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Oslo is Europe’s fastest growing capital city and one of the greenest. Picturesque parks are around every corner, local transportation is eco-friendly, and the pristine islands of Oslofjord are a short boat ride from the main port.

Frogner Park—the city’s largest green space—hosts Oslo City Museum and Vigeland Sculpture Park, where the life's work of Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland is displayed. To the south is the Bygdøy Peninsula, home to the Norwegian Maritime Museum and the Viking Ship Museum, featuring Viking ships dating back to the 9th century.

The city’s beautiful waterfront is lined with chic restaurants, shops, cafes, as well as the iconic, glacier-shaped Oslo Opera House. Take a guided tour of this impressive building, walk across its marble roof, before catching an opera or ballet performance.

The Norwegian capital also marks the start of one of the world’s most photogenic railroads. The Bergen Line is carved out of hard rock along the slopes of the Hardangervidda plateau, stretching 370 miles from Oslo’s central station to Bergen. Grab a window seat and enjoy the breathtaking views – from snow-capped mountains to fjords so calm they look like mirrors.

Back in Oslo, other highlights include the Royal Palace, the Holmenkollbakken ski-jump hill, and the Munch Museum, home to the "The Scream" and other classic paintings.

Tonight

From $109 per night

Next weekend

From $236 per night

Most popular time to visit October-December
Cheapest time to visit January-March
Local currency NOK 100 = $9.33
Language Norwegian
Average weekend price $167 per night
Average weekday price $172 per night
Average stay 2 nights

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8.0

TAXI DRIVER SCAMMED US ON FARE.

September 21, 2023

TAXI DRIVER SCAMMED US ON FARE. HE SAID HIS METER WAS'T WOKING AND WE HAD TO ARGUE PLUS HE WOULD'T OPEN TRUNK UNTIL HE GOT PAIF FULL AMOUNT. MY WIFE GOT THE NUMBER AND REPORTED HIM TO THE COMPANY. IT GAVE US A BAD TASTE. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME WE WERE TO OSLO.

ronald
ronald United States of America
6.0

Oslo is a very expensive city.

September 20, 2023

Oslo is a very expensive city. I arrived in Oslo after 4 nights in Stockholm and it was quite a bad surprise. City is quite nice, but kind of dirty and there are lots of beggars in public areas (which I never saw in Stockholm for example). Sunday is kind of "dead" as almost everything is closed. Be aware that some fancy restaurants (that you can find on TripAdvisor) are CLOSING by 18:00 and you have to find dinner in alternate locations.

Catalin
Catalin Romania
4.0

A day is enough to visit Oslo.

September 13, 2023

A day is enough to visit Oslo. After a week trip in the Fjords, I didn't enjoy finishing my trip in Norway in Oslo. The city was not super interesting to me and doesn't offer so many things for tourists. Bergen had more charm and felt more interesting and nice.

Charlotte
Charlotte Canada
10

Oslo is a beautiful city in a beautiful setting at the top...

September 9, 2023

Oslo is a beautiful city in a beautiful setting at the top of the fjord. A pleasure just to walk around the city and enjoy the nature. Great views from Holmenkollen. Vigeland sculpture park is very impressive. Munch Museum is well worth a visit. Easy to get around by bus/metro. Prices are a bit higher than elsewhere in Europe, especially for alcohol.

Richard
Richard France
10

A lot to see in a small quiet city.

September 8, 2023

A lot to see in a small quiet city. Main tip is to buy the very economical "Oslo Pass" giving free transport on buses and tubes plus free entry to all the main attractions. It literally saves you a fortune. The free entry gives a structure to a sightseeing and an added incentive to visit many of the meseums etc. The Fram museum is not to be missed, unexpectedly excellent.

gep
gep United Kingdom
10

Always love how walkable a city can be, and Oslo is one.

September 4, 2023

Always love how walkable a city can be, and Oslo is one. Sadly the same upscale stores you now find in every major European city are there as well. Not my thing, prefer local arts and products. You need a good 4 days to see everything, maybe five if you want to see more than a couple museums/galleries. Den Glade Gris is a great restaurant for slow roasted porc knuckle and Olivia’s for pizza.

Louise
Louise Canada

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