Oslo Travel Guide: Things to do in Oslo as a Tourist
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- čas přidán 28. 07. 2024
- Top Sightseeing locations to visit in Oslo, Norway. Including Downtown Oslo, The Royal Castle, museums, Vigelandsparken, Holmenkollen, and more.
The exact locations are listed at the end of the description.
The Oslo Opera:
Do this one! The opera building is adjacent to the central station, and it's awesome. It's architecture is like walking on an iceberg, and it overlooks the Oslo fjord and Akershus Castle. Doesn't take much time.
Karl Johans gate:
The main walking street that connects Central Station (Oslo S) with the Royal Castle. I guess it's a must when you come to Oslo. You can't avoid it, and you shouldn't! Because it's the main street of Oslo. But Karl Johan is mostly for the tourists, beggars, scammers. People that live in Oslo, like me, hardly ever go there.
Royal Castle:
It's quite small compared to other royal castles because Norway was a poor country when it was built. But it's still a nice place to walk through on your way to Bogstadveien or to spend half an hour.
Akershus Castle:
This is a nice medieval castle at the center of Oslo, overlooking the Oslo fjord, and Aker brygge. Very nice for sunsets, and after a day in Oslo sentrum or Aker Brygge. There is also a free military museum and a cheap WWII resistance museum here.
Aker Brygge:
These are the Oslo docks which have been redeveloped into a posh private restaurant/bar/shopping area. Nice for a walk, and plenty of places to sit down and watch people or the magnificent view of Akershus Castle. There's also a modern art museum here if that's your thing. If you do go to the modern art museum, be sure go all the way to the top terrace, where you find an even better view of Aker Brygge, the fjord and Akershus Castle.
Museum Island/Peninsula (Bygdøy):
This is where most of the museums are, including the Viking Ship Museum, Kon Tiki, Maritime Museum, Folk Museum. But be aware that it takes a day, and it's quite a detour, there's not much else to do there. If I had to pick one, I would do the Viking Ship museum and maybe the adjacent Folk Museum.
Vigelandsparken/Frognerparken:
This sculpture park is very good, and very large. During summer this is a continuous party/BBQ, but in wintertime you will find mostly joggers and dog walkers. Do this park if naked stone people are your thing. Pro tip: The Oslo City museum is in the park, and its FREE!
Holmenkollen/Frognerseteren:
Holmenkollen is a giant ski-jump on a mountain overlooking Oslo. There is also the ski-museum and ski-stuff around here. Metro line 1 runs all the way to Frognerseteren and there is a cafe/restaurant close to the wilderness where you can overlook Oslo.
Ekebergåsen:
This is a lookout point close to Oslo, overlooking the city. If you are thinking of going to Frognerseteren for the view only, you should go here instead. Much closer to the city, so you get a better view and travel time is less, this is a nice spot to watch the sunset.
Some Pro Tips:
If you want to see "the fjord" for cheap, go to the beginning of Aker Brygge, and take the ferry (B10) to Nesodden and back again (don't get of). You will have a great view of Akershus Castle, Aker Brygge, numerous islands and the fjord.
The "RuterReise" app for live public transportation time tables or planning, or just use Google maps, there's another "RuterBillett" app for purchasing tickets with a credit card on your phone, but I think it's only in Norwegian. Then there is the ruter.no/en/ website for trip planning.
Uber app, works quite well, and is half price of normal taxi
Time/Location/
00:00 Jernbanetorget goo.gl/vdoD4g
00:57 Bicycles goo.gl/C9MZmm
01:53 The Opera goo.gl/XdoR1C
02:30 Karl Johans gate goo.gl/6b4hqD
02:52 Parliament (Stortinget) goo.gl/X2gP7y
03:23 The Royal Castle (Slottet) goo.gl/xIP9aB
03:57 Nobel Peace Center goo.gl/sXCCQe
04:29 The Harbor goo.gl/brdbGN
04:44 Ferry B10 (see the fjord) goo.gl/1SZHoZ
05:03 Aker Brygge goo.gl/zi4Y7F
05:24 Astrup Fearnley goo.gl/3Umtqa
06:19 Akershus Castle goo.gl/bnNyxt
06:30 Inside Akershus Castle goo.gl/gnCQWm
07:13 Bygdøynes goo.gl/Zz8IcR
07:42 Vikingship Museum goo.gl/6dJP5A
07:54 Folk Museum (Stavkirke) goo.gl/vQly8M
08:31 Oscarshall Castle goo.gl/JOVB0a
08:33 Holocaust Center goo.gl/XCaiKT
08:36 Kongsgården goo.gl/IBqG9C
08:44 Huk (the beach) goo.gl/PX0idB
09:11 Vigelandsparken goo.gl/Umcgmi
10:04 Oslo City Museum goo.gl/VbbYTc
10:32 Holmenkollen (ski jump) goo.gl/mF1z3M
10:56 Ski Museum goo.gl/rYJcLU
11:05 Holmenkollen Kapell (church) goo.gl/D6iNPJ
11:23 Frognerseteren T-bane (metro) goo.gl/WrLIQN
11:56 Frognerseteren Restaurant goo.gl/AyjJp1
12:17 Ekebergåsen (lookout point) goo.gl/ob7pdW
I'm going to Oslo for the 5th time in September and I can easily say that it's actually my favorite city I've ever been to (besides London) 🇳🇴👌🏽
Wow, that's impressive! Since you know the city, tell me if there is something I should make a video about.
Your videos are awesome! I was just in Oslo this June and previously in 1992. Fun to revisit through your videos and your humor is great.
It’s such a relief to find a locals video! There really aren’t half as many videos about the city as places like Berlin, prague, of Brussels! But I’m so excited to go to see Oslo so I was a little frustrated about the lack of information 😅
Very helpful video! I laughed so hard throughout it and still learned a lot. lol. :)
"make a hole in your retina" haha, nice vid!
Very informative, very educational and the moderator has a great sense of humor overall. Thank You!
Great tips and love the dry humor!
I found this video whilst on the train from the airport into Oslo when I had an 8 hour layover. I think I managed to almost do everything you mentioned in this and I thought it was an amazing selection - including the boat ride! Really recommend following Jonas' tips!
Well done. Great summary. Just the right amount of detail. Love the ride on your BMW too!
Thanks Jonas for your videos and humour about visiting OSLO. I have just returned from my 4 day trip and your travel advice was such a help. I will definitely return here again.
this is maybe the driest humor i have ever encountered haha love it
really nice videos! i have the chance to study in oslo in spring 2017, these videos help to make a decision.
I wonder if Norwegians normally have this type of sense of humour lol. I also have the chance to study in oslo next year but in Autumn.
+eduard1215 No, I'm special, says my mother.
my mother uses pepper spray to season my food
+OsloPro lol I think I was right. I just read this "Humor is quite different. My asian friends were sometimes confused by Norwegian humor I think. It can often be black, dry and use a lot of irony. So even though Norwegians are blunt, sometimes it is really just humor and not meant to be taken serious"
good dry humor is very north euro!! and i LOVE IT
Thank you for your videos! I love your deadpan humor! I visited Oslo a few years ago and loved it! The people were so nice and friendly. I hope to go back someday, maybe to teach at one of the universities.
Simply the best Oslo video!
Enjoyed the humor as I watched this in Oslo. Thank you!
Currently in Oslo, as a result of watching this I’m off to venture to your highlighted points! Cheers
Saul Ellis Really? I hope you will enjoy it despite that the scenery is a bit different, quite a bit of snow today.
Hi Jonas. Just discovered your videos. Wow! I really enjoyed this. I’m a Norwegian, that live (17 years so far) in Louisiana USA. I think a lot of this came up after I left... or at least, I have not seen most of what you toured 😎
Thanks Jonas for tips. I've been in Oslo couple of times but as I can see I missed some points from your list.
Greetings from Cracow.
P.S. Nice sense of humor :D
This is one of the best tourist guides I've ever come across. Very nice!
Good video, thank you for posting it. I am a very special person who only goes to Scandinavia between December and February and, this year, I will visit Oslo for the first time; in December of course.
Bunnyroo7 any questions?
Heading to Oslo this weekend from London and glad I found your video for there are limited info. (from locals) on best things to do in Oslo. Great video and love the good sense of humour too!
+Michaele Nagac Thanks! Glad you liked it. Enjoy Oslo!
In city hall, my great uncle Wilhem Meling painted the right side of the wall. The wall with the colorful triangle patterns.
We just got back from a 5 day vacation in Oslo. We used this and other OsloPro videos to plan the whole trip.
+x x That's nice! I'm glad I could help.
Brought back fond memories of one of my favorite cities, which I shall visit again for 17 mai this year.
You have a weird sense of humor. You're making jokes and keeping a straight face lol. Thanks for the video, I am going to Oslo for a couple days next week and this helped.
Great tips. Thanks. We can enjoyed the no. 10 ferry ride & the Viking ship museum.
Thanks a lot, I really love to watch your videos. These videos inspire me to go to there. You rock. Greetings from Mexico
freaking hilarious... nicely done
Jonas, your comment about the turd is priceless and faen-ing hilarious. Keep on making vids dude.
Great video, you show exactly the spots I show to Oslo-newcomers, and I also use beer as the currency rate :) good quality filming også, thanks for sharing.
I love this guy, he is the best!
YOU. ARE. HILARIOUS!!! love it!
Your video was painfully funny and very informative
Great video. Learned many things while also having a laugh. I'll be going to Oslo in April, and I'm glad I found your channel! Will definitely help for my trip. Many thanks from Puerto Rico!
Awesome video, thanks for the great tips! We will be visiting Oslo in a few weeks and look forward to exploring your beautiful city
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This was amazing, lol...I'm actually in oslo atm an went to alot of those places...your style is funny as fcuk, keep it up
Great and helpful video. Nice humour, ever serious :)
OMG his accent is sooooooooooo adorable. I melted into a puddle of syrup, he’s so sweet.
i got the chance to visit oslo last week with my family. Before the trip i checked out all ur vids, it was a good preparation. When we arrived, we get used to call him shitty hall! thank u for ur nicevids!
HeyJonas, Thanks for your very helpful (and funny) video. Going to enjoy exploring Oslo much more on our trip next week!
The most honest tourist guidance video lol
Such a nice and interesting video.. simple but great. Well done 👌🏻 when I’m watching your video, it makes me think to make a plan to visit Oslo next year..
Really liked this video dude. You're funny and informative, a good combo! ✌️
thanks for this lovely clip! We are visiting Oslo (from London) for the first time- next week! Cannot wait.
+rapidtranq That's great! There are so many nice spots in Oslo if you know where to go. Enjoy your stay!
Interesting. Thank you so much ❤️❤️🇳🇴Love Norway🇳🇴❤️❤️
Great video!
great video helps a lot . we go in the last week of March i cant wait to see how its look for real.
Hahhaha I like him his sense of humour is spot on. I've just come back from Oslo lovely city.
Can't wait to go next year! Thanks for the great video!
Going back to Oslo in December and Im bringing family this time! Ill definitely take the B10 boat ride. Thanks for a fun video.
Hello! Amazing video :)
I was in Oslo during ten days in June and I really love it. The only thing missing was the last place you show in this video. It looks an amazing panorama. Hope to come back soon.
Keep the great work. Greetings from Braga, Portugal.
You are hilarious. Funny and so informative. Keep up the good work.
Thank you buddy, great video ! Iam sure that i will visit almost everything, you have mentioned
Ive been to OSLO and i looooove it!!
I think this was the best of your videos! Anyway thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing. This is very useful and helpful information
What an interesting and entertaining travel guide. You had me laughing so hard (the Asian part and at the beach). Thanks.
Great video showing Oslo in a fun way . Thanks .
Loved it in Oslo, was there in February and just posted my video 😀
You are too funny. Loved it!
thanks for your video, looking forward to visiting in August!
Thx, this was very helpful. Going to be there in June this year. Looking forward to the visit.
An amazing presentation about Oslo! Well done to this guy, well and clear explanation of the things to see.Homework for others :)
God, I had so much fun watching your video :D Im coming to Oslo this November to "freeze". I can hardy wait :D
This video helped me so much in planning my trip to Oslo. Thanks so much!
+AdamBandaids You're welcome!
I live in Oslo, Norway ;) Its very nice here! :=)
Thanks for the very informative video!
Oh boy that's the best guide I've seen so far :D
Dude, this is so funny yet very informative.. couldn't stop laughing..haha!!
very nice and helpful video , thank you my dear , Charifa from Morocco
Hilarious! So looking forward to my Oslo visit!
very good video. funny and very interesting. keep up the good work buddy!
Great job...Thank you. really entertaining as well ^^
OsloPro love your vids...I am Canadian with Norwegian background. Now I know all the cool places in Oslo to see : )
awesome video
não entendi nada do que você falou mas amei o lugar é muito bonito parabéns 👏👏😍😀👍
You're awesome!
hahahahaha love it ! im in oslo right now. this helps. thanks jonas.
c'est très magnifique merci bcp.
It's a very detailed introduction. Even though I have never been to Norway. Everything is so clear after your introduction. I might go there in the future when the pandemic is over.
I'm glad you liked it! By the way, Norway removed all Covid restrictions last week.
@@OsloProJonas Oh, really? I just got to know that. That's a great news. In China, we still have some cases in different provinces and the government doesn't suggest that we travel abroad.
so informative, so funny!
dude you're hilarious. Looking forward to visiting Oslo soon.
Very GOOD content. thx much!
Very good tour guide
Hey buddy! I have to thank you because your video helped me a lot when I was in Oslo last july. Unfortunately i did not watch your video about nigthlife jejeje shame!!! . To be perfectly honest, I fell in love with Norway, specially Oslo and the Artic Circle. In Peru we have an amazing landscape and unbelievable views; however, Norway was absolutely beautiful to me. Keep uploading your videos. They are very helpful.
Be our tourist guide 😀 You are really an oslo pro
"Mind blowing exhibitions about peace and stuff." Classic.
Thanks, Quite informative :-)
Great video! coming here in 3 months :)
Very helpful I like you tips: Getting the B10 ferry for cheaper lool of fjord and getting off at 2nd stop a Bygdoy
Nice informative video
tusen takk for videone dine, jeg er glad i dem ;-) forresten, du er så søt :-)
informative for sure. pro tips is nice. hilarious for sure.
Great Video. Tusen Takk
I've been to many of the sites recommended with my Norwegian friend. Was thinking about the video sometimes.
good stuff
The art work statues etc. are very depressing and austere I noticed in Oslo.The busiest place was the departure lounge at the airport!
Thank you
Good job pal!
I really like Oslo city awesome
LOL this make me feels like wanna visit Oslo.
Thank you ❤️ 🇱🇰
Such a nice video. I like the editing and all the tips. Thank you. I will be in Oslo between 16-19 of June. Would you like to show me a few places or grab a beer together? :)
best video about Oslo I've seen so far! I'm visiting the city next week and will remember your tips... a question: is the Oslo Pass any good for tourists? Cheers from Brazil!
+Manuela Salazar Thanks, and welcome! Yes, the Oslo Pass is a good deal if you are gonna visit many museums, as it includes entrance to most of them and also public transportation.