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Hovedøya and the islands of the inner Oslofjord from the air

Beyond Oslo · by Ruter boat from the harbour

The Oslofjord islands: Our Favourites

Hovedøya’s monastery ruins, Gressholmen and the beaches of the inner fjord, on the city’s boats.

The back story

  1. The back story

    The Oslofjord islands: the back story

    Oslofjord·In depth

    Hovedøya’s monastery ruins, Gressholmen’s lighthouse and the beaches of the inner fjord, on the city’s ferries.

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What to see

  1. Monastery ruins

    Hovedøya

    Oslofjord·Island

    The island of the medieval monastery ruins and beaches.

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