Opera, Lookout, Modern Building

The Opera House, opened in 2008, is just a 5-minute walk from the main station. The extraordinary structure, creating a seamless transition from the sea fjord to the mainland, has quickly become the city's biggest tourist attraction. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Oslo" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo-opera] While the famous Opera House in Sydney, Australia, resembles the waves of the sea, the architects of…

Town Hall

The monumental Oslo City Hall is a landmark and one of the most famous buildings in the city. The building's functionalist style is distinguished by its austere forms and massive, uniform red brick construction. The City Hall is dominated by two square towers. [btn "Book a hotel in the city centre" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo-radnice] Discover the austere beauty of the Town Hall Oslo City Hall is one…

Skiing, Lookout, Forest, Museum

Head to the famous Holmenkollen ski area with one of the world's most famous ski jumps. The biathlon, cross-country skiing and ski jumping area is complemented by dozens of kilometres of hiking trails in the surrounding wooded hills. [btn "Find a hotel on the outskirts of Oslo" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo-holemnkollen] The Holmenkollen area is also a popular place for short walks and day trips thanks…

Fortress, Lookout

Akershus Fortress was built around 1300, and when you climb it, you will feel a somewhat medieval atmosphere. Today, a significant part of the fortress is used by the army, but the outside of Akershus is still partly open to tourists and you can walk through the fortress from the Opera House to Aker Brygge. From above, there is a truly magnificent view of the harbour and Aker Brygge. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Oslo" https://www.booking.com…

Museum

While most Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, where you can also visit the Nobel Prize Museum, the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Oslo" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo-nobel] And that's why one of the most visited museums in Oslo is the Nobel Peace Center. What will you see at the museum? The Nobel Peace Centre functions as a museum where you can learn all…

Promenade, City Quarter, Department store

On the long coastal promenade of Aker Brygge you will find countless restaurants, cafes and, when the weather is nice, a large number of people spending time with their families and walking their pets. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Oslo" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo-nobel] At the end, you have the chance to recharge your batteries in the gallery and have a relaxing picnic on the lawn. The Aker brygge…

Museum, Island, Promenade, Sandy beach

Tjuvholmen is a small island in the centre of Oslo connected by two bridges to the Aker Brygge district, 200 metres away. [btn "Oslo - compare the best hotels here" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo-tjuvholmen] When walking around Aker Brygge, be sure to walk to the very end, where Tjuvholmen is located. There are several interesting things to see here. Take a dip in the sea Yes, there are beaches by the…

Palace

The Royal Palace is the most important building in Oslo and, thanks to its extensive gardens, a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. [btn "Book a hotel in the city centre" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo-kralovsky-palac] At the Royal Palace at the very end of Karl Johans gate, where the Norwegian monarchs live permanently, you can see the changing of the guard at 13:30 daily. What to see and…

Museum

One of Norway's largest and most important museums can be found in the modern district of Bjørvika. The modern building, to which the museum moved in 2021, forms one of the landmarks of the waterfront and is located next to the famous Opera House. To the south of the building, a sculpture called Moren (Mother), created by artist Tracey Emin in honour of Edvard Munch's mother, is located in a public park that is open free of charge. [btn "View…

Statue

One of Oslo's more obscure "inhabitants" is the tiger, a 4.5 metre bronze statue of it standing right outside Oslo S central station. You will thus meet the tiger as soon as you arrive in the city. [btn "Book a hotel in the city centre" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo-tygr] The statue of the tiger was donated to the city by one of Norway's largest real estate agencies, Eiendomsspar, at the city's express…

Park, Statue, Museum

The park full of famous sculptures called Vigelandsparken is the largest sculpture park in the world created by only one sculptor, in this case Gustav Vigeland. Vigelandparken is actually part of Frogner Park. Today, with more than 1 million visitors a year, Vigelandparken is one of the most visited places in Norway. [btn "Find discount hotels in Oslo" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo-vigelandsparken] …

Museum

The Fram Museum is the most visited museum on the Bygdøy peninsula and will delight boat and history lovers. The museum tells the story of Norwegian polar expeditions and the discovery of the North and South Poles. In particular, it focuses on the lives of three famous polar explorers, Roald Amundsen, Fridtjof Nansen and Otto Svedrup. [btn "Book a hotel in the centre of Oslo" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p…

Museum

The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design in Oslo is one of the most important cultural institutions in Norway and hosts the nation's state-owned art collections. The museum is housed in a modern 2022 building on the site of the former West Station on the Aker Brygge waterfront, next to the Nobel Peace Centre. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Oslo" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo-nasjonalmuseet] …

Island, Ruins, Sandy beach, Park

The most popular island in the Oslofjord is Hovedøya, a beautiful, quiet place ideal for walks, picnics and, in warm weather, swimming in the sea. [btn "Search for hotels with fjord views" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo-hovedoya] Especially when the weather is nice, Hovedøya has its charm in all seasons. [imageFill 173492,173486] Nature and beaches The island of Hovedøya is only a few hundred metres…

Island, Park

Another of the islands in the Oslofjord is very different from the popular tourist islands of Hovedøya or Gressholmen. [btn "Search for hotels with a view of the fjord" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo-lindoya] Lindøya is an island with a quiet village where the locals live permanently. You won't find any monuments or beaches here, just walking paths winding between colourful houses and beautifully…

Island, Forest, Lighthouse

The island of Gressholmen is a beautiful place for walking through the forests and along the coast. Gressholmen is quite a hilly little island, so you can also enjoy nice views of the Oslofjord and the surrounding islands, and if the weather is nice you can see the Holmenkollen ski jump on the horizon. [imageFill 173508,173506] [btn "Search for hotels with fjord views" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo…

Lake

If you don't have much time for nature, or if you don't have the equipment for longer hikes, at least take the metro number 5 to Lake Sognsvann. No major equipment is needed for the 40-minute walk, and you'll at least get a glimpse of the laid-back life of the locals who come to Sognsvann to run, walk or walk their dogs or play with their children. [btn "View secret hotel deals" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p…

Park

Oslo's relatively small and hidden from tourists main river, the Akerselva, flows mostly between residential areas and few foreign visitors head to its banks. Within Oslo, the river starts at the Maridalsvannet drinking water reservoir and meanders through the city for 8 km to the Oslo Fjord. The last few hundred metres of the river run in an artificial channel under the historic centre and are hidden underground. [btn "The 10 best hotels in…

Museum, Park, Sandy beach

A very important place for every visitor is the Bygdøy peninsula. A beautiful area full of residential villas, vast meadows, parks and beaches, it is especially famous for its concentration of several museums. If you want to discover the whole Bygdøy peninsula, set aside at least 1 full day and, in good weather when you can spend time on the beaches, even 2 days. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Oslo" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html…

Square

The advertising banner of the Norwegian chocolate manufacturer Freia, connected to a clock, is one of the most famous symbols of Oslo and can be compared to the iconic advertising billboard in London's Piccadilly Square. [btn "Book a hotel in the city centre" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo-freia] The Freia chocolate advertisement was installed on the corner of Karl Johans gate and Øvre Slottsgate in 1925.…

Parliament

The Norwegian Parliament Storting is housed in a beautiful building built in a unique eclectic architectural style. [btn "Book a hotel in the city centre" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo-parlament] The parliament building was completed in 1866 and still serves its original purpose. Two lion statues in the façade on the pretty square are a highlight. Visit the Parliament In the past, the Norwegian…

Cathedral

Walking along the main Karl Johan Street towards the Central Station, you will come across the famous Domkirke Cathedral on your left. This cathedral is an important religious and historical building and is used by the Norwegian royal family for weddings and funerals. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Oslo" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo-opera] At first glance, Oslo Cathedral may not impress, and it is one of…

Theatre

On the main Karl Johans Gate, between the Royal Palace and the Houses of Parliament, you will find the historic National Theatre. Opposite it is the photogenic building of the University of Oslo's Faculty of Law, which boasts beautiful ancient columns. [btn "Book a hotel in the city centre" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo-nationaltheatret] The Norwegian National Theatre building was completed in 1899 and…

Botanical garden

On nice days, head to the large botanical garden, which is part of the Natural History Museum. In addition to the outdoor exhibitions, you can visit two small greenhouses with exotic plants. Due to the harsher conditions of the Norwegian climate, you will mainly find plants and tree species from northern and central Europe, the tundra or the taiga in the botanical garden. The outdoor areas are not in bloom until about mid-May. Entrance fees…