Best Things To Do in Oslo in Winter

Oslo is a great winter destination

When travelling to Oslo during the winter season, you might wonder if there are many activities and must-see attractions in the city and if there are enough wonderful things to do in Oslo in winter.

Oslo is a great winter destination with many activities and must-see attractions in the city at a walking distance. If unsure, take a look at the list of attractions in Oslo we put together below or book one of our lovely and professional local guides to show you around to the best of Oslo.

A great way to explore the main attractions of Oslo city center is to take a private Oslo walking tour.

The main attractions of Oslo city center

Oslo Opera House

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Located on the waterfront in the city center with marvelous views of the Oslo fjord, the Oslo Opera House is one of the best places in town to watch the sunset all year round, but even more so during summer. The Opera House with its tilted roof was built for walking on, which is of course one of the things you should do when visiting, even in winter. You will have some of the best views of the Oslo fjord, where you can see the small islands with their colorful timber houses to the one side and the city center to the other.

More information about visiting the Oslo Opera House and about the various performances can be found on their website Oslo Opera House

Royal Palace

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Located at the top of Karl Johan Gate, the Royal Palace, with its pale yellow stuccoed bricks is surrounded by one of Oslo’s largest parks. It was built mid 19th century and is currently the official residence of the Norwegian monarchs, King Harald V and Queen Sonja. And as with most palaces, you can watch the changing of the guards every day at 1.30 PM.

Karl Johan Gate

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Karl Johan Gate is the main shopping street in central Oslo dotted with points of interests, Oslo’s answer to Champs Elysées. The pedestrian street connects the Royal Palace with the Central Station. On the way there are buildings like the National Theater and some university buildings as well as shops, bars and restaurants.

When visiting Oslo in December, you will find the main Oslo Christmas market (Jul I Vinterland or Christmas in Winterland) right next to Karl Johan Gate. The market is really beautiful and worth a visit. Apart from the typical wooden stalls selling food, drinks and handicrafts, one can also enjoy a large Ferris wheel and ice skating rink. So visiting the Christmas market is one of the nice things to do in Oslo in December.

Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Festning)

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Built in the 13th century, the Akersjus Festning is one of the most recognizable landmarks of Oslo. The fortress has also been used as a military base and a prison and is now a lovely place to take a stroll and enjoy panoramic views of the Oslo fjord and the city. The best place to view the fortress is from Aker Brygge.

It’s close to the city center and entrance is free of charge to walk around in the premises. In summer it is possible to take a guided tour.

Aker Brygge Wharf

Aker Brygge is a trendy and vibrant area along the inner harbor by the waterfront. This former shipyard is a popular meeting place during summer time. It is much less crowded during winter, but along the boardwalk there is a wide selection of good restaurants, bars and shops which can still be enjoyed. At the end of the boardwalk there is a small beach which is accessible to the public, called Tjuvholmen City Beach. Just before the beach you can find the Astrup Fearnley museum of Modern Art.

Nobel Peace Center

The Nobel Peace Center is located right at the beginning of Aker Brygge, by the ferry terminal. The museum of the Nobel Peace Prize tells the story of Alfred Nobel as well as the Peace Prize laureates. The museum holds various permanent and temporary exhibitions.

Take a stroll through Vigeland Park

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One of the things you do not want to miss out on while in Oslo is visiting the famous Vigeland Park. It is the world’s largest sculpture park made by a single artist, which in this case is Gustav Vigeland. In fact, the sculptures are a permanent exhibition within the Frogner Park, which is the largest park in Oslo and is one of the more popular places to visit in Oslo.

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The dramatic sculptures in the park create a surreal view in the white snowy landscape of the park.

Frogner and Vigeland Park are located just outside the city center. You can walk the 4 km from the Central Station to the park. Or you can take the tram or the bus.

If you would like to have a guided tour in Vigeland Sculpture Park we suggest our Oslo Private Panoramic City Tour.

 

Oslo is worth visiting any time of the year, book your Oslo private sightseeing tour here: Oslo Tours.

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A Perfect Guided Tour Just For You and Your Family at the Baltic Sea

Certainly, it’s not easy to please everyone, any parent with multiple children knows that from a simple example of the most mundane everyday task. But how do you have a perfect family holiday making memories in a country you have never been to and let´s be honest, know little more than the second page of google dropped on your search attempts.

Well, listen here, we have a magic word, and that is a wonderful local friend, called a personal tour guide.  A local friend, who will be there to greet you at the cruise port or your hotel, take care of any transportation and logistics issues while you kick back and enjoy a good laugh over a medieval legend and your mind is satisfied knowing your children are learning more here over a course of a day, then they would in any other academic institution at the same time. And you know what, it is a that more fun if you have a passionate and super tour guide to lead the way.

More importantly, because there aren´t any other guests in your group, your family can “go with the flow” at your own pace.

Such private tours are growing more popular, whether a family wants to celebrate an anniversary sailing on a Baltic Sea cruise, go canal boating in Copenhagen, explore the devilishly delicious marzipan in Tallinn, try on a real kings helmet in Stockholm or sit at the top of the world at Holmenkollen ski jump tower in Oslo, we got this!

We have hand-picked the most unique and original activities to be enjoyed with your children during your Baltic Sea cruise stops. The tour itineraries are built to entertain both the young with fantastic stories and legends, but also educate and offer a broader understanding of local culture and traditions to more experienced in life.

Come and experience these amazing family itineraries timed to perfection with years of experience, passion and simply the joy of hosting you at Nordic Experience Private Tours & Shore Excursions.

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Copenhagen Private Panoramic Tour & Tivoli Amusement Park Adventure

Ideal tour highlighting family friendly and entertaining atmosphere of Copenhagen in a perfect balance of city sightseeing and Tivoli adventures. Do not let the splendid historic appearance of this Nordic pearl trick you, as behind the delightfully medieval and charming facade lies a city with a soft spot for some simple pleasures in life – fun rides, lush parks and delicious local tastes waiting to be discovered. Just like the good old days, a day at your own pace to please both the lively and spirited to an adventurer seeker looking to sit back, relax and enjoy the day!

Tivoli Gardens is a famous amusement park and pleasure garden in Copenhagen, Denmark. The park opened on August 15, 1843 and it is the oldest amusement park which has survived intact to the present day.

Copenhagen Private Highlights Tour & National Aquarium Adventure

Tour the best of Copenhagen and visit the National Aquarium of Denmark with a private pick-up from your hotel, airport or cruise dock.

This short sightseeing tour and aquarium visit is an ideal way to discover Copenhagen with family in tow. The flexible order of visits in the itinerary allows this tour to be your pre- or post-cruise vacation discovery of Copenhagen. We will enjoy the wonderful must-see sights of the Danish capital on a panoramic drive with photo stops at Amalienborg Castle, Little Mermaid and Christiansborg Palace. The undeniable charm of Copenhagen is most visible when we see the colorful architecture and harbor front at Nyhavn. Classic sites, such as Tivoli gates and Town Hall square are also part of the program.

 

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Tallinn Private Family Shore Excursion & Marzipan Workshop

For a fun filled day to remember in a land of mystical medieval courtyards, castle walls and towers.

This tour is tailored for families with children to get the most out of their visit to both our medieval Old Town and the beautiful city outskirts.

This tour is designed to entertain and educate your young explorers with fun filled facts and fascinating stories and legends about Old Tallinn and the surrounding area. Tour activity options and a flexible schedule to suit your preferences make for an experience that both kids and parents will enjoy.

Tallinn Private Old Town Walking Tour & Viking Village Adventure

Join an exciting day of visits in the stunning Old Town Tallinn and gain a first-hand experience of fierce Viking village lifestyle in an authentic fortress. The Nordic cross has for long been known by the Estonians. The strong ties and not so amicable battles between the Estonian Vikings and Scandinavian tribes date back to the 13th century. After all, the Estonian sailing vessels were called pirate ships by the Nordic clans for a reason.

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Helsinki Private City Tour, Winter Wonderland Experience & Ice Bar

Perfect combination of Helsinki highlights on a city tour and a unique experience of the Nordic atmosphere in Winter Wonderland & Ice Bar. Experience the thrill of a fairy tale winter wonderland with fun skis and wondering around ice labyrinth finding your inner child or on a sliding hill in the cool atmosphere wrapped in protective thermal clothing and enjoy a drink at the Ice Bar from a frozen glass.

Helsinki Private Highlights Tour & Reindeer Park Visit

Experience the northern magic on a tour complete with Helsinki sightseeing and Finland’s southernmost Reindeer Park visit. Located at a short panoramic drive from Helsinki at Nuuksio National Park, the Reindeer Park offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy traditional Lappish culture by meeting and feeding this fabled animal in a ‘up close and personal’ way.

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Oslo Private City Tour with Viking Ship & Open-Air Museum Experience

A perfect day tour for discovering the Norwegian capitals best sights both on foot and by bus including Viking Ship and Open-Air Museum.

Traditional log house in the Norwegian Folk Museum in Oslo, Norway.

We will start our day with an enjoyable panoramic drive to the charming Bygdøy peninsula. One of Norway’s oldest cultural landscapes is rich in history and stunning nature. The area also boasts beautiful parks and forests and some of Oslo’s most delightful natural seaside. Our tour at the Museum of Cultural History presents an exquisite collection of artifacts in a village of more than 150 real-life buildings relocated to tell the story of Norwegian inhabitants over the last 500 years.

 

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Scenic Stockholm Private Tour, Vasa Museum & Skansen Adventure

Get an excellent overview of Stockholm with Vasa Museum and delight in open-air museum adventures complete with a children’s zoo.

Skansen: The world’s oldest open-air museum, and possibly, the most fun as well

In addition to the Old Town we will visit the fascinating Vasa Ship Museum and see historic Sweden in miniature at the Skansen Outdoor Museum. We start with a panoramic drive through the city center, passing the neighboring island of Djurgården, known as Stockholm’s outdoor recreation center, and such historic sites as the National Museum and the Royal Dramatic Theater.

Stockholm Gamla Stan, Sweden

 

Stockholm Private Walking Tour & The Royal Armoury Visit

Experience the spectacular city of Stockholm and its history on a walking tour through the old town and The Armoury in the cellar of the Royal Palace. We will tour the The Royal Armoury housed in the spectacular cellar vaults and filled by not only great stories but priceless treasures of Swedish royal family. Display includes weapons, period fashion, carriages, coaches and event the blood soaked clothes worn by King Gustav III when he was assassinated by nobles at a masquerade ball in 1792.

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Private Day Trip to Zaanse Schans Windmill Village & Dutch Countryside

Enjoy a countryside tour to one of the most beautiful Dutch villages- experience traditional windmills, cheese tasting and a clog workshop. We will take joy in a relaxing panoramic drive out of Amsterdam towards the wholesome setting of rich cultural heritage on the fine green fields of polder de Beemster. One of the most famous examples of how reclaiming land from water is done.

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Riga Private Family Tour with Old Town & Chocolate Factory Visit

Sugar-coat your experience of Riga with a city sightseeing and old town tour followed by a visit to the Laima chocolate factory.

The capital of Latvia has such a culturally rich and diverse center to explore.

This tour is a perfect balance of charming tales of medieval old town, stunning Art Nouveau architecture and a bit of indulgence with a visit to the Laima Chocolate Factory. A sweet visit to a chocolate lovers paradise complete with a cup of molten cocoa drink. Although chocolate is often meant to be eaten when down and gloomy, it can also make a good day even better.

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