Drøbak

Few towns in Norway have a history as closely tied to navigation on the Oslofjord as Drobak (Drøbak). Set on the eastern shore of the fjord, the town faces the narrows where the waterway approaches Oslo, a position that long made it important to shipping. Just offshore, Oscarsborg Fortress occupies the islands of Kaholmen; on 9 April 1940 its guns sank the German cruiser Blücher, delaying the invasion of Oslo. Drøbak’s compact centre is known for wooden houses and its harbourfront, reflecting an enduring relationship with the fjord. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Drøbak and the Oslofjord.

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