Oslo travel blog
Stories, tips and inspiration for your Oslo trip
Doing an Oslo weekend on points: how we offset the cost smartly
Oslo is expensive, but the right points and miles strategy can cut the cost dramatically. How we structured an Oslo weekend to offset hotel and flight
Oslo in 2026: what is new for travellers this year
What is new in Oslo for 2026 visitors: museum reopenings, transport changes, new restaurants, and what the city looks like right now.
Green mobility in Oslo: electric ferries, buses, cars, and a car-free centre
Oslo leads on electric transport: EVs, electric ferries, zero-emission buses, car-free centre. What it means for visitors and how to get around
What dining out in Oslo actually costs — and how to cope
Oslo restaurant prices in honest NOK figures, from cheap street food to mid-range dining. What we actually spent, and the strategies that actually work.
Oslo's design scene: Scandinavian craft, the National Museum, and where to shop
Oslo's design culture is world-class but underexplored. From the National Museum's design collection to independent furniture and craft shops in
Autumn colours in Nordmarka: hiking Oslo's forest in October
October in Nordmarka means birch and aspen gold above Oslo. We hiked the forest in peak autumn colour and came back with a practical guide for doing the
Why we skipped the Oslo northern lights tour (and what we did instead)
Oslo is at 59.9°N — too far south for reliable aurora viewing. We break down the honest geography and tell you what makes a winter Oslo trip worth it
A summer day hopping the Oslofjord islands: what we actually did
A detailed account of a full summer day island hopping on the Oslofjord: Hovedøya, Lindøya, Gressholmen. Ferries, beaches, ruins, and honest logistics.
The best Oslofjord cruise we took: reviewing the silent electric boat
We review the silent electric Oslofjord cruise — what it is actually like, how it compares to other cruises, and whether it is worth the price.
Oslo on a budget: our real weekend spend, itemised in NOK
A real two-night Oslo weekend with every expense listed in NOK. No approximations — actual receipts, actual transport, honest conclusions.
The best views over Oslo: four vantage points honestly ranked
The four best viewpoints over Oslo ranked honestly: Ekeberg sculpture park, Holmenkollen, Opera House roof, and Grefsenkollen. Effort vs reward assessed.
Norway in a Nutshell: our honest review after doing the full route
We did the full Norway in a Nutshell route from Oslo. Here is our honest take: what was stunning, what was overhyped, and whether you should book it.
Viking Ship Museum is closed until 2027 — here is what to do instead
The Viking Ship Museum at Bygdøy is closed for a major rebuild until around 2027. Here are the honest alternatives for Viking history in Oslo right now.
The sauna boom explained: why Oslo fell head over heels for floating saunas
How Oslo went from zero floating saunas to a full-blown fjord sauna culture in under a decade. The honest story behind the trend.
Oslo with kids: a family trip diary (and what actually worked)
A family of four visits Oslo in August — here is what the kids loved, what failed, what cost a fortune, and our honest guide to making it work with
Oslo vs Bergen: the Norwegian city debate, settled (sort of)
The friendly Norwegian rivalry between Oslo and Bergen runs deep. We lay out an honest comparison — weather, culture, food, accessibility — and take a
The Scream's story: Edvard Munch and the painting that haunts Oslo
The story of how Edvard Munch painted The Scream, what it meant, why it was stolen twice, and what you will find at the new Munch Museum in Bjørvika today.
Holmenkollen ski festival: Oslo's biggest winter party
Every March, 70,000+ people climb to Holmenkollen for the world's oldest ski festival. Here is what the atmosphere is actually like and how to experience
Oslo's Christmas markets: gløgg, ice skating, and Nordic hygge
Oslo's Christmas markets open in late November — here is where to find the best gløgg, juleribbe, ice skating, and Nordic winter atmosphere across the
Winter in Oslo: what to actually expect (and why we love it)
Oslo in winter: 6 hours of daylight, real cold, and a city that leans into the darkness. What to expect, what to pack, and why we love it anyway.
One perfect summer day on the Oslofjord
From an early ferry to Hovedøya to a sunset fjord cruise back to the city — this is how we spend a long Norwegian summer day on the water around Oslo.
How Grünerløkka changed: Oslo's most interesting neighbourhood now
Grünerløkka went from working-class neighbourhood to Oslo's coolest district. Here is the story of how it changed, and what makes it worth visiting today.
Scandinavia's greenest capital: how Oslo is actually doing it
Oslo was European Green Capital in 2019. Electric ferries, car-free streets, Nordmarka forest — what sustainability actually looks like on the ground.
Oslo airport survival guide: Gardermoen tips that save time and money
Oslo Gardermoen airport guide: Flytoget vs Vy train, money exchange pitfalls, Terminal 2, and how to reach the city without overpaying.
Oslo's coffee obsession: the city that takes its flat whites seriously
Norway drinks more coffee per capita than almost anywhere on earth. Here is why Oslo became a pilgrimage site for serious coffee lovers and where to drink.
Why Oslo is worth the price — an honest defence
Oslo is one of Europe's most expensive cities — so why do we keep going back? An honest look at value, free experiences, and what the money actually buys.
The Oslo Opera House: why Snøhetta's building changed the city
How the Snøhetta-designed Oslo Opera House transformed Bjørvika and became Norway's most-visited building. Walking the roof, what to see inside, free
48 hours in Oslo: a classic weekend itinerary
Two days in Oslo done right — from the Opera House roof to Grünerløkka cafés, Bygdøy museums, and a fjord cruise. Honest tips, real prices in NOK.