When the sun shines in Oslo, it is the perfect city where you can truly enjoy what summer has to offer. In this article we’ll show you where to cool down during a hot summer day in Oslo. Nothing feels more pleasant than taking a swim in the salty seawater when the weather is boiling. Oslo has plenty of beaches and places to go for a swim, and some of them are super central.
Operastranda

Literally next to Oslo Opera house you will find the newest city beach, Operastranda. It opened in 2021 right in the heart of Oslo’s newest district Bjørvika, which has been under constant development since the early 2000’s.

The beach is a 100 meters long sandy beach with a floating dock and a diving board. The beach is divided in two, where one part is shallow and the other has deeper water. On the hottest summer days, Operastranda is the perfect retreat to cool off a bit in the water. Or if you prefer otherwise, just lay down on the sand and get a tan.
Address: Nylandsveien, 0150 Oslo (next to Oslo Opera house)
Walking distance from K7 Hotel: 1200 meters / 3937 feet (16 minutes)
Sørenga Sjøbad

A short walk from the Opera house, you’ll find Sørenga Sjøbad (Sørenga Sea Bath), which opened in 2015, and together with Operastranda they are two of Oslo’s most urban beaches. Sørenga sjøbad truly represents what summer in Oslo means to the locals.

There’s a grassy park area, a tiny sandy beach, a diving tower, outdoor showers, toilets, and plenty of seating on the 190 meter long pier.

There’s even a swimming pool with 8 lanes. And all of it can be enjoyed in the salty water with a view of the Oslo fjord.
Address: Sørengkaia, 0194 Oslo (at the end of the pier)
Walking distance from K7 Hotel: 1800 meters / 5905 feet (25 minutes)
Tjuvholmen bystrand og sjøbad

Tjuvholmen bystrand is another urban beach and pier which is located right next to Aker Brygge. This area used to be part of the Oslo harbour, and contained mostly shipyards and engineering industry. But since the 1980’s Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen has been transformed into something very different, with apartments, restaurants, shops, mall, museum, hotels and a small beach and pier for swimming.

From the jetty, you can jump in and have a swim. There are also several spots with a lawn that you can sit on. Diving boards and showers are also among the facilities.
Address: Kavringen brygge 4, 0252 Oslo (at the end of the pier)
Walking distance from K7 Hotel: 1600 meters / 5249 feet (21 minutes)
Stay central
Are you ready for summer in Oslo? If you prefer walking distances to all of these beaches and so much more in Oslo, then you should consider staying with us at K7 Hotel Oslo.

K7 is a hybrid hotel centrally located in Kongens gate 7, in the historic area of Kvadraturen. It offers both hotel rooms and bunk beds in hostel dorms.

All guests also have access to a guest kitchen and can pay to use our self-service laundry room.

The hotel is so central that most things are just footsteps away. And if you need a place to work and relax, we also have a lobby café and a backyard with glass roof.

Check availability and book a room now: k7hotel.com