Frogn between Drøbak, Oscarsborg and Håøya
Accommodation in Frogn
Frogn brings together a range of travel experiences: in Drøbak, the wooden-house town and cultural attractions shape your visit, while Håøya offers a wealth of plant life, trails and protected natural areas. Oscarsborg, a coastal path and boating activities round out the options. You can choose your own focus for your trip, between local history, nature and experiences on the water.
Wooden-house town and culture
Drøbak is one of the best-preserved wooden-house towns on the Oslofjord. One of its distinctive cultural attractions is Drøbak Church, a wooden church inaugurated in 1776. The Norwegian Lutefisk Museum is also in Drøbak and is the only museum of its kind in the world. Follo Museum offers a different focus: this open-air museum features historic buildings from Frogn. Guided tours are available by arrangement, and an audio guide is available around the clock. This gives you the opportunity to include different kinds of cultural attractions in your travel plans, from a museum devoted to a unique subject to getting your bearings with an audio guide.
Oscarsborg and the crossing
Oscarsborg opened to the public in 2004 as a military heritage site and visitor attraction. The Oscarsborg ferry runs year-round; the crossing from Sundbrygga in Drøbak takes about five minutes. If you would like to learn more about the site, tours with your own guide can be booked year-round. Open group tours are also available during school holidays. This gives you a choice of different tour formats if you would like to include Oscarsborg in your trip.
Håøya: trails and protected nature
Håøya is home to more than 550 plant species. The island’s summit is the highest point in Frogn and on the Oslofjord. The “Håøya på langs” trail is around eight kilometres long; the trail to the summit also passes through a nature reserve and a white-tailed eagle nesting area. The southern part of Håøya is designated as a nature reserve with valuable old-growth forest. All plants and animals on Håøya are protected. Access to the eastern part of the nature reserve is prohibited because white-tailed eagles nest there. If you include nature trails in your travel plans, these restrictions are part of what you need to know about the island.
Coastal path and activities on the water
A coastal path runs from the border with Vestby via Skiphelle to Torkilstranda. This section was marked from 2019 to 2021. On the water, options range from an excursion to activities offered by Drøbak Kystlag: the Drøbak RIB Safari event runs an approximately two-hour RIB tour around Håøya. Drøbak Kystlag offers free rowing boats with electric motors for hire, as well as free sailing courses and practical use of boats by arrangement. A tour, a boat rental and a course are different ways to include water activities in your trip.
When choosing a holiday rental in Frogn, your preferred focus can be a helpful starting point: Drøbak offers a wooden-house town and cultural attractions, while Håøya is known for its trails and nature. The ferry, coastal path and boating options offer more to consider when planning your trip. For an overview of the sub-region, visit the local pages for Drøbak, Nordre Frogn and Frogn.
For the broader travel overview: Akershus.
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