Point of interest

Hovedøya swimming area

7 locals recommend,

Tips from locals

Edvard Eidhammer
June 18, 2018
Take the boats out to one of the many islands. Nice for swimming or taking a walk. On Hovedøya there is a restaurant aswell.
Silje Terese
July 13, 2018
This is a beach at an island near the city center. It is Accesible by ferry from Aker Brygge. The ferry goes every 20 minutes. It is no stores there, so you have to bring your own food. Hovedøya is a good alternative to Sørenga and Tjuvholmen that is too crowded. I would also recommend Langøyene, which is a 10 minutes longer boat trip.
Martine
July 5, 2020
Ta båten fra rådhuskaia ut til en av øyene i Oslofjorden. Bruk samme billett som på buss/t-bane, 10 minutter båttur og du er på Hovedøya
Pia
July 13, 2021
Reis med båt fra Aker Brygge til en av øyene. Bading, kaféer og generell sommeridyll. Hovedøya er nærmest, men også mest folksom.

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Location
Hovedøya
Gamle Oslo, Oslo