17 days in Oslo Itinerary

Norway's capital city, Oslo boasts a thousand years of history and a diverse mix of architecture that blends old, new, and ultra-modern.

Family-friendly places like TusenFryd and Huk will thrill your kids. Discover out-of-the-way places like Oslo Fjord Boat Fishing and Gamlebyen Miniature Railroad. Get out of town with these interesting Oslo side-trips: Marinemuseet (The Norwegian Naval Museum) (in Horten), The Fortified Town (in Fredrikstad) and Semsvannet (in Asker). Spend the 14th (Sun) delving into the displays at Blaafarvevaerket The Cobalt Works. And it doesn't end there: explore and take pictures at Oslomarka, steep yourself in history at 22 July Centre, contemplate the waterfront views at Sognsvann Lake, and find something for the whole family at Norsk Folkemuseum.

To find reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Oslo travel route planner.

If you are flying in from Israel, the closest major aiports are Oslo Gardermoen Airport, Sandefjord Airport, Torp and Moss Airport, Rygge. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in August, and nighttime lows around 9°C.