Oslo Things to Do

Placed right in the center of the city, this stamp collector's paradise is easy to find. Here you will find the largest collection of stamps in Norway, as well as the first stamping-machine in the world. The museum also covers... more

Situated within the walls of the beautiful Akershus Fortress in an over 300 year-old, half-timbered house, this permanent exhibition takes you through the history of the Norwegian resistance movement during World War II. Small... more

This gallery is found in Rodelokka, a small part of the city where a lot of the old wooden houses are still intact after years of conservation work. KunstVerket sells work by 280 Norwegian artists in all fields including lithog... more

This is more than just a simple cafe - it's art manifested. Not only does its 19th-century Gothic Revival façade give it an uncommon gravitas, but the interior is equally inspiring. Cafe Art'é isn't so-named for no reason, afte... more

This company organises sightseeing excursions by boat and coach, everything from a mini-cruise on the fjord (50 minutes) to all-day combination tours by boat and coach, including most of the attractions and landmarks of Oslo. A... more

A horse, a goat, rabbits, ducks, chickens and pigs are among the numerous animals that live here. An ecological farm for children, Kampen Barnebondegård is a place where urban kids learn to take care of animals and grow food. A... more

This farm hosts one of Oslo's largest horse-riding schools. They take over 500 eager students every week, on 35 horses. Unfortunately the waiting list for riding lessons is over six months long. On the farm there are also works... more

This is a farm run by volunteers which differs from other farms in that it focuses more on cultural activities than on farming as such. The activities include theater, painting, belly dancing, literature, crafts, sewing, garden... more

Spikersuppa is a temporary, open-air ice rink located right in the heart of the city between the parliament and National theater. The 25 x 10 meter (82 x 33 foot) rink is open during the winter and makes a great place to spend... more

Kilkenny Inn is comfortably un-Irish. This is probably why it is a favorite among many of the Irish people living and working in Norway, who do not need the tunes of "The Irish Rover" every ten minutes in order to be reminded o... more