Flights to Oslo

From Gardermoen into Oslo

Flytoget trains leave every 10 to 20 minutes for Oslo S, the central station, and regional Vy trains are slightly slower but cheaper. Buy tickets in the arrivals hall, on the apps or by tapping a contactless card at the Flytoget gates. Airport coaches serve hotels in other parts of the city, and taxis are expensive over this distance.

Waterfront and museums

You can walk up the sloping roof of the Opera House for views of the fjord, and the Munch Museum next door holds versions of The Scream. Akershus Fortress guards the harbour, and the Nobel Peace Center sits by City Hall, where the Peace Prize is awarded. On the Bygdøy peninsula, reached by ferry in summer, the Fram and Kon-Tiki museums display polar and ocean expedition vessels, and the Norwegian Folk Museum has old wooden buildings.

Parks, islands and forests

Vigeland Park in Frogner is filled with more than 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland. Public ferries, included in local transport tickets, hop between islands in the Oslofjord for swimming and picnics. The metro climbs to Holmenkollen, with its ski jump and museum, and the Nordmarka forest beyond is laced with walking and cross-country ski trails. Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen have waterfront restaurants and galleries.

When to plan your visit

Summer brings long days and island swimming, and 17 May sees parades for National Day. Winter is cold and snowy, with skiing a metro ride from the centre, and December markets add festive cheer. The Oslo Pass covers public transport and entry to many museums, which helps in an expensive city. Many museums close on Mondays outside summer, so check opening days before you plan your visit.

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