The capital of Norway offers both spectacular architecture, museums, and a vibrant nightlife. Get tips on top attractions, exciting areas to explore, and fun family activities.
The city of Oslo is in constant evolvement. Go for a stroll in the lively streets and neighbourhoods, where you’ll find everything from innovative architecture and world-class museums to hip bars and heavenly eateries. Each district has its own special charm and can be easily reached by public transport if you don’t want to walk.
In the Norwegian capital, urban activities and outdoor life go hand in hand. In the forest that surrounds the city, you can choose between a number of marked hiking trails in the summer and hundreds of kilometres of cross-country tracks in the winter. Oslo is also full of lush parks and fantastic viewpoints, and the Akerselva river flows through the city. In the summer, you can go island hopping on the Oslofjord.
Enjoy one of Europe’s most exciting music scenes, with more concerts than any other city in Scandinavia. International superstars play in major arenas, while smaller clubs put on thousands of concerts every year.
Get to know the city on a sightseeing tour or with a guide. You can hop on a sightseeing bus or boat or take part in museum tours. With the Oslo Pass, you get a discount on sightseeing as well as free admission to more than 30 museums and attractions.
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Explore the urban areas
Get to know Oslo’s new, old, cool, and charming quarters.
Islands and bathing spots
Dive into the fjord from islands or beaches, or find a quiet forest lake.
Into the forest
Go cycling, paddling, fishing, or hiking – find your forest paradise.
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Getting here and around
Get in-depth travel information on Oslo’s official website.
Plan your trip to Oslo with Entur.
By car
Oslo is the national hub for the road network, which makes the city easy to reach by road from all corners of Norway.
All roads into Oslo are toll roads. Go to autopass.no for rates and payment options. Also remember to pay close attention to parking restrictions and regulations.
By train
The Flytoget airport express train takes around 20 minutes to reach Oslo's city centre. The local train takes a few minutes longer but is the cheaper option.
You can travel to Oslo by train from most of Norway and several destinations in Sweden.
By plane
Oslo Airport is Norway’s main airport and serves more than 100 domestic and international destinations.
From the airport, you can reach Oslo’s city centre by express train, express bus, local train, rental car or taxi.
Many European cities have direct connections to Torp Sandefjord Airport, which can be reached from Oslo by express bus or train. The trip to Oslo from the airport takes around 2 hours.
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By ferry
Ferries arrive daily in Oslo from Kiel in Germany and from Copenhagen and Frederikshavn in Denmark. Oslo can be reached by ferry all year.
There are also several options for travelling by local ferries to the islands in and around Oslo. Here are some ferry operators in the Oslo area.
By bus
Express shuttle services take you from Oslo Airport to 120 locations in the Oslo area. You can also take an express bus to Oslo from Torp Sandefjord Airport. Find more information about travelling by bus to Oslo.
Oslo Bussterminal is the main terminal for long-distance and regional bus routes and is located in the city centre near Oslo central train station.
Local travel
Use the same tickets on all public transport in Oslo: bus, tram, metro, train, and ferry. Plan your trip and check prices on ruter.no.
You can also buy the Oslo Pass, which gives you free public transportation, entry to several museums, municipal parking, and more.
Cycling or walking is often the easiest way to get around the city centre. Universal access is mostly good for wheelchair users too. Oslo is equipped with city bikes conveniently located around the city.
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Winter activities
From skiing and skating to saunas and ice bathing – do winter Oslo like the locals!
Oslo in every season
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