Oslo S → Revierkaia
Walk along the waterfront from Oslo S toward the Opera House to Revierkaia. The stated walking time between the two points is 4–7 minutes.
Cruise port in Norway
Oslo
Explore on foot directly from the pier. Average time in port: 8 hours. 38 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 28 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 366 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 8 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 719
Photo: Christoffer Engstrom
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Søndre Akershuskaia (Akershus Pier). Explore on foot directly from the pier.
- Where the ship docks
Cruise ships dock at Søndre Akershuskaia (Akershus Pier).
- Cruise Berth Assignment
Cruise berth assignments may vary by cruise, ship size, and season.
- Ruter City Transit Pass
As of July 2026, a Ruter adult one-zone single ticket costs NOK 46 and a 24-hour pass costs NOK 137.
- Flytoget Airport Express Train
As of July 2026, an adult one-way fare on Flytoget from Oslo Airport to Oslo S is NOK 268.
About 8 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Filipstad Terminal → Oslo city center
Take city bus 21 from Filipstad toward downtown. The source does not specify the exact downtown stop.
Oslo Cruise Terminal – Akershusstranda → Oslo City Hall / Rådhuset
Walk directly from Akershusstranda pier to Rådhuset.
Oslo Cruise Terminal – Akershusstranda → Oslo S
Walk from Akershusstranda pier to Oslo Central Station (Oslo S).
Revierkaia → Oslo S
Walk from the pier along the waterfront promenade toward the Opera House, then continue to Oslo S. The indicated walking time is 4–7 minutes.
Filipstad Terminal → Oslo city center
Walk about 3 km from Filipstad to downtown. The stated walking time is 35–40 minutes.
Filipstad Terminal → Oslo City Hall / Rådhusplassen
If your cruise line offers a free shuttle, board at Filipstad Terminal and get off at City Hall / Rådhusplassen. The stated service interval is 15–20 minutes.
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) → Oslo S
At the train platform on the lower level of the airport terminal, take a Vy regional train stopping at Oslo S. Check schedules and fares at vy.no. The stated train journey takes 22–25 minutes.
Sandefjord Torp (TRF) → Oslo Bus Terminal
At Torp Airport, take the Torp Ekspressen departing to match arriving flights and get off at Oslo Bus Terminal with no transfer. Check fares on the operator's booking page.
Color Line Terminal → Oslo S
Walk about 3 km from Color Line Terminal to Oslo S.
Oslo places to explore
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Stortinget
The building housing the Norwegian Parliament.
Oslo Opera House
Walk on the white roof for views of the fjord and city. The roof is open to the public free of charge.
- Admission
- Free
MUNCH
An art museum featuring works by Edvard Munch, including several versions of The Scream, paintings, and sketches.
- Hours
- Mon·Tue 10:00–18:00
Wed–Sat 10:00–21:00
Sun 10:00–18:00
The restaurant on the 12th floor of the Munch Museum is closed on Sundays, so plan to eat at the first-floor café or elsewhere that day.
Akershus Fortress
Walk along the old fortress walls for views of the fjord. No admission ticket is needed to walk around the walls.
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Daily 06:00–21:00
Oslo Cathedral
A major church of the Diocese of Oslo, built in the late 17th century.
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 10:00–16:00
Fri 16:00–24:00
Sat·Sun 10:00–16:00
The Royal Palace
The royal residence at the end of Karl Johans gate. The article also describes the surrounding palace park and the changing of the guard.
- Admission
- NOK 220
For a good view of the Royal Palace Changing of the Guard, arrive 15–20 minutes before 1:30 p.m., when spectators gather.
Cruises calling at Oslo
366 sailings are grouped into 192 cruises by ship and route.
Holland America LineSailing 2027.01World Cruise · 129 nights · Long cruise
129-Day Grand World Voyage
Fort Lauderdale, Florida departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 28,009
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Sailing 2027.03World Cruise · 54 nights · Long cruise
54-Day Grand World Voyage
Cape Town → Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 11,999
Holland America LineSailing 2027.03Northern Europe cruises · 22 nights · Long cruise
22-Day Norwegian Fjords Crossing
Fort Lauderdale, Florida → Rotterdam
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 3,629
Holland America Line5 departure dates
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2027.09
Holland America Line2 departure dates
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2027.06Northern Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
14-Day Norwegian Fjords & Nordfjord
Rotterdam departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 3,184
Holland America LineSailing 2027.04Northern Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
14-Day Norwegian Fjords & Copenhagen
Rotterdam departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 3,169
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Sailing 2027.04Northern Europe cruises · 27 nights · Long cruise
Scandinavia & Baltic Grand Adventure
Fort Lauderdale, Florida → Copenhagen
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 3,616
Holland America LineSailing 2027.04Northern Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
14-Day Norwegian Fjords & Scotland
Rotterdam departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 3,229
Holland America Line4 departure dates
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2028.10Northern Europe cruises · 7 nights
7-Day Norwegian Fjords & Copenhagen
Rotterdam departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,679
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Sailing 2027.04World Cruise · 19 nights · Long cruise
19-Day Grand World Voyage
Rotterdam → Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 3,599
Regent Seven Seas CruisesSailing 2027.04World Cruise · 92 nights · Long cruise
Grand Arctic Expedition
New York, New York → Southampton
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 79,999
Regent Seven Seas CruisesSailing 2027.04World Cruise · 174 nights · Long cruise
Grand European Discovery
New York, New York → Piraeus
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 152,999
192 cruises call at this port.
Ships calling at Oslo
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13 cabin types · 11 dining venues · 18 entertainment options · 13 decks
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About Oslo
Oslo is the capital of Norway and is also its largest city, situated at the head of Oslo Fjord and surrounded by hills and forests. Home to some 50 museums and full of galleries, cafés, a sculpture park and the Royal Palace, this vibrant city with its handsome 19th-century buildings and wide streets has much to offer. Its history dates back 1,000 years, and includes a rich seafaring heritage that ranges from the Viking era to Thor Heyerdahl’s Kon Tiki expedition. Discover more about this exciting city on our varied selection of excursions.
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