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Hovedøya Abbey

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Hovedøya Abbey is a attraction in Oslo, Oslo.

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Hovedøya Abbey: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this attraction: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Hovedøya Abbey

Season: October to February.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Hovedøya Abbey — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 59.89632, 10.72838. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Hovedøya Abbey open today?

    No visitor has reported the current status for Hovedøya Abbey yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Hovedøya Abbey?

    October to February. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Hovedøya Abbey?

    Nearby: Hovedøya (river spot, 0 km), Kavringen Lighthouse (beach, 1 km), Lindøya naturreservat (sanctuary, 1 km), Vippetangen (beach, 1 km), Bleikøya (river spot, 1 km), Defence Musuem (museum, 1 km).

    Is Hovedøya Abbey worth visiting?

    Hovedøya Abbey is listed as a notable attraction in Oslo on Spotwander.