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From Saturday May 26th 2001 the new summer timetable
for the ferries leaving Vippetangen for Langoyene, Hovedoya and Gressholmen
will be in effect! There are naturist beaches on both Langoyene (designated
fristrand) and Gressholmen (Rambergoya), see our Beach
Topo. Even if the weather is not so good, a trip to any of the islands
is well worth the effort. There are many beautiful walking trails with
splendid views, and on Hovedoya you can see the ruins of an 16th century
monastry as well some 19th defence works from the war with Napoleon including
a row canons. The ferry schedules are given below. All ferries are for foot passengers only but you are welcome to take your bike and pram. Please note that ferries 92 and 93 also stop at Bleikoya (93), Lindoya (92, 93) and Nakholmen (92). These islands are of minimal interest to beachgoers as all beachfronts are private property. |
Be aware that on nice summer days and weekends it may get rather crowded at the ferry stand so be on time. At peak times (11am-1pm outbound, 4-7pm return) you should be there at least 15-20mins in advance, otherwise you risk not being able to get onboard!
All ferries below depart from Vippetangen, which is a short walk from either Radhusplassen or from the Central Station (15mins max), see the map on our Beach topo web page. You can buy tickets onboard (20kr one way) or from the ticket vending machine at the Ferry stand (35kr summer return). Flexikort and Dagskort are also valid. The ferries are operated by Oslo-Fergene A/S which is a privately owned company. They do their best to get you safely to and from the beautiful islands so be sure to pay for your ticket!!
To get to Huk for Huk (naturist) beach, Hukkoden kro and Paradisbukta beaches you can take the Munkholm "ferry" opposite the Radhus (schedule unknown), or take bus 30A to Bygdoy (passes along Nationaltheatret, via Drammensveien, Solliplass, Bygdoy Allee). You can also take the Museumferry from Radhus plassen, exit at Fram museum and walk to Huk (20-40mins).
Ferry #92 Vippetangen - Hovedoya direct (5mins)
| depart: | 6:45am(x), 7:45am(y), 8:45am, 10:05am, 11:05am, ..., 8:05pm, 9:25pm, 10:45pm |
| return: | 7:11am(y), 8:11am, 9:15am, 10:35am, 11:35am, ..., 8:35p, 9:55pm, 11:15pm |
| return (z): | 9:55am, 10:55am, ..., 7:55pm, 9:15pm, 10:35pm, 11:55pm |
(y) = not on sundays
(z) = return with Ferry #93 from Gressholmen
Ferry #93 Vippetangen - Gressholmen (15mins outbound, 20mins return)
| depart: | 6:17am(x), 7:17am(y), 8:17am, 9:25am, 10:25am, ..., 7:25pm, 8:45pm, 10:05pm, 11:25pm |
| return: | 6:29am, 7:29am, 8:29am, 9:40am, 10:40am, ..., 7:40pm, 9:00pm, 10:20pm, 11:40pm |
(y) = not on sundays
Ferry #94: Vippetangen - Langoyene (18mins)
| depart: | 9:35am(x), 10:45am, 11:45am, ..., 6:45pm, 7:45pm(y), 8:25pm(y) |
| return: | 10:03am, 11:03am, ..., 7:03pm, 8:03pm(y), 8:43pm(y) |
(y) = from June 23 only