Opera, Lookout, Modern Building

Just a 5-minute walk from the main railway station stands the Opera House, which opened in 2008. This extraordinary building, which creates 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] Whilst the famous opera house in Sydney, Australia, resembles ocean waves, the…

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 resort, home to one of the world’s most famous ski jumps. The biathlon, cross-country skiing and ski jumping facilities are complemented by dozens of kilometres of walking 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] Thanks in part to its excellent accessibility by metro, the…

Fortress, Lookout

Construction of Akershus Fortress began sometime around the year 1300; when you climb up to it, you’ll be struck by its rather medieval atmosphere. Today, a significant part of the fortress is used by the army; nevertheless, the outdoor areas of Akershus are partly accessible to tourists, and it is possible to walk through the fortress from the Opera House toAker Brygge. From the top, there is a truly magnificent view of the harbour and Aker…

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

Along the long Aker Brygge waterfront promenade, you’ll find countless restaurants and cafés and, when the weather is fine, large numbers of people spending time here 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 can recharge your batteries in the gallery and enjoy a relaxing picnic on the lawn. The Aker Brygge…

Museum, Island, Promenade, Sandy beach

Tjuvholmen is a small islet 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 strolling around Aker Brygge, be sure to walk right to the very end, where Tjuvholmen is located. You’ll discover several points of interest there. Take a dip in the sea Yes, even in Oslo…

Palace

The Royal Palace is the most important building in Oslo and, thanks in particular to its extensive gardens, is 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, situated at the very end of Karl Johans gate and the permanent residence of the Norwegian monarchs, you can watch the changing of the…

Museum

One of Norway’s largest and most important museums is situated in the modern Bjørvika district. The modern building, into which the museum moved in 2021, is one of the landmarks of the waterfront and is situated right next to the famous Opera House. To the south of the building, in a public park open to the public free of charge, stands the sculpture *Moren*(Mother), created by the artist Tracey Emin in honour of Edvard Munch’s mother. [btn …

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

A park full of famous sculptures known as Vigelandsparken is the largest sculpture park in the world to have been created by a single sculptor, in this case Gustav Vigeland. Vigelandsparken is actually part of Frogner Park. With over 1 million visitors a year, Vigelandsparken is currently one of the most visited places in Norway. [btn "Find discounted hotels in Oslo" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo…

Museum

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

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, peaceful spot ideal for walks, picnics and, in warm weather, a dip in the sea. [btn "Search for hotels with a view of the fjord" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo-hovedoya] Make a point of visiting when the weather is fine, though Hovedøya has its own charm in every season. [imageFill 173492,173486] Nature and beaches Although Hovedøya is…

Island, Park

Another of the islets in the Oslofjord is very different from the popular tourist islands ofHovedøyaand 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 local residents live year-round. You won’t find any tourist attractions or beaches here, just footpaths winding between colourful little houses and…

Island, Forest, Lighthouse

Gressholmen Island is a beautiful place for walks through the woods and along the coast. Gressholmen is a fairly hilly little island, so you’ll also enjoy lovely views of the Oslofjord and the surrounding islands, and in good weather you’ll even be able to see the Holmenkollen ski jump on the horizon. [imageFill 173508,173506] [btn "Search for hotels with a view of the fjord" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p…

Lake

If you don’t have much time to spend in the countryside, or if you haven’t brought the right kit for longer hikes, do at least take Metro line 5 to Lake Sognsvann. You won’t need any special kit for this roughly 40-minute walk, and you’ll at least get a glimpse into the laid-back lifestyle of the locals, who go to Sognsvann to jog, stroll, walk their dogs or play with their children. [btn "View secret hotel deals" https://www.booking.com/city…

Park

Oslo’s main river, the Akerselva – a relatively small waterway hidden from tourists – flows mainly through residential neighbourhoods, and very few foreign visitors make their way to its banks. Within Oslo, the river begins at the Maridalsvannet drinking water reservoir and winds its way through the city for 8 km until it reaches the Oslo Fjord. The last few hundred metres of the river run through an artificial channel beneath the historic…

Museum, Park, Sandy beach

The Bygdøy peninsula is a must-see for every visitor. This beautiful area, full of residential villas, vast meadows, parks and beaches, is particularly well known for its concentration of several museums. If you want to explore the whole of the Bygdøy peninsula, set aside at least one full day – or, if the weather is fine and you can spend time on the beaches, feel free to allow two days. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Oslo" https://www.booking…

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

As you walk along 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 the Norwegian royal family uses it 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 be particularly striking, and it…

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…