Oslo fjord cruise
Get into holiday mood by making a day trip out of Oslo. Board on a mini-cruise on the Oslo fjord. In 30 minutes you’ll reach several charming villages with white wooden houses and lush rose gardens.
The summer boats route B21 and B22 are a great and affordable way to visit the summer towns and seaside resorts along the Oslo fjord. B21 runs all week and B22 runs every Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer. Explore beautiful scenery, the fjord, sandy beaches, as well as the charming small towns with small wooden houses and southern atmosphere. All within 1 hour from Oslo.
Fritzner stranda i Vollen
Fornebu, Vollen and Slemmestad
Fornebu has lots of outdoor art, parks and beaches. The story of the Norwegian oil adventure can be found in Engineerium which has free entry. The hotels offers good lunches in pleasant environments with sea view.
See and do at Fornebu
Vollen and Slemmestad
Vollen is a cosy village with small houses and lots of life during the day and night in many restaurants. Slemmestad is currently under development from industrial village to sea town. It is nice to walk the coastal path from Slemmestad to Vollen.
Also check out exciting concerts at Slemmestad MEK and the program during the Hvalstrand Festival in August.
Learn about the Oslo Fjord's boat history at the Oslofjord Museum in Vollen
See and do in Vollen
The coastal history, activities and fjord stories are presented at the Oslofjord Museum, or how about renting SUP at the marina. In Slemmestad you can see 400 million year old fossils up close, and imprints of trilobites and octopuses in the rock around Slemmestad.
Drøbak and Oscarsborg
The Sunday town Drøbak is the largest and most visited city by the Oslo fjord. There is a bustling life in the marina, in the water park and around the square where a market is arranged every Saturday. Enjoy a rich selection of shops, art & galleries and many restaurants and off course, the Santa Claus Christmas shop and post office.
See and do in Drøbak
Explore the underwater life in Drøbak Aquarium where it is also possible to touch the fish in the children's pool.
Explore the cannons, museums and fine greenery of Oscarsborg Fortresswhich can be reached by ferry in 5 minutes. Oscarsborg Hotel and Resort and Havnekroa serves good food from simple dishes to à la carte meals – a good place to spend the whole day.
The ferry makes a stop at Håøya, local sailors favorite island in the Oslo fjord where you can buy fresh baked goods and cheese from Håøya Naturverksted. Camping is allowed here.
Nesoddtangen
Nesoddtangen is reached by ferry from Oslo every half hour. A great hiking area with great views over the whole of Akershus and towards Oslo among cottages. At Helleviktangen Kunstkafe, organic home-made food is served with a beautiful view of Oslo or how about enjoying the sunset with good food and drinks at restaurant Signalen Sjøbad. Or make it a daytrip and discover the old mine Nordre Spro Crow Silver Mine for an exciting exploration with twinkling silver shimmer in the mine.
Signalen Sjøbad
Discover the fjord by your own boat?
As a boat owner, there are many beautiful outdoor harbours in the archipelago and nice guest harbours on both sides of the Oslo fjord to spend the night.