Dyna Lighthouse, Oslo Norway

Traveling to Norway, it is interesting to know about Oslo fjord. The Norwegian term "fjord" is a wide range of waterways. And Oslo fjord is an inlet in the south-east of Norway.  It is part of the Skagerrak strait, which leads to the Baltic Sea.  

I was lucky to have visited Norway in the summertime of 2019 when I could afford to do some outdoor activity. My sightseeing boat tour made me discovered three lighthouses.  It was a great adventure.

One of these lighthouses is the Dyna Lighthouse.  

Dyna Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse on a reef in the Oslo fjord in the municipality of Oslo, Norway.  It's a wooden house, constructed in 1875 and was automated in 1972.  The lantern is in one corner of the keeper's house. It was built on a rock and accessible only by boat.

The lighthouse is active.  It is surrounded by a stone seawall and looks like a ship sailing down the Oslo fjord. A beautiful landmark in Oslo's waterway painted with white and red. 

In 1992, the light station was renovated as a private banquet available for rent.  They pick up guests from the City Hall Pier, with a ride of about 20 minutes.

I have done a couple of sightseeing tours on a boat, but it was my first time to do a cruise with a dinner buffet of fjord shrimps. It was a great experience. Fresh shrimps from Oslo fjord? You can't beat that!

If I ever pass this Oslo fjord again, I will make sure to make a reservation at  Dyna Lighthouse banquet and eat fresh shrimps again, served on a fine dining plate.

I couldn't help take a photo at the bar with this lovely girl who works on the cruise.  She looks like a young version of my idol Brooke Shields.

Part of my travels is not just exploring lighthouses, but I often meet people from other parts of the world.  I met this nice retired couple from Australia whose daughter lives in New York.  They are so kind to offer me a place to stay in their house when I decided to go to Australia.  This is one of the perks of traveling.  You meet nice people like them, then they become your friends. 

Seeing Dyna Lighthouse on a boat tour was a special experience.  It was a quick view. However, I consider it a unique encounter. I didn't only have a glance at this beautiful lighthouse, but I had a tour of the Oslo fjord, a taste of their food, and a smell of the fresh air in the Baltic sea. What else can you ask for? 

I am blessed and grateful to see lighthouses at far-flung places of the world. My experiences can't be bought and replaced.  They will be forever treasured.