Lysaker between Coastal Paths and History

Lysaker can be understood through several specific points of reference: the train station represents rail connections to large parts of eastern and western Norway, Kyststien is a 23-kilometre coastal route, and Furuvik and Polhøgda represent architectural and cultural history. If you are looking for accommodation in Lysaker, consider which of these themes matter to your stay. This can help you assess the area in light of your travel plans.

Rail connections and getting around

Lysaker station is on the Drammenbanen line; trains from there serve large parts of eastern and western Norway. If rail travel is part of your journey, the station is a useful point of reference for planning the rest of your trip. Check current train connections and timetables for your travel dates before deciding on your route.

Kyststien, river and fjord

Kyststien runs for 23 kilometres from Bjørnsvika to Lysaker. It ends at Lysakerbrygge and the mouth of the Lysakerelva in Bærum. Tides also matter when choosing a stretch along the coast: at low tide, you can follow Kyststien by the water from Fornebubukta via Svartebukta to Lysaker; at high tide, you can use Dicks vei instead. Check the tides for the stretch you plan to walk.

Lysaker has pleasant walking paths upstream along the Lysakerelva, as well as a coastal path by the fjord. Those looking to compare coastal and riverside walks will find different options: the named Kyststien and paths upstream along the river.

Architecture and history in Lysaker

Furuvik is a house built in 1897 at Dicks vei 12 and is part of the historic buildings of Lagåsen. It is designed in the National Romantic style and features numerous ornate carvings and turned posts. These details give the house a distinctive architectural character.

Polhøgda in Lysaker was the home of polar explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Fridtjof Nansen (1861–1930). Since 1958, Polhøgda has housed the Fridtjof Nansen Institute. Another historical connection to the area is Pilegrimsleden: the pilgrimage route reaches Bærum at Lysaker. The section through Bærum runs from Faabro on the border with Oslo to Haslum kirke.

More topics in the wider destination of Bærum

The wider destination of Bærum also offers nature and art. Storøykilen on Fornebu is a particularly species-rich wetland and one of the last remaining wetlands in the inner Oslofjord. Rare birds live there, and during migration the area serves as a resting place for many bird species.

At Høvikodden, the Henie Onstad Kunstsenter is an important institution for international contemporary art. The site is surrounded by a large sculpture park. Together, these examples illustrate the range of themes in the wider destination of Bærum: from wetlands and bird migration to contemporary art and sculpture.

Discover more destinations: Høvik, Fornebu, Sandvika, Haslum, Stabekk.

Go to the main travel overview: Bærum.