Lindøya

Welcome to Lindøya East & West!

Lindøya from Oslofjord.

Lindøya is easily accessible by a 20 minutes ferry ride from Oslo harbor. There are two stops on the island, one on the east side and another on the west side. 

Photo-op by some of the island's many boats. 

The island is home to about 300 summer cottages, and has various recreational areas including a soccer field, swimming pool, and a miniature golf course.

Along the shoreline of Lindøya.

By autumn, fewer visitors arrive and most of the activities on the island are no longer operational for the season. 

Flora.

By the time I visited there were just a few boats still left in the water. Most had been taken up onto land, or were in the process of being transported ashore. 

Along the shore.

The island has lots of little coves and inlets along the shoreline. It was so quiet at the beaches, but I can only imagine how busy it must be in the summer when everyone is staying at their cottage or visiting the island for vacation.

On one of two small islands attached to Lindøya.

There are also two smaller (more like tiny) islands just off the coast, and connected to the main island via bridge.

Getting nectar.

I arrived mid-morning so it was a bit chilly, but a beautiful day. I was there for two hours exploring the island, but was happy to leave because the wind had picked up and a storm was moving in.

Rocky shoreline of the island.

Visiting the islands has really made me become more aware of the landscape. I am absolutely amazed by the geology and find it fascinating how plants, soil, etc., are able to survive and flourish in rocky landscapes. We certainly live on a unique planet; where life exists above a world of rock.

The different layers of the rocks making up the island. 

I always enjoy visiting the different islands and seeing how the rocks look, because each island has various types. Also, even on the same island each beach tends to have different shells and rocks dominating a particular area.

Near Lindøya west.

Lindøya was the last nearby island in Oslofjord that I needed to visit before winter arrives. There are some ferries going to other towns just outside of Oslo, but most of the boats going to islands further away are now closed for the season.

Plants emerging from the rocky landscape. 

It's really nice to visit the islands during autumn, because the weather is still very nice and the crowds aren't too bad. Additionally, you get to see all of the beautiful plants changing colors.

Looking back towards the bridge to the main island.

 Lindøya is a beautiful spot for an excursion and has several picnic areas around the island to enjoy a meal at. There is also a small amphitheater area in use during the summer months.

Multi-colored leaves in the nature preserve.

On the north side of the island there is also a nature preserve with a few trails to walk through. The nature preserve is a small forested area, but in some places you can also walk down to the shore.

View of Oslofjord from the island.

Lindøya translates to Linden Island, named for the Tilia cordata species of plant.

Paths of the nature preserve.

I enjoyed walking through the nature preserve, but it was a bit weird because some areas were blocked off because of a few summer cottages. I wonder if the cottages had been built there before the space was designated a nature preserve.

Many trees growing from a single stump.

On my walk I saw this crazy looking tree, that really was many trees twisting out from the base of one huge split tree. It reminded me a bit of the tree in the film, Sleepy Hollow, where the headless horseman emerges from to find his victims.  Rather a fitting image since it's almost Halloween. 

Beautiful autumn leaves.

Overall, I had a lovely time exploring the island and taking in the nature. For those looking to see both nature and summer cottages, Lindøya is a nice balance and very easy to navigate. Tusen takk!