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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 $73 per night

This weekend

From $312 per night

Next weekend

From $256 per night

Most popular time to visit October-December
Cheapest time to visit January-March
Local currency NOK 100 = $9.61
Language Norwegian
Average weekend price $193 per night
Average weekday price $195 per night
Average stay 2 nights

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8.0

I’m heading back in for a night before I head home, so...

August 9, 2023

I’m heading back in for a night before I head home, so there’s more to see. I don’t really love cities and love the outdoors, so a day seemed like enough to me. I never made it to the historic area, so I’m excited about seeing that. Getting around is easy. The people are fantastic.

Leslie
Leslie United States of America
8.0

Oslo is a wonderful city.

August 8, 2023

Oslo is a wonderful city. Definetly rent bikes or use the motorized scooters to get around efficiently. Walking is great, but if you really want to see a lot, these options make seeing the city so enjoyable. Don't miss the Mathhallen Food Hall!

Tina
Tina United States of America
10

Really beautiful, hilly, streetcars speeding in every...

August 7, 2023

Really beautiful, hilly, streetcars speeding in every direction. The architecture is simple, practical and humane; people are friendly beyond measure. Norwegians are tall and slender; they exude vitality, health and cheerfulness.

Zeke
Zeke
8.0

A incredible Nordic city with a bustling but small city...

August 7, 2023

A incredible Nordic city with a bustling but small city centre which is easily walkable. Great museums rich in Nordic history, I would recommend the Fram Museum. A small slice of natural beauty with Oslo Fjord easily accessible through the public ferry service.

vinay krishnaa
vinay krishnaa Singapore
10

Felt very welcoming and relaxed.

August 7, 2023

Felt very welcoming and relaxed. Very expensive compared to Cyprus which inhibited us from eating out (restaurants) very often but we made do with sandwiches from supermarkets/cafes as a result (which was absolutely fine). Really good public transport made getting around very easy. Will definitely make a return visit at a future date. Went first week of July and the weather was excellent, warm enough to swim in the designated areas around the city (very well organised and catered for with ladders/steps for access in and out of the water if you didn't want to jump off the quayside!

Jamie
Jamie Cyprus
10

Beautiful city, very quiet, bikeable, walkable, easy to...

August 6, 2023

Beautiful city, very quiet, bikeable, walkable, easy to access, fantastic food, lots to see and do. I've been to Oslo twice and I love all of Norway so much. It's such a special and beautiful country.

Elizabeth
Elizabeth United States of America

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