Oscarsborg Fortress
Drøbak, Norway
Oscarsborg Fortress is a military museum, fortification, and coastal battery located in Drøbak, Norway. Inception of the site occurred in 1848. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Norway, ranking 9th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs reaching between 19 °C and 22 °C and lows from 11 °C to 14 °C. July and August see the most rain, with 83 mm to 97 mm falling across about 15 days each month. The coldest months are January and February, featuring daily highs of -2 °C to -1 °C and lows of -7 °C.
The nearest airport is Sandefjord Airport, Torp, located 58 km away. The site is 28 km from Oslo. Nearby places to visit include Akershus Fortress at 26.9 km, the Munch Museum at 27.1 km, the Oslo Opera House at 27.2 km, Oslo City Hall at 27.4 km, and the Storting at 27.7 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -2 | -1 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 4 | -1 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -7 | -3 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 69 | 51 | 61 | 52 | 56 | 70 | 83 | 97 | 86 | 106 | 100 | 67 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
