Historic family fun……

Historic family fun……
Historic exploration in a new way - A fun day for families…
Only 30 minutes from down town Oslo You will find the Idyllic town of Drøbak with its
Christmas house and Father Christmas Post Office. Just outside Drøbak, in the middle of the
Oslo fjord is Oscarsborg Fortress.
It’s time to explore the tunnels of the Fortress…. We will be guided through history of the
island and end up at a local candle manufacturer where you may dip your own candle to
keep.
After the visit to Oscarsborg and the city center of Drøbak we will stop at the local museum
where you can try excavation in sediments from medieval times.
We will visit Drøbak and Oscarsborg.
Duration: 6 hours.
Tour Description:
09:00 Departure from Oslo.
Ferry from Drøbak to Oscarsborg Fortress, about 10 minutes, where we will be met
be a guide. Together we will do a historic walk through the fortress and its history. At
the end of the tour we will stop and dip our own candle.
Back in Drøbak lunch will be served at Kumlegaarden restaurant. After lunch we will
suggest that you include some time to see the town.
The “Christmas Town” of Drøbak. With its picturesque wooden houses, galleries,
small shops and cozy cafes Drøbak is worth a visit. In Drøbak you can visit with
Tregaardens Christmas House and Father Christmas' Post Office with its own special
post stamp or include a visit to Drøbak Aquarium. Walking the streets of Drøbak, it is
possible you will be one of the few who sees the Norwegian “Fjord-nisse”…
At Follo Museum we will be met be an archeologist who will give us an introduction to
excavation and we will try this in ourselves. Follo Museum has collected vast material
from an archeological excavation in the area still containing thousands of objects from
around year 1500 - 1600. Here you can try real life archeology…
15:00 Return to Oslo.
Suitable for: Groups up to 30 PAX.
PRICE:
Approximate Price per person NOK 750
Prices based on group of 30 PAX.
Prices include:
• Guided tours and ferry ticket at Oscarsborg Fortress.
• Lunch (excl. beverages) At Kumlegaarden Restaurant in Drøbak.
• Introduction and excavation at Follo Museum
• Bus from Oslo to Drøbak and return, 6 hours
Other activities in Drøbak suitable for children:
Drøbak Akvarium: [email protected]
Christmas house: [email protected]
Newspaper cartoonist house: [email protected]
Drøbak Tourist information: [email protected]
BOOKING AND CONTACTPERSONS:
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Oscarsborg Fortress: [email protected]
Kumlegarden: [email protected]
Follo Museum: [email protected]
Schaus Bus: [email protected]
Disclaimer:
All requests will be subject to availability and actual prices at the time of reservation. All prices are
approximate and subject to changes. Described tour elements and itinerary are based on known
information at the time and subject to changes.
For more information and other tour suggestions please contact Akershus Tourist Board:
E-mail [email protected], Pho: +47 90772715. www.akershus.com