Oslo was highly rated for museums by 636 guests from the United States!Oslo Travel Guide
Into the Wild in Oslo
Spreading for hundreds of miles from the mouth of the Oslofjord, Oslo is the largest city by area in Europe and is liberally covered in pristine forests rising up into the outlying hills. South of the unassuming city hall lies a vibrant waterfront known as Aker Brygge, which in summer is full of bustling outdoor restaurants and bars.
For the prettiest buildings head to affluent inner-city suburbs of Frogner and Fagerborg, or admire the traditional Scandinavian wooden houses of Bygdøy and Holmenkollen. Monumental buildings include the Royal Palace which runs daily tours and the Akershus Festning, which is a medieval castle that also served as a military base and provides impressive views of the Oslofjord. Oslo City Hall, or rådhus, offers even more distinctive architecture and it is the location of the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.
Nature is never far away in Oslo which is ringed by an archipelago of islands which are extremely popular in summer. Hiking, kayaking and sailing are all easily achievable within the city limits. Just as popular are the many museums. The national Museum houses Edvard Munch’s famous painting The Scream and Viking Ship Museum containing long-lost relics from Norway’s Viking past.
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What Guests Said About Oslo:
William
United States of America
6.0
I think most Americans will be very surprised how expensive...
I think most Americans will be very surprised how expensive Scandinavia is especially Norway but there are good ways of working around it. With great airfare deals from the US it's still a good stopping point on the way to and from Europe to the US
Penni
United Kingdom
8.0
Oslo is very, very expensive.
Oslo is very, very expensive. My only complaint is that the taxis appear to be unregUlated and for the most part unscrupulous. We were charged the equivalent of $200 from airport to hotel. It should have been less than $100. We were charged more than $50 one direction to the train station and yet for the return journey, just $25. When I made comment to the office of tourism, I got the shoulder shrug! Beware! Arrange taxis in advance or take the airport train which costs $30.
Julianne
United States of America
8.0
Oslo is a cute city.
Oslo is a cute city. It's nice to take a walk around the waterfront, but what you really need to do is go to The Well. It is an amazing thermalbath right outside of the city (easy to get to by bus train or their own personal bus), and it is the best thermalbath I have ever gone to (and I have gone to many). It's huge with many different areas, and they have these rituals you attend where they put dents in the air, or have you rub yourself with salt to exfoliate. It was wonderful!!! I am so relaxed.
Daria
Russia
10
Oslo is amazing.
Oslo is amazing. We travelled to Oslo for one particular purpose but ended up falling in love with this city. And there are indeed numerous reasons for it! Oslo is full of contrasts: one can find there medieval fortress on the coast of Oslo Fjord, tiny narrow streets with colourful cosy houses, a waterfall on Akerselva in the city center, classic lines of streets in Gruneløkka, while Frogner is full of sophisticated houses, stately King's palace is only few blocks away from legendary, and I would say harsh, Rådhuset (or City Hall center) made of red brick, and of course - a symbol of modern Oslo - exceptional and unique geometry of Oslo Opera House and Barcode - the block of weirdly attractive buildings. And the icing on the cake is incredibly small amount of cars on the streets (mostly electrocars) and on the opposite large amount of various flowers and greens. Aside from all outdoor features there's also some kind of unusually friendly and trustful atmosphere, there's no rush as opposoed to most european capitals. And this atmospere can't be seen through the photos or panoramas at Google maps, one need to get there and just experience it oneself.
Anonymous
United States of America
8.0
Pretty city with nice things to see and nice places to relax.
Pretty city with nice things to see and nice places to relax.
Biking was awesome to see the city, especially with kids. Viking Biking! Check out the waterfronts and Frogner park for relaxing in good weather.
Very very expensive, even compared to NYC! Like in Tokyo. Left dinners out hungry. Tip: go to the grocery store and keep snacks on hand. Even regular food is $$$.
Getting to mountains and out on water would be the best - but we had to leave!
Alec
United States of America
10
One of the greenest, walkable, cleanest, and quietest cities...
One of the greenest, walkable, cleanest, and quietest cities ever. The architecture was amazing and so was the food. Very picturesque and love the concept of being able to roam anywhere.
Definitely recommend Folk Museum, Viking Bike Shop Tours, Oslo Summerpark, and the bar Tilt.
“Comfortable and noise-free room. Although the hotel is not located at the city center, there is a metro station within walking distance. The staff was friendly and helpful.”
“Convenient location to rail station. Cool hostel atmosphere in lobby with hangout areas. Bare minimum in the room but wasn't expecting a 5 star Ritz inside, just a place to sleep. Everything at the hotel seems brand new. ”
“very comfortable beds, cleanliness of the room, availability of the receptionists and excellent position of the hotel (very near to a nice neighborhood and quite close to the city center). Hearty breakfast!”
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