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KALVøYA BæRUM Latitude and Longitude:

59°53′04″N 10°32′20″E / 59.88444°N 10.53889°E / 59.88444; 10.53889
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Bridge to Kalvøya

Kalvøya (English: Calf Island) is situated in the inner Oslofjord. The island is right outside of Sandvika in Bærum. The island has been connected to the mainland by a suspension bridge to Kadettangen since 1963.

Kalvøya is one of the most popular bathing spots in Bærum. On the far east side of the island there is a nude beach.

Kalvøya plays host to an annual soccer tournament for kids and a children's festival. The festival Øyafestivalen also has its roots there.

There was an annual music festival ( Kalvøyafestivalen) on the island where several international performers have played live over the years including Billy Idol, Iggy Pop, Leonard Cohen, Morten Abel, and The September When.

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59°53′04″N 10°32′20″E / 59.88444°N 10.53889°E / 59.88444; 10.53889