Things to Do in Oslo

By the Flytoget express train or by regional train. Timetable guides give about 20 minutes for the express and somewhat longer for the cheaper regional train. You do not need a transfer booking for that distance. Check current fares and times on the operators’ sites.

Only if you visit several paid sights in its time window. The pass lists public transport and entry to many museums, and guides say the Flytoget express is not included. Add up the single prices of the sights you actually want and compare; the official page visitoslo.com shows the current prices and what is included.

Not at the moment. The Viking Ship Museum on Bygdøy is closed while a new building is constructed, and reports point to a reopening in 2027 at the earliest – check the museum’s own pages. Viking Planet in the city is an interactive attraction and does not show the original ships.

Only on a long trip. The cruises listed here stay in the inner Oslofjord, with islands and the city skyline. The famous western fjords are a full day away, and Bergen is much closer to them. We list a single day tour from Oslo to Flåm; read the departure time and duration on the booking page.

Rarely. Oslo lies too far south for reliable northern lights, and no listing here promises them. Travellers who want them usually go north, for example to Tromsø. Oslo’s winter offers are snowshoeing, skiing lessons, torchlight walks and saunas instead.

Yes, if you want snow and forest rather than long daylight. A large share of the listings are winter offers: snowshoeing, cross-country skiing lessons, torchlight walks and winter fjord cruises. Dates differ by listing, so check the booking page.