Oslo City Centre Travel Guide

Oslo

A waterfront with a large brick building featuring a clock tower, several boats docked, and a forested hill in the background.
A modern building with a glass facade and a sloped roof.
A statue of a seated figure with a fountain in front.
A modern architectural building with a glass facade and a sloped roof, situated near a waterfront with people sitting and walking around.
Two people sitting on a grassy hill under a canopy of green trees.

Stay near popular Oslo City Centre attractions

A modern architectural structure with a glass facade, a large open plaza, and a construction crane in the background.

Oslo Opera House

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The home of the Norwegian National Ballet and Opera is a large marble and glass edifice that resembles a glacier rising out of the water.
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Things to do

The Viking Planet Museum Ticket

The Viking Planet Museum Ticket

Rp536.355
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
The Viking Planet Museum Ticket
Oslo: 24 hours Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket Gray Line

Oslo: 24 hours Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket Gray Line

Rp752.779
per adult
Oslo: 24 hours Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket Gray Line
Oslo Munch Museum Admission Ticket

Oslo Munch Museum Admission Ticket

Rp875.189
per adult
Oslo Munch Museum Admission Ticket
Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

Rp809.237
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary
Oslo: Sightseeing with Holmenkollen Ski Jump & Vigeland Park

Oslo: Sightseeing with Holmenkollen Ski Jump & Vigeland Park

Rp1.129.169
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Oslo: Sightseeing with Holmenkollen Ski Jump & Vigeland Park
Oslo Self Guided Audio Experience

Oslo Self Guided Audio Experience

Rp107.166
per adult
Oslo Self Guided Audio Experience
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Where to stay in Oslo City Centre

Find the best Oslo City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A park with manicured flower beds and modern buildings in the background.

Central Oslo

Travellers love Central Oslo for its popular shops, and you can see more of Oslo by jumping on the metro at Nationaltheatret Tram Station or Tullinlokka Light Rail Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like National Theater and Chat Noir.

A historic church with a prominent clock tower and a tall spire.
Photo by Algirdas Sidiskis
Open Photo by Algirdas Sidiskis

Sentrum

While you're in Sentrum, take in top sights like Oslo City Hall or Chat Noir, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kontraskjaeret Tram Station or Christiania Torv Tram Station.

A historic church with a tall bell tower and a large arched entrance.

Kvadraturen

If you're spending time in Kvadraturen, check out sights like Karl Johan Gate or Norwegian Cancer Society's Science Centre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dronningens Gate Tram Station or Wessels Plass Light Rail Station.

A modern building with a unique angular design, surrounded by a grassy area and a small stream.
Photo by Bob Anderson
Open Photo by Bob Anderson

Fornebu

Unique features of Fornebu include the live music and beaches. Make a stop by Unity Arena or Oslofjord while you're exploring the area.

A church with a tall spire and a brick tower, surrounded by buildings and a clear blue sky.

St. Hanshaugen

You might enjoy the restaurants while in St. Hanshaugen. Bislett Stadium is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Stensgata Light Rail Station or Bislett Station to see more of the city.

Oslo City Centre Travel Guide