Vollen: Coastal Culture, Trails and Swimming Spots

Vollen offers several ways to enjoy the outdoors and experience local culture: the Vollen Tursti trail winds through nature and history, children can build rubber-band boats at the Oslofjord Museum, and Rabben and Fritznerstranda offer different swimming and leisure activities. When choosing your holiday apartment, you can consider whether you would rather explore trails and historic sites or make time to spend by the water.

Discover nature and history on the Vollen Tursti trail

The Vollen Tursti trail is 5 km long. It was established to make it easier for more people to discover the nature, history and places that make Vollen special. A total of 18 historical information boards were put up along the trail in 2011. The walk is therefore not just a route through the surrounding area, but also offers insights into its history. If you are interested in a stay that combines exercise with local history, this trail is a specific starting point for planning your day.

In 2016, the Vollen history association (Vollen historielag) used the trail for the “veifar til fjorden” project; as part of the project, it was extended from Aukes gartneri via Strandengveien to Vollen Marina. The trail also reaches Århustoppen, at 148 m above sea level. One of the oldest cultural heritage sites in southern Asker is located at the highest point. This stop makes the summit a place of cultural and historical interest, too. The details about the trail, its extension and Århustoppen offer different points to consider when planning: the trail’s length, its historical use and a destination with a distinctive cultural history.

A villa and museum as cultural destinations

Selvikvillaen was built in 1881 by brothers Alfred and H. C. Johnsen as a country residence in a simple Swiss style. The building adds a specific architectural dimension to your stay. The Vollen Coastal Culture Centre (Vollen Kystkultursenter) is located in connection with the villa; it is open to everyone and follows the opening hours of the café in Selvikvillaen. So if you would like to plan a visit to the centre, check the café’s opening hours.

The Oslofjord Museum in Vollen offers another perspective on coastal culture and has a museum harbour. There is a hands-on activity for children: they can build rubber-band boats and test them in an indoor pool. This complements the historical information boards along the Tursti with an activity visitors can take part in themselves. Families can choose between a trail with information boards and a museum visit with boat-building, with each offering a different focus.

Swimming spots and water sports

The combined bathing area of Rabben and Fritznerstranda includes a sandy beach, rocks, a jetty and a bathing platform. There are also walking paths and a bocce court. This mix makes the area appealing to visitors who want more than just a beach when spending time by the water, and appreciate other leisure activities as well. Which of these features matter to you may be a useful consideration when choosing your travel dates and accommodation in Vollen.

Vollen Marina is located in the centre of Vollen and offers water sports equipment for hire. If you would like to use the rental service, you can include the marina as a stop in your travel plans.

Discover other places

If you would also like to consider other places in the selection: Nesøya, Nesbru, Asker.

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