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…

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, 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…