Cycle along the fjord, into the woods or just enjoy the charming city center of Oslo
Harbourside to Bygdøy with beaches and museums
As you continue, you will arrive at Bygdø, and enjoy the scenic route through fields and forests. You will pass several museums on the way – like the beautiful outdoor Norsk Folkemuseum or the Oscarshall Summer Palace. Stop for a refreshing swim at the popular Huk Beach, venture to one of the smaller beaches likes Paradisbukta or Bygdø Sjøbad. There are several places to buy an ice-cream or a coffee.
Enjoy the lovely Harbor Promenade on the way back and the Kongen Marina Beach Bar offers refreshment in a relaxed environment.
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Bygdøy sjøbad
Bygdøy sjøbad is a popular beach in Oslo, on the northwestern part of the Bygdøy peninsula, with the small island of Killingen beyond.
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Paradisbukta
Paradisbukta is a scenic sandy beach among rock formations and dense forest with hiking trails
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Huk Beach
Huk beach and park attracts people from all over Oslo on warm summer days. It's located on the southern tip of the Bygdøy peninsula.
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Norsk Folkemuseum
The Norwegian Folk Museum is one of Europe's largest and oldest open-air museums with many activities and excellent dining facilities in a cozy environment. Go horse-drawn carriage, visit the Stavkyrkan or the Sami Museum.
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Oscarshall Summer Palace
Oscarshall, disposed by the Royal Family, is situated in a park called “Benadotte’s Public Park”. The park is open for public and guided tours are offered during the summer season.
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Kongen Marina Beach Bar
Enjoy the lovely Harbor Promenade on the way back and the Kongen Marina Beach Bar offers refreshment in a relaxed environment.
Some practical tips
This cycling tour doesn't require any special prior knowledge. You cycle mainly on bike lanes and paths, short distance on road with traffic. The trip starts from Oslo Central Station, and there you can rent a bicycle if you don't have your own. Bring your swimwear, there are many opportunities for swimming along the way.
Distance: 17 km roundtrip
Elevation gain: 163 m
Time: 1,5 hours cycling
Surface: 80 % asphalt, 20 % gravel
Difficulty: Easy
Favorite Stops
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Frognerparken Sculpture Park
On fine summer days there is a bustling life in Frognerparken; here you can go for a jog, walk the dog, have a picnic, barbecue, play badminton or just sunbathe. It´s always open, holds more than...
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The Norwegian Folk Museum
The Norwegian Folk Museum is one of Europe's largest and oldest open-air museums with many activities and excellent dining facilities in a cozy environment. Go horse-drawn carriage, visit the Stave...
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The Royal Palace
The Royal Palace Park surrounds the palace on all sides and features grassy areas, majestic trees, small ponds and statues. The building is in neo-classical style with a facade of stuccoed brick,...
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Akershus Fortress
This is a very special place with a lot of history, great view over the Oslo Fjord and charming cobble stone streets. The medieval castle goes back to 1300, is a popular place for events and...
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The Opera House
The Opera House in Oslo is an architectural masterpiece and a nice place to stroll. Walking on the roof is a popular activity and the view from the top is super. Surrounded by the new Opera Beach,...
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The Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden features a vast collection of plants from Norway and around the world, including rare and endangered species. It's a serene and peaceful oasis in the heart of the city, with...
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Ruins at Margareta Church
Margaretakirken was a stone church built in the 13th century. The ruin was partially excavated and restored in 1934, and is beautifully situated at Kirkeby at the northern end of Maridalsvannet.
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Huk Beach
The Bygdø Peninsula has a lot to offer for everyone - museums, summer palace, Kings Farm, forest, paths and several beaches. The largest one, Huk, attracts people all year round.
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Oslo Bike Rental
At Oslo Bike Rental at the Central Station you can rent e-bikes, touring bikes suitable for city and gravelroads, and road bikes.
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Rouleur Oslo
If you want to explore the roads and gravel paths around the Oslo area and beyond you can rent both road and gravel bicycles.
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Oslo Velo
Oslovelo Cykkelverksted offers bicycle hire. They have two different types of bikes available; Terrain and Gravel Bike/Cyclocross for rent.
Destinations Near Harbourside to Bygdøy with beaches and museums
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Oslo
Getting Here
Public Transport in Oslo (Ruter)
Bicycles can be taken on the metro, buses and ferries if it´s room. Avoid rush hour. Check ruter.no for more info.
Train (Vy, SJ, Go Ahead)
Bikes may be taken on trains. See more info at norwaybybike.com/bikes-on-trains-buses-and-boats.
Bicycles can be taken on the metro, buses and ferries if it´s room. Avoid rush hour. Check ruter.no for more info.
Train (Vy, SJ, Go Ahead)
Bikes may be taken on trains. See more info at norwaybybike.com/bikes-on-trains-buses-and-boats.