Oslo Frederikshavn ferry

Oslo Guide

The capital of Norway is the city of Oslo and is located on an arc of land at the northernmost end of Oslofjord which is almost divided by the Nesodden Peninsular, opposite the city. The city is bounded on its other sides by hills and mountains and is comprised of around 40 islands within its city boundary. It is relatively easy to get around this compact city using public transport or alternatively bicycles can be rented across the city. There are many things to see and do in Oslo including seeing the works by the celebrated artist Edvard Munch. His works can be found in a number of institutions in the city along with other Norwegian and international artists. The Norwegian government has recently invested large amounts of money in cultural installations, facilities, buildings and festivals in the City of Oslo.

From the city's port, ferries can be taken to destinations in Denmark and Germany. There are daily crossings to Copenhagen with a crossing time of around 16 hours, to Hirtshals with a crossing time of around 10 hours to Frederikshavn with a crossing time of 8 hours and 30 minutes and to Kiel in Germany with a crossing time of around 20 hours. Passenger facilities in Oslo's ferry terminal are rather limited although there is a coffee shop and a small departure hall.

Frederikshavn Guide

Frederikshavn is a fishing town and port located on the north east coast of the Jutland Peninsular in the north of Denmark. From the town's port there are ferry services to Sweden and Norway. In the town, whose name means "Frederik's Harbour" there are many things to see and do including the Palm Beach, with its 100 palm trees, the Bangsbo Museum, Frederikshavn Art Museum, Frederikshavn Shipyard Historical Society, the biannual light festival and the Tordenskiold Festival. A good way to get around the town is by bicycle which can be hired free of charge at Tourist Information Centres during the summer.

Ferries to Sweden from Frederikshavn take between 2 hours and 3 hours and 15 minutes with crossings to Norway taking between 9 hours and 12 hours. ferries also depart to Laeso island and to the small Hirsholmene Archipelago, located in the Kattegat around 7 km to the north east of Frederikshavn.