Oslo opens the new Munch Museum on the harbour beside the Opera House's walkable marble roof, with Vigeland Park's 200 sculptures and Holmenkollen's ski jump and museum reachable by metro.
Highlights
Oslo Opera House
Bygdøy
Aker Brygge
Nordmarka
When to Visit
May-Jun
Constitution Day May 17 turns Karl Johans gate into a parade, Bygdøy peninsula museums reopen full summer hours, and the Oslo Fjord islands accessible by ferry.
Jul-Aug
Øya Festival second week of August, harbour swimming at Sørenga and Tjuvholmen, and the Vigeland Park fully accessible with 19 hours of daylight.
Sep-Oct
Oslo Architecture Triennale aside, autumn brings Vigeland Park bronze patinas in soft light, and Holmenkollen ski jump open for tower visits.
Nov-Apr
Holmenkollen World Cup ski-jumping in March, Christmas market at Spikersuppa, and cross-country trails from Frognerseteren run lit through winter evenings.
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