

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
Getting Here
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.