Things to do in Oslo in winter I have a lot of people message me and tell me they found cheap tickets to Oslo but during the winter months. And, then they proceed to ask me if it is worth visiting Oslo in winter. I always said yes… and here's why: Oslo does winter better than any other city I've been to. I mean it. Want to go skiing or snowboard? Cheaper flights and accommodation tempt many tourists into a visit to the Norwegian capital during the winter months. But what is there to do, and how cold will it be? These are the questions we'll look to answer today as we take a deep dive into an Oslo winter. Why visit Oslo in the winter?
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10 suggestions for a winter's day Enjoy cold and snowy days in the world's winter capital. KOK Oslo Rose Castle THIEF SPA Oslo Guidebureau: Guided walks in Oslo Oslo Fjord Sauna Frognerseteren - Kafé Seterstua Skimore Oslo Holmenkollen Ski Museum & Tower Toboggan run: Korketrekkeren Spikersuppa Ice Skating Rink More on winter in Oslo Ice skating The city turns into a proper winter wonderland: ice skating, sledding, even skiing. You have it all and more. But when the cold gets a bit too bracing, there's plenty to do once you step inside, too. That's the beauty of travelling in winter! Oslo is such an amazing place to visit at any time of the year I'm talking about all the good stuff. Winter in the Oslo region normally starts in November, after Norway's autumn season, and lasts up until March. In other parts of Norway, it can come earlier and stay for longer. For example, in Svalbard, in April there is still plenty of snow, but that's an extreme case. In winter, Oslo is normally not that cold. Plan a refreshing winter city break in the Norwegian capital. Winter sports highlights Ski Fest & Raw Air FIS World Cup Nordic 7-10 March 2024 Biathlon World Cup 29 February-3 March 2024 in Holmenkollen Winter cruises Trollcruise: Oslofjord Sightseeing The Fjords: Oslofjord Harbour Sightseeing Cruise Båtservice: Fjord Sightseeing
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Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK) The weather in Oslo in winter The weather can be unpredictable during winter in Oslo, especially as the season is so long. We took this trip to Oslo in December, just before Christmas, and had temperatures of around -7 every day. Norway winter travel is an amazing experience. I'm sure you've heard about people going up north to Tromsø to chase the Northern Lights, go dog-sledding, and rave about all those awesome things to do in Norway in winter. Luckily, the southern part of the country is equally beautiful, but less visited by tourists in winter. Royal Palace, Oslo Things to do in Oslo in winter. The things you might know about Oslo are - it held winter Olympic in 1952, it has one of the most famous ski jumping arenas in the world - Holmenkollen, which has the most amazing views over Oslo and it is a home of the Munch's most famous work "The scream".You can visit both attractions during the winter. Day 1: A day at the museum. Oslo offers a wide range of museums from Norwegian culture, art and history. Walk a total of three miles for the loop from point A to G. Approximately one hour walk. If you visit all the museums in this list it can easily take all day to explore each one in depth, so plan accordingly.
15 photos to inspire you to visit the Norsk Folkemuseum in Oslo, Norway during winter Travel
Take a stroll through Vigeland Park. 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. Oslo's public transit system really impressed me. It's clean, efficient, runs on time and most importantly, takes you to really cool places like Korketrekkeren, the area's most popular toboggan run. You'll notice as you head out there that everyone on the metro is also wearing snow gear and carrying skis and sleds.
Average Temperatures (December): High: 6C/43F Low: 3C/38F. Sunrise and Sunset on December 21: 9:33am and 3:41pm. Pros of visiting Karmøy in winter: no crowds, looks like an idyllic Norwegian fairytale, many sights. Cons of visiting Karmøy in winter: you have to get there, not much is open, no northern lights. Winter climate The climate varies greatly from region to region in this long country. Along the coast, temperatures usually stay around zero degrees Celsius. Inland, the temperatures are mostly lower and might sink down to 10-20 degrees below zero Celsius. Some places can even experience an bone chilling minus 40 degrees Celsius!
15 photos to inspire you to visit the Norsk Folkemuseum in Oslo, Norway during winter
We just spent 1 month in Norway - Join us as we explore the winter wonderland of the capital Oslo! Despite the high cost of living in the city, we show you h. Julianna Barnaby November 14, 2022 Updated on November 28, 2023 Looking for a reason to visit Norway in Winter? Look no further - here's everything you need to know. Yes, Norway is idyllic during the summertime. But if you're looking for something different, you have to visit in winter.
