THE OSLO FJORD - FÆRDER National park

The Oslo fjord stretches twelve miles from Oslo to Tønsberg on this side of the fjord and to Fredrikstad on the ‘other side’. Almost 40% of Norway’s population live within a 45-minute drive from this fjord. The fjord is a great recreation area, with its many islands and rocks offering boating and fishing opportunities. Or you can spend lazy days sunning yourself on the islands’ beautiful beaches. Directly south of Furustrand, outside Vallø, lies Tønsberg’s archipelago with bridge connections to Nøtterøy and Tjøme. The whole of this fantastic area is now protected and lies within the Færder National Park. Take a tour to the National Park Centre at Verdens ende, a great experience both in good and bad weather. To the southeast you can see the Bolærne islands. They create a natural shield for the fjord and were previously military islands. In the summer months there is a scheduled boat to the Bolærne islands, where you can walk the coastal paths, discover the bird, and plant life and enjoy the view. There are also many cultural experiences, a defence museum and café. Verdens Ende and Moutmarka are on the mainland and are accessible hiking areas year-round.