Best Time to Visit Oslo for 2 Days Itinerary, What to Do & Where to Go

Day 1 | Morning

Det Kongelige Slott

Opening Hours: Open on Sun

Ticket Price: 140 NOK

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

The Norwegian Royal Palace is now the residence and office of the Norwegian royal family. It was built by King Karl Johan in 1825 and officially put into use in 1849. The Norwegian royal family will hold a state banquet in the palace to entertain important dignitaries and leaders of various countries, and the king will also hold state affairs conferences. This splendid palace has a total of 173 rooms. The interior decoration is luxurious and exquisite. The royal garden is full of flowers and the shade is pleasant and intoxicating. The square in front of the palace has a changing of the guard ceremony at 1:00 pm every day. It has very strong local characteristics and is worth seeing.

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Det Kongelige Slott, you can head to Nobel Peace Center, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Nobel Peace Center

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Thu,Sun,11:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 120 SEK

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Brynjulf ​​Bulls Place 1 | City Hall Square, Oslo 0250

The Nobel Peace Center was established in June 2005 to spread world peace and raise people's awareness of war and resolving disputes. The center was rebuilt on the original site of the old train station in Oslo. Every year on December 10, the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded here. People can learn about the deeds of all Nobel Peace Prize winners from 1901 to the present and the life of Alfred Nobel. There are free guided tours at the Nobel Peace Center. In summer, the guided tours have an English and Norwegian explanation every afternoon. In winter, there are guided tours only on weekends.

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Nobel Peace Center? Hotel Continental is one of your top choices.

Hotel Continental

The elegant Hotel Continental is centrally located in Oslo, only 150 metres from Oslo’s main street, Karl Johan. It is the only 5-star hotel in Norway, and offers free in-room Internet access. The individually decorated rooms at Continental Hotel include a cable TV, minibar and an in-room safe. Bathrooms include amenities and a separate shower and bath. Leisure options include a free 24 hour gym on the 5th floor and a lobby lounge featuring Edward Munch lithographs. Guests can enjoy fine dining at Restaurant Eik Annen Etage. The historic Theatercaféen has been the Oslo's most popular dining and meeting place for over 100 years. Drinks and snacks can be enjoyed at the maritime-style Steamen Café. The National Theatre is located just across the street. The Royal Palace is a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

Day 2 | Morning

Nationaltheatret

Ticket Price: 90 NOK

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Johanne Dybwads plass 1, 0161 Oslo

The Norwegian National Theater was built in 1899 and is one of the main theaters in Norway. There are two bronze statues of Norway's representative drama writers at the main entrance, namely Ibsen and Björnsson.

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Nationaltheatret, don’t forget pay a visit to Viking Ship Museum.

Viking Ship Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,10:00am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 60 NOK

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Huk Avenue 35, Oslo 0287, Norway

The Viking Ship Museum, also known as the Viking Ship Museum, is part of the Museum of Cultural History at the University of Oslo. In the 8th to 11th centuries, the Vikings were powerful people in Scandinavia. They used the navigation skills of ships to amaze European countries. They only needed to observe the sun, and they could know how to steer a big ship. Riding the wind and waves at sea. This group of people are not only pirates, but also shrewd businessmen and colonists, full of adventurous spirit and enterprising spirit, which is an indelible mark in the history of European navigation.

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