What to do in Oslo —
13 things to do

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Set out on fjord journey

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You can take ferry and come round the whole Oslofjord inlet to witness pristine beauty of nature.

Climb to the top of Holmenkollbakken

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Viewing platform at the height of 115 meters is accessible daily from 9 am till 8 pm (in winter - from 10 am till 4 pm).

NOK 1307Holmenkollbakken ski jumping hill

See the most famous Munch's picture

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Munch museum keeps about 1100 paintings and 4500 drawings - world-known painting "the Scream" is among them.

NOK 1004Munch museum

Zip Line from the ski jumping hill

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Rope down from the height of 115 meters at a speed of Olympic skiers.

NOK 7304Holmenkollbakken ski jumping hill

Go skating in frozen fountain

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Spikersuppa ice rink is open in winter from 11am till 9pm (from 4 pm till 5 pm - break-up time). Ice skates rental - 45 kronas (30 kronas for children).

FREE3The Spikersuppa fountain

Try brunost

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Norwegian brown cheese that tastes almost like caramelized milk. Norwegians eat it with Lefse flatbread. Whatever supermarket you come in Oslo you'll definitely find brunost.

Try Aquavit

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Barrel-aged alkie made of potatoes and caraway is supposed to be drunk slightly heated. You can pop into any shop in Oslo and buy the traditional drink.

Watch changing of the guard

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Changing of the guard takes place daily at 1:30 pm in front of the Royal Palace whatever the weather. It lasts about 40 minutes.

FREE2The Royal Palace

Feed ducks in the park of the Royal Palace

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Heading to the Royal Palace Park, don't forget to grab some fresh vegetable to treat ducks swimming in the pond.

FREE2The Royal Palace

See the royal family

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On Constitution Day (May, 17) the King of Norway and his family come out into the balcony to greet the parade and spectators.

FREE2The Royal Palace

Try lutefisk

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Scandinavian Christmas dish of cod is served with mashed peas, bacon, boiled potatoes and akvavit vodka.

Walk on the Opera House roof

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Marble roof of the Opera House goes down right into the Oslofjord. Just from here you can see beautiful view of the city.

FREE0The Opera House

Buy Viking helmet

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Archaeologists say that Vikings wearing horned helmets is nothing more than a legend. But still it is the most recognizable symbol of Norway that you can buy in any souvenir shop.

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