Destination
Oslo, Norway
A fjord-side capital where you can walk on the Opera House roof, see Munch's The Scream and ski or hike in the forests reached by metro.
Trips to Oslo from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | avoid |
| February | fine |
| March | fine |
| April | fine |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | fine |
| November | avoid |
| December | avoid |
- May: Constitution Day on 17 May: parades and national costumes citywide
- January, February, March: Cross-country ski trails in the Nordmarka forest and floodlit slopes at Oslo Vinterpark
November, December, January: Dark, grey and cold before the snow settles, with the shortest days of the year
Where to stay in Oslo
- Sentrum / Karl Johans gate: Central and walkable to the Opera House, palace and stations.
- Aker Brygge / Tjuvholmen: Waterfront dining, the Astrup Fearnley museum and fjord ferries.
- Grünerløkka: Hip cafés, bars and vintage shops along the Akerselva river.
- Frogner / Majorstuen: Elegant streets next to Vigeland Sculpture Park.
What to do in Oslo
- Walk the roof of the Oslo Opera House
- See The Scream at the Munch Museum and the National Museum
- Visit the Fram and Kon-Tiki museums on Bygdøy
- Wander Vigeland Sculpture Park
- Take the metro to Holmenkollen ski jump
- Island-hop in the Oslofjord by public ferry
Good to know
| Airports | Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | luxury |
| Time zone | Europe/Oslo |
| Kind of trip | city, nature, culture, ski, food |
Questions about Oslo
When is the best time to visit Oslo?
May, June, July, August and September. November, December, January: Dark, grey and cold before the snow settles, with the shortest days of the year
Do US citizens need a passport for Oslo?
Yes. Oslo is in Norway; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Oslo on the ground?
Oslo is luxury by US standards: plan about $190 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.