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City Centre (Sentrum)
sightseeingDowntown with Karl Johans Gate, Opera House, and Royal Palace.
Grünerløkka
localHipster neighborhood with cafes, vintage shops, and Akerselva river.
Aker Brygge
localWaterfront area with restaurants, shops, and fjord views.
Bygdøy
cultureMuseum peninsula with Viking Ship Museum and beaches.
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faq.subtitle Oslo
One of world's most expensive cities. Budget €120-180/day minimum. Beer €10-12, meal €20-40, hostel €35-50. Save money: Oslo Pass for museums, supermarket lunches, tap water (excellent), free attractions like Vigeland Park.
Yes if visiting 3+ museums per day. Includes 30+ museums and unlimited transport. 24h 495 NOK, 48h 725 NOK, 72h 925 NOK. Viking Ship (180 NOK) + Munch (160 NOK) + Fram (140 NOK) + transport already saves money.
Flytoget train (220 NOK, 20 min) is fastest but pricey. VY regional train (114 NOK, 25 min) is better value and runs same route. Bus (199 NOK, 40-50 min) is cheapest. Never take taxi (~800 NOK).
Summer (June-August) for long days (nearly 24h light), outdoor activities, and warm weather. May and September for fewer crowds. Winter (December-February) for Christmas markets and skiing, but cold (-5°C) and dark.
Vigeland Sculpture Park (amazing, always free), Opera House roof walk, Aker Brygge waterfront, Akerselva river walk, Botanical Garden, Royal Palace changing of guard, Mathallen food hall (browsing). Many museums free with Oslo Pass.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Oslo
Ruter app is essential for transport - buy all tickets there. Ticket zones matter: Zone 1 covers central Oslo. Single ticket 40 NOK valid 60 minutes including transfers.
Supermarket tip: Kiwi, Rema 1000, and Extra are cheapest chains. Lunch deal 'matpakke' (packed lunch) is Norwegian tradition - make sandwiches from supermarket for big savings.
Vigeland Sculpture Park is free and one of Oslo's highlights - over 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland. Open 24/7. Best in morning light. Allow 1-2 hours.
Viking Ship Museum is closed until 2027 for expansion. New 'Museum of the Viking Age' will be incredible. Until then, Viking Planet VR experience is an alternative.
Norwegian tap water is excellent - drink freely and save money on bottled water. All restaurants provide free tap water.
Weather
Average temperature by month
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
120 - 180 kr
~150 $
Mid-range
250 - 450 kr
~350 $
Fine dining
800 - 2,000 kr
~1,400 $
Street Food
Local dish
100 - 160 kr
~130 $
Drinks
Coffee
40 - 60 kr
~50.0 $
Local beer
90 - 130 kr
~110 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
25 - 40 kr
~32.5 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
350 - 500 kr / night
~425 $
Guesthouse
800 - 1,200 kr / night
~1,000 $
Hotel 3★
1,400 - 2,200 kr / night
~1,800 $
Hotel 5★
2,500 - 5,000 kr / night
~3,750 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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Apple PayGoogle PayVipps
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Nearly CASHLESS! Only 2% of payments use cash (2025). Mobile payments rising fast. Cards everywhere. Many shops refuse cash legally. NBO INST instant payments launching 2028!
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Krone (NOK). MOST CASHLESS COUNTRY! 2025 survey: only 2% of payments use cash. Mobile payments exploding - Vipps domestic wallet ubiquitous. NBO INST instant payment system launching H1 2028 with cross-currency capabilities! Cards mandatory - shops/restaurants refuse cash legally. Public transport, scooters, taxis app-only. ATMs rare as cash nearly extinct. Expensive city - budget €100+/day. Cash vital ONLY for emergencies/outages. Nordic cashless pioneer!
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Service included. Tipping not expected. Round up for exceptional service only - very rare.
Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
Oslo is extremely safe - one of the world's safest capitals. Virtually no violent crime. Minor pickpocketing at Central Station and tourist spots. Very safe at night.