Excursion Oslo highlights tour at Oslo

Discover the art, history and culture of Norway during this scenic, half-day sightseeing excursion through Oslo.

City Tour

Depart the pier for the brief drive through the city centre. Along the way, pass by City Hall, the National Theatre, the Royal Residence and suburban villa areas en route to the Bygdøy Peninsula.

Open Air Norwegian Folks Museum

Step back in time at the quaint Open-Air Folk Museum where a guided walking tour takes you through a wooded forest to a traditional Norwegian village. The authentic village features 158 buildings from rural and urban Norway, each representing a different historical time period and region. You will see a 13th-century Gol Stave Church with its steep stepped-roofs and wood-carved dragons, Hovestova, built for houseguests attending a three-day wedding, a collection of farmhouses, and the old village of Christiana.

Enjoy a hike on the walking paths through this scenic farmland and historic landscape.

Vigeland Sculpture Park

From here, proceed for a visit to the Vigeland Sculpture Park, Norway's most visited attraction. The park features 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and iron, a monolith with 121 figures carved from a single block of granite and 36 statue groups surrounding the monolith.

Holmenkollen Ski Jump

Next, re-board your coach for the drive through the city centre en route to the Holmenkollen Ski Jump. Afterwards, the coach returns you to the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Akershus, Parliament Building, National Theatre, Royal Palace, Vigeland Sculpture Park, , Bygdøy Peninsula, Open Air Folks Musuem, Holmenkollen

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of uphill and downhill walking over uneven terrain and is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and those guests who utilise a wheelchair. It is recommended to wear flat, comfortable walking shoes and dress in layers. The tour sequence may vary to avoid congestion. A credit card is required for restroom facilities. The visit to the Ski Jump Tower is not included.