municipality, southeastern Norway. It is situated at the head of Oslo Fjord and adjoins the national capital of Oslo on the west. It has a broad frontage on Oslo Fjord and extends inland for several miles. Important settlements within Bærum are Lysaker, a small coastal port with paper- and wood-products factories, and Sandvika, a commercial centre. There are fine beaches and residential sections, as well as many summer villas of Oslo residents. Pop. (2007 est.) mun., 106,932.