A Day of Culture in Oslo, Oslo

Olso is one of the best Norwegian cities for culture! With several museums, art installations, and cultural hotspots in and around the city, you can easily spend an entire day exploring Norway's unique and distinct heritage. Enjoy discovering the city on your own or follow the suggestions below.

The museums in Oslo are some of the best in the country and attract visitors worldwide. Depending on your interests, you can visit the Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology, the Labour Museum (part of the Oslo City Museum), the Viking Ship Museum, or the Norwegian Open-Air Folk Museum. All have interesting and in-depth exhibits about the cultural heritage of Norway and Oslo.

One of the most popular museums is the Viking Ship Museum, where you can see three Viking-era burial ships excavated from around the country. Another favorite is the Norwegian Open-Air Folk Museum, known to the locals as the Norsk Folkemuseum, which has 160 buildings exhibitions, including the 13th-century Gol Stave Church. Although most of the fun is outside, there's also an indoor collection of folk costumes and art, plus religious relics and treasures from the Sami culture. You'll find both of these museums in the same area, so they pair well together!

The Ski Museum & Tower is a unique pick, which offers over 4,000 years of snow sports, polar exploration, and an exhibition on snowboarding and modern skiing. The observation deck is a bouns, offering panoramic views of Oslo. If you opt for a guided visit, you can walk down to the ski jump and listen to stories about local trolls, legends, and castles.

Finish your day at Vigeland Sculpture Park, where 200 larger-than-life sculptures are placed throughout this green lung in the middle of the city!

Discover more things to do in Oslo and other interesting cultural and historical experiences in Norway.