Ports in Oslo (Norway): Getting there, port information and sailing destinations

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Oslo lies at the very head of the Oslofjord, north of the narrows at Drøbak. Visiting yachts berth in the city centre at Aker Brygge and slightly further west at Kongen Marina. Here you'll read how to reach the harbours in Oslo for your trip start, which harbour is where, where to park and shop, what sailing weather to expect, which sailing destinations lie within the fjord and what skippers need to bear in mind when berthing.

Which harbours are there in Oslo?

In Oslo, visiting yachts berth at two locations: at Aker Brygge Marina in the Pipervika harbour basin, directly in front of the City Hall and the former Aker Brygge shipyard site, and at Kongen Marina around 1.3 km further west at Frognerstranda, at the entrance to Frognerkilen Bay. Between the two lie the Tjuvholmen peninsula and Hjortnes Ferry Terminal; on foot you'll need about a quarter of an hour.

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Aker Brygge Marina is the city's main visiting harbour; Kongen Marina is slightly quieter and has its own fuel station. Further visitor berths are available in summer on Tjuvholmen, and the sailing club KNS also lets out free berths at the island of Dronningen on Bygdøy.

Arriving for trip start in Oslo

You can reach Oslo by plane, by train, by car or by ferry. Both harbours lie on the edge of the city centre; the last stretch you walk or take the tram, bus or taxi.

From Oslo-Gardermoen Airport to the harbours

The main airport, Oslo-Gardermoen, lies north of the city. The quickest way is by airport train: it departs from platform 3 almost every ten minutes throughout the day and takes around 19 minutes to Oslo S. You buy your ticket at the machine before the barriers, in the app or pay directly with your bank card at the card reader. If you want to reach Aker Brygge, you change to a train towards Drammen or Stabekk and travel to Nationaltheatret. From there it's around ten minutes on foot to the marina.

Cheaper but slower is the airport bus: line FB2 takes around 47 minutes to the centre. For Kongen Marina you take bus 81 from the centre to Hjortnes or tram 13 to Skillebekk, then walk from there across the pedestrian bridge over the E18 and along Frognerstranda westwards.

Some flights land at Sandefjord-Torp, southwest of Oslo. From there a shuttle bus takes you in a few minutes to Torp station; by bus and train you reach the centre in around an hour and 45 minutes. The train runs once an hour. You book the shuttle bus separately; it is not included in the train ticket.

By car, train or ferry

By car you reach Kongen Marina via Frognerstranda; there are car parks and multi-storey car parks at both harbours. Long-distance and regional trains arrive at Oslo S. From there you take the train one stop to Nationaltheatret or walk around 20 to 25 minutes along the waterfront to Aker Brygge.

A ferry arrives daily in Oslo from Kiel. It docks at the Hjortnes terminal west of Aker Brygge, only a few minutes' walk from Kongen Marina. The ferries from Copenhagen and Frederikshavn arrive at the terminal at the tip of Vippetangen, below Akershus Fortress. From there you walk about a quarter of an hour along the harbour promenade into the centre; bus 60 takes around five minutes to Jernbanetorget.

Which harbour is mine?

Aker Brygge Marina lies right in the centre: a wide walkway leads from the waterfront promenade Stranden out to a long floating pontoon in the harbour basin in front of the City Hall. Kongen Marina, on the other hand, lies on Frognerstranda next to the Hjortnes ferry terminal, easily recognised by the beach bar and the floating sauna. So tell the taxi driver "Aker Brygge Marina, Stranden" or "Kongen Marina, Frognerstranda 4".

Parking at the harbours in Oslo

Around Aker Brygge Marina there are several parking options: the car park on Tjuvholmen with 740 spaces on six levels, including charging points for electric cars, the Filipstad brygge car park around 400 metres away, and the VIA car park on Munkedamsveien around 500 metres away. In the Tjuvholmen car park, cameras record your registration number on entry and exit; the fee applies around the clock and is charged automatically.

At Kongen Marina there is a large municipal car park directly at the facility; the Tour de Finance car park lies around 200 metres away. There you will also find a city bike station and parking areas for e-scooters.

Showers and sanitary facilities

At Aker Brygge Marina, showers, toilets, washing machine and tumble dryer are included in the berth fee.

Shopping for the trip

You can reach supermarkets on foot from both harbours. From Aker Brygge Marina it's around 500 metres to Meny Vika on Ruseløkkveien and around 700 metres to Joker Klingenberg. From Kongen Marina you walk around 500 metres to Joker Skillebekk on Drammensveien; Extra Gimle on Bygdøy allé lies around 900 metres away. At Kongen Marina there is also a chandlery on the first floor.

Plan your provisions before Sunday if possible: in Norway most shops must close on Sundays and public holidays. Small food shops up to 100 square metres, petrol stations and kiosks are allowed to open. Supermarkets sell beer Mondays to Fridays at the latest until 8 p.m. and Saturdays until 6 p.m. Wine and spirits are available only from the state monopoly shop Vinmonopolet, which opens Mondays to Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Doctor, pharmacy and emergency services

From Aker Brygge Marina you walk around 500 metres to the Boots Via Vika pharmacy and around 800 metres to Vitalis apotek on Kjeld Stubs gate. Directly at Aker Brygge there is also Vitusapotek Aker Brygge at Støperigata 1, open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm; times may vary in summer and on public holidays. From Kongen Marina it's around 700 metres to Vitusapotek Frogner on Thomas Heftyes gate.

A doctor's surgery lies within walking distance of both harbours: from Aker Brygge Marina around 1.1 kilometres to Stortingsklinikken on Akersgata, from Kongen Marina around 700 metres to Frogner helsesenter on Frederik Stangs gate.

The city's emergency clinic (Legevakt) is located on the site of Aker Hospital at Trondheimsveien 233 in the northeast of the city. It is open around the clock; in the same building there is a pharmacy that is also open day and night. If you are ill, you call 116 117 beforehand; with injuries such as a fracture or a wound you go directly there.

• 113: medical emergency
• 112: Police
• 110: Fire brigade
• 116 117: medical emergency service
• At sea: VHF channel 16, the coast radio stations monitor it around the clock and also receive DSC distress alerts.

The harbours in Oslo at a glance

Aker Brygge Marina lies centrally in front of the City Hall; Kongen Marina has a fuel station in front of the marina building.

Feature	Aker Brygge Marina	Kongen Marina
Location	Pipervika, in front of City Hall and Aker Brygge	Frognerstranda, entrance Frognerkilen
Visitor berths	50, for boats from 10 to 200 feet	29 bookable berths for boats up to 38 feet, plus alongside berths without reservation
Mooring fees	daytime 300 kroner up to 50 feet, overnight 18 kroner per foot	from 350 kroner per night, electricity extra
Facilities	Electricity, water, Wi-Fi, showers, washing machine and tumble dryer included in the price	Fuel station with petrol and diesel, around the clock
Route to the centre	on foot, tram 12 from Aker Brygge	Bus 81 from Hjortnes

Where is Aker Brygge Marina in Oslo?

Aker Brygge Marina is situated in the harbour basin Pipervika between Akershus Fortress to the east and the Aker Brygge district to the west, right in front of the Town Hall Square. A 100-metre-long and 15-metre-wide pier leads out from the shore at Stranden to a 160-metre-long floating pontoon where visiting yachts berth.

The Aker Brygge area was home to the Akers Mekaniske Verksted shipyard for over a hundred years. Today, old shipyard halls stand alongside new buildings with restaurants, shops and flats. Tram line 12 stops at Aker Brygge.

Facilities at Aker Brygge Marina

Of the approximately 180 berths, 50 are reserved for visitors, for boats from 10 to 200 feet in length. Electricity, water, Wi-Fi, showers, toilets, washing machine and tumble dryer are included in the berthing fee. During the day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. you pay 300 kroner for boats under 50 feet, and 18 kroner per foot for boats over 50 feet. Overnight from 6 p.m. costs 18 kroner per foot (as at October 2026). There is also a bar on the pontoon.

Where is Kongen Marina in Oslo?

Kongen Marina is located at Frognerstranda at the entrance to Frognerkilen bay, about 1.3 km west of Aker Brygge and right next to the Hjortnes ferry terminal. To reach the clearly marked visitor berths, head straight in past the floating glass sauna; at night, underwater lights help with orientation.

Ashore, a beach bar with restaurant, the sauna and SUP and kayak hire all belong to the marina.

Facilities at Kongen Marina

There are 29 berths for visitors, 2.75 to 5.2 metres wide, for boats up to 38 feet. You book them online from 11 a.m. until 10 a.m. the following day, from 350 kroner per night; you add electricity when booking. On the alongside pontoon E-bryggen, boats up to 30 feet berth without reservation, during the day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for 200 kroner, overnight for 350 kroner, electricity costs 150 kroner (as at October 2026). The fuel station with petrol and diesel in front of the building is open around the clock; it is for refuelling only, not berthing.

What is the sailing weather like in Oslo?

In summer on sunny days the sea breeze often governs sailing in the Oslofjord: from early afternoon it blows in from the sea into the fjord and is strongest until early evening, often 15 to 25 knots, and more where the fjord funnels it. In the evening it drops.

Tides play almost no role; at spring tide the water in Oslo only rises and falls by just over 35 centimetres. Air pressure and wind have a stronger effect: a low can raise the water level by several decimetres, strong winds push additional water into the fjord, most likely in winter. The Norwegian Meteorological Institute issues a gale warning for the coast from 15 metres per second mean wind, which is force 7.

Which sailing destinations are near Oslo?

From Oslo you sail south through the inner Oslofjord, through the narrows at Drøbak into the wider outer fjord. There the Vestfold coast lies on the western side, and the skerries off Fredrikstad and Hvaler on the eastern side. Distances are rounded over-water distances on the usual course from Aker Brygge; use the chart for precise planning.

• Drøbak: about 16 nm to the south. Oscarsborg fortress lies in the Drøbaksund off the town, which sank the German cruiser Blücher on 9 April 1940. Today it is a museum with hotel, restaurants and visiting harbour.
• Tønsberg: about 45 nm on the western side of the outer fjord. The town is one of the oldest in Norway and was one of the country's most important in the High Middle Ages.
• Hankø and Fredrikstad: about 45 to 50 nm on the eastern side. The island of Hankø off Fredrikstad has no road connection and is a centre for sailing; regattas take place there in June and July.
• Hvaler: about 60 nm to Skjærhalden. The islands lie at the edge of Ytre Hvaler National Park, Norway's first marine national park, which borders the Swedish Kosterhavet National Park to the south.
• Strömstad: about 65 to 70 nm, already on the Swedish side of the border.

From Strömstad you can continue southwards along the Swedish west coast. Read more about the harbours there in the feature on harbours in Gothenburg.

What can you do on a day ashore in Oslo?

From Aker Brygge Marina the best-known destinations are right on the waterfront or only a few minutes away. From Kongen Marina you walk about fifteen minutes to Aker Brygge.

• Akershus Fortress: The fortress on the eastern side of Pipervika is open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission to the grounds and to the Armed Forces Museum is free.
• Bygdøy: From April to October a ferry departs every 20 minutes from the Town Hall pier Rådhusbrygge 3 to the Bygdøy peninsula. It stops at Dronningen by the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History and at Bygdøynes by the Kon-Tiki Museum, the Fram Museum and the Norwegian Maritime Museum.
• Opera House: The opera house in Bjørvika east of the fortress opened in 2008. You can walk over the sloping roof surfaces right up onto the roof.
• Aker Brygge: The restaurants in the former shipyard district have around 2,500 outdoor seats together with views of the marina and fjord; the lanes in between often host exhibitions and concerts.

For skippers: Berthing and weather in Oslo

You book visitor berths at Kongen Marina online; you can reach Aker Brygge Marina by telephone on +47 22 83 19 90.

Registration and Berthing

• Aker Brygge Marina: Visiting yachts berth at the long floating pontoon in front of the Town Hall. At the end of August a boat show takes place at Aker Brygge for about ten days; during this time the marina is occupied by the show and even permanent berth holders have to move their boats.
• Kongen Marina: The 29 guest berths are booked and paid for online in advance. At the alongside berth E-bryggen you moor alongside without reservation and pay in the shop on the first floor or by mobile.

Harbour rules

• As of October 2026, the speed limit in Oslo's city waters for leisure craft is 5 knots maximum within 150 metres of land and 25 knots maximum elsewhere. In the harbours you therefore proceed slowly.
• At Kongen Marina the fuel berth is for refuelling only. If you want to eat at the beach bar, moor at a guest berth.

Approach

Vessel traffic in the Oslofjord is monitored by the Horten traffic centre, on VHF channel 19 in the inner fjord and channel 18 in the outer. Their reporting and traffic regulations apply mainly to vessels of 24 metres length and above. In the inner harbour watch out for the large ferries at Hjortnes and Vippetangen, cruise ships, and the ferries and excursion boats that call at the Town Hall Quay in Pipervika. At Kongen Marina the permanent berths are behind the breakwater to starboard; you'll find the guest berths right inside to port.

Which marine weather forecast applies in Oslo?

For the Norwegian coast and the Oslofjord, the official forecasts and warnings are issued by the state meteorological service Meteorologisk institutt (MET Norway). You'll find them on the weather portal yr; gale and storm warnings are also broadcast by the coast radio stations on VHF. warning thresholds for the coast are explained by MET Norway on its website.

The coast radio stations transmit weather reports and navigational warnings every three hours. An up-to-date forecast is available on request by radio.

Trips from Oslo on Törnfinder

As of October 2026 there are 12 trip dates on Törnfinder in the next twelve months with departure or destination Oslo. Most depart in June, September and August, typical duration is 9 days.

Trips along the entire Norwegian coast can be found under cabin charter in Norway, all sailing areas in the trip overview. Anyone wanting to discover Norway from the west coast will find the berths there in the profile of the Ports in Bergen the berths there.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Oslo Airport to Aker Brygge Marina?

Quickest by airport train, which runs every ten minutes: take a train towards Drammen or Stabekk as far as Nationaltheatret and walk about ten minutes from there to the marina. The journey to Oslo S takes about 19 minutes.

Where do I park at trip departure in Oslo?

For Aker Brygge Marina in the car park on Tjuvholmen, at the Filipstad brygge car park about 400 metres away, or in the VIA multi-storey car park on Munkedamsveien about 500 metres away. At Kongen Marina there is a large municipal car park directly at the facility; the Tour de Finance car park is about 200 metres away.

Are there showers at Aker Brygge Marina?

Yes, showers, toilets, washing machine and dryer are included in the berthing fee at Aker Brygge Marina, as are electricity, water and Wi-Fi.

Can I go shopping in Oslo on Sunday?

Only to a limited extent: on Sundays only small food shops up to 100 square metres, petrol stations and kiosks are allowed to open. Wine and spirits are only available Monday to Saturday at the state monopoly shop Vinmonopolet.

Where can I refuel in Oslo?

At Kongen Marina on Frognerstranda: the filling station in front of the building has petrol and diesel and is open round the clock. At the fuel berth refuelling only; for berthing go to a guest berth.

How far is it from Oslo to Drøbak?

About 16 nautical miles by water to the south, a short day's run. Off Drøbak lies Oscarsborg fortress with museum and guest harbour.