Drøbak Kystlag offers free boat rental in the Oslofjord!
Drøbak has always had a strong maritime identity and in the 18th century Drøbak was actually the place in Norway with the most registered sailing ships.
Drøbak Kystlag offers free loan of two rowing boats with electric motors in Drøbak boat harbour. Go to Drøbak Kystlag's Facebook page to book an appointment, sign the self-declaration you will find in one of the mailboxes right next to the rowing boats and read the instructions for borrowing the boat on board. It is also important to watch the weather and wind! When all the practicalities are in order, their boat is in 2.5 hours and there are several nice places to go; Bergholmen where there is always lee and there are good and light docks to add. Around Oscarsborg is another popular tour! You can also add on at Ormeleine and get to the top of Håøya – the Oslofjord and Frogn's highest point!
Kystlaget also offers free sailing training and practical boat use by appointment.
At BUA Drøbak you can hire a lifejacket free of charge.
Ship O'hoi!
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The ferry between Drøbak and Oscarsborg fortress runs all year. The trip from the main jetty Sundbrygga in Drøbak takes about five minutes. Ordinary timetables show departure times from Oscarsborg and Sundbrygga, 10 minutes to walk from the center of Drøbak.
Tickets
You buy tickets at the vending machine at the ferry dock. The ticket is valid for a return trip.
Important: It is not possible to buy tickets on board the boat. All travelers must have a valid ticket. There is no transfer / additional ticket between Ruter or Vy tickets and the Oscarsborg ferries.
Children of the age under 6 years and companions with a companion certificate who are with the patient travel for free.
Parking
There is parking in the city center, and a taxed parking space at Huskvik, about 300 meters from Sundbrygga. There are two handicap spaces at Sundbrygga, but otherwise no parking facilities here.
Read more about the Oscarsborg ferry here.
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With SL's tickets you can travel by bus, boat or by train in the region and between Oslo and Akershus.
For information on the transport network you can phone the "Trafikanten" service on 177, send an sms to 2050 or visit www.trafikanten.no
For time table information, tel +47 177.
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Our tip for a day excursion. Taking the Sommer boat – routes B21 and B22 is a great way to spend a day off and visit the towns along the Oslofjord, such as Vollen. B21 runs all week and B22 sails every Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer. Explore the beautiful nature, the fjord and all the scenic beaches, as well as the charming wooden houses that holds unique shops, galleries and cafes.
Vollen and Slemmestad – the industrial and holiday towns which are now popular towns with charming detached houses, beautiful beaches and many nice restaurants. In Vollen you can also visit the Oslofjord Museum, play frisbee golf and rent a boat or take a test dive. The possibilities here are many.
The coastal path connects both towns and it is nice to walk from Slemmestad to Vollen, which takes about 1.5 hours.
Route table for boat B21/B22 – see timetable at https://ruter.no
Day 1 Oslo – Oscarsborg. The tour starts from Aker Brygge on board the ferry B21/B22 and follows Nesodden shore by the fjord. The boat makes stops in several small villages along the coast before arriving at Oscarsborg. Explore the many sights at Oscarsborg Fortress such as tours of the ramparts, see the big canons and walk through the tunnels. Visit the museums or explore the area by self-guiding. Overnight stay and dinner at Oscarsborg Hotel and Resort or have a meal by the water's edge at Havnekroa.
Day 2 Drøbak – Son. Idyllic Drøbak center consists of cozy wooden houses and the marina with many cozy restaurants, cafes, galleries and trendy shops in the center. Avistegnernes Hus is well worth a visit with satiric drawings, as well as the many artist galleries. You can get here by ferry from Oscarsborg. Foodies can enjoy a stop in Bringebærlandet for a raspberry wine tasting and a tour of the farm. Possible to rent electric bikes for a nice bike ride back and forth. Check opening hours on www.bringebarlandet.no
A short ferry ride of 30 min brings us on to the coastal town of Son. In the harbor you will find wooden boats from the coastal culture center in Son. Enjoy a nice walk from the harbor to Son Spa hotel among the small white wooden houses. Arriving at the hotel, you can enjoy a meal on the terrace or the hotel's beautiful Spa. Accommodation and dinner at the hotel.
Day 3 Son – Oslo. Spend the morning in pleasant surroundings with spa or walks along the coastal path. Also possible to rent a kayak for a paddle tour on the fjord. Return by ferry back to Oslo. The boat makes a stop at Nesoddtangen and we recommend a stop for a delicious meal at Signalen Sjøbad before embarking on the last leg to Aker Brygge. Enjoy a dinner with evening sun and great views to Fornebu. The restaurant serves delicious seafood and food from local producers at Nesodden. Well worth a stop before the tour ends with a small boat trip from Nesoddtangen to Aker Brygge (about 20 min)
Check ferry schedule on www.ruter.no
Day round trip with Skibladner D/S
After a stay of several years due to bridge construction, Skibladner sails again down the river Vorma to Eidsvoll wharf. So why not make yourself a full-day tour with Skibladner?
For example, you can take the train to Eidsvoll station, where it is only a short walk of about 10 minutes down to the pier where Skibladner picks you up. Sail to Hamar and here it's an equally short walk from the dock back to the train to Eidsvoll.
This summer Skibladner sails between Gjøvik & Hamar down to Eidsvoll round trip every Tuesday and Friday with departure from Eidsvoll at 14.40.
From Oslo there is a train to Eidsvoll 2 times an hour and the trip takes about 35 minutes.
You can turn up directly at the piers and buy a ticket from a ticket agent, or reserve tickets online to ensure you get a seat. Read more on Skibladner's own website for timetables and ports. https://www.skibladner.no
Skibladner has served Mjøsa since 1856 and was originally built as an extension of Norway's first railway between Christiania and Eidsvoll in 1854. Skibladner was the onward connection between Eidsvoll and Lillehammer. In recent years, Skibladner has been restored with the help of funds from the National Archives and today appears as a floating museum.
The ship was awarded the Norwegian Cultural Heritage's "Olavsrosa" quality label. The ship has a restaurant (1st place Matsalon), cafeteria (2nd place Matsalon), men's and women's salon.
For catchy happy jazz, accordion or a classical concert on deck, Skibladner is available for charter trips from the end of May to mid-September.
Just as famous as the ship itself is the traditional menu on board in the 1st place dining room, namely salmon and strawberries. This menu has long traditions on board, but it is of course possible to order other dishes. The ship can seat up to 130 people seated at tables in the various lounges.
Welcome to a enjoyable trip on the world's oldest paddle steamer!
Rent a kayak and enjoy wonderful summer days on the Oslofjord!
Kayaking is a wonderful sport suitable for most people, it provides good exercise and offers great nature experiences. In the small seaside town of Son you can paddle in a beautiful archipelago or exciting river running. Enjoy a picnic on an island or a seafood lunch by the water in the village center. Son is located 40 minutes south of Oslo.
CampSoon offers kayak rentals from April to October.
You should be able to swim and it is an advantage if you have paddled before. But we also offer training for beginners.
You can order kayaking here: https://www.campsoon.no/product-page/kajakkutleie-i-son
Welcome to the small seaside town of Son.
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CampSoon offers a wide range of creative challenges on land and water. CampSoon aims to provide affordable activities focusing on experience, team building and play, all under qualified and skilled guidance of local resources.
CampSoon can accommodate groups from 10-300 people.
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We offer kayak rental to people over 16 years of age who have a wet card or equivalent. Everyone who rents a kayak, and thus has a wet card, can take one person who does not have a wet card with them.
Standard rental equipment is a kayak, oar, splash cover, vest and other safety equipment such as pump and oar bag.
The user is responsible for familiarizing himself with the weather conditions and dressing accordingly.
We also offer kayak and canoe skills courses as well as wet passes in season. Read more about kayak hire at DNT
It is well organized for activities for all ages. The coastal path along the fjord is recommended, as is the cultural path that runs through an old fairytale forest with cultural relics from far back in time. Try to move the rye stone you find along the cultural path, it weighs 27 tonnes and balances on the mountain!