Summer bliss in Vollen!

Get into holiday mood when the express boat sails across the Oslo fjord to the coastal gem Vollen in Asker. Spend the day or weekend in a leisurely mode. Dive in the sea from beautiful beaches, play games in the park and taste delicious food at the eateries by the sea.

The Oslofjord for Children

The Oslofjord Museum is located by the quay and has many activities for the children throughout the summer, building a bungee boat and test driving it is fun for both children and adults. The museum has a large wooden boat collection and changing exhibitions about life at sea. It was here that Polar explorer Roald Amundsen built his polar ship Maud. Next to the Oslofjord Museum is Selvikvillaen, a beautiful Swiss villa built in the 1880s has a café and sells ice cream. Here you can relax in the villa garden, play bowling and games or borrow a SUP, kayak or canoe.

Enjoy the beach life! – Fritzner beach awaits just outside. The beach has been awarded  the "Blue Flag" and is a  gem with fixed barbecues and a bocce court, and next to it along the coastal path there are several nice bathing places and a frisbee track along the coastal path. Frisbee, boules and beach toys can be borrowed/rented at the museum.

Fjord stories

At the Oslofjord Museum, the exhibition "Fjord Stories is on display" which deals with the culture and history of the Oslo Fjord with contributions to stories and exhibits from the local population. Outdoors, the museum harbour is open with an exhibition of wooden boats. Maudbukta has become a concept in Vollen since the polar ship of Amundsen was built here. Johan Anker's boatbuilding company existed until the 1950s. Vollen is a well-preserved historic trading post from 1870 when a hotel, general store and bakery were opened.

Ice cream and coastal ambience

With over 25 shops, galleries, restaurants and cafes, Vollen is a great place to enjoy a good coffee and ice cream on the quayside. Here are several eateries where you can enjoy a Greek lunch, stone-baked pizza, lunch dishes, a glass of wine, good sushi or fresh pastries with lovely views of the fjord. Most places are open on Sundays and here you will find tempting little shops for interior, clothing and wellness.

Vollen Marina has a large guest harbor with both Brygga Bar, Bukta Matbar and Penny Lane café, and everything you might need as a boat owner. You also may to take diving courses all year round and there are water sports rentals in summer.

The coastal gem of Vollen is located only half an hour from Oslo city center and is open almost all year round. A great place to relax and enjoy a day of leisure. If you are looking for accommodation in the area, DNT's Chauffeur's residence can be rented and there are three hotels nearby at Vettre and Holmen, while boat owners can use the guest harbor. If you choose to come by express boat route B21/B22, bus, bike or car, Vollen has plenty of facilities and parking.

The coastal path is much enjoyed all year round. Enjoy a hike towards Vettre and Konglunden or to Slemmestad during spring, summer and autumn among changing colours and scenery.