Hovedøya, Island sanctuary in Oslo, Norway
Located in the Oslofjord, Hovedøya extends across 0.4 square kilometers of land filled with forests, beaches, and walking paths through varied terrain.
The Cistercian monastery, established in 1147, operated as a major economic center until 1532 when it was destroyed following conflicts with King Christian II.
The island's name originates from Norse times, where 'hǫfud' refers to the 47-meter hill that marks the highest point of the inner Oslofjord islands.
Regular ferry services operate from Aker Brygge to the northern dock of Hovedøya, with boats running throughout daylight hours every day of the year.
The island's geological composition of Ordovician and Silurian mudstone supports plant species that do not grow anywhere else in Norway.
Location: Oslo Municipality
GPS coordinates: 59.90000,10.73333
Latest update: March 12, 2025 00:51
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