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

Travel to Drøbak - Visa Requirements

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

Tours and Getting around Drøbak

Drøbak tourist attractions and sightseeing

  • 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.

Drøbak city tours

  • 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.

Drøbak souvenirs and shopping

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.

Drøbak Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

  • 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.

Drøbak nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

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

Drøbak cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

  • Reenskaug Hotel
  • Skiphelle Hotell

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