Home Destinations Europe Norway Oslo Sights

Sights & Attractions in Oslo

Read our Oslo sights reviews. Or post your own.

Oslo Sights

Karl Johans Gate, starting at Oslo Sentralstasjon (Oslo Central Station, also called Oslo S Station and simply Jernbanetorget, or "railway station" in Norwegian) and ending at the Royal Palace, forms the backbone of downtown Oslo. Many of Oslo's major museums and historic buildings lie between the parallel streets of Grensen and Rådhusgata.

To the southeast of the center of town is Gamlebyen, a historic district with a medieval church. West of downtown are Frogner and Majorstuen, residential areas known for their fine restaurants, shopping, cafés, galleries, and the Vigeland sculpture park. Southwest is the Bygdy Peninsula, with a castle and five interesting museums that honor aspects of Norway's taste for exploration. Northwest of town is Holmenkollen, with its stunning bird's-eye view of the city and the surrounding fjords, a world-famous ski jump and museum, and three historic restaurants. On the more multicultural east side, where a diverse immigrant population lives alongside native Norwegians, are the Munch Museum and the Botanisk Hage og Museum (Botanical Gardens and Museum). The trendy neighborhood of Grünerlkka, with lots of cafés and shops, is northeast of the center.

Less »