Holiday in Oslo
City in Norway — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇳🇴
Country
Norway
Type
City
Best time to travel
June to August — long days until 7 PM, mild 18-25°C. December-February for winter sports and a chance to see the Northern Lights.
Budget/day
Getting there from Germany
Direct flight from many German cities to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), about 2 hours.
About Oslo
Oslo, Norway's capital, is nestled between the Oslofjord and wooded hills, combining world-class museums with direct access to nature. The city has transformed into a metropolis of modern architecture with the new Munch Museum, the Opera House — whose walkable roof resembles an iceberg — and the Bjørvika district. The Vigeland Sculpture Park, featuring 200 works by Gustav Vigeland, is the largest sculpture park dedicated to a single artist in the world. Oslo is the most expensive city in the world, but also one of the most sustainable: in 2019, it was named European Green Capital. The Holmenkollen ski jump offers breathtaking views over the city and fjord. In summer, you can hike through forests in the morning, swim in the fjord at noon, and enjoy shrimp with a view of the water at Aker Brygge in the evening. The blend of urban life and wild nature makes Oslo unique among European capitals.
Top 5 highlights in Oslo
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Opera House
The walkable roof of the snow-white Opera House offers panoramic views over the fjord — an architectural icon.
Vigeland Sculpture Park
200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland in Frogner Park — including the famous "Sinnataggen" (angry child).
Munch Museum
The new 13-story museum houses 26,000 works by Edvard Munch — including "The Scream."
Holmenkollen
Iconic ski jump with a museum and zipline — panoramic views over all of Oslo and the fjord.
Aker Brygge & Tjuvholmen
Revitalized harbor district with restaurants, the Astrup Fearnley Museum, and fjord atmosphere.
Hotels in Oslo
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Reise-SIM für Oslo
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Oslo
Recommended travel time
June to August — long days until 7 PM, mild 18-25°C. December-February for winter sports and a chance to see the Northern Lights.
Summer
15-25°C, up to 18h daylight
Winter
-5 to 2°C, snow, short days
How much does a holiday in Oslo cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
80-120 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
250-600 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Oslo Pass: Includes public transport, 30+ museums, and fjord ferries — a must at Oslo's price level.
Supermarket instead of restaurant: Norway's prices are high. Breakfast in the hotel and picnic from the supermarket save significantly.
Island hopping in the fjord: Free ferries take you to the islands Hovedøya and Lindøya — swimming, hiking, relaxation.
Marka hike: Oslo's forest area "Nordmarka" begins right at the subway terminal — hiking from Sognsvann.
Food & drink in Oslo
These specialties you must try!
