Location: Oslo
Top Things to do in Oslo
10 Nature & Parks in Oslo That You Shouldn't Miss
The 1000-year-old Norwegian capital sits at the head of Oslo Fjord. This stunning setting gives hints of the wild wonders that lie just beyond the city. From taking in visual delights at Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum, the Munch Museum and Holmenkollen, to the challenging content within the new Nobel Peace Centre and the Holocoust Center, Oslo offers plenty of food for thought. The Oslo Pass allows free travel on public transport, free parking and many museum and sight admissions.
Restaurants in Oslo
1. Oslomarka
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 283 reviews
The term Oslomarka is usually used for all the recreational areas around Oslo. Marka is the administrative name for the part of it that lies inside the city limits and contains hiking trails, recreation facilities, forests and lakes.
Reviewed By J3919TFstevew
Johanna and Walter took us hear on a ferry and the views were great and the weather was just right we had wine and sandwich we had a wonderful time.
2. Nordmarka
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5.0 based on 280 reviews
Reviewed By Homrul - Oslo, Norway
It's great to have such a huge and fantastic hiking area just outside the city center with good public transportation. Unfortunately, I had to live here for 18 years before I found out, thanks to closed activities due to Covid-19.
3. Nakholmen Island
4. Svartdalsparken
5. Paradisbukta
6. Bygdoy Peninsula
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4.5 based on 1,462 reviews
One of most delightful, romantic two-wheel rides in Oslo. Lush woods, park-like countryside, view of the sea, swimming areas, historic buildings and the royal cows are some of the sights to see along the way. Arrive from Aker Brygge via the 3-km cycle route along Frognerstranda to Hengesengveien, Bygdoy. Continue to Holsts vei - Rideveien - Huk - P.T. Mallingsvei - Langviksvei - Huk Aveny - Museumsveien - Wedels vei - Dronning Biancas vei Distance: 7 km Incline: insignificant Roadway: primarily fine gravel roads
Reviewed By catherinels2014 - Oslo, Norway
Well, if you are in Oslo for more than a day or two, this is definitely a place to go ... there is the Viking Ship museum (with the real ships on display!) and the cultural heritage museum ( VERY worthwhile), as well as the Kontiki museum with the raft in all its glory (most interesting to kids between 6 and 12). You can get it all as part of the Oslo card (or whatever it's called now). Very good public transport there and back. You can even take a ferry one way (or both ways). Requires some resilience in terms of walking and going through the exhibits. Not recommended for old or tired people.
7. Korketrekkeren
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4.5 based on 277 reviews
Oslo's most popular toboggan run starts at Frognerseteren and ends at Midtstuen metro station. At the end of a run, you can catch the metro back up to Frognerseteren for another run. Korktrekkeren is 2000 metres long, and the elevation drop is 255 metres. One non-stop ride at full speed takes 8-10 minutes. The metro from Midtstuen to Frognerseteren takes 13 minutes. Sled rentals Sleds for rent (Akeforeningen) next to Frognerseteren Restaurant, at the bottom of the hill from the Frognerseteren subway stop. Helmet rental is free.
Reviewed By camais - Tromso, Norway
Wooow amazing i love it. Been here also many times. Super simple to rent it its fun for the whole family you can slide to the metro station down and from there take metro back again pretty long and soo much fun ????????
8. Sognsvann Lake
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4.5 based on 552 reviews
Sognsvann lake is a recreation area popular for swimming and sunbathing. Walking/running path around the lake also suitable for wheelchairs.
Reviewed By Rusticmars - Columbus, United States
Sognsvann Lake is a one of the most easily accessible lakes in all of Oslo, It is right at the end of Line 5 and one can easily walk around the lake, have a picnic, or just grab an ice cream on a nice summers day.
9. Akerselva Miljopark
10. Hovedoya
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 310 reviews
Island with medieval ruins, cafe, hiking trails.
Reviewed By steve_vstheworld - Hafnarfjordur, Iceland
Oslo is a great city but sometimes it can be nice to get away from the busy centre, so take a boat trip to peaceful Hovedoya Island where you can explore and see some beautiful natural surroundings and the monastery ruins. Just make sure you check times for the return boat - some times of year they do not run very frequently, and you wouldn't want to be stranded overnight!
