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Coastal path Holmsbu and Holtnes forest

"The shortest way to idyllic southern Norwegian villages goes to Holmsbu" it was written on the steamship Juno in the 1950s and all over Hurum the piers were full of expectant children when the "daddys boat" docked for the weekend.

Holmsbu and Hurum have since the 1870s attracted summer guests and artists to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Holmsbu center

Holmsbu is a place to be, you must not go anywhere – just enjoy being here. Thanks he tourist office by the harbor is happy to share tour nsuggestions and they rent bikes in the summer. Holmsbu is known for Holmsbu Art Museum and the beautiful decorations in Holmsbu Church

From the early 18th century, Holmsbu has been a center for shipping and trade. Towards the end of the 19th century, steamships arrived daily with bathers, and in the 20th century, Holmsbu housed Norway's largest and most stable artist colony. Today, lively Holmsbu offers a variety of experiences and is the starting point for daily excursions by land or on the water.

The coastal path and Støa.

A round trip hike to Holmsbu Museum in Støa and return through Holtnesdalen Valley. Follow Støaveien and the coastal path south past Badehotellet to the car park by Støa.

The "Holmsbum painters"/artist colony lived in jStøa in the 20th century. Støa is a great recreational area down by the water, with small red houses that hold art exhibitions and have sales of applied art in the summer. Here it is also great to bring the picnic basket to a lunch by the water's edge on a nice sunny day.

To get to Holmsbu Museum, you have to walk the path thru the forest to the left of the parking. The museum was built in memory of the Holmsbu painters Oluf Wold Torne, Thorvald Erichsen and Henrik Sørensen. The building itself was built by people from Holmsbu with large stones of Hurum granite that have been found on the site. The building's location and shape harmonize with the surrounding landscape and the art that was created there.

Holtnes Valley

Holtnesdalen is especially beautiful in April / May carpeted with whiteweed and lots of birdsong. Nature is magical with a deep and lush ravine, high sharp rock walls, narrow paths, and wild and beautiful rainforest.

Follow the blue-marked path from Tillaløkka by Billedgalleriet into the lower part of Holtnesdalen. The shortest alternative is to go in and out of here and turn around whenever you want. Then stay on the west side of the valley. You get a longer and heavier hike by walking the whole round and getting out at the other end. The tour is marked with small signs in the trees, and in some places you have to pay close attention so as not to overlook the sign. This is especially true on the east side of the valley, where at some point you have to climb down a few meters on a slope, instead of continuing straight ahead.

The whole valley is approx. 250 acres have a unique deciduous forest. It is a primeval forest with both deciduous forest and mixed forest, and the occurrence of plants with strange names such as middle wormwood, tooth root, and forest cataract. The colors alternate between bright green and blue and the deciduous trees provide acoustics like in a concert hall. The birdsong comes from monks, millers, woodpeckers, red-winged thrushes and target thrushes. The stream in the valley is divided into two parts and creates deep, dark valley depressions – with ferns and deciduous forest in the valley bottoms, and more coniferous forest at the height between them.

Return the same way. Or by following the fields towards Holtnesveien and turn right onto Rødtangveien. Alternative route through horse gardens and farmland the opposite direction via Jahrenbakkene past Ravnsborg Gartneri, past architect Sverre Fehn's "Villa Holme" and Holmsbu Church.

The trip can be cycled as a round trip with detours on foot in Holtnesdalen.

Access:

Parking in Holmsbu. Free at Kjøia (below the church). Paid parking in the center. Parking on Støa.

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).

Hike Fornebu penninsula

LYSAKER AND THE FORNEBU PENNINSULA

From Lysaker station, around the Fornebu penninsula and back to Lysaker

From Lysaker station, follow the signs under the motorway to Lysaker Brygge. Follow along the pier – here there are restaurants and shops. Eventually, it changes to a path on the edge of the beach. There is a nice bathing area at Fornebubukta. The beautiful hiking trails pass Telenor and at the spectacular Equinor building there is art at the entrance and around the building. Continue to Sjøflyhavna kro, which serves both outside and inside. There is a long history of aviation at Fornebu and the first seaplanes took off from here in 1939. The main airport was eventually moved to Gardermoen, but the seaplanes still taxi in to the old seaplane harbour.

The tour continues past the homes in Rolfsbukta and up to the Rolfstangen bathing area. At Halden brygge there is a beautiful rock, jetty and beach kiosk. The narrow hiking trail continues along the bathhouses and towards Hundsund. Out on Snarøya is the Ivo Caprino film center. The classic puppet films such as Flåklypa Grand Prix and Karius and Baktus were made here. The center is not open to visitors. Along the Hundsund and Koksa bays there are nice hiking trails. Hundsund Bad, which is an indoor swimming pool, is also located here. Through the Koksa Nature Reserve, the path goes through small forest before it ends at Storøyodden. Here there is a large, nice swimming beach, benches and a kiosk. Storøya Bird Tower is close by and is worth taking in.

On Lilleøyodden there is a nature reserve and a cemetery that is very special and beautifully designed. At Lilløyplassen naturhus you can learn about the animal and plant life in the immediate area and is a great destination for a Sunday walk. If you walk on the small footpaths, the seaplanes will suddenly appear, where they are moored at piers down by the water. On the way back is Oksenøya Bruk, which dates from the Middle Ages. There has been farming and horticulture here. During the war there was a prison camp here. Today, OBOS is responsible for the development of the area. Footpaths and cycle paths take you on to Nansenparken with its ponds, rest areas and common areas and on to Bærum Kunsthall. At the old Flight tower there is today a cafe. In the quarter around Aker are Imprints; a ceramic sculpture park with the largest collection of ceramic works in Scandinavia today. The last stop before Lysaker is Polhøgda; the home of the famous polar explorer Fridtjof Nansen which is today the office of the Fridtjof Nansen Institute. The large garden, where i.a. Nansen's grave is located, is open to the public.

To get here

by Bus – Most westbound buses stop at Lysaker station. Check entur.no or ruter.no 

by Train – Most westbound trains stop at Lysaker station. Check entur.no or ruter.no 

City bikes and scooters are available for rent in several places.

Distance Oslo – Fornebu 7,5 km
Distance Sandvika – Fornebu 7,8 km

The tour has been prepared by Visit Greater Oslo for a cultural heritage project supported by Akershus County Municipality.

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Hike Lysaker to Sandvika

From Lysaker station, via Høvikodden to Sandvika

From Lysaker station, follow the signs under the motorway towards Lysaker and up the slopes at Lagåsen. At Polhøgda is the home of the famous polar explorer Fridtjof Nansen, which today is the office of the Fridtjof Nansen Institute. The large garden, where i.a. Nansen's grave is located, is open to the public. In the quarter around Aker are Imprints; a ceramic sculpture park with the largest collection of ceramic works in Scandinavia today. Holtekilen is passed and the tour continues on small roads through residential areas, past the Strand Restaurant and on to Sarbuvollen. This was formerly a homestead. The name comes from Saltbuvolden, which refers to the production of salt, which was an important source of income for the farmers. Salt was boiled here until 1690 – then it became cheaper to import salt. Today, Sarbuvollen is a popular beach and outdoor area.

The coastal path continues along the sea on nice walking paths. At Høvikstranda, the factory Høvik Glassverk was established in 1855 and glass production took place here until 1933. Several of the old buildings have been preserved and are today part of the Veritas/DNV centre. At Dampskipsbrygga, scheduled boats arrived from the Rådhusbryggene in Oslo and at Svartodden old workers' housing from the mid-19th century still stands. Docks, benches and green areas make Veritas Park a popular recreation area. The path further along Høvikodden is full of nice swimming spots. The Henie Onstad Art Center is located at the far end of the headland. The museum was donated by Sonia Henie and Niels Onstad and has a café and a large sculpture park with a fantastic view of the fjord, and indoors there are constantly changing exhibitions.

The path continues past Solvik boat harbor and can be a bit difficult to find. Sjøholmen cultural center is both a café and a gallery and in the park there are many benches and a playground. To get into Sandvika, the road heads back a little, over the motorway and along the pavement for the last stretch. Malmskrivergården is a farm yard from 1640. Here lived the Malmskriveren who controlled the loading and unloading of ore from Southern Norway to Bærum's Works. The beautiful brick buildings Bærum Town Hall (Magnus Poulsson) and Brambanigården is located in the middle of Sandvika. Here it is a short distance to the bathing areas at Kadettangen and Kalvøya. The boat Rigmor is located here and offers ferries to the islands and mini-cruises in the summer. If you walk along the river Sandvikselva, past many beautiful sculptures, you come to Løkke Bro. It is Norway's first cast iron bridge and famous as a motif in a painting by Claude Monet when he visited Bjørnegård at the end of the 19th century. The hiking trail goes south past the 22 July monument on the other side of the river to Kjørbo Gård – which dates back to the Middle Ages.

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To get here

by Bus – Most westbound buses stop at Lysaker station. Check entur.no or ruter.no 

by Train – Most westbound trains stop at Lysaker station and in Sandvika. Check entur.no or ruter.no 

City bikes and scooters are available for rent in several places.

Distance Oslo – Fornebu 7,5 km
Distance Sandvika – Fornebu 7,8 km

The tour has been prepared by Visit Greater Oslo for a cultural heritage project supported by Akershus Municipality.

Henie Onstad Sculpture Park

At the museum you will find maps of the sculpture park as well as worksheets for the puzzle. Solve the problems in the booklet that relates to the sculptures in the park. You get hints to the answers, seek help from family and friends and explore the park.

Let's find the words together and finally the solution word. Remember to bring a pencil or pen. Happy hunting.

Konglungen, coastal path

Konglungen has a lot to offer – even in late fall and winter. An exciting tour destination for many locals.

Parking at Spiredammen in the middle of Konglungen. The coastal path is marked from here. Turn right from the parking lot and follow the hiking trail past Spiradammen and further down towards Spirabukta. Spiradamm was one of Asker's largest ice ponds. Cutting and shipping of ice employed many people during the winter and was a major industry until 1940 when new cooling and freezing methods had taken over.

 

Follow the trail along the bay, a good fishing spot for sea trout and cod. Between the Løkenes farm and the beach there is a protected forest area with pleasant hiking trails. Go back the same way and follow the hiking trail along Spirabukta and up to the junction at Gamle Konglungvei, then turn right and soon you have the Ovnsbråten on your right. Remains of a lime kiln have been found here. Lime burning was also an important industry in Asker and Bærum. Lime was used as a binder in mortar and plaster and as a soil improvement agent. Around 1830 there were 40 lime distilleries in operation in Asker and Bærum. From the turn of the century until the 1950s, shrimp fishing was the main commercial activity in the area in addition to renting out holiday homes. 

 

Cross the bridge to the island and follow the road to the East Bay and the island's oldest house "Strandsitterhuset". The red house houses an exhibition and is open from May to September. On the return journey follow the eastern part of Old Konglungvei before turning right and follow the path along the shoreline to Esvika and then back to Spiradammen.

To arm up and enjoy a pleasant time together, we recommend the trip up to the Leangkollen Hotel which is known for its good food and food traditions. A delicious Sunday buffet is regularly offered here, and take time to enjoy the beautiful view of the Oslo Fjord should both in summer and winter.

We wish you a nice day.
 

The Pilgrim’s Route 5 Olavsgaard-Kløfta

Oslo – Olavsgård 20 km

Departing from the Pilgrim Centre, you set off towards one of Norway’s most famous historic sites: Eidsvoll. At Galgeberg the Way splits into two, and you can choose either the West Way or the East Way. Galgeberg is a part of Old Oslo between Vålerenga and Gamlebyen. The name means Gallows Hill, and tells us that since medieval times this was the site for public executions. Let us here choose the East Way – and we head towards the rolling countryside of Romerike. If you are looking for a rest stop in Oslo, why not try the pittoresque surroundings of Østre Aker Church. Our route through Romerike leads us through Skedsmo, Sørum and Ullensaker.

Accommodation:

Quality Hotel Olavsgaard, Hvamstubben 11, 2013 Skjetten, tel.: +47 63 84 77 00

Aaraas pilegrimsherberge ved Hellerudsletta

Hike Son to Drøbak

There is a train to Sonsveien station and from there it is just over 3 km to Son and the coastal path. Follow the pedestrian and cycle path, path and small roads to Son SPA and Hotel. Continue along the rocky slopes to the north or take the walking path past the tennis court, past Sonstranda and cozy small roads with white-painted houses further towards the centre. The Dørnberger house in Strandgata dates back to the 17th century and the eccentric painter Carl Dørnberger lived here in the period 1896-1940. Son was an artists' town at the beginning of the 20th century. In the center there is a large guest harbour, summer boat from Oslo, brewery life and restaurants. Son Kystkultursenter is also located here. Son was an important timber port during the Dutch era in the 16th century. Timber and lumber were exported to the Dutch states, and Dutch goods were imported.

Over the bridge at the marina, the tour continues on pavement along Kolåsveien, but soon turns off towards the golf course and eventually onto a gravel road towards Kjøvangen pier and beach. Several beaches await; Hulvik beach, Krokstrand free area and Emmerstad Bay. Along the way, the path goes up to the viewpoint Stjernåsen. There are several signs with information about alternative routes. At the heart of Emmerstad bay, the path continues at the water's edge, so here there can be challenges if there is high tide. The stairs above Okseryggen are steep, but with a nice view, before it continues through the cabin area.

Hvitsten is a small, cozy place with a wharf, a beautiful wooden church and ship history. Many of the figureheads of Fred. Olsen's shipping company is on display in the parks. Close by is Nedre Ramme, which was Edvard Munch's villa from 1910. Here you can follow the cultural trail "In Munch's footsteps" and see the remains of the Cairns from the Bronze Age. The beautiful Ramme Gård today contains a baroque garden, gallery, café and concert stage. Here it is possible to stay overnight at Ramme Fjordhotell. Sagakollen nearby also offers accommodation in self-service cabins.

Between Kjeppestadbukta and Skiphelle there are several options. Closest to the water's edge, the route runs along rocky beaches, rocky outcrops and small woodlands. Some parts can be slippery and a bit demanding. Another option is along cottage roads with some path further up the hill. Just before Skiphellebukta, there is a commemorative plaque for the D/S Donau – a German ship that was sunk by, among others, Max Manus during World War II. From the bay, you can follow Skiphelleveien/Elleveien or continue along the rock cliffs if there is no high tide. At Torkildstranda is Galleri Finsrud with art by Reidar Finsrud. The gallery is located in an old ceramics factory. Finsrud is behind the bronze sculptures "Mermaids" and "Neptune" in Drøbak harbour.

The last section towards Drøbak is on cozy small roads. The streets are narrow, the houses are white and the roses smell of summer. Here, the Oslofjord is at its narrowest and the ferrywoman Jacobine, who in the 19th century rowed people across the fjord in all kinds of weather, is honored with a statue and a separate historical walking route; Jacobin route. In the beginning, Drøbak was a modest beach town with fishermen's huts before, at the beginning of the 18th century, it grew in population and wealth through the export of "Dutch beams" (timber) and blocks of ice. Eventually, the city became well known as a resort and seaside resort and attracted many of the country's most famous painters who frequented the Reenskaug Hotel.

The Christmas house is open all year round and the Drøbak Aquarium shows the wildlife of the Oslofjord. In the square there are several cozy cafes and in Badeparken there are grasslands, jetties and a beach. In the summer there is a boat between Oslo and Drøbak. Oscarsborg fortress is a short boat ride away from the Sund pier.

To geth here. Check entur.no or ruter.no :

Train: Train to Sonsveien and local bus to Kleiva (Son).

Bus: Bus from Drøbak. 

Boat: Route boat B21/B22 from March – October from Aker Brygge – Son. stops in Son and Drøbak.

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Markaopplevelser

My name is Bjørn Eide and I own the company Markaopplevelser, which started 10 years ago and is located in Lommedalen.
Join the adventures in our grand nature; Where to find the best lakes for fishing? Where can we experience Blackcock and Tiur mating? Where does the Osprey live? These are examples of experiences I can show you. I share my local knowledge by inspiring and motivating my audience.

I emphasize safe guiding and take you through magnificent scenery.

Nature has always been a place I have lived in close contact with, ever since I was a little boy. With a mother born and raised in Krokskogen, and grandparents who had their work in there, the paths were just waiting for me to explore.
As an active cross-country skier for many years, I have crossed the forest many times. In the summer, I am an avid angler.

I have a lot of local knowledge in Bærumsmarka, Krokskogen, Nordmarka and Vestmarka. I'll be happy to guide you and your colleagues through some splendid nature experiences all year round.f

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