Seventy-two hours in Oslo is inspired by my two friends coming over from the UK and the States. And also two other friends from Australia, and one more from the states. We are all young
The 72 hours has some mandatory visits like Nobel Peace Center and the Kon-Tiki Museum and Holmenkollen, but then it’s more about the fun and local things like Vippa the food court right by the ocean and one of 20 best bars in the world.
72 Hours in Oslo by Google Map
Friday
Saturday: Google Map: Walking Route in the City Center
Sunday: Google Map: Nature Day with Vigeland Park & Holmenkollen
Monday: Google Map: Bygdøy Coastal Walk & Kon-Tiki Museum
Monday: Google Map: Grünerløkka the Hip Neighborhood of Oslo
DAY 1 – Exploring The Neighborhood of Frogner
Arriving Oslo at 20:00
Entering Oslo Airport grabbing up some alcohol (remember insanely high alcohol prices in Norway). Catch the train to Oslo and get ready for dashing out 72 hours in Oslo with fun adventures and crazy friends.
Late Dinner 21:30
Due to being a bit late and not in for a fancy dinner, saving money for that one big expansive meal for Saturday, we decided to go on
Divine Cocktails at F6 23:00
Being already in Frogner the posh neighborhood of Oslo, we decided to start the evening with a post cocktail like Pornstarn martini. F6 probably makes the best in Oslo, and I love how nectarous that passion fruit is.
Champagneria at 00:00
A midnight glass of champagne never hurts, does it? Well, a small glass at Champagneria before moving on to the last place for the fun of the night. Trying to behave so we can explore the whole day of Saturday.
Skaugum Bar 01:00
Maybe the brownest place at the poshest neighborhood in town. Skaugum Bar is the place if you want to get into the house music scene in Oslo. Very often some of the best DJ’s in Norway are playing if they are not in Ibiza.
DAY 2 – Explore the City Center of Oslo
Nobel Peace Center 10:00
Nobel Peace Center is a noble thing to do for world peace and humankind. Everyone should try to understand more of the world and the different situations humans are living in.
Peace is not the standard for everyone. Being born in Norway, one of the most peaceful countries in the world is a great gift. It is something I always will be humble for, and by this, I will always try to understand that the peaceful situation is not the case for everyone in the world.
The Nobel Peace Center is the museum about the Nobel Peace Prize. We present the Peace Prize laureates and their work and tell the story of Alfred Nobel and the Peace Prize. The Center also acts as an arena for debate about important social issues.
Explore Aker Brygge & Tjuvholmen 11:30
Walk around at Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen, and remember to walk past or enter the Astrup Fearnley Museum for contemporary art. I prefer walking around and watch all the coastal view, take a look out to islands in the fjords, remember if it is super sunny and warm, you can take the boat out to the islands and go for a swim!
Akershus Fortress 13:00
After exploring Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen walk towards the Akershus Fortress, which is a stunner and also with a great view of the fjord. It is free to walk around on the site.
The building of Akershus Castle and Fortress was commenced in 1299 under king Håkon V. The medieval castle, which was completed in the 1300s, had a strategical location at the very end of the headland and withstood a number of sieges throughout the ages.
Vippa The New Kid in Town 13:00
Vippa is the new kid in town, and maybe one of the coolest projects in Oslo lately. It is one of the few food halls we have in Oslo. Vippa is the perfect place if you want to taste the world or fresh prawns from the fjord of Oslo. Another great aspect is that it’s right with the ocean, nothing better when the sun is
The Opera House 15:00
You are walking along the coastal walk in Oslo city, reaching the Opera house to walk the roof and finally get the panoramic view of the city with a 360-degree view. The famous Norwegian architect Snøhette, created the opera house if you did not know. Remember to walk around to all sides, by this you can see the barcode area and also Holmenkollen.
Please Mind the Gap
The design is pretty wicked. Be careful about the gaps on the roof, since I have seen tourist hurting themselves falling. Don’t look at your phone, know where you are walking.
Main Street: Karl Johan & Parlement
Walking towards the Royal Palace, you will also walk up the main street of Oslo, which is Karl Johan, a street that the locals only go to when they have visitors in town. Not because it’s terrible, it’s only crowded. People living in the city know how to escape that.
The Royal Palace of Norway 16:00
In Norway we have the Royal Family, we don’t mind them. They are good ambassadors for Norway, we most of the time appreciate the work they do for our nation. The royal palace of Norway is an elegant construction, but nothing impressive, compared to the royal palace in Madrid, Spain.
Charging Batteries
Taste of Norway at Restaurant ARAKATAKA 21:00
In Norway, we usually have dinner at 18:00-20:00, my friends and I are somehow more international. We had the last dinner setting at 21:00. And by this, we could go directly to the bars after dinner. Splurging on the five-course set menu at ARAKATAKA is a great choice. The set menu is Norway on five plates, fresh Norwegian seafood with more! The food is based on seasonal ingredients, inspired primarily from the Nordic, but also international cuisine.
- Halibut Green Asparagus & Blackcurrant
- Asparagus, Koji & King
C rab - Norwegian Mackerel, Celeriac & Mussels
- Chicken, Cabbage & Oyster Mushrooms
- Sour Cream & Lovage
HIMKOK in Oslo is the 20th Best Bar in the World 23:30
HIMKOK the cool bar in Oslo. The best place if you want a handcrafted cocktail with love and passion for the flavor of aquavit, gin, and vodka.
Himkok is the flagbearer for Oslo’s cocktail bars. A combined speakeasy, high-volume tap tails bar, cider bar, and al fresco eatery – also sporting a house distillery producing seasonal varieties of aquavit, gin, and vodka – the scene is set for any drinks lover’s night out. – Anders Husa, the best food blogger in Nordic countries.
Google Maps: HIMKOK
DAY 3 – Explore Holmenkollen
In Norway, we love the outdoor scene. It doesn’t matter if we are in the city or the village. We always find a green space to hike and walk around and boost the energy level.
Norwegian Breakfast 10:00
A Norwegian breakfast always consists of great black coffee, tasty bread and tons of things you can put on the bread like cheese, ham and strawberry jam, blueberry jam, eggs, smoked salmon and brown cheese.
The second option for breakfast is to go to my favorite bakery, which is Åpent Bakeri. They have the most fabulous bread, my favorite is the one called; Jacobsen. Also, try a skulebrød! The one with the coconut shred, when you are a kid in Norway, that’s what you eat because it has a big chunk of sugar in it, and as a kid you love sugar.
Vigeland Sculpture Park 11:30
The famous sculpture park of Vigeland is located in the neighborhood of Frogner. The park consists of 212 bronze and granite sculptures. It is the world’s largest sculpture park made by a single Artist – Gustav Viegland. The park is open to visitors all year round, and it’s free. The best public transportation is the 12 tram. It is my
When Dashing out 72 Hours in Oslo the Vigeland Sculpture Park must be Included!
Vigeland Park was mainly completed between 1939 and 1949. Most of the sculptures are placed in five units along an 850-meter long axis: The Main Gate, the Bridge with the Children’s playground, the Fountain, the Monolith plateau, and the Wheel of Life.
Frognerseteren with Holmenkollen 13:00
Take metro number 1 towards Frognerseteren, it will take around 30-45 minutes depending from where in Oslo you embark the metro. The metro will take you to the woods of Oslo, also known as a sanctuary for people living in Oslo. Frognerseteren is a restaurant where you can take a coffee and a vaffel and enjoy the spectacular panorama view of Oslo.
After enjoying the magnificent view of the Oslo Fjord, it is time to start descending to Holmenkollen. Walk into the woods where you can see the trails and have yourself a lovely forest walk that is lush green and filled with endorphins. Keep walking downhill until you see Midtstubakken.
Midstubakken Selfie 14:30
If you are not afraid of heights then walk to the top of Midstubakken, if not wait at the bottom for your brave friends claiming.
Holmenkollen 15:00
It is big and it’s extremely cool to think that people voluntarily put themselves out there in the air flying. I’m terribly afraid of heights, I won’t say anything more. If you are brave go and zip-line down Holmenkollen!
Early Sunday Dinner at Villa Paradiso 16:30
As a traveler I know sometimes we need time to relax after an active day. The best is to have a tasty Italian pizza at Villa Paradiso, and then go home and rest on the couch or the bed in the hotel.
Going Home or Staying one more day?
DAY 4 – Explore Bygdøy & Grünerløkka
Try to team up with a local and make them take you to Bygdøy for Coastal walk along the Oslo Fjord and trough some lush green forest as well. Bygdøy is another recreation area for the citizens of Oslo.
Oslo Raw Breakfast 09:00
Raw and vegan friendly breakfast at Oslo Raw, due to being the newest cafe on the block. It was the best chia pudding I had in my life, and the brownies
Bygdøy Forest & Coastal Walk 10:00
It is beautiful to walk around Bygdøy and the many trails that is constructed around this area. If you take the 30 bus to Bygdøy jump of at the bus stop called: Kongsgården (The Royal Farm) and then take right and follow the trails into the forest. Try to stick to the Paradisebukta and Huk signs. There are always other people walking, if you get lost, then ask people for directions. Norwegians are very friendly and helpful.
Kon-Tiki Museum 11:30
Thor Heyerdahl an adventurous Norwegian guy that loved exploring, but also an important character when it comes to uniting different nations a cross the world for one purpose, exploring the adventure of crossing oceans. He was a citizen of the world! I truly admire his constant curiosity for the world, it is beautiful.
Thor Heyerdahl was a Norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology, botany, and geography. He became notable for his Kon-Tiki expedition in 1947, in which he sailed 8,000 km (5,000 mi) across the Pacific Ocean in a hand-built raft from South America to the Tuamotu Islands.
The Small Ferry from Bygdøy to Aker Brygge 13:00
If you want a shortcut back to the city center take the small ferry from Bygdøy to Aker Brygge, cost around 5 US dollars.
Grünerløkka: The Hip Area of Oslo 12:00
The Neighborhood of Grünerløkka should be explored when being in Oslo, and this is the cool and more laid-back part of Oslo. The area has many unique shops and small coffee places and wine bars. I recommend Territoriet, LUCK OSLO, and Supreme Roastworks.
7 Hip Places to Visit in Oslo
72 Hours in Oslo includes Accommodation
If you have decided to go to Oslo and Norway, I would recommend staying at the House of Frogner, because the first days after traveling, it is helpful to sleep in a proper bed and in a place where they understand travelers and what they need for having a comfortable stay.
If you want to be in my neighborhood and my neighbor, I recommend staying at Frogner House in Skovveien or any other location they have. Oscars gate is another great option for great location and comfortable bedding. Stay like a local in beautiful serviced apartments in Oslo. If you want to be close to Åpent Bakeri this is the place for you Colbjørnsens gate
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