Duration
4 hours
Best Time
Any time
Price
€
Walking
Minimal walking
About Oslo Fjord Islands Ferry
The public ferries (Ruter lines B1, B2, B3) from the Aker Brygge pier reach the inner Oslo fjord islands in 10-25 minutes and cost NOK 42 per single fare (or are included in any Ruter transit pass). Hovedoya is the nearest island: 10 minutes from the pier, a 12th-century monastery ruin, a small beach, and a summer cafe (June-August). Gressholmen (15 minutes) is a nature reserve with a cafe at the historic aviation building. Langoyene (20 minutes) has the best swimming beach in the inner fjord. All islands are free to land on; the ferries run roughly every 30 minutes in peak season (late May-September).
Insider Tips
The Ruter B1/B2/B3 ferries from Aker Brygge are included in the Oslo transit pass (NOK 42 for a single if buying separately). Check the timetable before going - the last ferry back is typically 6-7 PM. Bring food and water as the island cafes are limited and expensive. Langoyene for the best beach. Hovedoya for the monastery ruin and the least walking. The ferries run late May to early September; outside this season the islands are reachable by private boat only.
Getting There
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 4 hours.
Oslo Fjord Islands Ferry is in the Bjørvika & Opera neighborhood of Oslo. The address is Havnelageret, Langkaia 1, 0150 Oslo, Norway. The area is well-served by metro.
This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
Comfortable shoes are recommended. Parts are outdoors, so bring a light layer.
