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Once Oslo's winter harbour, Drøbak is a cosy little village by the water's edge, home to
enough clapboard timber buildings to warrant a day trip from the capital.
Although just strolling the village streets is enough entertainment for most, you
shouldn't miss the imposing Oscarsborg fortress , which lies on an offshore island and
dates back to the 1600s. It was the Oscarsborg batteries that sank the German warship
Blücher on 9 April 1940, an act that saved the king and the Norwegian government from
being captured. The fort museum was renovated in 2005, and open-air concerts and com-
plete operas are held here during the summer. There is even a hotel, spa and restaurant on
the island if you want to extend your stay. Ferries ( www.oscarsborgfestning.no ; adult/child
Nkr70/50) to the island depart every five minutes or so from the harbour year-round (in
winter, when demand is lighter, ferries will be less frequent).
The hourly bus 541 ( GOOGLE MAP ) travels between Oslo and Drøbak. Alternatively,
in July you can travel by boat.
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