# Public transport services in the summer

> Summer brings more frequent ferries to the Oslofjord and wonderful swimming spots. Here is an overview of popular places to swim.

## The island ferries sail more frequently in the summer

The ferries in the Oslofjord sail throughout the summer until August 31. New this year is line B1x which sails between Aker Brygge and Hovedøya every 20 minutes during daytime.

You can also take a boat to Lindøya, Gressholmen, Bleikøya, Nakkholmen, and Langøyene. All the island ferries are electric and have a capacity for 350 passengers.

## Swimming spots in and around Oslo

There are several popular swimming spots you can visit with a Ruter ticket. Here is an overview:

- **Fornebustranda **is easily accessible by bus 31.
- **Ulsrudvannet** is a short walk from Ulsrud metro station and is often called Oslo’s warmest bathing lake. 
- **Frysja/Stilla** is close to Kjelsås station, where you can take the train, bus, or tram.
- **Nydalsdammen** can be reached by taking the metro to Nydalen or bus 54.
- **Bogstadvannet** is located near Bogstad Camping and can be reached, for example, by bus 42.
- **Øvresetertjern** is easily reached via metro line 1.
- **Strømsdammen** is easily accessible by buses 42 and 45.
- **Rolfstangen **can be reached by taking, for example, bus 31 and getting off at Fornebu.
- **Breivoll** at Nesset or Parrstranda in Drøbak are also great options. You can get there by bus 505 or 500.

[Read more about swimming spots and summeractivities in Oslo](https://ruter.no/en/travel-tips/swimming-spots).

## Metro closures due to upgrades

The great metro upgrade does not take a holiday, and diligent work is being done on the metro network this summer. Trains pass by Majorstuen station, but you can board and disembark at Nationaltheatret station as normal. There are still replacement buses on some sections.  [Read more here about why and what travel alternatives you have](https://ruter.no/en/news/several-metro-stations-are-closed-this-summer).

## Check your journey

You can find updated departure times in the [Ruter-appen](https://ruter.no/en/planlegg-reise/the-ruter-app) or in the [journey planner](https://reise.ruter.no/).

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Last updated: 2026-10-15
Source: https://ruter.no/en/practical-information/summer-schedules