Bygdoy

In addition to all the museums and historic places at Bygdøy, the island includes nice beaches and parks. This easily biked route takes you around the perimeter of the island.

The route starts near E18 (Hengsengveien) and takes you southeast along Frognerkilen – a bay in the inner Oslofjord of Norway, east of the Bygdøy peninsula.

First stop may be Oscarhall – a royal summer palace built in 1854. You'll immediately discover that your tour of the property includes farming and cultivated land. For a long time the Royal family has held a farm near Oscarshall.

The route continues on to Norsk Folkemuseum – Norway’s largest museum of cultural history. This museum is worth more than a short stop, you should spend a full day here. The exhibit also include the world’s largest open air collections.

From the entrance of the Norsk Folkemuseum, the route takes you along Langviksveien and P.T. Mallings vei down to Hukodden Strandrestaurant where you can enjoy some refreshments.

The next leg is on the west side of the island following the tracks near the seaside.

Bygdøy Sjøbad is an excellent place for a swim. The beach was opened in 1880. At this time salt water was seen as healthy (it still is!). Of course women and men where separated and the bath was taken in “bowls”.

Bygdøy Sjøbad is now a national cultural monument.

The final leg is back to the starting point following “Bestumkilen”.

• Rider: Øyvind Wold
• Photo: Øyvind Wold
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Getting there

You may bike from the center of Oslo along Frognerkilen, or take the T-bane (Metro) or tram to Skøyen station.