Boat

Oscarsborg Fortress is only reached by boat. If you do not have your own boat, you are welcome aboard the Norwegian Armed Forces’ MS Oscarsborg II. In Romerike in the summer season, it is possible to take beautiful round trips with either the MS Øyeren at Nordre Øyeren and Glomma, or the Skibladner at Mjøsa. It is also possible to hop off at stops along the way if you have plans to visit other locations. The Nesoddfergene ferries travel between Oslo/Lysaker and Nesoddtangen all year round. In the summer, some of these ferries travel all the way along Nesoddlandet and on to Oscarsborg Fortress, Drøbak and Son.

Oscarsborg II

With frequent daily departures, the Oscarsborg II transports guests and visitors from the mainland to Oscarsborg Fortress. The ferry takes approximately 10 minutes from Drøbak. The ferry leaves from Sundbrygga on the land side all year round, and from Drøbak town centre at weekends and during the summer season. For more information about ferry times and ticket prices, see Oscarsborg Fortress.

Skibladner

Mjøsa’s white swan still ploughs majestically on Norway’s largest lake. The beautiful paddle steamer from 1856 is the oldest in the world that is still in operation. You can choose which quay you would like to start your journey from. In Romerike, Eidsvoll is the departure location. In addition to the regular timetabled service, it is also possible to hire the ship for charter trips and companies. For more information, see Skibladner.

MS Øyeren and Elvekogen 

The MS Øyeren departs from Lillestrøm or Fetsund Lensemuseum and sails to Glomma and into Nordre Øyeren Nature Reserve, which also constitutes the Nordic region’s largest inland delta. MS Øyeren is a restaurant boat, with both indoor and outdoor seating. For timetables and more information, see MS Øyeren. You can also go by boat from Årnes with Elvekongen both on the river GLomma and Vorma - where you also can expirence a canal lock. 

The Nesoddfergene ferries

The Nesodden ferries run between Oslo and Nesoddtangen throughout the year. In the summer some of these ferries go all the way along Nesodden to Oscarsborg Fortress, Drøbak and Son, Slemmestad and Vollen. More informastion see Ruter.

From Aker Brygge to the coastal towns of Vollen and Slemmestad a shuttle ferry depart morning and afternoon all year round, a great way to experience Oslo's beautiful archipelago - in the old days the boat was called the "bathing boat" when it transported workers to their summer resorts in the coastal towns. Here are many beautiful beaches and 4 awarded with Blue Flag.

Ferries to Oslo from the continent 

Travel by ferry to Oslo from Kiel, Fredrikshavn or Copenhagen.

Color Line sails between Oslo and Kiel with daily departures at 14.00 from both cities.

Stena Line sails directly between Oslo and Frederikshavn, Denmark. Departure from Oslo at 7.30 pm Tuesday-Sunday (summer: every day) with arrival in Frederikshavn at 7.45 am. Departure from Frederikshavn at 10.00 am with arrival in OSlo at 6.30 pm.

DFDS Seaways sails between Oslo and Copenhagen with daily departures at 17.00 from both cities.