lots of shops, restaurants and more cafés at Tjuvholmen and neighbouring Aker Brygge, this little gem superbly combines nature and city.
In fact, the Oslo fjord and lakes and rivers in the area can boast some of the cleanest sea water found in urban and semi-urban settings, and comfortable temperatures as high as 24 degrees Celsius during the warm summer months.
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To get you started, we have put together a guide to some of the most popular beaches and swimming spots - and some lesser known hideaways.
WEST OSLO BEACHES TJUVHOMEN BEACH (AT TJUVHOLMEN)
Between green grass, blue sea and statues at the tip of Tjuvholmen – hidden and sheltered behind the impressive Astrup Fearnley Museum - you will find this stylish little urban pebble beach. Here the young can play and the more daring can dive in. With the park, the café, the viewing tower and
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(ON BYGDØY PENINSULA)
This sandy beach is one of Oslo’s largest and most popular, with a fantastic view, grass pitches with a volleyball court, sanitary installations, a kiosk and an attractive beach restaurant. This is the number one beach for young people that want to see and be seen, but is popular with everyone else too - kids, families, couples and the elderly. Lifeguards from July to August 12:00-20:00. Nearby (but not visible from the main Huk beach) you’ll also find a nudist beach.
PARADISBUKTA
(ON BYGDØY PENINSULA)
A ten minute walk westward, via the forest path that runs from bus stop by Huk, there is a beautifully situated smaller sand beach called Paradisbukta ("Paradise Bay"). This is more relaxing and private than Huk, and a popular alternative when you want to take it even more easy. If you continue on through the forest you'll eventually
TEXT: Tarjei Kidd Olsen
In the Oslo area you can choose from a surprising amount of beaches and swimming spots (as well as hundreds of great picnic sites).