Franco’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Skaugumsåsen
Very nice view fjord over Oslo and the fjord.
Holmenbukta station
Relax, water activities
Here you can have a glimpse of the different building styles in Norway without leaving town.
171 locals recommend
Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
10 MuseumsveienHere you can have a glimpse of the different building styles in Norway without leaving town.
Oscarsborg Fortress
HusvikveienEasy fjord sightseeing
Semsvannet
Nice walk and skiing close by. Accessible by car or walk from home
Neighborhoods
Kjærlighetsstien
Short walk from home, green view and fjord view
Traveler advice
Getting around
Fastest way to the railway station
Fastest way to the railway station is the path that leave the house by the garage. Follow the path uphill, then left on the road. Follow this road and you find the station on the right side
Getting around
Bike tours
If heading out by bike, either to town, the woods or roads surrounding district, ask for info. You might rent a bike if available.
Getting around
Windy sports and spots
Here you can ask about kiting, windsurfing and paragliding spots in the surrounding.
Don't miss
Fjord views
Hike to Skaugumåsen top. About 1 hour walk on a steep path. Very nice town and fjord view. Definitely worth the calories you burn the way up :-)
Tveitersetra by cross country ski (winter tour).
Getting around
Running
The house is situated along a 3.5km mixed trail, with light or no traffic.
Getting around
Cross-country skiing
Live track status, see Vestmarka: https://www.skiforeningen.no/utimarka/turplanlegger/
Ski in/ski out in the best winter conditions.
Sem is the closest spot, with parking and good tracks in fair winters. 5 mins by car.
Vestmarksetra or Solli for good skate training and broad lanes, resp 15 amd 20 mins by car.