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About 350 years old, this enormous historical fortress placed on an offshore island, in the Oslo fjord and close to the small town of Drobak. An attractive and captivating island has long served as an armed throttlehold. It built during 1643-1644 as a coastal fortress, and named by Royal resolution. This fortress is one of the 14 fortresses under the administration of National Fortification Heritage, and their declining significance as military mechanisms has made it possible to open the fortress to the public. This mandate from the government turns this gorgeous place into a living and vigorous and the most famous tourist destination.
It is a major tourist attraction in Norway, and can reach by ferry from the cities of Drobak and Oslo during the summer season. It is an ideal place for families and for those engrossed in culture, history and nature. There is an abundance of activities for children, as a safari through the bottomless tunnels beneath the fortress, candle making, obstruction course, crab fishing and bathing beaches. The extraordinary surroundings of the fortress provide a implausible ground for Opera, concerts and theater, which prearranged during the summer season. If you want to extend your stay here, then you can find hotels, demonstrations, best food places, restaurants, art galleries, and spa also.
The fragile spa at island offers more than 30 distinctive treatments in a pleasurable environment. Overlooking the sea, relaxation lounges, the treatments, and spectacular views all combine to produce a authentic feast for all senses.
The main feature of the island is a museum, which deals with the history of the place. This museum includes a living exposition showing how much the renowned German Cruiser “Blucher” fired on and sunk on April 1940. This for museum refurbished in 2005 and open-air concerts and complete operas held here to entertain the tourists.
The conference at this island becomes an outstanding experience. The exceptional setting and astonishing facilities merge to guarantee a successful event. A variety of team building exercises and team building presented from a local event agency.
Ferries to the island leave 14 times daily from the dock from mid-June to mid-August. Guided tours can book to the museum and Coastal Artillery Museum. Tickets for the ferry can brought on the quayside or on the ferry. For visitors incoming by personal boat, the striking island of Oscarsborg Guest Harbor staffed.
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