Oslo, the capital in Norway and the city of Edvard Munch´s “The Scream”, has it´s own beautiful fjord. Oslo has been named one of the world’s 25 best places to travel in 2025 by BBC Travel. Here you can read about what you can see, experience and do in Oslo and the Oslofjord.
The Oslofjord is not so narrow as the fjords in western Norway. But with it´s many islands and the easy access from the city center, it is a great fjord to experience. Popular things to do are fjord-cruise, guided kayak tours, rib-boat, sauna and swimming in the fjord.
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Some highlights from Oslo and the Oslofjord
The Ekeberg Park is the place where Edvard Munch was inspired to paint the world famous The Scream. This is close to Ekebergparken Sculpture Park, and is really a must place to visit when you are in Oslo. You can see many of Edvard Munch`s paintings at the National Museum or the Munch Museum, both museums are brand new and opened in the summer 2022.
Frognerseteren Restaurant is located just a few hundred meters above Holmenkollen Ski Jump. From there, there is a fantastic view over Oslo and the Oslofjord.
Norsk Folkemuseum (Outdoor Museum) at Bygdøy is a beautiful oasis where you are brought back in time, to different eras where you can see and experience what life in Norway was like before.
The Museum of the Viking Age is closed for renovation (the new renovated museum will open in 2027) and the Fram Museum – The Polar Exploration Museum and Kon-Tiki Museum are among numerous other attractions at Bygdøy in Oslo.
By the fjord you have the Opera House, the new Bar Code, Sørenga Seawater Pool, Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen and the Modern Contemporary Astrup Fearnley Museum.
Almost everyone who visits Oslo also visits the Vigeland Park, which is part of the Frogner Park. Deichman Library Bjørvika is an oasis for anyone who loves books. The new main library in Oslo was completed in June 2020 and is located in Bjørvika between Oslo Central Station and Oslo Opera.
In summer, you can live life to the fullest on the Oslofjord. With an ever-increasing number of activities, everyone can enjoy a day out on the fjord, no matter the budget.
Nordmarka is a protected forest area located in the hills around Oslo. Nordmarka is a popular hiking area that is used by both locals and visitors all year round.
The Well Spa & Hotel is a world of well-being located at Sofiemyr just outside Oslo. The spa department has 11 pools, 15 saunas and steam baths, waterfalls, Japanese bathhouse, restaurant and bars, etc.
New and popular restaurants “pops” up by the fjord, like Vippa and Sørenga Sjømat (Seafood) together with the well known Lille Herbern in the Oslofjord, Mathallen Food Hall at Grünerløkka, Ekebergrestauranten with it´s beautiful view over Oslo and the Oslofjord and Sommerro at Frogner.
Oslo Mekaniske Verksted is an informal pub for all kind people. Oslo Mekaniske is a pleasant and busy oasis located at Grønland in the center of Oslo, just 10 minutes’ walk from Jernbanetorget at Oslo Central Station.
Have we forgotten to mention anything? Yes, of course. There are a million reasons to Visit Oslo. Oslo is a “small big city” surrounded by beautiful nature and is really worth a visit. And it is a “hub” to other adventures in Norway.
Fjordlife on the Oslofjord
In summer, you can live life to the fullest on the Oslofjord. With an ever-increasing number of activities, everyone can enjoy a day out on the fjord, no matter the budget.
The ferries from #Ruter departs from the center of Oslo and they go around to the islands in the Oslofjord. The ferries have regular service from Rådhusbryggen (the pier by Oslo City Hall) to the islands in the inner Oslofjord. The ferries do not take cars, only passengers.
There are several types of Fjord Cruises on the Oslofjord. Sightseeing Cruise, Jazz Cruise and Evening Dinner Cruise are some of them.
The boat from The Fjords run on batteries that are charged with electricity from short-distance hydroelectric power. A Fjord Cruise on the Oslofjord with The Fjords is both sustainable, climate-friendly and silent, which makes the trip on the fjord an even better experience.
If you want to experience the Oslofjord in a way that you will remember the rest of your life, you should join the Floating Sauna KOK Oslo. Swim in the fjord all year round, and then enjoy the hot sauna afterwards.
Mad Goats is located in the heart of the bay by the Opera. There you can take an Introduction Course and get Vått Kort, join Guided Kayak Tours in the Akerselva River and on the Oslofjord, or rent a kayak and explore the Oslofjord on your own.
Syverkiosken at Alexander Kiellands Plass 🌭🌭🌭
Syverkiosken at Maridalsveien 45B by Alexander Kiellands Plass is the last of the old authentic hot dog kiosks left in Oslo. The hot dog kiosk that oozes nostalgia has been serving hot dogs to hungry people since 1936.
The hot dogs taste extra good in this classic old kiosk, many believe that Oslo’s best hot dogs are served there. It is said that it is the broth in which the hot dogs are heated that is the secret.
As garnish for the hot dogs you can choose between hot dog bread, lompe (a thin, round potato pastry) and mashed potatoes. In addition, there is a large selection of homemade side dishes and garnishes. Many people ask for a “treretters” (a three-course meal) which is three hot dogs with different garnishes, depending on what the person behind the counter feels for.
A tasty mashed potatoes with large pieces of potato, a great jalapeno salad, potato salad, caramelized onions, pickled red onions, chopped onions, homemade ketchup and a large selection of strong mustard are some of the things you can get with the sausages. They also have a large selection of drinks at the kiosk.
Then there is a pleasant guy or lady behind the counter who provides good and friendly service in addition to great hot dogs. There is also a cozy backyard with seating where you can sit down for a few minutes and enjoy your meal with the side dishes.
But remember that Syverkiosken is popular, you may have to stand in a queue to buy your hot dogs.
The Scream – Edvard Munch – The Museum “Lambda” in Oslo
Norway and Oslo have fostered one of the world’s most famous artists, the visual artist Edvard Munch. And perhaps the world’s most famous work of art; the drawing, print and painting The Scream was created in several versions.
The new Munch Museum Lambda, located in Bjørvika in Oslo, opened in the summer of 2022. In addition to three versions of The Scream (drawing, print and painting), there are as many as 13 floors of Edvard Munch’s art and international exhibitions, music, performance, film, talks and activities for children and young people.
The Munch Museum has cafés, a restaurant and a bar as well as a shop and a research library with literature, letters, diaries, notes, photographs and newspaper clippings that are available for internal and external research.
An anxiety attack that Edvard Munch got while walking on Ekeberg above Oslo inspired him to create The Scream. Here are Edvard Grieg’s own words about what happened and how the anxiety took hold of him, one dark winter day in 1892:
I was walking down the road with two friends –
Then the sun set –
I felt a sort of breath of sadness –
The sky suddenly grew blood red –
I stopped, leaned on the fence deadly tired –
Looked out over the flaming clouds, like blood and swords –
Above the blueish-black fjord and the city –
My friends walked on –
I stood where I was quaking with angst –
And I felt as though a vast endless
scream rang out through nature
– Edvard Munch
The National Museum in Oslo
The new National Museum in Oslo opened in the summer of 2022. The National Museum in Oslo is the Nordic region’s largest art museum.
The museum has an exhibition area of 10,000 m2 where more than 6,500 works of art are exhibited.
The museum has a separate section with Edvard Munch where the Scream is displayed together with many other works by the world-famous artist.
In addition to the exhibitions, there are also shops, cafés and restaurants at the museum.
Deichman Library Bjørvika
Deichman Library Bjørvika is an oasis for anyone who loves books. The new main library in Oslo was completed in June 2020 and is located in Bjørvika between Oslo Central Station and Oslo Opera. The Munch Museum is also nearby.
The library has a total of six floors where you can borrow books, music, videos, study places and much more, and most of it is free. There are almost half a million units that can be borrowed at Deichman Bjørvika. In addition, there are auditoriums, events, concerts, cinema, workshops, sound studios and much, much more. Deichmann Bjørvika is simply a fantastic place to be.
You can use a library card from Deichman or a National library card at the library. You can also visit the library without a library card, but a library card gives you access to much more.
You can buy coffee and something good to eat at the Kaffoteket coffee shop on the first floor. At the Centropa restaurant, they have both a lunch and dinner menu in addition to a party menu.
Deichman has a total of 26 libraries in Oslo, including Deichman in Bjørvika. Deichman Library Bjørvika is open every day, but may be closed on special public holidays. The opening hours can be found on the library’s website.
Vigeland Park
The Vigeland Park is part of the Frogner Park, located between Majorstuen and Skøyen in Oslo. The Vigeland Park covers an area of 320 acres and is part of the Vigeland Museum, which was Gustav Vigeland’s studio and home.
Sculptor and woodcarver Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943) was the architect behind the Vigeland Park sculpture park, which consists of 214 sculptures in granite, bronze and wrought iron. Gustav Vigeland made full-size models of the sculptures while skilled and specially selected craftsmen carried out the work of making the sculptures themselves in granite, bronze and wrought iron.
The location of the fountain complex at Frogner was approved by the Oslo municipal council in 1926. The Vigeland Park was built between 1940 and 1949. However, the actual planning and all the work took over 40 years, from the start in 1906 with the exhibition of the Fountain in the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design in Kristiania (Kristiania became Oslo in 1925) until the park was completed in 1950.
The granite Monolith and Sinnataggen on the bridge (in bronze) are two of the most famous sculptures in the Vigeland Park.
Guided tours can be booked for both individuals and groups at the Vigeland Park and the Vigeland Museum. There is one permanent exhibition and other exhibitions in addition to various events at the museum. There is a visitor center with, among other things, Café Vigeland and a Museum Shop right inside the main entrance to the Vigeland Park.
The Vigeland Park itself is open 24 hours a day, every day. See the Vigeland Museum website for information about opening hours for the Vigeland Museum.
The Ski Jump Hill and Ski Museum at Holmenkollen above Oslo
Holmenkollen Ski Jump Hill is the epitome of ski jumping, one of the toughest winter sports of all. The ski jump hill located at Holmenkollen above Oslo is perhaps the most famous and well-known ski jump hill in the world.
If you want to see Oslo and the Oslofjord from above, the Holmenkollen Ski Museum and Ski Jump Tower is the place to be. From the top of the tower at Holmenkollen there is a fantastic view of Oslo and the Oslofjord. You can visit the ski jump tower in Holmenkollen yourself, which is open every day. There is an elevator up to the Ski Jump Tower, which is located 427 meters above the city of Oslo.
At the Holmenkollen Ski Museum you can see and experience our skiing history through several thousand years, from the time of the rock carvings to our first polar heroes like Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen and to the modern-day World Cup and Olympic heroes.
Kollensvevet Zipline and Kollen Rappel are two activities where you can feel the adrenaline rush. At Kollen Rapell you rappel down a rope from the Ski Jump Tower, 57 meters above the ground. The Kollensvevet Zipline is 361 meters long and has a height difference of 107 meters. There you can get the feeling of jumping in Holmenkollen while hanging safely on a wire.
In the Ski Simulator you can experience what it feels like to ski jump in Holmenkollen. You will also get to know what it is like to “ski downhill” down the steep downhill slope at Kvitfjell.
Holmenkollen is also one of the starting points for hiking and skiing in the Nordmarka forest, a popular place for recreation both summer and winter.
There is a café and a museum shop in the Ski Museum. See the Holmenkollen website for opening hours for the Ski Jump Tower, Ski Museum, Ski Simulator and Kollensvevet Zipline.
Museum of the Viking Age at Bygdøy in Oslo
The Museum of the Viking Age is the new name for the old Viking Ship Museum at Bygdøy in Oslo. The museum is unfortunately closed due to renovations, the new renovated museum will open in 2027 and will provide a unique insight into Viking life and the Viking society.
Until the new Museum of the Viking Age opens in 2027, you can see and experience exhibitions from the Viking Age with artifacts covering the period from around 750 to 1050 AD at the Historical Museum in central Oslo.
The new Museum of the Viking Age will be a research museum that will manage our national treasure from the Viking Age.
The new museum will contain a collection of more than 50,000 artifacts from the Viking Age. New discoveries are constantly being made, so this collection will grow as time goes by.
The exhibitions that will be displayed in the new Museum of the Viking Age are artifacts from the Viking Age, more than 10% of the collection that the museum owns today (year 2024) will be exhibited.
Several well-preserved Viking ships will also be on display, including the Oseberg Ship, built in 820 AD, and the Gokstad Ship, built in 890 AD.
Below you can see some pictures from the old Viking Ship Museum, before it was closed for renovation. These Viking Ships and most of the artifacts will also be on display in the new Museum of the Viking Age when it opens in 2027.
Norwegian Folk Museum at Bygdøy in Oslo
The Norwegian Folk Museum at Bygdøy in Oslo is a beautiful oasis where you are taken back in time, to different eras where you can see and experience what life in Norway was like before.
The Norwegian Folk Museum has a collection that consists of 181 buildings from all over Norway, from the Middle Ages to present. Most of the buildings are located around the Open Air Museum.
Gol Stave Church from the 13th century is one of the oldest buildings, and the most beautiful. A stave church is a wooden church from the Middle Ages. The stave churches were built right after the Viking Age – in the Middle Ages there were probably more than 1000 stave churches in Norway. Today there are only 28 stave churches left, Gol Stave Church which was moved from Gol to Bygdøy in 1884 is one of them.
It is a nice experience to walk around the folk museum and look at the old buildings and animals and to enjoy the silence. Here you can get the feeling of what life was like in the old days.
There is a visitor center with a museum shop located right next to the entrance of the museum. In addition, there is a café and several other places where food and drinks are served. There are opportunities for guided tours of the museum. See the website of the The Norwegian Folk Museum for more information about the museum, about exhibitions, events and opening hours.
Kon-Tiki Museum at Bygdøy in Oslo
Archaeologist, adventurer, author and cinematographer Thor Heyerdahl (1914-2002) is one of Norway’s many famous adventurers and explorers. He was behind several daring expeditions on the world’s oceans and on secluded islands.
His first expedition was in 1937, on the island of Fatu-Hiva in the Pacific Ocean. It was a mission he had been given by Professor Kristine Bonnevie at the Zoological Laboratory in Oslo. Kon-Tiki, Ra I, Ra II, Tigris and several other expeditions followed in quick succession. The expeditions to Easter Island in the Pacific Ocean in 1955-1956 and 1986-1988 were some of his most famous expeditions.
The Kon-Tiki Expedition is the most famous of all the expeditions that Heyerdahl carried out. In April 1947, Heyerdahl and his selected men sailed out from Callao in Peru in the balsa raft Kon-Tiki. The goal was Polynesia in the Pacific Ocean, more than 4300 nautical miles from Callao. Heyerdahl’s theory was that the population of the Pacific islands also consisted of indigenous people from South America. They spent 101 days on the expedition, they finally ended up in Raroria in French Polynesia.
At the Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo you can see and experience Thor Heyerdahl’s life’s work. At the museum are, among other things, the balsa raft Kon-Tiki and the reed boat Ra II. At the museum you can also see the Oscar-winning Kon-Tiki film from 1950. The film is only shown once per day, see link for more information about the Kon-Tiki Museum, about the film and when the film is shown.
The museum has its own museum shop and a children’s section. See the Kon-Tiki Museum website for opening hours and more information.
The Norwegian Maritime Museum, the Fram Museum and the Kon-Tiki Museum are located at Bygdøy, just a stone’s throw from each other. If desired, you can buy a joint ticket for these museums. The joint ticket can be purchased at all three museums.
The Fram Museum at Bygdøy in Oslo
The explorer Fridtjof Nansen had the polar ship Fram built to sail it northeast to the New Siberian Islands in the Arctic Ocean. He then let the ship freeze into the pack ice and drift it towards the North Pole. The polar ship Fram, built by the famous Norwegian ship designer and boat builder Colin Archer, was built to withstand just this, being frozen into the pack ice. And it turned out that the ship withstood this very well. The idea was to let the polar ship drift with the pack ice towards the northwest and the North Pole, which was the direction they believed the ocean currents were going.
The polar ship Fram left Oslo on June 24, 1893, and on October 5, 1893, the polar ship was frozen into the pack ice in the Arctic Ocean. It was frozen into the ice for almost three years, until June 1896, and was able to sail in open water two months later.
It turned out that the ocean currents did not drive the polar ship as far north as the North Pole, so Fridtjof Nansen and his partner Hjalmar Johansen decided to abandon the polar ship and try to reach the North Pole by skis and dog sled. They failed to reach their goal of the North Pole, but they reached as far north as 86°13.6’N, which was a record and the northernmost point that any human had reached at that time.
At the Fram Museum at Bygdøy in Oslo you can see and experience the polar ship Fram. You can go aboard the polar ship and get a sense of what it was like to be an explorer more than 100 years ago. There are also photographs and various articles and equipment from the expedition, exhibitions and stuffed polar bears at the museum.
There is a museum shop where you can buy relevant articles such as the book about Fridtjof Nansen with his photographs from his expeditions. See the Fram Museum website for opening hours and for more information about the museum.
The Norwegian Maritime Museum, the Fram Museum and the Kon-Tiki Museum are located at Bygdøy, just a stone’s throw from each other. If desired, you can buy a joint ticket for these museums. The joint ticket can be purchased at all three museums.
Norwegian Maritime Museum at Bygdøy in Oslo
Norway has been one of the world’s greatest maritime nations since the Viking Age and still is today.
The fjords and the coast along our elongated country certainly have some of the credit for that. The coastline in Norway stretches over 13 degrees of latitude, from 58 to 71 degrees north, and is a full 57,000 km long.
The word fjord, from the Old Norse “fjörðr”, means “where one travels across” or “to cross over to the other side”. It has the same origin as the norwegian word “ferd” (english “fare” or “travel”). The norwegian word verb “fare” (english “travel”) and the norwegian substantive “ferje” (english “ferry”) has the same origin. (Source: Wikipedia.no).
The Norwegian Maritime Museum is a museum that collects, researches and communicates our maritime cultural heritage. The museum has exhibitions and collections that document Norway’s maritime history. There are activities, lectures and events, and there are experiences and education for both children and adults. The museum offers guided tours for groups.
There is a separate museum shop in the museum where you can buy high-quality gift items with Nordic design. In Café FJORD you can buy hot and cold drinks in addition to something good to eat such as pastries, cakes and ice cream.
There is a beautiful outdoor area at the museum, which is located by the fjord at Bygdøy. The Fram Museum and the Kon-Tiki Museum are located right next to the Norwegian Maritime Museum.
The Norwegian Maritime Museum, the Fram Museum and the Kon-Tiki Museum are located at Bygdøy, just a stone’s throw from each other. If desired, you can buy a joint ticket for these museums. The joint ticket can be purchased at all three museums.
Tons of Rock
Once a year, Oslo is the meeting place for Rock and Metal fans from all over the world. With more than 150,000 visitors in 2024, Tons of Rock in Oslo has become Norway’s largest music festival. The greatest hard rock and metal artists such as Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Ozzy, Ghost, Pantera, Slayer, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and KISS have all played at the festival.
Tons of Rock is held on the idyllic Ekebergsletta, high above Oslo. With its unique location, it is only a short walk from the center of Oslo to the festival area. The festival area includes several stages, a large food and shopping area and a unique festival camp in addition to the main attraction that is the festival itself.
Music has no age limit, and neither does Tons of Rock. Tons of Rock therefore welcomes rockers of all ages to the festival! The audience comes from all over Norway and from a number of other countries.
The Well Spa & Hotel – A world of well-being
The Well Spa & Hotel is a world of well-being located at Sofiemyr just outside Oslo.
The Well is Norway’s largest wellness paradise with spa and culinary experiences that are perfect for courses and conferences or just a romantic holiday.
The spa department has 11 pools, 15 saunas and steam baths, waterfalls, Japanese bathhouse, restaurant and bars, etc. There is also an outdoor area with, among other things, sunbeds, cabanas, several pools, a sauna and a Poolside Bar. In addition, there is a wealth of Spa and massage treatments to choose from.
Join a digital tour of The Well and see what they have to offer. You will be given a tour of the rooms and suites, the restaurants and bars, the Spa facilities and the course and conference section of The Well.
Nordmarka – a great area for outdoor activities above Oslo
Nordmarka is a protected forest area located in the hills around Oslo. Nordmarka is a popular hiking area that is used by both locals and visitors all year round.
In the summer, there are kilometers of marked hiking trails and cycle paths that can be used. In addition, there are a wealth of prepared picnic areas and swimming areas that you can use. In the winter, you can ski on prepared and marked ski trails, some of the trails are also illuminated in the evenings.
Frognerseteren, which is located just above Holmenkollen, and Sognsvann are two of the most popular places to start from when going on a hike in Nordmarka. There is a metro to both of these places. In addition, you can take a bus to Maridalen and Sørkedalen, which are also popular places to start from. There are good parking options by several of the hiking areas, but be aware that it can be difficult to park your car on popular hiking days.
There are several cabins in Nordmarka that welcomes you to visit. There you can take a well-deserved break where you can warm yourself with a good cup of cocoa and a waffle or something else good to eat. At some of the cabins, such as Kobberhaughytta, there are also options for accommodation including breakfast and dinner, this must be booked in advance. Remember that the cabins in Nordmarka have different opening hours and seasons, during the season some of the cabins may be closed on certain days.
Kayaking on the Oslofjord
The Oslofjord is bustling with life in the summer. There are many beaches and other beautiful places along the Oslofjord that are great places to swim from. Bjørvika, not far from the Opera, is a very popular area for both swimmers, kayakers and those who want to combine a scorching sauna with a jump in the fjord.
There are many companies that offer guided kayak tours on the Oslofjord. Mad Goats in Bjørvika and Oslo Kayak Tours in Sjølyst Marina are two of the companies that offer guided kayak tours.
There are also several types of fjord cruises on the Oslofjord. Sightseeing Cruise, Jazz Cruise, Evening Dinner Cruise and Fjord Cruise on the Oslofjord with The Fjords are some of them.
Below you can see a video from a kayak tour from a beautiful summer day on the Oslofjord. We topped off the kayak tour with lunch at Lille Herbern, our favorite restaurant in Oslo which is open every day in the summer.
SNØ – Winter is best in summer
In Oslo you can ski all year round. SNØ Indoor Ski Center is located at Lørenskog, it takes about 15 minutes to drive there from Oslo city center. If you travel by bus or train, it is only a short distance from the train station/bus stop to SNØ.
SNØ is open almost all year round, see the website for information on season and opening hours for alpine and cross-country skiing. From the ski lift at SNØ you have access to the alpine slope with park, rails, jumps and boxes in addition to a cross-country track.
You can also try ice climbing in the Nordic region’s first indoor ice climbing wall, which is also one of the world’s highest indoor ice climbing walls.
There is a a hotel with Ski In Ski Out, Thon Hotel SNØ, which is located next door to the ski resort. You can walk straight from the hotel lobby to the ski lift, it takes less than a minute.
There are also sports shops and cafés/restaurants at SNØ in addition to other facilities like fitness center and golf simulator.
You can rent equipment for alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding at Snø, boots and helmets are included. You can also rent ski pants and jackets.
Winter in Oslo
Oslo is fantastic in winter. It only takes 20-30 minutes by T-banen from central Oslo to Holmenkollen, which is a great starting point for winter activities in Oslo. From the Frognerseteren Restaurant, which is located only a few hundred meters above Holmenkollen Ski Jump, there is a fantastic view over Oslo and the Oslofjord.
There is a bustling life in the ski slopes in the Nordmarka forest where you have great ski slopes and many warm and cozy cabins where you are welcome for a hot cup of choclate and something good to eat. Maybe there is a fire in the fireplace too. See Skiforeningen website for more information about the cabins, season and opening hours.
If you want to see Oslo and the Oslofjord from above, the Holmenkollen Ski Museum and Ski Jump is the place. Holmenkollen is also one of the starting points for hiking and skiing in Nordmarka, a popular place for recreation in both summer and winter.
Oslo Winter Park has great slopes suitable for everyone. In the Tryvann Slopes at the top, you can choose different levels of difficulty, there are slopes with green, red and blue levels of difficulty. Tårnbakken with a green level of difficulty is a 900 meter long hill that is great for small children and beginners.
Wyllerløypa in the lower part of the winter park is a 1.3 kilometer long black slope which is steep and challenging. From Wyllerløypa there is a fantastic view towards the Oslofjord and the areas around the fjord. Here we are talking Fjord view with a capital F.
There are also terrain parks adjacent to Oslo Winter Park in addition to restaurants, ski hire, ski school and ski workshop. The video below is from Wyllerløypa, with fantastic view towards the Oslofjord on a beautiful winter’s day at the end of February.
From Oslo to the Western Fjords
Is it possible to visit the western fjords from Oslo, and spend only one day?
I do not have any car, how do I get to the fjords? What fjord in Norway do you recommend to visit? What activities can I do in the fjords?
There are many questions on how, where and how long time you need to experience the Western Fjords from Oslo.
Some great fjords to visit are the UNESCO-protected Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord which are branches of the 204 kilometer long Sognefjord.
You can go there by train. Time to spend, day trip or more. Available all year.
OSLO MEKANISKE VERKSTED
Oslo Mekaniske Verksted is an informal pub for all kind people. Oslo Mekaniske is a pleasant and busy oasis located at Grønland in the center of Oslo, just 10 minutes’ walk from Jernbanetorget at Oslo Central Station.
The old forge Oslo Mekaniske Sveiseverksted was housed in the building that dates from the 19th century, which is where the pub got its name from. At Oslo Mekaniske Verksted you get good coffee and a great selection of cold drinks. There is no food service at Oslo Mekaniske, but you are allowed to bring takeaway food from nearby restaurants and eat it there. There is also outdoor seating there.
So if you are a kind person, then you are welcome to one of Oslo’s coziest “workshops”, Oslo Mekaniske is a place where you will feel at home.
Hotels and Accommodation in Oslo
Amerikalinjen
Clarion Hotel Oslo
Sommero House
Clarion Hotel The Hub
The Thief
Visit Oslo – Overview of Hotels and Accommodation in Oslo
Oslo – Useful Links
Official page for Oslo: Visit Oslo.com
Travel with boat from Kiel in Germany to Oslo: Colorline.com
Visit Oslo: Oslo´s top 10 Attractions
References
Wikipedia
Kon-Tiki Museum
The National Museum in Oslo
The Fram Museum
Norwegian Maritime Museum at Bygdøy in Oslo
Munch Museum in Oslo
Tons of Rock
The Well Spa & Hotel
Deichman Library
Store Norske Leksikon
Vigeland Museum
Holmenkollen Ski Jump Hill and Ski Museum