Ferry operator · Norway
Bygdøyfergen
- Routes
- 3
- Terminals
- 3
- Regions
- 1
- Avg crossing
- 9 min
Ship operator
Bygdøyfergen is run by Norway Yacht Charter, which has operated boat trips on the Oslofjord since 1946. The ferry to Bygdøy is sold both inside the company's sightseeing products and on its own, as a NOK 119 day pass.
Official site: nyc.no — always confirm the current timetable there before travelling.
Timetables
Routes operated by Bygdøyfergen
Showing the 1 most-searched of the 3 routes Bygdøyfergen runs.
| Route | Crossing | Sailings/day | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rådhusbrygge 3 → Dronningen | 13 min | 27 | Oslo og Akershus |
Eighty years on the same fjord
Norway Yacht Charter has run trips on the Oslofjord since 1946 and describes itself as a wholly Norwegian company. Alongside the Bygdøy ferry it sells fjord sightseeing, evening cruises, mini cruises and charter.
The commercial detail worth knowing is that the Bygdøy ferry is included in the two-hour Oslo Fjord sightseeing trip. If you were planning both separately, the sightseeing booking already covers the crossing.
Family and cancellation terms are generous
Two policies stand out against the norm for tourist boat operators. Infants travel free and children get 50 percent off, and there is full refund up to 24 hours before departure — a meaningful safeguard on a fjord where a day's weather can change the plan entirely.
Booking early carries a 20 percent discount, with the two-hour sightseeing trip starting from 362 kroner and the evening Skyline Cruise from about 612.
The Bygdøy ferry itself sails from Rådhusbrygge 3 to Dronningen (for the Folk Museum) and Bygdøynes (Kon-Tiki, Fram and the Maritime Museum), about ten minutes across. A day pass costs NOK 119; the Oslo Pass is valid, but Ruter tickets are not. Until 4 October two boats run every 20 minutes; from 5 October to 31 December 2026 a single boat runs every 40 minutes, 09:50 to 16:30 from Rådhusbrygge. The Viking Ship Museum is closed for rebuilding until 2027.
Built for a fjord that is cold half the year
The sightseeing boats carry heat lamps in winter and a bistro and bar on board, which is what allows the company to run the fjord product year round rather than seasonally — the marketing line is about experiencing Oslo's landmarks and islands whether in summer sun or winter fog.
Guiding is delivered in English live, with 13 languages available through an app. The evening cruises lean on food as much as scenery: the 1.5-hour Skyline Cruise includes genuine fish soup, and the three-hour summer evening trip is built around prawns.
The network
Where Bygdøyfergen sails
Paying aboard
Fares with Bygdøyfergen
Driving with Bygdøyfergen? Its road-ferry fares use AutoPASS for Ferries — vehicles are billed automatically by length and foot passengers usually travel free. There is normally no ticket to buy in advance.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bygdøy ferry included in the sightseeing trip?
Yes. The two-hour Oslo Fjord sightseeing trip includes the Bygdøy ferry, so booking both separately is unnecessary.
Can I take the Bygdøy ferry on its own?
Yes. A day pass for the ferry alone costs NOK 119 and the Oslo Pass is valid, but Ruter tickets are not. From 5 October to 31 December 2026 one boat runs every 40 minutes from Rådhusbrygge 3, between 09:50 and 16:30.
Do children pay?
Infants travel free and children receive a 50 percent discount. Booking early also carries a 20 percent saving.
Can I cancel if the weather turns?
Yes — full refund is available up to 24 hours before departure.
Do the boats run in winter?
Yes. The sightseeing boats carry heat lamps for winter operation, along with a bistro and bar, and the trips run through the cold months as well as summer.
What languages is the guiding in?
English is guided live on board, with 13 languages available through an app.
How long has the operator been running?
Norway Yacht Charter has run boat trips on the Oslofjord since 1946 and is a wholly Norwegian company.