Day trip from Oslo
Drøbak
A white-painted fjord village
Around 1 hour by bus, or longer by seasonal boat
Why visit
A charming small town on the Oslofjord with white wooden houses, a harbour, a year-round Christmas shop and views towards Oscarsborg Fortress, where the cruiser Blücher was sunk in 1940.
Top things to see
- The harbour and old town
- Oscarsborg Fortress (by boat, in season)
- Drøbak Aquarium
Suggested one-day plan
Travel from Oslo to Drøbak and start with The harbour and old town.
Stop for lunch in Drøbak; a local café or waterside restaurant is an easy choice.
Visit Oscarsborg Fortress (by boat, in season) and Drøbak Aquarium, depending on opening times.
Return to Oslo; check the last train, bus or ferry before setting out.
Ruter bus 500 runs from Oslo to Drøbak; in summer, a sightseeing boat from Aker Brygge is a scenic alternative.
A half to full day.
- Oscarsborg boat connections are seasonal.
- Bring swimwear for the summer bathing spots.