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Oslo in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Oslo lets you add a great fjord journey to the city. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Oslo — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: city & fjord
  2. 2Day 2: museums & Holmenkollen
  3. 3Day 3: Flåm fjord trip
  4. 4Nordic evenings

Day 1: city & fjord

Explore the waterfront, Vigeland Park and an Oslofjord cruise.

Day 2: museums & views

Visit the Bygdøy museums and Holmenkollen.

Day 3: the fjords

Take the Flåm Railway and a Nærøyfjord cruise on a big day out.

Oslo in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Oslo?
Three days is ideal — the city and Oslofjord, the museums and Holmenkollen, and a spectacular Flåm Railway and fjord journey.
What is the best day trip from Oslo for 3 days?
The “Norway in a Nutshell”-style Flåm Railway and Nærøyfjord trip is the standout, though long; the Oslofjord islands are the easiest nature escape.
How do I plan a 3-day Oslo itinerary?
Spend day one in the city and on the fjord, day two at the museums and Holmenkollen, and day three on a Flåm fjord journey, booking the railway and cruises ahead.