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Oslo
Oslo sits at the head of the Oslofjord, ringed by the forested hills of Nordmarka. The compact centre mixes Akershus Fortress and the harbourfront Opera House with Vigeland Park's sculptures and the Bygdoy peninsula's Viking Ship and Fram museums.
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Top things to do in Oslo
The most popular sights, with 2026 entrance fees. Prices are adult admission β cheapest at the gate. Many of the best things are free.
| Attraction | Entrance | Time | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munch Museum (Munchmuseet) | krΒ 280 | 1.5-2.5 hours | New waterfront museum (opened 2021 in Bjorvika) holding the world's largest collection of Edvard Munch's work, including versions of The Scream. |
| Viking Ship Museum | Varies | N/A while closed | Home to the Oseberg, Gokstad and Tune Viking ships. The original Bygdoy building has been closed since 2021 for a full demolition-and-rebuild into the larger Museum of the Viking Age. |
| Fram Museum (Frammuseet) | krΒ 180 | 1-1.5 hours | Museum built around the polar exploration ship Fram, used by Nansen and Amundsen for Arctic and Antarctic expeditions β the ship you can walk aboard. |
| Vigeland Sculpture Park | Free | 1-2 hours | Open-air park within Frogner Park containing over 200 bronze, granite and iron sculptures by Gustav Vigeland, including the famous Monolith and Angry Boy. |
| Akershus Fortress | Free | 1-2 hours (grounds); +45 min for castle interior | Medieval fortress and castle on Oslo's harbour, still an active military area, with grounds, ramparts and harbour views free to explore plus a paid castle interior and Resistance Museum. |
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