Welcome to the little lock town
By the historic Ørje locks on Norway's oldest canal — an hour from Oslo, just off the E18 — you'll find our two cafés and the canal boat MS Yrja. Homemade food, slow summer days and a warm welcome.
Bakergaarden Café
Mon–Sat from 10:00 · Sun from 12:00
A charming café in a historic house on the main street. Everything is baked from scratch — a generous cake counter, cinnamon buns and warm lunches. Open all year.
More (in Norwegian) →Sluseporten Båtcafé
Summer season · mid-May to mid-August
A floating café and restaurant on lake Rødenessjøen, right by the locks. Lunch, dinner, ice cream and long summer evenings on the wharf. Arrive on foot, by bike — or moor your own boat.
More (in Norwegian) →MS Yrja
Summer route · private charters on request
Cruise through the historic Ørje locks on Norway's oldest canal. Two daily departures in high season, and private charters for special occasions.
More (in Norwegian) →Finding us & getting in touch
Follow the E18 towards Stockholm and take the first exit at Ørje. Both cafés are a couple of minutes' walk apart, by the locks. Detailed opening hours are listed on each venue's page — or just ask us.