Fjord cruise on a budget

The B21/B22 ferry from Aker Brygge offers the best Vollen a real "southern pearl" with charming value for a cruise on the Fjord at public fares. wooden houses where trading has flourished for 145 Perfect for a day trip, or weekend to Son SPA not years and famous Arctic ships were built here. requiring much planning. Come along for the whole Visit the Oslofjord museum, showing the history of journey or decend in one of the charming towns. local coastal culture and admire the handicradt that Along the route you can explore one of the 5 went into making wooden boats. Activities for the beaches awarded Blue Flag. The charming towns children during holidays and weekends. are picture perfect sites. Fornebu is a Fashonistas may enjoy shopping for fashion, interior natural gem. A flat design, design jewelleries and art in the charming area accessible to shops and galleries. The local cafes and restaurants everybody serves fresh bakeries and good Mediterrean food surronded by sea. overlooking the sea, Vitos, the locals favourite is It is the most situated right on the water front. popular new Discover the beautiful, green and lush archipelago by residential area renting a water jet from the Marina or just relax, take higly focused on sustainability with innovative a time out or a swim off the penninsula by the modern architechture, has a high end shopping mall, museum, the Fritznersgate beach. The locals world class art and sculptures to be admired 24/7 by favourite place for relaxation and outdoor activities the headquarters of Equinor, Telenor and Aker including fresbee golf. Introduce yourself to the Solutions as well as artisan galleries and the science Scandinavian sauna culture by renting the floating museum Engineerium (free of charge) where you sauna “Varm I Vollen” at the Marina or join in on the may test your skills as an scientist. public openings before you plonge into the sea. Combine your visit with a stroll in Nansenparken, swim or play volley at Storøyodden Blue Flag beach, view birds at their local habitat and learn more about nature in Lilleøya. The historic Sjøflyhavna tavern serves delicious burgers and is certainly worth a visit. Great food and an iconic location. Fancy to live out here? Fornebu has 3 good, large hotels with all facilities, and Scandic Fornebu takes extra care of the kids during the vacations.

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Oscarsborg Fortress played a major role in Son has in recent protecting Oslo and the Norwegian government year grown into during the Second World War when they sank the the residens German cruiser Blücher. Only 5 min by ferry from favourite spot for Drøbak, Oscarsborg is worth a visit to enjoy the boating and beautiful location in the middle of the fjord, explore relaxation. The the huge canons from the war (selfie spot #1). The Coastal Culture fortress has 5 museums, marina, hotel with meeting Centre is a rooms and several mueum restaurants in the beautifully situated right in the heart of Son. A original fortifications. harbor with old professional and leisure boats, Access the digital map exhibition, museum shop and a jeweler. Son Kro has with QR codes and a past as a seaside hotel in the 1800s. Today a have fun exploring the traditional inn with beautiful view over the boat life of this island in your harbour and the fjord. It is a popular meeting place in own pace. Son and offers a wide choice of seasonal dishes. Son has many popular eateries and cafes. Drøbak is unique and the largest old town from the era of ice- and timer export by the Oslo Fjord. You´ll Nesoddtangen. Have you noticed how the Oslofjord discover many picturesque wooden houses, trendy forms the shape of a Swan. At the tip of the fashion and interior shops, many galleries, cafes and penninsula Nessodden, Hellviktangen is what you see restaurants. 200 years the export business florished from Oslo looking south. A loacal gem where you find and prosperous merchants laid the foundation for the magnificent Art Nouveau villa right by the sea, the city as we know it today. with a bautiful garden, a beach and a private pier where parties were organised for the wealthy citizens of Oslo in the old times. They are famous for their organic, homemade quality food, served in this environment filled with soul and Norwegians are fond of beautiful decorations for charm. Christmas, and at Tregaardens Julehus, 's finest Christmas House and Santa's post office you Period: June 1st until end of August find a wide selection of traditional decor. Over B21 Oslo––Oscarsborg-Håøya-Drøbak-Filtvet– 20,000 wishful letters are received every year from Son. Daily dapartures. children worldwide to Julehuset. Drøbak and B22 Oslo–Fornebu–Vollen–Slemmestad–Håøya- Julehuset is open all year and on Sundays (a rarity in Oscarsborg-Filtvet–Drøbak. Saturdays and Sundays Norway). Duration: 4-8 timer

Suitable for: Individuals and groups

Price: 37/19 - 109/55 NOK per person

Package includes: Ticket for the boat trip

Contact/Booking: • Ruter: Ruter.no

Transport suggestions: Public transport: www.ruter.no Disclaimer: All requests will be subject to availability and actual prices at the time of reservation.

For more information and other tour suggestions please contact Visit Greater Oslo E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +47 90772715 www.visitgreateroslo.com