Oslo in 2 days

Trip at a glance

Your first day

Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.

Day 1: Akershus, the National Museum and MUNCH

The fortress and City Hall on the harbor, the National Museum, the Opera House roof and MUNCH, then dinner at Mathallen.

Check the weekday. Oslo City Hall is closed on Sundays. National Museum is closed on Mondays. National Museum Café is closed on Mondays. Mathallen Oslo is closed on Mondays.

1
9:30 AMAkershus FortressWalk the free fortress grounds and ramparts for views over the harbor before the museums open.About 45 min here
Grounds free
Walk about 8 min
2
10:30 AMOptionalOslo City HallPass the security check to see the decorated halls. Closed on Sundays and on some event days.About 45 min here
Security check at the door
Walk about 5 min
3
11:15 AMNational MuseumClosed on Mondays. Allow about 2 hours for the collection of art, architecture and design.About 2 hours here
Entry: NOK 220 (about $24) · Pay at the door or online
Official fees: Nasjonalmuseet (National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design)Last verified Nov 7, 2026
Walk about 2 min
4
1:15 PMNational Museum CaféHave lunch in the museum café, which serves Norwegian food with a modern touch.About 1 hour here
Pay as you go
Walk along the harbor promenade, about 20 min
5
2:30 PMOslo Opera HouseWalk up the sloping marble roof for views over the fjord. Ramps can be icy in winter, so take care.About 45 min here
Roof free to walk
Walk about 6 min
6
3:15 PMBook aheadMUNCHBook a timed ticket. Open until 6 PM Sunday to Tuesday and 9 PM Wednesday to Saturday; The Scream is always on show.About 2 hours 15 min here
Entry: NOK 220 (about $24) · Book a time slot
Official fees: MUNCH (Munchmuseet)Last verified Nov 7, 2026
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Walk about 25 min
7
6:00 PMMathallen OsloChoose from the food hall stalls and eateries. Closed on Mondays; open until 8 PM Tuesday to Saturday.
Pay as you go

Before you go

Book these aheadMUNCH (day 1): timed tickets, or tickets that often sell out.
Avoid Mondays for day 1The National Museum and Mathallen close on Mondays, and City Hall closes on Sundays. Plan the center day for Tuesday to Saturday.
Book MUNCH aheadMUNCH sells timed entrance tickets, so book a slot online before you go.
Take the Airport Express TrainFlytoget runs every 10 min from Oslo Airport and reaches the city center in about 19 min.
Check winter museum hoursNorsk Folkemuseum opens at 11 AM and closes on Mondays from October to April; the Bygdøy ship museums open daily.
Watch your step on the roofThe Opera House roof is open to walk on all year, but the marble can be slippery in rain and ice.

Where to stay for this plan

Stay in the center between Oslo Central Station and the harbor: both days start on foot, and bus 30 to Bygdøy leaves from here.

Hotels in Oslo

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