Here you’ll find a playground with climbing equipment and a seesaw, and Drøbak Vel has also placed out toys and bikes that everyone can use. There’s also a tunnel through the bushes that children love, and a wonderful outdoor seating area where you can either bring your own food or buy something from Café Teskje.
Kategori: Children/Family
Rivercruise with M/S Elvekongen
M/S Elvekongen was brought from Lofoten to Årnes in 1993. Since then, the boat has operated in scheduled and charter traffic on the Glomma and Vorma rivers.
The boat was fully refurbished in 2022 and is now in better condition than ever before
Elvekongen runs three-hour river cruises every Sunday in June, July, and August. These cruises typically include passage through the Svanfoss lock.
Coffee, waffles, soft drinks, and simple kiosk items can be purchased on board, and Elvekongen is fully licensed to serve alcohol.
In addition to regular river cruises, special themed trips are occasionally organized. These include, among others, pirate adventures for children, shrimp cruises, and jazz cruises. Several joint trips are also arranged in cooperation with the steamship D/S Skibladner.
Elvekongen can also be chartered by companies, associations, and others. The boat is well suited for anniversaries, weddings, confirmations, and other private gatherings.
Elvekongen accommodates up to 45 passengers and is based at Årnes Pier, located right next to Årnes Station. There is a good train connection from Oslo, and by car it is only 45 minutes from downtown Oslo and 30 minutes from Oslo Airport Gardermoen.
Read more and book tickets at the website www.elvekongen.no
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Ramton Activities – mini golf – memo – tennis
Play a round of golf on our 9-hole golf course with a driving range and practice area. Participate in frisbee golf or pirate-inspired mini golf. You can How about a game of tennis, bocce or test your scoring skills in the ball pit and on our interactive ball wall SUTU. We have two playgrounds with climbing frames, various houses and a bike path and the innovative Memo play columns – which combine play, learning and physical activity in a fun and engaging way.
We have a beautiful beach, great fishing spots, tennis court, playground, 9-hole golf course, volleyball court and great hiking opportunities. Spend a day or a weekend during the summer season with enjoyable activities for the whole family. On Saturday evening we have entertainment and pier dancing.
Open weekends from May 1st – approx 20th June and Aug 15th – Sept 15th
Open daily 10-20 during school vacation approx June 20th to Aug 15th.
Accommodation
We have nice flats, place for caravans and tents for rent.
Concerts
Every Saturday from midsummer to the end of July we organize pier dance, often with famous dance bands. Here there is room for everyone who wants a good summer.
Please read more at www.ramton.no
History
In summer 1931, the first tip tents were set up. Today Ramton Camping is a modern camping site run by the 7.generasjon of Ramton.
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Miklagard Golf
Miklagard Golf opened in June 2001 and is a golf destination in the countryside with unique opportunities for indoor and outdoor recreation, only 25 minutes from the Norwegian capital Oslo, and 10 minutes from OSL international airport.
Miklagard is located in Ullensaker municipality, an area with strong historical traditions dating back to the Viking Age. Signs, buildings and the appearance of the course are inspired by Norse history. Next to the 18th green you will find the new 5-star hotel, Lily Country Club.
GOLF
Miklagard Golf consists of an 18-hole international championship course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and Christian Lundin. In 2019 the course renovated 6 holes and build a new extensive training area with putting greens, driving range and short game area. The course has received many awards for quality and design.
HOTEL
Lily Country Club is located right next to the course and also features a spa, a great restaurant, and a bar. Perfect for a weekend or a mini-break for the whole family.
More information about all the facilities can be found on the pages linked to the golf club
For more information www.miklagardgolf.no
Bergvang Farm – Dog Sledding
We are also a visitor farm on the weekends and today we have a variety of animals such as; highland cattle, mini cows (Dexter), alpacas, llamas, Icelandic horses, dolphins, hens and roosters, game sheep, primate sheep, fur sheep, many dogs, cats, rabbits, mini pigs, donkeys, peacocks and beehives.
We set up activities according to your wishes and can offer various outdoor activities, dog sledding tours, horseback riding and alpaca hiking, gathering in a lavvo with a fireplace or in our gathering room inside the barn.
We give you a pleasant and good experience – Welcome to Bergvang! Greetings from Eileen & Sven-Erik
If you need accommodation, it is a short way to Scandic Asker.
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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.