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Trollfjord turning in port, sailing from Oslo, Norway

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Cruises from Oslo, Norway

Oslo's harbour is right in the city, with sailings along the coast and to the Baltic.

Things to do in Oslo, Norway

  • Opera House roofWalk up the marble roof for views over the fjord.
  • Munch MuseumThe Scream and more, beside the opera.
  • Bygdøy museumsThe Fram, Kon-Tiki and Norwegian Folk Museum, by ferry.
  • Vigeland ParkHundreds of sculptures in Frogner Park.

When to go

  1. Jan: low season
  2. Feb: low season
  3. Mar: shoulder season
  4. Apr: shoulder season
  5. May: shoulder season
  6. Jun: high season
  7. Jul: high season
  8. Aug: high season
  9. Sep: shoulder season
  10. Oct: shoulder season
  11. Nov: low season
  12. Dec: low season

Summer is the season for ships and long evenings.

Flying in and getting to the ship

Easy transferOslo's cruise quays are in the city centre, about 50 km from Oslo Gardermoen, about 20 minutes on the Flytoget express train to Central Station, then a short walk or taxi.

Rental cars: Not needed: the train is quicker than driving.

The airport for Oslo, Norway is Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL), with 4 lounges to wait in before you board.

Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) on Lounge Frog

Ships sailing from Oslo, Norway

Quick answers

Which cruise ships sail from Oslo, Norway?

On Cruise Frog, 1 ship sails from Oslo, Norway: Trollfjord (Hurtigruten).

Which cruise lines sail from Oslo, Norway?

Hurtigruten sails from Oslo, Norway.

What is the best-rated ship sailing from Oslo, Norway?

Trollfjord (Hurtigruten), at 2.7 out of 5 in Cruise Frog's editorial ratings.

Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Oslo, Norway?

Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL). Lounge Frog lists 4 open lounges there for the wait before boarding.

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