or family on a ski trip in the beautiful countryside in Oslo and Akershus. The tour goals are varied, some easy, some medium tours, while we also have some more demanding ski tours well outside the groomed ski slopes. Here you can sign up as an individual participant, or as a member of a family team, friend team or company team. Download the "Ti på Topp" app, and get ready to register your winter trips.

There will be ski trips from the Oslo area, Asker and Bærum, Follo and Romerike! We want to help you get a little extra motivation to take a ski trip in the fields this winter!

Hurdalsjøen by bike

The nature in Hurdal is magnificent, with wooded hills surrounding Hurdalssjøen. The buildings are located around the sea and extend up the valleys – a nice mix of traditional hamlets and modern construction sites, which together form an attractive cultural landscape. In Hurdal’s large forest areas, there are miles of forest roads and paths where you can discover the surroundings on two wheels. Hurdal offers over 40 lakes with fishing and swimming opportunities and fantastic views, such as Fjellsjøkampen, Akershus’ highest point.

You stay at Hurdalsjøen Hotel, located in the middle of an eldorado of nature experiences. The hotel is an architectural gem that is beautifully reflected in Hurdalsjøen and they place great emphasis on art. As they see it, well-being is something more than fantastic food and drink from Eastern Norway’s dishes. It is also something more than feeling the body find its way back to itself in their new Spa. Wellness is also when you tickle or tease the intellect through art.

Day 1

Arrival in Hurdal

After arriving to Hurdalsjøen Hotel you can take a nice bike tour in to the center of Hurdal. It is a very cozy place with beautiful environments. Hurdal was called "The pearl of Eastern Norway" by the poet Theodor Caspari. In the evening, your nice room and dinner awaits at the hotel.

Accommodation: Hurdalsjøen Hotel, Hurdal

Meals: Dinner

Cycling: Approx 24 km

Day 2

Bike tour around Hurdalsjøen

After brekfast you head for a bike tour around the lake Hurdalsjøen. The lake is 16 km long and the nature is fantastic. Like many other lakes in the lowlands of the eastern mountains, Hurdalssjøen was a fjord arm in earlier times. There are many nice places to stop along the way, for example on Østerudhøgda where there is a nice view over Hurdalssjøen. You cycle around the lake and can stop and swim at some nice bathing spot along the way, for example in Åsand, Meieriodden close to Hurdal church and Haugnes on the east side of Hurdalssjøen. In the evening, your nice room and dinner awaits at the hotel.

Accommodation: Hurdalsjøen Hotel, Hurdal

Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Cycling: Approx 48 km

Day 3

Minneåsvegen – Byua – Rødtjern – Skisenteret – Knaimoen

Today you will discover severral interesting places. Take a small detour from Minneåsvegen up on Brenntoppen after about 2 km on Byfellavegen, at the exit to Vingerdalsstua. From the top there is a fantastic view of Hurdal! Knaimoen is the county's best preserved hamlet, with 16 old log houses. The place was originally a Finn place, but became at the end of the 17th century seats for Knaigårdene, and was in operation until 1967.

Accommodation: Hurdalsjøen Hotel, Hurdal

Meals: Breakfast

Cycling: Approx 40 km

Risenga Ice skating ring

Here you will find a speed skating track and a full-size bandy track. The course is usually open in the period November – March.

Visitors with balls and clubs are asked to play in the upper area, while families with children use the area closest to Askerhallen. Show consideration when there are many visitors.

Asker municipality also prepares a number of large and small natural ice rinks around the municipality when the weather is suitable.

Next to the ice rink is the Risenga Swimming Pool with several pools, a diving tower and two slides.

Rigmor cruise – boat cruise on the Oslo fjord

Welcome onboard Rigmor – explore island hopping in Asker and Bærum's beautiful archipelago

From Kadettangen in Sandvika, the ferry M / S Rigmor run on a regular basis between islands in the Oslo Fjord's most beautiful archipelago. Avoid long queues and large crowds. A local day excursion with a good atmosphere in beautiful scenery. Whether you want to go on a day tour or overnight trip, are interested in fauna and wildlife, are a family with small children, a fisherman or camping tourist – then you will have a great experience.

The boat sails daily exept Mondays designated weeks during summer. Always Check www.rigmor.no for updated schedule. Both a round trip ferrytour with stops or a mini-cruise (without stops) last abouth. 1,5 hours.

Departures from Sandvika at 10.30 am, 12 noon – mini-cruise without stops, 1.45 pm and 3.45 pm (not alwas)

MS Rigmor is probably Norway's oldest scheduled wooden ferry. We sail ferry and mini cruises among the islands in Asker and Bærum as well as school trips with training in the maritime life at sea.

The islands in Asker and Bærum you can visit:

Borøya is probably the most popular island for overnight stay and camping. The large plain and the shallow sandy beach is perfect for play, grilling and camping. The island is excellent for families with children and is a popular outdoor harbor for boaters. Toilets. Borøya is the island with the most ferry departures and arrivals, and is only 10 minutes sailing from Sandvika.

Ostøya is a large island with one of Oslo's most beautiful golf courses. Great for swimming and fishing. There is a small beach right by the ferry pier with afternoon sun. There are hiking opportunities on the island, but some scrub. During the mushroom season, Ostøya is an excellent place to "fill the basket"

Brønnøya has three piers where Rigmor stops, and its own cable ferry to the mainland. Great hiking trails, highly recommended for cycling and walking in peaceful and quiet surroundings. Feel free to combine the trip with a stop at some of the small beaches located by the ferry piers at
Brønnøya East and South. It is almost 7 km around the whole island, but the tour can be shortened considerably with roads and paths "across" the island. Cars are not allowed at Brønnøya. Opportunities to get off at one pier and be picked up at another are present. Here there are many cabins and one of the regions best preserved lime kilns on the southern tip. It is also possible to return by bus from Nesøya.

Langåra "Oslofjorden's answer to Sørlandet" is 40 minutes sailing from Sandvika and has been a favorite place for camping throughout history.
Somewhat overgrown but excellent for accommodation, swimming (not sandy beach) and fishing. Here you will find Middagsbukta with bustling boating on one side, and peaceful bathing spots and tent opportunities on the other. There is a marked hiking trail of 3 km. (not suitable for prams). It is also possible to rent accommodation in the old shop building in Middagsbukta through the Oslo Fjord Outdoor Council. The cottage was completely renovated in 2014, consists of living room, kitchen and bathroom with running water and several bedrooms with over 20 beds.

Boat rental and charter
We rent the boats with crew for private and business trips. We plan the trip according to your wishes, and are happy to come up with good suggestions. On board we have a varied and good menu and a license to serve drinks with all rights. Our goal is to create a pleasant and personal fjord trip, with soul and atmosphere.

Take a bus to Sandvika station or drive, then take a ferry or mini cruise from Rigmorbryggen, which is within walking distance from Sandvika station, and a short way from E18.

Our goal is to create a pleasant and personal fjord trip, with soul and atmosphere at a reasonable price. Click on boat rental on our main page www.rigmor.no for more information and or get in touch for a nice offer!

Welcome on board!

Swimmingpools in Asker and Baerum

Welcome to swimming and fun in the water in Asker and Bærum. Several swimming pools are open to the public

BIP Rud Swimming Pool is the largest with two pools; one of 50 m and 12.5 m. Nadderud has a diving tower up to 5 meters, water slide and wellness department with sauna and jaccuzi. They all have beautiful children's pools / therapy pools. Good parking facilities and close proximity to public transport.

– Rud Svømmehall, Hauger Skolevei 36, 1351 RUD | Phone: 982 65 616.

– Nadderudhallen, Haukeveien 12, 1356 BEKKESTUA | Phone: 67 10 14 40

– Hundsund Bad, Snarøyveien 81, 1367 SNARØYA | Phone: 976 02 000

In Asker municipality there are three beautiful modern swimming facilities. All have a 25 meter pool, where Risenga has a cafeteria, heating pool, wave pool, two slides, large diving tower, sauna, steam sauna and cold pit. Also popular to arrange birthdays here.

Holmen has a separate therapy pool for the smallest and new modern facilities.

Røykenbadet is a great facility with both a bathroom, fitness center, climbing facility and cafeteria. There is also a slide, outdoor wellness area with cold pool, whirlpool and sun loungers.

Risenga swimming hall, Brages vei 8, 1387 Asker, T: 66 75 46 00

Holmen swimming hall, Devikveien 6, 1394 Nesbru, T: 66 71 59 59

Røykenbadet, Bassengveien 1, 3440 Røyken, T: 31 29 33 90

Check the websites of the bathrooms in advance, it can sometimes happen that the bathrooms are closed to the public due to conventions. Ticket sales close 1 hour before the bathrooms close.

Other recerational possibilities:

Holmen Fjordhotell and SPA have a swimming pool in combination with 2 jacuzzis, steam room and sauna open to anyone over 16 years. In addition, Lillebadet is rented out for birthdays and closed parties.

Thon Hotel Vettre has a good size familly pool with sauna open to the public as well as hotel guests.

For those who like sea bathing, a floating sauna can be rented at VarmiVollen and Pust in Sandvika.

Bølgen bath & activity center

Welcome to Bølgen bath & activity center!

Open every day, for opening hours see here.

Bølgen bath and activity center opened in June 2019, and are located in Drøbak just 40 minutes drive from Oslo. Here you will find great swimming facilities, a fitness center, a café and a health clinic.

Bølgen bath & activity center is open all year round and offer 25 meter sports pool, therapy pool, wave pool and a separate area with children's pool and play area. 5-, 3- and 1-meters high diving tower, water slide, saunas, cold pool and whirlpool. Get in touch if you want to arrange a children's birthday party at Bølgen bath.

Bølgen café focuses on homemade food with good ingredients. With our large kitchen and professional expertise from the chefs, we are able to offer a good and varied menu. We can offer something for every taste and occasion either from our fast food menu, or healthier varieties with a wide selection of spreads, baked goods, homemade smoothies, colorful salad bar and much more.

Bølgen training includes gym, yoga room, bike room and gym. At Bølgen Health Clinic, there are physiotherapists, osteopaths / physiotherapists and naprapaths.

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Vollen Disc Golf track

The course will be expanded by 2 holes for the 2023/24 season

Map of the Frisbee course

Right nearby is Fritznerstranda, a great bathing spot with a sandy beach, rock, jetty and swimming raft. Located right next to the Oslofjord Museum, where you can buy ice cream and arrive at the fast boat in Vollen.

Blaker Skanse

Activities

Blaker Skanse offers beautiful surroundings, both because of the park, the fortress and of course the old buildings. If you are interested in history, and you like a special atmosphere, Blaker Skanse i really worth a visit.

Blaker Skanse is one of Romerike’s best preserved and less known pearls. It is located on the top of the hill, viewing Glomma, the largest river of Norway, and with buildings from the middle of 1700.

Blaker Skanse was built in 1683 as a defence against attack from Sweden, and to prevent the enemies (Swedes) to cross the river. From 1917 till 2003 Skansen was a place for education of craftsmen, art teachers and designers.

Today, the old fortress is used for offices, cultural creativity, happenings, weddings, parties, exhibitions, meeting, courses and conferences.

Fetsund Lenser

Fetsund Lenser – a national heritage monument, timberfloating museum and nature centre. A unique blend of cultural and natural adventures, set in beautiful scenery on the Glomma, at the gateway to Nordre Øyeren nature reserve, northern Europe's largest inland delta. Norway's only preserved timber-sorting facility, now a national heritage monument.

Museum
Timber-sorting facility on the water, 20 listed buildings, boats, workshops, exhibitions.

Visitor Centre Wetland, Northern Øyeren.A 300 m2 children-friendly centre with lot of interactivity, prize-winning architecture and exhibitions with focus on regional nature and wetlands. Nature trail, beautiful surroundings and a walk path following the river through the museum area Cafe and shops.

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Galleri Festiviteten

Haaken L. Mathiesen's function rooms at Eidsvoll Verk from 1909 today house the district's leading art gallery and cultural heritage centre. The gallery has 8-10 changing exhibitions each year, presenting works by well-known artist.

Shop selling art & crafts and jewellery. Galleri Festiviteten is steeped in culture and well-worth a visit. The cafe in the cellar is idyllically located close to and with views of the River Andelva.

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