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What can you do for free in Oslo?

Free parks, buildings, walks and guided tours in the capital.

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Short answer

Oslo has many free sights, including Vigeland Park, Akershus Fortress, Oslo City Hall and the Opera House, according to VisitOSLO. Vigeland Park is open day and night all year and has more than 200 sculptures. Many art galleries are free, and forest hikes are a short metro ride from the centre.

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Why

  1. VisitOSLO's list of free attractions includes Akershus Fortress, Oslo Cathedral, the Botanical Garden, Ekebergparken and the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet.
  2. Vigeland Park in Frognerparken has over 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland and free entry around the clock, all year.
  3. The City of Oslo offers free guided tours of Oslo City Hall in summer, and you can also visit the building on your own.

Details

VisitOSLO also suggests the harbour promenade from the Opera House to the Astrup Fearnley Museum, a swim in the fjord and walks in the sculpture parks at Ekeberg and Tjuvholmen. All visitors to Oslo City Hall pass a security check, and the building is closed to visitors on some days.

Tip

Follow the harbour promenade from the Opera House to the Astrup Fearnley Museum, a free walk along the waterfront that VisitOSLO recommends.

What may differ

Many museums charge for entry. The Oslo Pass, from NOK 580 for 24 hours, gives free access to over 30 museums and attractions and free travel with Ruter.

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