Borøya, Oslo

#288 among attractions in Oslo

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Borøya is an island in the western section of Oslofjord, within the borders of the municipality of Bærum. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°52'43"N, 10°33'22"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Sandvika Storsenter, Henie Onstad Kunstsenter, Kalvøya, Ostøya.

1.4 miNW
Department store, Shopping, Shopping centre
Sandvika Storsenter, Bærum
37 min walk • Sandvika Storsenter is a super-regional mall located in Sandvika outside of Oslo, Norway. It is owned by the Olav Thon Group which in turn is owned by the Olav Thon Foundation. The mall opened October 14, 1993, and was then 24,000 square metres.
0.7 miN
Futuristic waterside modern art center
Henie Onstad Kunstsenter, Bærum
18 min walk • The Henie Onstad Kunstsenter is an art museum located at Høvikodden in Bærum municipality in Viken county, Norway. It is situated on a headland jutting into the Oslofjord, approximately 10 kilometres southwest of Oslo.
0.7 miNW
Island
Kalvøya, Oslo
19 min walk • Kalvøya is situated in the inner Oslofjord. The island is right outside of Sandvika in Bærum. The island has been connected to the mainland by a suspension bridge to Kadettangen since 1963.
0.9 miSE
Island
Ostøya, Oslo
24 min walk • Ostøya is an island in the western section of Oslofjord, within the borders of the municipality of Bærum. It is the second largest island in the Oslo basin, after Nesøya.
1.1 miNW
Neighbourhood
Sjøholmen, Bærum
28 min walk • Sjøholmen is an area between Sandvika and Høvikodden in Bærum, Norway. Originally farmland, it was used as a residential property from 1898, and then for various municipal institutions since the 1970s.
1.6 miNW
Tunnel
Løkkeås Tunnel, Bærum
41 min walk • The Løkkeås Tunnel is a road tunnel that runs under Løkkeåsen in Sandvika, Norway. It is a part of a Norwegian National Road 164 spur running from Engervannet north to join the main road. It is approximately 190 metres long.
1.4 miNW
Tunnel
Sandvika Tunnel, Bærum
35 min walk • The Sandvika Tunnel is the name of a road tunnel that runs through the hill Sandviksåsen east of Sandvika in Norway. It forms a part of the Norwegian National Road 164, and near its northern entrance lies Sandvika Station. It was opened in 1991.
0.9 miN
59°53'29"N • 10°32'50"E
Blommenholm Båtforening, Oslo
24 min walk • Sailing, Marina
1.2 miSW
Island
Nesøya, Bærum
32 min walk • Nesøya is a small island in the municipality of Asker, Norway. It is linked to the mainland via a bridge. The island is known for having a number of celebrities and members of the Norwegian financial elite among its residents.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Borøya?

Nearby attractions include Henie Onstad Kunstsenter, Bærum (18 min walk), Kalvøya, Oslo (19 min walk), Blommenholm Båtforening, Oslo (24 min walk).

How to get to Borøya by public transport?

The nearest stations to Borøya:

Ferry

Borøya (8 min walk)
Ostøya (19 min walk)

Train

Sandvika (38 min walk)

Bus

Sandvika bussterminal (38 min walk)