Aker Brygge
A waterfront pedestrian district converted from an old shipyard, lined with restaurant terraces, sightseeing boat piers and modern apartments. It is Oslo's liveliest waterfront.
Aker Brygge was originally the shipyard of Aker Mechanical Workshops. After the shipyard closed in 1982, it was converted into a waterfront district combining dining, shops, offices and housing, extending west to Tjuvholmen. The waterfront promenade is lined with seafood restaurants and bar terraces, and on summer evenings the sun can last until 11 p.m. This is also the departure point for fjord sightseeing cruises and for ferries to islands such as Nesodden. Entry is free. It is about a 3-minute walk from City Hall, and dining prices are high.
Opening hours
Open all day; shop approx. 10:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- National Museum of Norway
- Nobel Peace Center
- Ibsen Museum
- Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art
- Oslo City Hall
- Akershus Fortress
- Karl Johans gate & Royal Palace
- Hovedøya