Oslo

Walking tours

Take a silent cruise along the shores of Oslo and around the islands of the inner Oslofjord. Enjoy the picturesque scenery and listen to audio commentary on your phone. Set off from central Oslo and make your way toward the inner Oslofjord on an electric boat. While you cruise, take advantage of the spacious lounge with panoramic windows or feel the wind in your hair on the large fully-accessible deck. Embrace the silence and download the Voice of Norway app on your smartphone. Learn all about the area as you listen to the commentary for the cruise which is available in 6 languages.

This is the classic Oslo Fjord sightseeing on an authentic sailing ship. We pass through narrow sounds, idyllic bays, and a maze of islands with tiny summer houses. Oslo, with its superb location, offers unique photo opportunities. Enjoy the scenery from an authentic sailing ship. You’ll sail past numerous islands, including Hovedøya and the Dyna Lighthouse, through narrow inlets and into sheltered bays to capture the capital on camera from different angles. We will pass The Oslo Opera House, housing The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet ensemble. The building has received many awards. You will also pass the new Munch Museum. The boat then passes close to the peninsula of Bygdøy, with many fascinating museums as well as beaches such as Huk. You will see the Maritime Museum with its veteran sailing ships moored outside, and the impressive Fram Museum, housing the polar ship of the same name. We also sell refreshments on board for you to enjoy on the trip.

Start your day with a memorable adventure as you embark on a leisurely cruise along the stunning Oslo Fjord. This scenic tour offers breathtaking views and an audio guide that will provide you with valuable insights into the fjord's history and the surrounding areas. Join us for a journey filled with natural beauty, historical landmarks, and the option to explore fascinating museums. Historical landmarks seen during the cruise: • Akershus Fortress • Opera House • Munch Museum Snacks and hot/cold beverages are available onboard. Explore Bygdøy, disembark after 1:45 hours and visit: • Fram Museum • Norwegian Maritime Museum • Kon-Tiki Museum Return Details: Return to the city center with the electric boat at 12:45h and 15:15h. Alternatively – use the hop on hop bus, or regular buses at your own cost back to city center. Don't miss this opportunity to explore Oslo's wonders – book your cruise now!

See all the major sights of Oslo with a convenient hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour ticket. Take the stress out of finding your way around a new city, and feel the ease of taking your time at each landmark or attraction. Opt for a 24 or 48-hour ticket, and get the most out of your visit with museum discounts, an informative audio guide, and a free set of headphones. Check the detailed museum timetable in the brochure and always know when the next bus pickup is scheduled. Discover Oslo's biggest highlights like the Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, the Viking Ship Museum, the Fram Polar Ship Museum, the Akershus Fortress and Castle, and the National Opera House of Oslo.

Depart from Aker Brygge and cruise out onto the fjord on a silent hybrid-electric boat. Admire the views through the large panoramic windows on the sides of the vessel. Pass a few iconic sights of the Oslofjord like Dyna Fyr, Heggholmen fyrstasjon, the Opera House, Akershus Fortress and the Oslo Fjord Sauna. During the tour, your guide will share interesting facts about nature and wildlife that lives in and around the city of Oslo.

See The Oslofjord from an authentic traditional sailing ship and enjoy a shrimp buffet dinner as you take in the dramatic scenery. Admire the Bygdøy peninsula and cruise the network of waterways that stretch almost into the city center. Get up close and personal with the city’s impressive scenery on this evening buffet cruise, and enjoy the ambiance of a fully restored ship, renovated to its former glory. Sail past numerous islands, including Hovedøya, and the Dyna Lighthouse. Navigate the narrow inlets and dip into sheltered bays to capture the capital on camera from different angles. The boat will pass close to the Bygdøy peninsula, housing many interesting museums as well as beaches such as Huk Bay. See the Maritime Museum with its veteran sailing ships moored outside, and the impressive Fram Museum, housing the polar ship of the same name. During your cruise, a Norwegian buffet dinner of shrimp will be offered, while the bar will provide a wide range of hot and cold drinks for purchase. Enjoy the opportunity to blend with the locals who love this evening cruise.

Experience the world’s largest collection of paradox-based exhibits with this ticket to the Paradox Museum Oslo. Immerse yourself in experiential modern art that is larger-than-life. Capture fun and interesting pictures to share with your friends and family. Check in and show your ticket at the entrance before your timed admission slot. Follow the signs through a maze of exhibits that are designed to be experienced in a one-way flow system. Get incredible pictures of illusions with marked photo points that give you the best shot angle. Take the puzzle out of exhibits with descriptions that explain “what to do” and “what’s going on.” Learn more inspiring information with scannable QR codes. Feel free to ask questions about photos or get help taking group photos from the staff. Before returning to reality, visit the Paradox Boutique which sells a variety of games, clothing items, souvenirs, memorabilia, and gadgets.

Embrace your inner-Viking at “Mad Goats Tjuvholmen” in central Oslo, located in the modern waterside neighbourhood of Tjuvholmen, nearby the Astrup Fearnley modern art museum. Tjuvholmen is known to be less crowded than waterfront areas, making our saunas experience quieter, lending to a relaxing and exclusive sauna experience - Tjuvholmen is also known for having the cleanest swimming water in the inner Oslo Fjord. We at Mad Goats have planted seaweed and mussels underneath our floating saunas, which help to filter the water and encourage the return of marine life, doing our part in helping to keep Oslo clean and green! While relaxing in our floating saunas, enjoy beautiful views out onto the water, and out to Oslo Fjords islands. Our saunas have large windows that allow you to observe all the beauty of Oslofjord: sunsets, sunrises, snowcapped or forested islands. Getting too hot? - then take a refreshing dip in Oslo Fjord. Oslo Fjord stats at a refreshing temperature all year around from 3 degrees in the middle of winter, to 20 degrees in the height of summer. We are open from 0700 until 2100, with sessions ranging from 1-1.5hrs. The saunas are heated in the morning from 0700 and again at 1500, which usually keeps the saunas warm throughout the day, by regular sauna use. If the sauna oven is not lit on your arrival, we have fire starting material that you can use to easily fire up the oven. The saunas have heaters installed, meaning that the saunas are never below 15 degrees, which makes them much quicker to heat up. Floating saunas and ice bathing are an authentic Nordic experience which combines both nature and urban life, making you feel alive and energised. Go to the sauna with your friends, or make new ones there, whilst engaging in an activity that is healthy, fun, and refreshing. Note: Our saunas are self-service meaning you must open the sauna yourself, and you will be required to light the sauna oven unless someone has been there before you. We provide all fire-starting materials. The saunas have heaters installed so will already be at around 10-15 degrees on arrival, making them quick to heat up from there. We do pre-heat the saunas every morning by 0700 (our first session of the day) and again by 1500. Catch you in the sauna, goat!

Explore Oslo like a local on this bike tour of the major sights. Discover the parks, castle grounds, and paths of Oslo Fjord, and learn where to find the city’s best bars and restaurants from an expert guide. **For winter tours, see below.** Depart from the Viking Biking waterfront warehouse, an easy 15-minute walk from Oslo's city center, and cycle on comfortable bikes to the pedestrianized City Hall Square, the site of the annual Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. Enjoy an easy ride along the car-free paths of Oslo Fjord, admiring sweeping views over the city's harbor, islands, and surrounding hills. Continue to the Medieval and Renaissance castle of Akershus Festning, and climb off your bike for a brief walk along the ramparts. Then, ride down Karl Johans Gate, the most famous boulevard in Norway, visiting the Parliament, National Theater, University, and Royal Palace. After a charming downhill ride through the Royal Palace gardens, cycle through the beautiful neoclassical neighborhood of Frogner, making your way to the world-famous Frogner Sculpture Park. End with a long downhill ride to Oslo Fjord to visit a hidden jewel of a building built over the fjord. A final ride through the pedestrian shopping district of Aker Brygge brings you back to the Viking Biking store and the end of your tour. From 01 November 2023 – 29 February 2024 we alter the tour to accommodate winter conditions. We equip our bikes with spiked tires so that we can explore Oslo’s sights safely. Sites visited can change based on weather and seasonal activities such as Christmas markets, and are chosen by our guides based on being safely accessible. Please note that this winter tour is recommended only for individuals with cycling experience and is only available to those over the age of 12.

Climb aboard a local ferry to your first destination at the start of this fun island-hopping adventure. Sail to Hovedøya ("Main Island") where some of Oslo's best history and coastal scenery will be revealed. Learn how English monks came to Christianize post-Viking Oslo and set up a powerful abbey on the island nearly 1,000 years ago. Admire the well-preserved ruins as you walk among the chambers and rooms. Hear stories of Norway's transition from the Viking era to become part of a Christian Europe. Continue through sheep pastures and birch forests to arrive at the old ramparts and cannons from the 19th-century Napoleonic Wars. Explore the rugged coastline and stop at some beaches and lookout points before returning to the pier to catch another ferry to the island of Lindøya. Arrive at Lindøya and experience the charm of a summer retreat. See traditional wooden homes and gardens of flowers that contrast beautifully with the surrounding fjord. Get fantastic views from the summit of the island and work up an appetite for a picnic lunch. Stop at a local food store, if needed, to pick up something to eat. Enjoy your picnic on a southwest-facing beach and soak up the immense views of the water and hills. Then, jump on another ferry and sail past the island of Gressholmen, where the nature preserve is home to thick forest, sea cliffs and hidden beaches. Catch the ferry back to the city center and get an amazing entry into the port. Marvel at some of Oslo's most iconic sites, such as the old fortress of Akershus Festning, City Hall and the revitalized port of Aker Brygge.