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Drøbak

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Drøbak is in the Frogn municipality, in the county of Akershus in Norway.

[edit] Get in

Bus routes 541 and 542 from Oslo, about 40 minutes away. The fare is 68 NOK.

[edit] Get around

[edit][add listing] See

  • Christmas house, and Santas' post office.
  • Drøbak has the Oslofjord region's only saltwater Aquarium.
  • Oscarsborg fortress is open all year long.
  • Several art galleries.

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Go for a walk in the city centre. Take a look at the picturesque buildings everywhere.
  • Visit Julehuset.
  • Go for a sea bath in Badeparken in the summer.
  • Visit Oscarsborg and learn about the sinking of the German warship Blücher that was sunk just outide Drøbak April 9 1940 during the invasion of Norway.
  • Visit Fredrik Stabel & Avistegnernes Hus a museum for newspaper cartoons.

[edit][add listing] Buy

Drøbak is hometown to Santa Claus, or "Julenissen" in Norwegian, and he has of course an office open to public where you can buy his stuff.

[edit][add listing] Eat

  • Skipperstuen (Captain's lodge) just up from the harbour provides good food and a splendid view to the fiord. Another priceworthy restaurant comprise is Telegrafen.

[edit][add listing] Drink

  • Bageriet a very very very small and very cosy pub.
  • Telegrafen where the locals meet and chat.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • Reenskaug Hotel
  • Skiphelle Hotell

[edit] Get out

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