Summer in the city? Here are our tips

Summer days without plans can turn out to be the very best. We'll show you where to go and we'll drive you there too!

Where do you buy the best ice cream, and which places are the smartest to visit if you want to get the most sun? Oslo and Akershus are teeming with popular and hidden gems that you can enjoy during the summer.

Here we have gathered a number of destinations that are particularly great at this time of year. And the best part? They are super easy to visit using public transportation!

Popsicle in the sun

The best ice cream stands

Here are 10 of over 50 ice cream stands we take you to

  1. Ice Crime at Olav Ryes plass. They have delicious homemade ice cream and cookies.
  2. Kiosken på Nesset. It is known for selling Norway's largest soft ice. PS. Remember to bring swimwear!
  3. Søylehuset Café på Ekeberghallen. Have ice cream both before and after ponny riding.
  4. ELÉA Cafe & Greek Deli in Vollen. Lovely little seaside café with an ice cream bar and Greek food.
  5. Gioia Gelato & Crêpes at Elisenberg is a taste of Italy in Frogner.
  6. Kiosken ved Nordbytjernet at Skogtun. Delicious ice cream and waffles between swimming.
  7. Gutta på Haugen at St. Hanshaugen offer homemade soft ice and their very own toppings.
  8. Guri Malla Ice Cream in Drøbak offers homemade ice cream in a really cozy place, right on the square.
  9. Pier 31 at Lysaker offers you homemade, Italian ice cream by the quayside.
  10. The ice cream kiosks at Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen. Here, the ice cream kiosks are lined up like pearls on a string.
Use the journey planner to find your next ice cream experience

Happy young adults taking a bath

Places that elevate the bathing experience

Here are 10 out of 100 swimming spots we take you to

  1. Bekkelagsbadet at Mailand. Sand volleyball, parkour park, and beach café. Stop: Mailand.
  2. Paradisbukta at Bygdøy. An almost heavenly swimming spot for both adults and children. Bus stop: Huk.
  3. Bestemorsstranda is a small sandy beach with beautiful smooth rocks. Stop: Grandmother's Beach.
  4. Frysja offers a refreshing dip in the Akerselva river. Stop: Stillatorvet.
  5. Sognsvann. It's about 4 km around and you can swim wherever you want. Stop: Sognsvann.
  6. Meieriodden is Hurdal's answer to Copacabana. Stop: Prestegårdshagan.
  7. Nøklevann. First a hike in the woods, then a dip in fresh water. Stop: Welding Olsens vei.
  8. Operastranden. A dream place for all children. Stop: Jernbanetorget.
  9. Badeparken. Large grass area, sand volleyball and a 650-meter-long waterfront. Bus stop: Drøbak Church.
  10. Svarttjern. A small pond with a sandy beach and wheelchair ramp. Bus stop: Romsås.
Use the journey planner to find the best swimming spot

Two ladies in a park in the sun

Sunny places

Here are 10 of the hundreds of sunny places we take you to

  1. Botanisk hage. There's a reason why plants love growing here: the sun! Stop: Tøyen
  2. Grorudparken. Enjoy the sun and the pond in the large, beautiful city park. Stop: Ammerud.
  3. Frognerparken. Here you are guaranteed a spot in the sun. Stop: Majorstuen.
  4. Breivoll gård. A small oasis at the innermost part of Bunnefjorden with grass areas, water, and a beach. Stop: Nesset.
  5. Grefsenkollen. See the world's most beautiful summer city from the top. Stop: Trollveiskrysset.
  6. Høieparken. In this sun-kissed park, you can relax, and play sand volleyball or frisbee golf! Stop: Årnes station.
  7. Akershus festning. A historical gem that far too seldom is visited by sunlit bodies. Stop: Stortinget.
  8. Ekebergparken. Just a few minutes from the city, but not a single block casting a shadow. Stop: Ekebergparken.
  9. Museumshagen. A garden inspired by fairy tales and baroque. Bus stop: Asker Museum.
  10. Torshovparken. A charming, small park with a pavilion at the top. Bus stop: Torshovparken.
Use the journey planner to find sunny spots

A young man is taking a bath in the ocean

Visit the islands

Here are 10 of over 20 islands we take you to

  1. Hovedøya. Beautiful forests, numerous swimming spots, and a monastery.
  2. Bleikøya. A cabin paradise in the middle of the Oslofjord.
  3. Gressholmen. Rest in the grass, jump into the fjord and eat at the tavern.
  4. Lindøya. Nature reserve, swimming spots, and summer cottages in red, yellow, and green.
  5. Langøyene. Here, it is permitted to camp for two nights!
  6. Ulvøya. The beach has been voted the best in Oslo several times. Entrance fee.
  7. Lågøya. Smooth rocks with good swimming opportunities.
  8. Søndre Kaholmen. How about a night at Oscarsborg Fortress (hotel).
  9. Nakholmen. The island with cabins, a seasonal store, and a nature reserve.
  10. Heggholmen. This island is connected to Gressholmen and has its very own light house.
Use the journey planner to discover your island

A young man camping

How about sleeping outside?

Here are 10 of the hundreds of camping places we take you to.

  1. Ulsrudvannet. Easily accessible with numerous swimming and accommodation options. Stop: Østmarkveien.
  2. Burudvann. Good sun conditions and several nice spots for setting up tents and hammocks. Bus stop: Burudveien.
  3. Øyungen. Large body of water, with many good spots for hammocks all around. Stop: Skar.
  4. Kloppa. Shelter, bathing jetty and plenty of space for pitching tents. Stop: Fløysbonn.
  5. Fagervann. Many beautiful camping spots and a nice trip for short-distance overnight stays. Drop-off point: Skar.
  6. Solbergvannet. Great overnight trip with kids with a small forest pond for swimming and fishing. Stop: Solbergliveien.
  7. Store Åklungen. Well suited for hammock, fishing rod, and swimwear. Stop: Sognsvann.
  8. Søndre Langvann. A charming little breathing space with water lilies. Stop. Slattum.
  9. Skapertjern. Forest along the entire lake with good opportunities for trout fishing. Bus stop: Gullaugkleiva.
  10. Glassberget. Great views, smooth rocks, and hammock spots strung together like pearls on a string. Bus stop: Tonsenhagen.

Use the journey planner to find the perfect camping site

Young adults playing with a ball in a park

Take the workout outdoors

Here are 10 of the 60 exercise parks we take you to

  1. Tøyen parkour park. Small parkour park on the roof of Tøyen subway station. Stop: Tøyen.
  2. Storøyodden training park. New, splendid facility right by the bathing beach. Stop: Fornebu west.
  3. Tufteparken Filipstad. Have a work out to the wave splashes and Pushwager. Stop: Tjuvholmen.
  4. NIH Fitness Park. Many pieces of equipment and a climbing wall right by the water. Stop: Sognsvann.
  5. Ski Sports Park. Arm muscles and core get a good workout here. Stop: Ski school.
  6. Lillestrøm training park. Large training park with, among other things, a punching bag, equipment, and suspension training. Stop: Åråsen.
  7. Lilleborgbanen. Simple devices, graffiti, and sand volleyball side by side. Stop: Torshov.
  8. Tufteparken Asperudveien. Small park with simple equipment. Bus stop: Holmlia station.
  9. Sofiemyr Sports park. Bend and stretch! It's fun here! Bus stop: Taraldrudveien.
  10. Bærum Sports Park. Tufte Park with a sand volleyball court and playground nearby. Bus stop: Hauger.
Use the journey planner to when you want to train outside

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