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Oslo, Oslo, Norway

5 days in Oslo

Fjord-side design and a gateway to Norway's wild north. Here's how to spend 5 days in Oslo: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Oslo trip is March, April and May. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 days
Best time
March, April, May
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 5 days Oslo itinerary, day by day

1

Day 1

09:00
Stortorvet
Stortorvet is a square in Oslo, Norway, located west of Oslo Cathedral.
12:30
Battle of the Square~$5
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
16:00
1858 Christiania fire~$5
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
2

Day 2

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Stortorvet tram stop~$5
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,
16:00
Oslo Bazaars
Oslo Bazaars are located at Oslo Cathedral, along the streets Karl Johans gate and Dronningens gate in Oslo, Norway. The buildings of the bazaar constitute a continuous facility th
3

Day 3

09:00
Oslo Cathedral
Oslo Cathedral — formerly Our Savior's Church — is the main church for the Church of Norway Diocese of Oslo, as well as the parish church for downtown Oslo. The present building da
12:30
Eldorado Cinema (Oslo)~$5
Eldorado Cinema was a multiplex located at Torggata 9 in Oslo sentrum. It had five theaters with 1000 seats, which broke down as 170, 140, 163, 168, and 370 seats in theaters 1, 2,
16:00
Livingroom Studios~$5
Livingroom Studios is a recording studio in Oslo, Norway.
4

Day 4

09:00
Steen & Strøm Magasin~$5
Steen & Strøm Magasin is a department store situated in Nedre Slottsgate in the center of Oslo, Norway. The department store has over 500 Norwegian and international brands. Steen
12:30
Oslo Astrological Clock~$5
The Oslo Astrological Clock is located at Karl Johans gate 3 in Oslo, the capital city of Norway. The astrological clock was donated by Christian Ringnes and features artwork desig
16:00
Posthuset tram stop~$5
Posthuset station was a former tram stop on the Oslo Tramway. It has since been replaced by Dronningens gate station.
5

Day 5

09:00
Egertorget~$5
Egertorget is a pedestrian mall located at the intersection of Karl Johans gate and Øvre Slottsgate in Oslo, Norway.
12:30
Dronningens gate tram stop~$5
Dronningens gate is a tram stop of the Oslo Tramway. It is served by lines 11, 12 and 13. It is served with both SL79 and SL95 trams. Since autumn 2020, Line 13 does not operate at
16:00
Stortinget station~$5
Stortinget is an underground rapid transit station on the Common Line of the Oslo Metro, Norway. It is located in the heart of the city center, next to the Parliament of Norway Bui

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What 5 days in Oslo costs

What this trip costs

$1,305
Flights$45034%
Stay$27021%
Activities$13510%
Food$22517%
Local transport$907%
Shopping$605%
Buffer$756%
$261/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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5 days in Oslo: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Oslo?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Oslo, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Oslo?+

Start with Stortorvet, Battle of the Square and 1858 Christiania fire. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 5 days in Oslo cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $750 per person for 5 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Oslo?+

The best months to visit Oslo are March, April, May, September and October, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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