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Oslo.

A cutting-edge capital where world-class architecture meets pristine nature. Surrounded by fjords and forests, Oslo is a city that values sustainability, design, and an active outdoor lifestyle.

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Essentials

The Survival Kit.

Hotels in Oslo

Find the perfect stay from historic boutique hotels in the city center to modern budget suites.

Stay near the Old Centre for walking access.

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Flights to Oslo

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Mid-week flights are usually 20% cheaper.

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Guided Tours

Explore hidden corners with expert-led walking tours, food tastings, and day trips.

Free walking tours are a great first-day activity.

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The Blueprint

48 Hours in Oslo.

Day 1: Modern Oslo

Morning

Oslo Opera House

Walk on the sloping white marble roof of this architectural masterpiece for great views of the fjord.

Afternoon

Munch Museum

Visit the iconic museum dedicated to Edvard Munch, located in the modern Bjørvika district.

Evening

Aker Brygge

Enjoy dinner and drinks along the waterfront in this lively converted shipyard area.

Day 2: History & Nature

Morning

Vigeland Sculpture Park

Wander through the world's largest sculpture park made by a single artist, featuring over 200 works.

Afternoon

Bygdøy Museums

Head to the peninsula to see the Fram Museum or the Kon-Tiki Museum for Norway's maritime history.

Evening

Fjord Sauna

Experience a traditional floating sauna and a cold dip in the Oslofjord at Sørenga.

Where to Stay?

Grünerløkka

Bohemian

A hip area full of independent boutiques, coffee shops, and parks, popular with the creative crowd.

Frogner

Upscale

A leafy, prestigious district home to the Vigeland Park and many of the city's best fine dining spots.

Bjørvika

Ultra-Modern

The city's newest cultural hub, featuring the Opera House, Munch Museum, and striking modern architecture.

Local Secrets

Akerselva Walk

Follow the river from the city center up to Maridalsvannet for a green escape with waterfalls and old mills.

Free Art

Many of Oslo's most impressive sculptures and architectural gems can be enjoyed entirely for free outdoors.

Island Hopping

Use your regular public transport ticket to hop on ferries to the islands in the Oslofjord for a summer swim.

Extend Your Stay

Escapes from Oslo.

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Bergen

Take the world-famous Bergen Railway across the mountains to the gateway of the fjords.

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