Oslo 7 Day Itinerary

Title: 7-Day Oslo Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival & City Center Exploration

  • Accommodation: Stay in the city center for easy access to main attractions. Recommendations include Thon Hotel Astoria, Hotel Continental or Scandic Oslo.
  • Breakfast: Start your day with a traditional Norwegian breakfast at Kaffebrennen or Vulkan Kafe.
  • Activities: Visit Oslo Cathedral, Parliament, Royal Palace, and National Gallery (home to Edvard Munch’s “The Scream”). Don’t forget the Vigeland Park!
  • Lunch: Head to Mathallen Food Hall for a variety of local and international cuisines.
  • Evening: Take a stroll around Aker Brygge and enjoy the waterfront views, or visit Tjuvholmen for modern art galleries and eateries.

Day 2 - Museums & Viking Ship Museum

  • Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel or nearby cafes like Tim Wendelboe.
  • Activities: Spend the day exploring museums: Vikingskipshuset (Viking Ship Museum), Museum of Cultural History, and Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology.
  • Lunch: Grab a bite at Fish Market in Aker Brygge or Conrad Oslo for a more upscale dining experience.
  • Evening: Relax at Karpe Diem or Jazzhus Garagen for live music.

Day 3 - Frogner Park, Holmenkollen & Bygdoy

  • Breakfast: Start early with breakfast at your hotel or a local café.
  • Activities: Visit Frogner Park, home to Gustav Vigeland’s sculptures. Take the Holmenkollbanen Funicular up to Holmenkollen National Stadium (ski jumping museum) for panoramic city views. Spend the afternoon exploring Bygdoy Peninsula, home to several museums like the Viking Ship Museum, Museum of Folk Art, and the Norwegian Open-Air Museum.
  • Lunch: Have lunch at Restaurant Lungegården on Bygdoy.
  • Dinner: Return to downtown Oslo for dinner at Statholdergaarden or Maaemo, Norway’s only three-Michelin-starred restaurant.

Day 4 - Day Trip to Lillehammer or Oslofjord Islands

  • Activities: Consider a day trip to Lillehammer, site of the 1994 Winter Olympics, or take a ferry to one of the Oslofjord islands like Hovedøya for beaches and historical ruins.
  • Lunch & Dinner: Pack a picnic lunch or dine at local restaurants on your chosen destination.

Day 5 - Akershus Fortress, Oslo Opera House & Bjørvika

  • Breakfast: Start the day with breakfast at your hotel or nearby cafes.
  • Activities: Visit Akershus Fortress, then walk to the modern Oslo Opera House. Spend the afternoon exploring Bjørvika area, home to the Barcode Project and Town Hall.
  • Lunch: Grab lunch at 7-Eleven Food Hall, located in the Barcode Project.
  • Evening: Take a sunset cruise on the Oslofjord or relax at The Thief Bar for cocktails with a view.

Day 6 - Ekebergparken & Grünerløkka

  • Breakfast: Start early with breakfast at your hotel or nearby cafes like Supremo in Grünerløkka.
  • Activities: Visit Ekebergparken, an outdoor sculpture park with stunning city views. Spend the afternoon exploring the vibrant Grünerløkka district, known for its street art, independent shops, and bars.
  • Lunch & Dinner: Have lunch at Café Fargegarden or Mini Bar in Grünerløkka, then enjoy dinner at Cafe Fønix, another local favorite.

Day 7 - Departure

  • Breakfast: Enjoy your last breakfast in Oslo at a café of your choice.
  • Departure: Depending on your flight schedule, consider exploring any remaining areas or pick up souvenirs before heading to the airport.

Transportation: The Oslo Pass provides free travel on all public transport and discounts at attractions. Purchase a Viking Line or Fjordline ferry ticket for day trips to Lillehammer or the Oslofjord islands.

Tips: Dress in layers due to Oslo’s variable weather. Remember to try traditional dishes like lutefisk, pinnekjøtt, and rakfisk. Enjoy your stay in Oslo!