Cheap Flights to Oslo

Discover Oslo

Despite it being one of the smaller cities in Europe, Oslo is a place packed with much adventure. Here is why you should head to Oslo for a unique and unforgettable travelling experience.

With its reputation as the winter capital of the world, it is hardly a surprise that one of the most visited attractions here is the Holmenkollen ski jump. An impressive modern structure of steel and concrete, the ski jump features an iconic tower that stands at 60 metres and provides a breath-taking view of the city and fjord. At the base of the tower is the Holmenkollen Ski Museum, which presents visitors with information on how skiing has developed over the past 4,000 years.

Every autumn, the illustrious Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, and the Nobel Peace Centre presents the stories of each Peace Prize winner. With various interactive exhibitions and installations housed in the Nobel Peace Centre, this is the place to be if you are looking for an insightful and reflective learning experience on the ever-relevant topics of war, peace, and conflict resolution.

It is hard to separate Norway from its Viking history. In Oslo, this treasured and distinctive part of Norway’s past is captured in the Viking Ship Museum. Some of the spectacular displays of the museum include two of the world’s best-preserved wooden Viking ships that date back to the ninth century. In addition, other Viking ship discoveries such as textiles and household tools offer visitors valuable insights into the daily lives of Vikings.

The Oslo Opera House is another landmark that visitors should consider putting on their list. Opened in 2008 and designed by the celebrated Norwegian architectural practice Snøhetta, it is the largest cultural building to have been built in Norway since the 14th century. Featuring a contemporary architectural style and cutting-edge technology, it is home to the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet.

When you’re in the mood for some fresh air, head to the Frogner Park. One of the biggest parks in Norway, it is a popular recreational space for residents of Oslo. It also boasts an impressive collection of roses and over 14,000 plants of 150 different species. Within the park lies Vigeland Sculpture Park, which houses famous sculptor Gustav Vigeland’s artistic depiction of the human form in over 200 bronze and granite sculptures. Nevertheless, tyhe key attraction here is The Monolith, which is over 14 metres high, and features 121 intertwined human figures.

Getting Around Oslo

The public transport network in Oslo is efficient and among the most extensive in the world. You can get around Oslo via the metro, buses, trams and ferries, which all share a common ticketing system

Getting To Oslo

Oslo Airport Gardermoen is the major gateway for most international visitors coming to Oslo by plane. From Oslo Airport Gardermoen, you can choose from several modes of transport – express train, express bus, local train, hire car, or taxi, to get to the Oslo city centre.