Oslo Cruise Port Norway

The Oslo cruise port is located at the head of the Oslofjord, surrounded by forests and hills. Oslo, the capital of Norway, is a vibrant and modern city known for its natural beauty, cultural heritage, and innovative architecture in its Fjord City district.

The city has many museums for art and history lovers. Street art lovers will enjoy visiting the Grünerløkka and Tøyen districts.

The main commercial artery of the city is the Karl Johans Gate which stretches from the train station to the Royal Palace.

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Language

Norwegian (the majority of residents also speak English which is taught at school) A few words in Norwegians: hallo (hello), tak (thank you), ja (yes), and nei (no).

Tips

None are required (except for your tour guides), but you can round up the bill

Currency

NOKNorwegian krone

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Time difference

UTC: 1

from New York: +6h

from San Francisco: +8h

from London: +1h

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Weather

Month	Temperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit)	Precipitations
	Minimum Average Maximum	(mminch)
January	-819 -523 -327	793.00
February	-719 -424 -130	592.25
March	-424 -131 338	562.25
April	133 541 949	612.50
May	643 1151 1559	803.25
June	1051 1558 1966	994.00
July	1456 1763 2170	1044.00
August	1355 1661 1967	1184.75
September	948 1254 1559	923.50
October	439 643 947	953.75
November	032 235 438	963.75
December	-522 -326 -130	712.75

Where is located the Port of Oslo Cruise Terminal

Your ship will dock at one of the two quays in the cruise terminal of Oslo. Olso’s main cruise terminal is the Revierkaia which is located in front of the Opera House and close to the center of the city. Filipstad, a second berth further west is also used.

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Travelling around the Oslo Cruise Port

How to get from Oslo airport to the port

Oslo Airport is located about 50 km from the center of the city. By car, the journey will take about 40 minutes.

The Flytoget Airport Express train connects the airport and Oslo Central Station in 20 minutes. This is the cheapest and fastest way to get from the airport to the city. On the way to the airport, it is even possible to print the baggage tags inside the train to speed up the procedures once at the airport.

The bus service Flybussen also offers hourly trips between the central airport and the train station. If you are staying at the Radisson Blu, it makes a stop.

Kiosks to book your taxi ride are available at the airport. It is advisable to use them instead of negotiating directly with the driver. The fare is quite high even if fixed prices are in effect for trips between the airport and the centre of the city.

You can also book a private transfer to get to your hotel or to the port in comfort.

OSL

Oslo-Gardermoen Airport

Offical Web Site

Show airport map and get directions to cruise terminal

Book your flight to Oslo.

The Oslo public transport system is very well developed and includes a metro, trams, buses and ferries. The mobile app #Ruter allows you to plan your trips and buy your tickets.

The Oslo Pass card gives free access to many museums as well as public transport.

Hop-on hop-off buses are in service with 24 or 48-hour packages.

If you choose to rent a car, compare prices and save with booking.com.

Things to do in Oslo

Landmarks

Oslo City Hall (Radhuset)

This two-towered building is decorated with works of art and frescoes that can be admired for free. Go inside, it’s worth the detour.

Royal Palace (Kongelige Slottet)

The Royal Palace is usually open to visitors between late June and mid-August. You can also visit the Art Stables, which house an art collection. A sculpture garden inspired by children’s drawings can be found in the palace gardens.

Norwegian Opera

This architectural monument that resembles an iceberg is one of the symbols of the Fjord City district. You can walk on the roof of the opera house and have a view of the Fjord.

Norwegian Parliment

Between the end of June and mid-August, it is possible to visit the parliament on weekdays. Guided tours in English are free, but it is not possible to book them in advance.

Deichman Library

The exterior and interior architecture of this building is impressive. A gift shop and a café can be found inside.

Oslo Cathedral

This cathedral has hosted several royal weddings and is the church of parliament and the royal family.

Historical sites

Akershus Fortress !

The fortress, built in the late 1200s, has survived several sieges without ever being captured by an enemy foreign army.

Museums

The National Museum (Nasjonalmuseet)

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This art museum, the largest in the Nordic countries, includes collections of fine arts, contemporary art and decorative art. The spectacular Hall of Lights hosts temporary exhibitions. It is in this museum that you can admire The Scream by Edvard Munch.

(Historisk Museum)

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The museum traces the history of Norway through its collections of ancient objects from the Viking period, its collection of coins and medals as well as ethnographic exhibitions.

Nobel Peace Center

Learn more about the Nobel peace prize and it’s laureates in this interactive exhibit. The museum also features temporary thought-provoking exhibitions.

Astrup Fearnley Museum Of Modern Art

The museum presents an international collection of contemporary art.

The National Museum of Architecture (Norsk Arkitekturmuseum)

The National Museum of Architecture presents temporary exhibitions with contemporary and historical architectural themes. The museum has a collection of more than 300,000 artefacts including architectural drawings, models and other objects, from the 1830s up until today.

Defence Museum (Forsvarmuseet) !

Museum about the military history of Norway. Located in Akershus Fortress.

Much Museum

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Paintings from the museum’s collection of more than 28,000 works are on display in the 16-story glass tower. Temporary exhibitions by other artists are also held there.

Open Air Museum (Norsk Folkemuseum)

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This open-air museum features 160 historic buildings, including the Gol Stave wooden church. The exhibits feature Sami culture, traditional clothing and art from the 1500 to the present.

Museum of the Viking Age

This museum (which will reopen in 2027) features artifacts from the Viking Age, including the best-preserved boat from that era.

Kon-Tiki

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Museum about the famous explorer Thor Heyerdahl who crossed the Pacific Ocean on a Kon-Tiki raft to prove that people from South America could travel to Polynesia. He made several other expeditions to prove hypotheses about the migration of peoples between continents.

Norwegian Martitime Museum (Norsk Maritimt Museum)

The exhibition features artwork, photos, boats, drawings about Norway’s cultural, maritime and commercial history.

Fram Museum

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You will be able to see the Fram, a wooden exploration ship. You will learn about the expeditions of Fridtjof Nansen, Otto Sverdrup and Roald Amundsen. You’ll also see the Gjøa, the first ship to cross the Northwest Passage.

Beaches

Seawater pool and quay - Sørenga Sjøbad

You can lounge in the sun on the quay and swim in the seawater pool.

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Vigeland Museum and Park

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You can admire sculptures by Gustav Vigeland, Norway’s most famous sculptor, in the park surrounding the museum and in the museum’s exhibitions. Entrance to the park is free.

Excursions in Oslo

Walking tours are offered and some include street food tastings.
Visit the fjord islands on foot
Kayaking Tour in the fjord from the city center

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Where is located the Port of Oslo Cruise Terminal

Travelling around the Oslo Cruise Port

How to get from Oslo airport to the port

Things to do in Oslo

Landmarks

Deichman Library

Oslo Cathedral

Historical sites

Akershus Fortress !

Museums

Defence Museum (Forsvarmuseet) !

Beaches

Seawater pool and quay - Sørenga Sjøbad

Nearby

Excursions in Oslo

Useful References

Other cruiseports in the area