Ingierstrand Baths, which opened in 1933, quickly became a popular place of recreation for the people of Oslo. The bathroom was designed by architects Eyvind Moestue and Ole Lind Schistad, and is an icon of Norwegian functionalist architecture. The facility had a diving tower, the dressing pavilion, open-air dining, a restaurant, an administration building and the central kiosk.

In the 1930s, the life of the bathers was characterized by a new interest in outdoor life and recreation. People had more free time, and the fjord became a popular place for leisure activities. Ingierstrand bath attracted many visitors, and in the record year 1946, the bath had 126,000 paying guests. A steamboat had been set up from the center of Oslo that ran shuttle traffic throughout the summer season.

 

The restaurant at Ingierstrand bad was an important social gathering point, where concerts, revues and dance evenings were arranged. The iconic kiosk sold ice cream, which was a novelty for many at the time.

 

Today, Ingierstrand Restaurant is run as a rental and function room during the summer months.