All destinations
Oslo's vibrant neighbourhoods, the Oslofjord and its islands, eastern-Norway day trips and the spectacular fjords of western Norway
Essential Oslo destinations
Bergen — gateway to the fjords
First-time Norway visitors wanting fjords without renting a car, Scenic train lovers — the Bergen Railway is a bucket-list ride
Bygdøy — Oslo's museum peninsula
Museum lovers, Families with children
Frogner & Vigeland Park
Art and sculpture lovers, Morning or evening walks
Oslo — Norway's fjord capital
Architecture & design fans, Outdoor enthusiasts
Oslo city centre — Sentrum & Karl Johans gate
First-time visitors, History & architecture lovers
The Oslofjord — Oslo's island-dotted playground
Boat cruises and sailing, Island hopping and swimming
Day trips and the fjord
Aker Brygge & Tjuvholmen — Oslo's waterfront
Waterfront dining, Contemporary art
Bjørvika — the Opera House & Barcode
Architecture enthusiasts, Art lovers (Munch Museum)
Drøbak — the fjord's Christmas town
History (Oscarsborg Fortress, WWII), Christmas atmosphere year-round
Flåm — the railway and the fjord
The Flåmsbana — one of the world's steepest standard-gauge railways, Fjord cruises on the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord
Grünerløkka — Oslo's creative quarter
Food and coffee lovers, Vintage shopping
Hardangerfjord — orchards and waterfalls
Spring apple blossom — the orchards of Hardanger in May are world-class, Vøringsfossen waterfall (182 m drop) — Norway's most visited single falls
Holmenkollen — ski jump & city views
Winter sports fans, Panoramic views
Nærøyfjord — UNESCO's narrowest fjord
The most dramatic fjord scenery in Norway — walls up to 1 700 m high, UNESCO World Heritage experience
Nordmarka — Oslo's vast forest
Cross-country skiing in winter, Hiking and trail running
Oslo's fjord islands — Hovedøya & beyond
Swimming and sunbathing, Picnics and slow afternoons
Sognefjord — Norway's king of fjords
The full scale of Norwegian fjord landscape — 204 km long, 1 308 m deep, Norway in a Nutshell through Flåm and the Nærøyfjord
Further afield
Fredrikstad — Scandinavia's best-preserved fortress town
Historic fortifications and architecture, Photography and slow walks
Geirangerfjord — the postcard fjord
The Seven Sisters and Suitor waterfalls — Norway's most famous cascade, Dalsnibba viewpoint (1 476 m) — looking straight down into the fjord
Grønland & Tøyen — multicultural Oslo
Budget-conscious travellers, Food and market lovers
Lillehammer — Olympic town day trip
Olympic history and sports culture, Maihaugen open-air museum
Nesodden — a 30-minute fjord escape
Quiet fjord swimming, Coastal forest walks
Most-booked experiences around Oslo
Whichever destination you choose, these are the activities Oslo Spirit readers book most.
Oslo: guided sightseeing fjord cruise on a premium silent electric boat
- Silent electric boat
- Free cancellation
- Best seller
Oslo: self-service public floating sauna ticket, Tjuvholmen
- Floating sauna
- Fjord swim
Oslo: fjord evening cruise with shrimp buffet
- Shrimp buffet
- Best seller
Oslo: Munch Museum admission ticket
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
From Oslo: self-guided Norway in a Nutshell round trip (Flåm train and Nærøyfjord cruise)
- Flåm Railway
- Nærøyfjord cruise
Oslo: 3-hour highlights bike tour
- Small group
- Bike included