Attractions in Oslo

Top attractions

Oslo's impressive Vigelandsparken Sculpture Park, famous for its 212 sculptures, is a must-see. The park is free and always open.

The Opera House became an instant hit when it opened in April 2008. World-class opera and ballet performances, and groundbreaking architecture have made the extraordinary marble and glass building in Bjørvika one of the city's most popular attractions.

Norway's most visited tourist attraction in 2007, the Holmenkollen Ski Jump, was torn down in October 2008 and is being rebuilt for the 2011 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. During the building process, a temporary Holmenkollen Visitors' Centre, located near the building site, will provide information about the famous ski arena.

Get close to the rich history of Oslo and Norway at Akershus Fortress, the Historical Museum, and Norsk Folkemuseum (the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History). You can also learn about Norway’s exciting maritime history and famous explorers at the Fram Museum, the Kon-Tiki Museum, the Viking Ship Museum and the Norwegian Maritime Museum.

Visit Gamlebyen (the old town) to see the remains of medieval Oslo. The city’s fascinating industrial history can be explored on a walk along the Akerselva River, which runs from the Lake Maridalsvannet, through the city and into the Oslofjord.

Among the top attractions for art, design and architecture, you will find the Munch Museum, the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, DogA (the Norwegian Centre for Design and Architecture), the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art and a number of other museums and galleries.

In the summer season, visit TusenFryd Amusement Park for its thrilling rides, water park and great family fun. The Royal Palace, home of Norway’s King Harald and Queen Sonja, opens its doors for guided tours in the summer.

New attractions in Oslo include the Nobel Peace Center and the Holocaust Center, both of which will challenge your mind and give you new thoughts on Norway as a nation of peace.