Norway’s capital city is renowned for its stunning parks and numerous museums.
Depending on the time of year you visit Oslo, you’ll either get to experience some of the city’s most fabulous winter activities such as ice skating and frolicking in the snow, or running around the many parks in the summer.
There’s plenty of things to do in Oslo that you can enjoy all year round and we’ve compiled a list of some of the very best!
Below, you can find our list of the 10 best free attractions in Oslo, as well as the top 10 paid attractions too!
Located inside Frogner Park, just on the outskirts of the city centre, Vigeland Sculpture Park is without a doubt one of the best and most popular free attractions in Oslo.
Vigeland Sculpture Park is a park and museum that showcases the incredible works of art of famous artist, Gustav Vigeland.
You can easily spend hours wandering around the park and admiring all the weird and wonderful sculptures.
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The main street of the city is known as Karl Johans Gate and it’s a great place in Oslo to spend an hour or two.
Stretching for several kilometres, Karl Johans Gate is home to an abundance of shopping centres, restaurants, bars and cafes.
It’s named in honour of King Charles III John and is renowned as one of the most vibrant and lively areas of the city.
You could easily spend hours wandering around the many...
The Royal Palace and Park grounds in Oslo are another great free attraction to enjoy while in the city.
You can get guided tours of the inside of the Palace during the summer months, but the grounds and park are open all year round and they make the perfect place to visit with children in tow.
You’ll always find many locals enjoying their lunch break in the Royal Palace Park, as well as people getting their daily exercise...
The neighbourhood of Aker Brygge in Oslo is arguably even more lively and interesting than Karl Johans Gate.
Teeming with plenty of shops, museums and restaurants, Aker Brygge is a lush place in the city to hang out for a couple of hours.
During the summer, you’ll find a popular boat bar that serves plenty of refreshing beverages and delicious cuisines from all over the world.
If you don’t want to spend any...
Oslo City Hall or Rådhuset as it’s also known as, houses the city council as well as other important organisations within Oslo city.
The building is free to enter so you don’t have to worry about any extortionate entrance fees to see inside one of the most prestigious buildings in Oslo, which is definitely a contributing factor that makes it so worthwhile to visit!
While it might not look that intriguing from...
While this particular free attraction in Oslo might not be to everyone’s taste, if you have a penchant for beautiful buildings and colourful architecture, then a visit to Damstredet og Telthusbakken will suit you perfectly.
Damstredet og Telthusbakken is a popular street in Oslo that features three cobblestone avenues consisting of beautifully coloured houses.
If you’re looking for a place in Oslo for great Instagram...