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] …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…