Oslo

Oslo


The capital city of Norway with its backdrop of hills, lies at the head of the Oslofjord, a 40-mile stretch of sheltered water surrounded by wooded hills dotted with summer houses that narrows dramatically about half-way up. Dominating the harbour is Akershus Fortress, a medieval stronghold and royal residence built around 1300, while the twin towers of the town hall face onto an exciting waterfront with shops, restaurants and pubs.

Among the special attractions of Oslo are the new spectacular Opera House resembling an enormous iceberg, the Viking Ship Museum at Museum Peninsula Bygdoy, housing discoveries from Gokstad, Oseberg and Tune as well as other finds from Viking tombs around the Oslofjord.



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Lat: 59°5'24" N

Lon: 10°43'12" E

Port Contact

Margrethe Austad
Marketing Manager Cruise
Vippetangen
0103 Oslo, Norway

Phone:+47 90693714
E-Mail:margrethe.austad@ohv.oslo.no
Web:http://www.ohv.oslo.no


Nautical Data

Max. Draught (m):10.9
Max. Air draught (m):no restrictions
Anchorage Available:yes
Anchorage Compulsory:no
Pilotage Compulsory:as regulation
Tugs Available:yes
Tidal Movement/Range:0.3 (m)
Ship Stay Minimum (hrs):no limit
Ship Stay Maximum (hrs):no limit
Ship Stay Preferred (hrs):n/a
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