Oslofjord Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Oslofjord. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Oslo Highlights Bike Tour

• Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping

• Oslo Combo Tour: Grand City Tour and Oslo Fjord Cruise

• Oslo Panorama Tour with Holmenkollen Ski Jump and Vigeland Park

• Oslo City Highlights with Fjord Cruise

It’s technically free to visit and explore the Oslofjord—you can set eyes on it right from the city. However, to get on the water and catch the surrounding sights, lots of travelers opt for a fjord cruise. These start at around US$50 per person.

Yes, the Oslofjord is definitely worth visiting. Apart from taking in the bustling scene from Oslo, you can hop across its scenic islands via ferry, take a sightseeing or dinner cruise, watch for local wildlife, experience historic coastal towns, and even swim or kayak in the gentle current.

Per one customer who booked the Oslo Combo Tour: Grand City Tour and Oslo Fjord Cruise, "A truly unforgettable experience in Oslo! An outstanding selection of venues, each offering something unique and memorable. The day ended perfectly with a relaxing 90‑minute cruise around the beautiful Oslo Islands. The commentary was engaging, and our driver was absolutely exceptional. So grateful for this wonderful experience—not to be missed!"

Yes, you can take Norway fjord tours from Oslo. You can board a boat in the city’s harbor to cruise out on the nearby Oslofjord for the day or travel a long way out to the region of western Norway for a cruise on a famous Norway fjord, like Naeroyfjord.

While you can get to Oslofjord from the Oslo waterfront, it isn’t as easy to reach other Norway fjords. To reach the popular fjords, travelers fly to the nearest airport and then drive. For instance, you could fly to Bergen to visit Hardangerfjord or fly to Stavanger to visit Lysefjord.

Fjords near Bergen are some of the most famous fjords in Norway, so it's fair to say that they are considered better than the fjords around Oslo. The big appeal about the Oslofjord is that it's within reach from Oslo, whereas the ones near Bergen take more time.

Yes, the water in the Oslofjord is saltwater as it is connected to the North Sea by the Skagerrak strait. Most fjords, including the many fjords in Norway, contain seawater as they form along coastlines. However, some freshwater lakes are referred to as fjords by Norwegians, including Tyrifjorden near Oslo.

Yes, you can swim in the fjords of Norway, although don’t expect the water to be anything other than cold. On Oslofjord, you'll find plenty of places to swim, including the bathing spot at Tjuvholmen, the Sørenga Sjøbad swimming pool, and the various beaches around Bygdøy outside the city center.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Oslofjord. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Oslo:

• Akershus Castle (Akershus Slott)

• Oslo Royal Palace (Kongelige Slott)

• Oslo City Hall (Radhuset)

• Oslo Opera House (Operahuset)

• Vigeland Sculpture Park (Vigelandsanlegget)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Oslo.