Oslofjord

Oslo Fjord is a natural landmark of Norway, which is a bay that runs as much as 102 km., Starting from the Danish Straits, which are located in the south and ending at the very capital of the country, which is located from its northern part.

The entire Oslo Fjord is divided into two parts by the narrow Drebak Strait. The bay has a very picturesque appearance, its surface is covered with small islands of various shapes. On the territory of the islands there are buildings of the local population, which from a distance resemble small dollhouses from the theatrical world. There are rapeseed fields around the houses, which add color.

The coast of the Oslo Fjord is quite densely populated, there are more than two million people here. The famous Norwegian artist Edvard Munch loved to paint this Fjord on his canvases, who for a long time rented a house near the shore, where he created his masterpieces from morning to night. Among the famous paintings of the master are "The Scream" and "Grandfather on the pier".

The earliest settlements off the shores of the fjord date back to the Bronze and Stone periods. A valuable find was discovered near the water surface of the bay – Viking ships, which were in fairly good condition.

Oslo Fjord was a great help in the attempt to capture the city during the war in the 1940s.

The inner part of the fjord contains many islands that are of great interest, because each of them is unique. Many of the islands are accessible to most tourists, because you can get to them using an ordinary wooden boat. In the middle of such a lake, it's easy to arrange an unforgettable picnic filled with romance. Many vacationers prefer to stay near the shores of the bay, where they set up campsites. Active leisure activities include canoeing and kayaking. Here you can go fishing, as well as an exciting sailing. Oslo Fjord welcomes guests from all over the world, as it is one of the venues for the World Motor Racing Championships.