Things To Do

Oslo is a city of culture with many attractions, museums and galleries with world-class art. Visit the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet in Bjørvika, or the new Barcode district, Sørenga. Here you will find the new Deichman Library and the new Munch Museum. Akershus Fortress is an exciting destination where you can visit the Norwegian Armed Forces Museum and the Norwegian Resistance Museum.

At Aker Brygge and the old Vestbane Station you find the new National Museum of Norway, which opens in 2022. A little further out on Tjuvholmen there is the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art. At Bygdøy, you will find both the Viking Ship Museum and the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History.

If you are travelling with children, the city offers a diverse choice of experiences and activities. From the International Museum of Children’s Art, the Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology, the Pop Centre Interactive Museum, the Oslo Climbing Park (treetop climbing) and not least the amusement park Tusenfryd, which is located a little south of the city.

Combine a stay at First Hotel Millennium with shopping in Karl Johan Street. Experience a large selection of shops and enjoy delicious food and drinks among countless cafes and restaurants. There is also a short walking distance to more exclusive boutiques such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci or Hermès.

Oslo Steet Food manages to fill 1800 square meters with food from around the world. Oslo Street Food is located at the old Torggata Baths in the center of Oslo, just a short walk from the hotel. Street food is quick, simple and cheap - and tells you something about the place and culture that you are visiting. So if you are looking for a tasty, delicious meal that we recommend that you head for Oslo Street Food.

Learn more about Oslo Street Food here

Oslo has many beautiful parks and green oases. Pack your picnic basket with good food and drink, and head out on park sightseeing. Vigelandsparken, the world’s largest sculpture park with such famous statues as Sinnataggen and Monolitten, as well as Ekebergparken Sculpture Park and Slottshagen are all well worth a visit.

We also recommend visiting the Botanical Garden in Tøyen. The garden includes over 5,500 plant varieties from around the world and is a lovely green oasis in the heart of the city. You can also visit the Natural History Museum, which is located there, too. The zoological and geological collections showcase scientific exhibitions.

Most of the city parks are free to visit, open 24 hours a day, all year round.

A ten-minute boat ride from City Hall (Rådhuskaia), takes you to wonderful beaches on the islands of the beautiful Oslofjord. If you don’t have time for a boat trip, you can take a cool dip at Sørenga, where you will find a great swimming area with a family-friendly sandy beach, diving board, bathing jetty, benches, a grassy plain – everything you need for a great summer’s day by the sea. Here you can also rent a kayak and SUP and discover Oslo from the waterfront.

Tjuvholmen Sea Bath is located at the far end of Tjuvholmen, south of Aker pier – right next to the new Astrup Fearnley Museum. Here you will find a beautiful park with sculptures and a lawn. There is also a small beach for toddlers as well as a bathing jetty.

Frognerbadet is a popular open-air pool with two 50-metre pools, a splash pool, a waterslide and a diving tower. Frognerbadet is located at the end of Frognerparken, and since its opening in 1956, the facility has held a special significance among the city’s citizens.

If you prefer a slightly warmer environment, we can recommend trying the new sauna trend that has taken Oslo by storm. Along the harbour promenade from Sørenga to Aker Brygge, you will find several opportunities to combine a trip to the sauna with a refreshing swim in the fjord.

Sørenga Sauna Fleet Mågen floats right next to the Opera House. Otherwise there is SALT (sauna and cultural experiences located right by Oslo Central Station), and Green Boats (electric sauna luxury at Aker Brygge), where you can relax and enjoy the heat of the sauna and go for a dip in the fjord.

Only 30 minutes from the city center you will find Oslo's largest ski resort. The resort offers varied challenges across 18 trails and has great snowpark and SnowCross opportunities. All trails are lighted up during the evening, 5 days a week throughout the winter season.

You can rent ski equipment at Toppsenteret and there are both ski schools and 3 dining places in the resort.

Learn more about Oslo Winterpark here

Enjoy a night out of the ordinary at Wallmans Oslo. Bring your friends, family or colleagues, and experience a unique show and delicious 4-course dinner. The incredible venue is located by Akerselva, between Sagene and Grünerløkka.

Free Tour Oslo offers free guided tours. Discover the secrets of Norway’s capital city on a free guided tour. Over the course of 90 minutes, we will explore Oslo’s principal attractions. Join a tour. We promise it will be exciting! Tours depart from next to the tiger statue outside Oslo railway station. Tours end by the Norwegian parliament building.

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