Beaches in Asker

In Asker and Bærum there are 5 beaches rewarded the Blue Flag. You find numerous small bays or large sandy beaches along the coast with good facilities. Enjoy a day at the beach with a nice meal in one of the local restaurants and cafés near by.

In Asker and Bærum there are 5 beaches which in 2019 received the Blue Flag award. The community has sucessfully developed good bathing areas, nice facilities with clean and good water. 4 of the beaches in Asker received these awards.

Hestesund, Nesøya

A small sandy beach with swimming raft and diving board. The beach is mostly used by locals. Poor parking

 

Hvam Odden, Nesøya. BLUE FLAG

Hvam Odden is a sandy beach at the tip of Nesøya in Asker. It has large grass area with play equipment and sandpit for children, benches and tables. Rough rocks with opportunity for fishing outside.

Nice toilet with water, Barbecue facilities, Play equipment for children

 

Holmeskjæret, Holmen. BLUE FLAG

Holmeskjæret is a wonderful child-friendly area with large grass area, sand beach and swim raft. Powered by Asker Municipality.

Mini golf course. You can hire bats and golf clubs in the kiosk for a small deposit, and there are two volleyball courts. Toilet facillity with water and outdoor shower. Situated next to the beach you find Holmen Swimming Pool with a 25 m pool and a heated pool.

 

Kariskjær, Leangbukta

Kariskjær swimming area is locat in Leaedngbukta, opposite Hvalstrand Bad. Several small bays / bathing areas with sand and gravel and rocks.

 

Spirebukta, Konglungen

Spirebukta is a natural beach. The bathing area is east facing and has good access to sunshine and fresh seawater from the fjord.

Swimming raft with diving boards (1.2 meters)

 

Blakstad, Blakstad

Blakstad swimming area located at Blakstad hospital. Nice grassy slope down to a north-facing cove with pebbles.

 

Hvalstrand Bad, Hvalstrand. BLUE FLAG

Hvalstrand Bad has a large fine sandy beach with large green area. A diving platform and  a swim raft. Toilet facilities and a kiosk. Rowing boats for rent.

The former seaside resort in the functionalist style is from 1934. The facility is renovated in 2004 and now houses a restaurant Sult.

 

Vollen, Fritzner 

The beach in Vollen is a 40 feet wide sandbeach. Ther is a kiosk and a cafe at the culture center just south of the beach.

You can find Café and restaurants in Vollen center and Marina. Jetski/Water Jet rental at the Marina.

Swimming raft with diving boards (1.2m), Privy and Barbecue facilities.

Vollen swimming area was awarded the Blue Flag in 2008.

 

Sjøstrand Bad, Vollen. BLUE FLAG

Sjøstrand Bad consists of two beautiful sandy beaches, a pier and a large grass area.Sjøstrand has volleyball courts, a kiosk, a diving board and a kiosk.

Blue Flag in 2008.