Cheaper Ferries guide to Oslo
Cheaper Ferries sail to Oslo from Copenhagen with DFDS Seaways and from Frederikshavn with Stena Line
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Directions to Oslo ferry port
From the north follow the E6 towards Oslo S / Oslo Sentrum. You will find the ferry port clearly signposted.
From the south follow the E18 towards Oslo S / Oslo Sentrum. You will find the ferry port clearly signposted.
Directions to Copenhagen ferry port
Follow any major route into Copenhagen. The ferry port is clearly marked and is located in the centre of Copenhagen.
Directions to Frederikshavn ferry port
Follow any major route into Frederikshavn. You will find the ferry port clearly signposted.
Oslo destination guide
Oslo, Norway's largest city and it's capital, is located in the Oslofjord, on the southeastern side of the country. It has a population of about 550,000 people. The name Oslo is thought to mean 'meadow of the gods' and is thought to have been an ancient farm when first founded. In 1624, the city was destroyed by fire and was then slowly rebuilt over the years. At this point it was renamed Christiania, then Kristiania, before reverting back to Oslo in 1925.
Oslo is surrounded by hills and mountains, and is popular with people who enjoy life outdoors. There are 40 islands within the city area. and well over 300 lakes. The city is very green, with many parks, wooded and open areas. It is not uncommon to find wildlife, such as moose, in some urban areas, especially during winter.
Summer weather is generally warm and pleasant with average temperatures being around 20 degrees. The winters, unsurprisingly, can be very cold with many days being well below zero degrees.
There is plenty of things to see while in Oslo. These include the Royal Palace, Akershus Castle, the City Hall (where the annual Nobel Peace Prize is awarded), along with numerous maritime museums, galleries and even a ski museum.
Those wanting a spot of retail therapy are not left out either. There are three main shopping areas in the city, Karl Johans gate, Bogstadveien and Hegdehaugsveien, and Grunerlokka - described as the Greenwich Village of Oslo. This area also has a large amount of bars and restaurants, and is now regarded as the place to be seen.
Shipping is the main industry in Oslo, with about 6000 ships calling at the port each year. The port deals with more than 6 million tonnes of cargo and 5 million passengers each year.
Public transport is exceptionally good in and around Oslo. The train system is regarded as one of the best in Europe, with very few lines being affected by problems, even in the middle of the winter season. There are also bus, underground and tram systems to ensure that travel around the city is speedy and effective.
The city was host to the 1952 winter olympics, with the majority of the sports taking place within the city itself. The centrepiece of the games was the Holmenkollen ski jump, an impressive sight. The city also hosts a sailing regatta during the summer months, and is host to many marine sports. The city has two football teams. two ice hockey teams and a speed skating venue.
Oslo offers so much to see and do for the tourist, it really should be visited. So, why not book a trip now?