A small cove on Akerselva at the top of Nydalen with a grassy slope and a diving board, where Oslo people cool off after a run or walk along the river (Mer av Oslo). Spotted by Locals describes the Nydalen river bathing as joining the locals 'in their backyard'.
- Address
- Nydalsdammen, Akerselva, Nydalen, Oslo
- Hours
- Open area; swimming season June to August
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 2 h
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- kr
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- T-bane to Nydalen and walk 10-15 minutes, or bus 25, 51 or 54 (Mer av Oslo).
- Oslo kommune advises against swimming for a day after heavy rain.
- Combine with a walk down Akerselva; it takes about 25 minutes on foot from the centre to Nydalen (Spotted by Locals).