What's the Oslo port area like?

[Joanne G.]

The tour we chose for our port stop in Oslo returns at 1:30.  We will have some time to explore on our own before sailing if there is anything within walking distance.  There won't be enough time to deal with taxis or public transportation to anywhere, but we would enjoy just taking a walk and maybe browsing a shop or two.   Is this a port where that is possible, or is this an industrial-type port for which you have to arrange transportation out of the area?

 

Thanks for any info.

[kaisatsu]

It depends on where your ship docks:

https://oslohavn.no/no/cruiseanlop/

 

All of the ports are in the city center, and the normal pier at Sondre Akershuskai (SAK) is right next to the Akershus Fortress and only a few minutes walk from the city hall. The fortress grounds and waterfront area are great to wander around, and it’s only a few blocks further to the city’s central street Karl Johans gate. If you’re docking at Vippentangen (VIP), it’s pretty much the same, just a few blocks farther out along the same quay.

 

Revierkaia (REV) is on the opposite side of the peninsula, making it a very short walk to the opera house, where you can walk up onto the roof for views of the city and harbor, or into the city center.

 

However, if you’re scheduled for Filipstad (FIL), you’ll be west of the central area, near the Color Line ferry terminal. It’s a much more industrial dock area, and there’s not much right there. It’s about 15 minutes walk east to reach the Aker Brygge waterfront area along a wide, well-kept pedestrian path, but there’s nothing in the immediate area.

[Jezabel2924]

We also had an early return for our excursion and took the easy walk into town.  The City Hall is amazing and there are shops and cafe's all around.  The day we were there a Farmers Market was going on just down from the ship.  We did not hike up to the Fortress, but it is not too far away, as well.

[jennywren46]

It’s a really easy port, you just walk straight off the ship and your “there “, it’s only mi utes to the start of the city, or the fortress which is lovely.Theres also a hoho bus directly as you leave the ship, we’ve been three times now and love it. 

[Joanne G.]

This is all great news.  And the pictures are worth 1000 words!   According to the schedule in the link that kaisatsu posted, we will be docked at SAK.  Thanks to all for the helpful information.                                

[Traveling Library]

Walk up the hill to the fortress and visit the Resistance Museum.  Lots of brave men and women during World War 2. We've been twice and always learn something new.  

[cft8]

We were at SAK this summer. We walked to the Opera House easily. Walking on the roof there was so cool. The inside is beautiful. When we got back at the end of the day, we got ice cream at a stand right on the water close to city hall. I had wanted to walk over to Aker Brygge, but we didn’t have time.


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