Copenhagen Oslo aboard the Crown Ferry
We travel on board the Crown ferry on the Copenhagen route Oslo National Day in OsloNormally, I see a ferry as a means of transport that serves a specific purpose: to get us and our car from point A to point B. I don't expect any great luxuries. A comfortable seat where we can sleep through the crossing, a cafeteria and a restaurant where we can get something to eat along the way, and a reasonably comfortable car deck that's as easy to get on and off as possible. That's all I expect from a ferry. And most of the ferries I know look like that, too.
Mini cruise Copenhagen Oslo on the ferries "Crown" and "Pearl" from DFDS
The ferry ships "Crown" and "Pearl" of DFDS Seaways shipping company from Denmark, which commute back and forth between Copenhagen and Oslo, are quite different. We travel to National holiday to Oslo with the crown. Even the boarding is more reminiscent of a cruise ship than a ferry. In contrast to the usual ferries, we - as foot passengers - do not enter the ship via the car deck. Here we are welcomed by a friendly crew in the lobby of the ship who shows us the way to our cabins, because they are needed for the night crossing. The "Crown" leaves Copenhagen in the late afternoon and arrives in Oslo around 10:00 the next morning.
In between there is a crossing in a cabin that could sleep four people (although it is very cramped and in bunk beds), which we only use for two people. Our carry-on baggage into a corner once we've set up the two beds, so we don't do that until we're actually going to sleep. Before that, we use one of them as a sofa, from which we have a great view of Copenhagen Harbor through the large window, which is no longer a round porthole. The bathroom is functionally equipped with a shower, a toilet, and the necessary accessories. The only thing missing is a hairdryer. It's quite cramped and barely big enough for one person. Since we're only spending one night on board each, we can live with that.
A ferry like a cruise ship between Copenhagen Oslo
The rest of the ship reminds us more of a cruise ship: starting with the "Mermaid Bar" on the upper deck of the "Crown" (its sister ship, the "Pearl," doesn't have a bar on the outside deck), where we watch the city of Copenhagen and its harbor glide by with a cool drink in hand, enjoying the view in the bright sunshine. One floor below is the onboard conference center, which we'll be using for a conference the next morning with other travel bloggers.
On the middle decks of the "Crown," you're spoiled for choice when it comes to dining. There's a gourmet restaurant, a steakhouse, an Italian restaurant, and a buffet restaurant, where we enjoy the outstanding cuisine on board both ferries. Overall, the food on board both ships is excellent: There are Scandinavian specialties with plenty of fish, mussels, and herring, as well as various meat dishes, vegetables, and salads. The only thing we miss a little is fruit. On the other hand, the dessert buffet is overflowing with all kinds of cakes, tarts, and sweets, and the cheese buffet is also impressive.
Shopping on board the Copenhagen Oslo ferry
If you do not want to retreat to your cabin after this sumptuous meal with a view of the vast expanse of the Baltic Sea and the setting sun of the 7 Seas Restaurant, there are several options to choose from: the large and well-stocked on-board shop offers all kinds of souvenirs and equipment. The prices are quite civil. We had expected higher prices.
... or rather a Wine Tasting
If you don't want to shop, you can make yourself comfortable in the wine bar, where a sommelier ensures that the best wines are always available. On the way back from Oslo to Copenhagen we are invited to a wine tasting on board the "Pearl" and get to know the sommelier of the ship. He serves us wines that are exceptional and we learn that Denmark receives only 210 bottles from Vino Dal Forno Romané from Italy every year. 150 of them are already reserved for the DFDS ferries every year. So if you want to drink something very special in Scandinavia, the ferry crossing from Copenhagen to Oslo and back offers a good opportunity.
A Visit to the Nightclub
Those looking for more lively entertainment in the evening can visit the nightclub, where live bands provide entertainment. The onboard disco is a popular place to party the night away. Those looking to be pampered can relax in the Bubble Room, the wellness area, the Jacuzzi, or unwind with a massage. The "Pearl" also has a casino, which is different from the slot machines typically found on ferries. Things are more upscale here, and you can lose your money in a sophisticated environment.
The ferries from DFDS have surprised us with their elegant features and an on-board entertainment program that is impressive. So a ferry trip with a stay at the start and end of the route becomes an interesting mini cruise that promises relaxation. We parked our car for three days at the DFDS terminal in Copenhagen and spent two pleasant nights on the crossing and one extra night in Oslo.
Check out these Tips by Travel Bloggers
- If you want to travel from Denmark to the Norwegian coast, then Kathryn recommends the Ferry from Hirtshals to Kristiansand.
- You do not want to travel by ferry? Check out Melissa's 12 Day Scandinavia Itinerary over land.
This gave us a day to see the capital of Norway, which is very easy to explore without a car. On this our whirlwind tour through Scandinavia became a pleasant and relaxing journey, on which we comfortably and completely stress-free a first impression of Copenhagen and Oslo could provide. The one that is also interesting Arrival to Copenhagen via the Öresund Bridge, a road trip for which we have collected travel tips.
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