Places to swim in Inner Østfold

Tempting with a dip? In Indre Østfold there are plenty of swimming opportunities!

Norway's longest river, "Glomma", flows through the region, and through the bordering municipalities the Halden canal flows like a blue thread. There are a number of prepared swimming spots and, in addition, there are good opportunities to take a dip in one of the many forest pn\onds and lakes. The Fjella area in particular is rich in idyllic places for both swimming and fishing, and there are several great places along Glomma, Øyeren, Rødensjøen, Øymarksjøen, Aremarksjøen and Aspern. Klaretjern in Aremark is a pond that attracts attention from both bathers and sport divers with its crystal clear water and myths about the Klaretjern norm. 

Here you will find an overview of some of the renovated bathing areas in Indre Østfold:

Skiptvet municipality

Bergsjøtjern - Skiptvet, built-up bathing area.

Indre Østfold municipality

Spydeberg

Hallerud - is located by the lake Lyseren in the north of Spydeberg. WC and kiosk in summer.

Granodden - is located by the lake Lyseren in the north of Spydeberg. WC and fishing and bathing jetty for the disabled.

Askim

Solbergfoss - located at the Solbergfoss Power Station in Askim. There is the sign for Solbergfoss from highway 115 (Bergerkrysset) towards Trøgstad. WC and bathing jetty.

Trøgstad

Sandstangen - it is the sign for Sandstangen from RV 22 between Skjønhaug and Båstad, Trøgstad municipality. WC and cafe, adapted for the disabled.

Gravstjern ved Skjønhaug - located by Trøgstad Fort, with exit just south of Skjønhaug center at Trøgstad bygdemuseum, RV 22. Adapted for the disabled.

Stiklatjern - Exit from RV 22 north of Båstad center towards Torp. Then follow the signs for Stikla. WC.

Hærland

Lundebyvannet - Lundeby in Hærland. It is the sign from E18. WC, sandy beach.

Rakkestad municipality

Lake Kolbjørnsviksjøen - this is the sign for a swimming area from RV 124 between Rakkestad and Aremark. WC, floating jetty, adapted for the disabled. Kid friendly.

Holtetjern - this is the sign from RV 22 between Rakkestad and Halden. WC, diving tower, docks. Kid friendly.

Gryteland pond bathing place in Rakkestad.Here there is an outdoor area, gapahuk and a wonderful natural area.

Marker municipality

Tjuvholmen - just south of Rødenes church. 

Tangen - just north of Ørje locks at the southern end of Lake Rødensjøen. Floating jetty, slide and sunbeds that you can borrow for free and which you can also take with you into the water. Nearby you will find the Boatcafe, wc, shower (buy in the tourist information - 11-17) and there are hammocks in the trees.

Husborn – at Bøensfjorden in the south-eastern part of Lake Øymarksjøen.

Østre Otteid – by Stora Lee.
 

Aremark municipality

Skjæra - Aremark centre, Lake Aremark. Guest pier.In the center of Fossby below Aremark school you will find this idyllic little bathing area along the Haldenkanalen.Here, it is a short walk to the Joker shop if you need to top up during the day.Here you can frolic and enjoy yourself on the beach or from the jetty. A raft has also been put out on the water here.Inside the forest you will find a gap hut with a barbecue area and by the parking lot there is a simple outdoor area.

​​​​Tripperød Outdoor Area – Bjørkebekk in Aremark, Aspern. Guest pier.
Located along county road 864 about 4.5 km south of the center of Fossby.Here you will find a sandy beach with a gaping hut, a barbecue area and a simple outdoor area.