Malmøya, Oslo

Name: Malmøya
Address: Oslo, Norway

#320 among attractions in Oslo

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Malmøya is an island 3 kilometres west of Akers Elven. Oslo, the capital of Norway. The island is mostly known for its large quantities of fossils from the Cambro-Silurian period and its rare flowers. The name Malmøya is derived from 'malm', or 'ore', due to the extensive amount found on the island. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°52'0"N, 10°45'0"E

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Malmøya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ormøy Church, Gressholmen, Katten, Langøyene.

0.8 miNE
Church, Art Nouveau architecture
Ormøy Church, Oslo
21 min walk • Ormøy Church is a church on the island of Ormøya in Oslo, Norway. It was built of wood in 1893 and has 200 seats. The church is listed by the Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage.
1.5 miNW
Island
Gressholmen, Oslo
40 min walk • Gressholmen is an islet located in the Oslofjord, just south of central Oslo. Administratively it belongs to the borough of Gamle Oslo.
1.4 miSE
Beach
Katten, Oslo
36 min walk • Katten is a municipal beach in Bunnefjorden in the Nordstrand area in Oslo, Norway. The beach is suitable for children and comprises a sheltered, sandy beach, rocks and grassy hills.
1.1 miW
Island
Langøyene, Oslo
28 min walk • Langøyene is an island in Bunnefjorden in the inner part of Oslofjord, in the municipitality of Nesodden in Akershus, Norway. It is owned by the municipality of Oslo. Langøyene were originally two islands, Nordre Langøy and Søndre Langøy.
0.8 miNE
Island
Ormøya, Oslo
21 min walk • Ormøya is an inhabited island in the inner part of Oslofjord, in the municipality of Oslo. It is located north of the island Malmøya and west of the mainland at Bekkelaget / Nordstrand.
~1400 ftSW
Island
Malmøykalven, Oslo
7 min walk • Malmøykalven is an island in the Oslofjord in Oslo, Norway. It has an area of 98,000 m², and is located west of the island of Malmøya, separated from Malmøya by a narrow strait.
~790 ftS
National park
Malmøya og Malmøykalven Nature Reserve
4 min walk • Malmøya og Malmøykalven Nature Reserve is a nature reserve established in 2008 in the municipality of Oslo, Norway.
1.3 miNE
Neighbourhood
Bekkelaget, Oslo
34 min walk • Bekkelaget is a neighborhood in the borough Nordstrand in Oslo, Norway. Originally, Bekkelaget was the maritime area south of Oslo city, in Aker municipality adjacent to the Bunnefjorden.
1.3 miNE
Neighbourhood
Jomfrubråten, Oslo
33 min walk • Jomfrubråten is a residential area of Nordstrand in Oslo, Norway. It is located approximately 3 kilometres away from the city centre. The area was disintegrated from Ekeberg in 1920, and made a residential area when the Ekeberg Line opened in 1917.
0.8 miE
Island
Ulvøya, Oslo
21 min walk • Ulvøya is an inhabited island in the inner part of Oslofjord, in the municipality of Oslo. It is located east of the island Malmøya and west of the mainland at Nordstrand. A bridge over the strait Ulvøysundet connects the island to the mainland. The island covers an area of 0.3 square kilometres.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Malmøya?

Nearby attractions include Malmøykalven, Oslo (7 min walk), Ormøya, Oslo (21 min walk), Ulvøya, Oslo (21 min walk), Ormøy Church, Oslo (21 min walk).

How to get to Malmøya by public transport?

The nearest stations to Malmøya:

Ferry

Malmøykalven (4 min walk)
Langøyene (24 min walk)

Tram

Holtet (41 min walk)