Historical attractions
History of Drøbak
Drøbak, which got its name due to its many steep hills, has a long and exciting coastal cultural history and is one of the best preserved wooden house towns in the Oslofjord area. The trading post was built before Christiania (Oslo) and was an important export point for lumber from the beginning of the 17th century. Since
it was difficult to navigate large sailing ships all the way to Christiania and in the winter, there was often a thick layer of ice in the inner Oslofjord, the skippers chose to load and unload in Drøbak. In the 18th century, Drøbak was in fact the place in Norway with the most registered sailing ships. At the end of the 19th century, Drøbak developed into an important seaside resort with several bathing facilities in Badeparken close to the city center. With its close location to the capital, Drøbak also became a summer place where artists drew inspiration.