Vigeland Sculpture Park & Picturesque Drobak
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Port
Oslo, Norway
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$129.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
A 45-minute leisurely drive to the small, picturesque town of Drøbak brings you to the narrowest point of Oslofjord. The small town grew up in the 1700s, supported by the timber industry and shipping and was Oslo's winter port. Today, it pays homage to the past with tiny, well-preserved wooden houses and charming narrow streets. Strict historic preservation laws mean that many original buildings from the town's heyday still exist, and much of the city center looks as it did more than a century ago.
Enjoy time to wander through Drøbak's charming streets and market square stalls selling antiques and bric-à-brac or shop in the small boutiques and galleries. You may also choose to simply people-watch from a café (at your own expense) and take in the lovely views over Oslofjord.
Drøbak is also known as 'the Christmas town' because of its famous year-round Christmas shop. Visit this store to shop for festive gifts. It is Scandinavia's only permanent Christmas store.
Continue to Oslo's Vigeland Sculpture Park. A guided stroll takes you through part of this park, which is arranged over an area of 79 acres. On display are more than 200 sculptures created by Gustav Vigeland in granite, bronze and wrought iron. The artist never explained his works, leaving the interpretation to each beholder.
Notes:
Tour requires approximately one hour of walking through the Vigeland Sculpture Park and 90 minutes of free time in Drøbak. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring local currency, as the Christmas house only accepts only Norwegian kroner and credit cards. Tour sequence may vary.