The National Museum in Oslo

Oslo

Discover our vibrant capital

Welcome to what The Wall Street Journal calls the "newest capital of Nordic cool".

Oslo in every season

Go for a stroll in lively neighbourhoods and explore everything from innovative architecture and world-class museums to hip bars and heavenly eateries.

Oslo in summer
Oslo in winter

City walks

Oslo is one of the most walkable capitals in the world. Pick your favourite route from our recommendations!

Top walks in Oslo

Planning is half the fun

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Plan your trip to Oslo

Art & culture in Oslo

With the opening of two of the biggest art museums in Europe, MUNCH and the National Museum, Oslo has become a must-visit destination for art lovers.

People walking across the roof of The Oslo Opera House
Oslo Opera House: please walk on the roof
Vigelandsparken at Frogner in Oslo, Eastern Norway
Sculpture parks
Mother and child walking inside The Twist at Kistefos, Hadeland
Top 10 arty day trips around Oslo
  • The Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway, during sunset
    Explore the MUNCH museum
    Exterior The National Museum of Norway in Oslo
    The spectacular National Museum
    Two women having lunch at Botanic garden in Oslo, Eastern Norway
    Parks and gardens
A musican performing in front of a large crowd at OsloOslo music festival at Grefsenkollen in Oslo, Eastern Norway

What's on?

Make the most of your time in Oslo by attending a festival, concert, art exhibition, or other cultural event!

Upcoming events

Explore the city

... by foot, by bike or from the sunny deck of a boat!

  • The sculptures in the Vigeland installation, the Vigeland Park, Oslo, Norway
    Free things to do in Oslo
    Islands in Oslo, Eastern Norway, in summer
    Go island hopping in Oslo
    Experience Oslo by bike - two cyclists at Aker brygge in Oslo, Eastern Norway
    Experience Oslo by bike

Top tips from Oslo locals

See everything you need for a perfect weekend getaway in the city.

  • Two people sightseeing at Akershus Fortress in Oslo
    The locals’ guide to Oslo: top insider tips
    Morten Krogvold by the Munch Museum
    Photographer Krogvold's top cultural tips in Oslo
    A woman walks past the MUNCH museum
    One day in Oslo: City walks

A harbour promenade

... full of surprises. Experience award-winning architecture, food, and culture.

Stroll along

Day and weekend trips from Oslo

Charming coastal gems, soothing nature, and outstanding art – all within easy reach of Oslo.

  • Mother and child walking inside The Twist at Kistefos, Hadeland
    Top 10 arty day trips around Oslo
    Four women relaxing by the indoor pool at Engø gård at Tjøme, Eastern Norway
    The Oslo region with the girls
    People in a horse-drawn carriage in Havlystparken at the culture destination Ramme Gård in Hvitsten by the Oslofjord in Eastern Norway
    Charming seaside destinations along the Oslofjord
    The courtyard below the roof at the furniture factory The Plus
    Hidden gems east of Oslo – weekend getaway
    Women enjoying the floating sauna at Rømskog Spa & Resort
    Weekend breaks near Oslo

Destinations close to Oslo

Extend your stay and visit some other exciting destinations in the Oslo region.

  • Woman walking in Badehusgata in Drøbak on a summerday, Follo
    Drøbak and Follo
    Kistefos-Museet, Jevnaker
    Hadeland and Ringerike
    Rømskog spa and resort, Eastern Norway
    Romerike
    A girl walking in a garden on the island Isegran in Fredrikstad, Eastern Norway
    Østfold
    Vippefyret at Verdens Ende, "The World's End", in Færder national park in Vestfold
    Vestfold
    Idyllic waterfall at Bærums Verk
    Bærum, Asker and Hurumhalvøya

See it yourself

Can't get enough of Oslo? Here are some inspirational videos for you!

  • The Myth of Haill

    Let the 3-star Michelin chef show you the flavours of Oslo

    Coffee culture in Oslo

    Social hangouts in Oslo

Getting around in the Oslo region

Get in-depth travel information on Oslo’s official website.
Plan your trip to Oslo with Entur.

Visit Eastern Norway in wintertime

Norefjell Ski Resort in sunset
Winter in Eastern Norway

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