Oslo inspiration guide

Do you lack inspiration for what to do in Oslo when you sail with DFDS? We have made a guide for you, which covers six different tours in Oslo.

The routes take you through most of the city, from the beautiful harbor promenade, shopping in Oslo's inner city and the hip Grünerløkka, to great nature experiences and impressive sculptures in Vigelandsparken.

All the tours are based on the fact that you can reach them on your MiniCruise, but you can of course also choose to spend one or more nights in the city, and reach more.

Get an overview of the tours below, and click on each of them for more information.

In Vigelandsparken, which is integrated into Frognerparken, you can experience over 200 impressive sculptures surrounded by green areas with a restaurant, playground, fountain and lots of fresh air.

This tour offers culture, art, breakfast in the green as well as the opportunity to shop, and is an obvious place to bring your camera. It is suitable for both families and couples, and is beautiful in all seasons.

See the beautiful harbor promenade, and finish in Aker Brygge, one of the Norwegian capital's most popular areas, and you can easily understand why! With lots of cafés, delicious food and numerous shopping opportunities, the area is a melting point for an urban atmosphere and a vibrant life.

But that's not all! This exciting tour presents you with impressions and new experiences. Not far from Aker Brygge lies one of Oslo's newer districts, Tjuvholmen, where architecture is the magic word. The district was designed by a number of architects and architectural firms, and offers, in addition to impressive buildings and the Astrup Fearnley Museum, as well as a smaller city beach.

When the trip is about shopping and adventure, it's hard not to be happy! This tour takes you past Karl Johans gate, Oslo's answer to Strøget in Copenhagen, and the largest and most popular shopping street in the Norwegian capital.

You also get closer to some of the city's most prominent attractions in both history and politics, and can experience sculptures brought to life by children's drawings. How about also seeing "Det Kongelige Castle", where the king and queen themselves live?

Visiting the world-famous Holmenkollen ski jump is a fantastic experience, regardless of the season.

This trip is both for those who would like to escape from the city and take a break in quiet and beautiful surroundings, and for those who can enjoy speeding across the field.

Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Norwegian capital from the observation tower, get a buzz in your stomach, or take a beautiful walk. If the purpose of the trip is to have a bite to eat, we can highly recommend booking a table at Scandic Holmenkollen, where you will get the best view.

Experience some of the new, modern and fascinating sights that Oslo has to offer!

On this trip you can explore and experience a lot, which will probably show up among your holiday pictures and live among your holiday memories. Everything from the ever-new MUNCH museum to the magnificent Opera House and its roof, which you can walk on if you want a breathtaking view of the harbor front.

Also be inspired by the modern architecture in the Barcode area, with the buildings' sharp edges and large glass facades, and enjoy life in the new area, Sørenga, where you are again surrounded by impressive architecture on the edge of the water.

Good shopping opportunities, delicious eats, urban hipster vibes, waterfalls and the flowing river - you'll find all this on your way through Grünerløkka!

The Grünerløkka quarter is one of Oslo's trendiest and most popular, and can be described as Oslo's answer to Copenhagen's Vesterbro. Spend a few hours here, and go exploring among the many opportunities to get delicious food and interesting purchases at the many exciting designer and vintage shops.