Oslo Yacht Charter Information

Oslo is the capital and the biggest city in Norway, and is beautifully situated at the head of the well-known Olso Fjords which is surrounded by numerous forested ridges. Its location gives the city all its qualities you may expect from a capital. It is also considered as a green city due to its location at the head of the Oslo Fjord which is characterized by its forested hills. Perfectly helmed by a fjord and some kilometers of woodland, Oslo is an also an easy going city with an eclectic architectural mix of old, new and just plain 1960’s that is hard not to be liked even by the most reticent travelers. Oslo has been destroyed by fire and rebuilt several times in its famous thousand year history, and this has contributed a give its interesting architectural heritages. The city is ideally located to make it perfect to explore the area on foot, and enjoy the marvels of the city which boosts some world-class museums, lively nightlife and numerous outdoor activities for the energetic visitors.  Although it is the capital city of Norway, Oslo remains a very rural place in the area and it is closely surrounded by various mountains and lakes. The city’s proximity to the numerous parks and natural wonders in the area is quite remarkable, the nearest nature park lies at only a few blocks away from the hustle and bustle of the town.  Oslo is also a major yacht charter destination when visiting Norway, and it takes only 10 more minute of sailing from the famous centre lakes to discover the numerous lovely beaches on most of the Oslo Fjord islands.

During a visit in the area, most of the visitors will find themselves enthralled to choose between the numerous museums, which always offer something for almost every taste.  It is a face-to-face discovery with the haunting images of the Edvard Munch’s ‘’The Scream’’ which can be found in the National Gallery. You will also have the opportunity to stand in the shoes of an Olympic ski-jumper at the Holmenkollen Ski Museum, or a window into history and culture at the unforgettable Viking Ship, Polarship Fram or Folk Museums on Bygdøy. As most of the Oslo residents are mainly avid hikers, skiers and sailors, they will fondly tell you that what they love most about their city is how easy it is to leave the city life behind. For yacht charter enthusiasts, it is also a unique opportunity to know more about the maritime history of the area and encounter new friends. You will have the unique opportunity to visit the famous Viking Ship Museum which presents the great Viking Ship discoveries from Gokstad, Oseberg and Tune as well as other finds from Viking tombs around the Oslo Fjords.  The museum hosts 2 of the world’s best preserved wooden Viking ships which were built in the 9th century. You can also find smaller boats, sledges cart with some exceptional ornamentation and also various implements of tools, harness, textiles and household utensils.  As the cosmopolitan heart of Norway, you will also find a large number of cafes, bar culture, top-notch restaurants, and nightlife options ranging from world-class opera and jazz to indie rock.

Norway has always been a great location for sailing due to its extraordinary fjords; however it is Oslo-Fjord which is the main centre foe yacht charter in the area.  Oslo is dotted with numerous embarking harbors and among the most famous; there is Drobak, Asker and Horten. It is a perfect cruising ground to charter a yacht anywhere in the area and especially towards the beautiful islands which are scattered everywhere.  In Olso, you will find more berths than the visiting yachts; they range from the major harbors in the city centre to more quiet places on the islands in the Fjords. The Herbern marina is the closest marina to the centre of the city, and on the eastern side of the Bygdoy peninsula in Frognerkien, is also interesting. There are also 2 quieter marinas on the island of Hovedoya which are worth a visit. Approach to the capital city is quite easy, and the passage is marked by R and G beacons with lights and there is also a new dredged small boat channel on the west side of the fairway.  You will also have the occasion to visit the fjords of the southwest which have the reputation to draw visitors to their fairytale landscape of the country, and the watery trails also lead to a golden pot of riches in the metropolitan city of Oslo, the Danish gem of Copenhagen and a collection of alluring rural towns that make cruising this part of the world completely unforgettable.