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Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Oslo travel guide

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Fjord-side design and a gateway to Norway's wild north. The best time to visit Oslo is May, June, July and August. A mid-range trip runs roughly $150/person/day before flights.

Best time
May, June, July
Ideal length
3 days
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Oslo

The best time to visit Oslo is May, June, July and August. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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Top things to do in Oslo

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Stortorvet
Stortorvet
Stortorvet is a square in Oslo, Norway, located west of Oslo Cathedral.
Free · 1h
Battle of the Square
Battle of the Square
The Battle of the Square was a skirmish between Norwegian demonstrators and military forces of the United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway that took place in Oslo, Norway, on the even
~$5 · 1.5h
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1858 Christiania fire
The 1858 Christiania fire, starting on 14 April 1858, severely destroyed several city blocks near Stortorvet in Christiania, Norway. 41 buildings were destroyed, and about 1,000 p
~$5 · 1.5h
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Stortorvet tram stop
Stortorvet is a tram stop on the Oslo Tramway in Oslo, Norway. The station is located on the square Stortorvet in the city centre. It is served by the lines 17, 18 and 19. In 2009,
~$5 · 1.5h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Oslo
Taste the signature dishes of Oslo.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 3-day Oslo itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Stortorvet12:30 · Battle of the Square16:00 · 1858 Christiania fire
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Day 2
09:00 · Central market & street-food lunch12:30 · Stortorvet tram stop16:00 · Oslo Bazaars
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Day 3
09:00 · Oslo Cathedral12:30 · Eldorado Cinema (Oslo)16:00 · Livingroom Studios

A sample plan. See the full 3-day Oslo itinerary →

Oslo travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Oslo?+

The best months to visit Oslo are May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Oslo?+

Most travellers find 3 days ideal for Oslo, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Oslo expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Oslo (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Oslo?+

Popular highlights include Stortorvet, Battle of the Square, 1858 Christiania fire and Stortorvet tram stop. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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