Ferry operator · Norway
MF Øisang
- Routes
- 2
- Terminals
- 2
- Regions
- 1
- Avg crossing
- 25 min
Ship operator
MF Øisang was built at Moen Trebåtbyggeri in 1950 and is the oldest wooden car ferry still in service in Norway. It runs between Øysang and the town of Risør, taking 60 passengers and three cars per crossing.
Official site: www.oisangferga.no — always confirm the current timetable there before travelling.
Timetables
Routes operated by MF Øisang
Showing the 1 most-searched of the 2 routes MF Øisang runs.
| Route | Crossing | Sailings/day | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Risør → Øysang | 25 min | 14 | Agder |
A wooden car ferry from 1950, still working
MF Øisang came out of Moen Trebåtbyggeri in 1950, which makes it the oldest wooden car ferry still in operation in Norway. It is not a preserved vessel doing occasional heritage runs — it is the scheduled connection between Øysang and Risør.
The capacity tells you what kind of crossing this is: 60 passengers and three cars per trip. Three. If you are driving, that limit is the whole planning problem — nothing can be held back for you in advance.
The timetable follows the school year, not the tourists
MF Øisang carries pupils throughout the school year, and winter departure times are built around that. In summer the operator adds tourist demand to the calculation and runs an hourly service through the day.
One stop works differently from the rest: the ferry calls at "Lille Danmark" on demand rather than to a fixed schedule.
Timetables are posted at the quays and at the tourist office in Risør. The operator also notes plainly that weather conditions or routine maintenance can put the ferry out of service for short periods — worth remembering on a boat of this age and size.
Part of a national cycle route
MF Øisang forms a link in cycle route 1, the Nordsjøruten, part of Norway's national cycle network for touring. For cyclists riding the North Sea Route through Agder, this ferry is not an optional detour but a segment of the route itself.
The vessel can also be chartered for private groups.
The network
Where MF Øisang sails
Paying aboard
Fares with MF Øisang
Driving with MF Øisang? 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
How old is MF Øisang?
It was built at Moen Trebåtbyggeri in 1950, making it the oldest wooden car ferry still in service in Norway. It runs the scheduled crossing between Øysang and Risør.
How many cars fit on board?
Three per crossing, alongside up to 60 passengers. Places cannot be held in advance; the deck fills in arrival order.
How often does it sail?
Winter timetables are built around carrying school pupils. In summer the ferry runs hourly through the day to accommodate visitors as well.
Is it part of a cycle route?
Yes — MF Øisang forms a link in cycle route 1, the Nordsjøruten, Norway's national touring cycle network.
Where do I find the timetable?
Posted at the quays and at the tourist office in Risør. Note that weather or routine maintenance can take the ferry out of service for short periods.