based on 18 experiences
I stayed in Oslo for a week. It was amazing. The whole city is absolutely beautiful. Felt extremely safe there, had 0 negative experiences. If you're visiting, I recommend buying a public transport ticket for a week or so in zone 1, it's way cheaper, I probably saved about 50 euros that way. The ferries are included in this zone and you must go visit the islands in Oslofjord, they are breathtaking. Also if you love nature you have to visit Frognerparken as well. Eating in restaurants is extremely expensive, so I'd recommend going to local grocery stores and buying the food there, you must try brunost, it's amazing. For accomodation, I'd recommend finding either a hostel or AirBnB (it was somehow way cheaper than hostels) somewhere on the edge of zone 1, since it'd be cheaper.
Posted: July 6, 2024Experienced: May, 2024This is an amazing city! The nightlife is great, the public transport is great and amazing parks! Also nice to walk by the sea. I would recommend checking out frognerparken and Aker brygge. Truly recommend
Posted: June 4, 2024Solo female traveling in oslo. Always felt super safe even at night. Highly recommand taking a walking tour as it is an easy to make travel buddies. During the summer, I enjoyed taking the waterbus to visit the islands of the Oslofjord. It's an inexpensive lovely day trip especially for spending the day at the beach.
Posted: March 26, 2024Experienced: June, 2023I didn't always feel safe in Oslo but I felt safer than in Romania . There's a card you can buy to travel in different zones of Oslo , there's an app too I think. Good food and drinks at Vulkan and cafés on Akerbrygge. Deichman biblioteks should be on your list too. Norwegians are friendly, nice people and their smile makes you remember them.
Posted: March 14, 2024Experienced: June, 2019I had an amazing time and regret not staying longer. I highly recommend the Folk Museum, the Viking Ship Museum, Vigeland Park and a walk by the water to see the beautiful Opera House. I managed to try one nice dish - a Norwegian waffle with brown cheese, cream, and jam. It was delicious. Initially, I felt incredibly uneasy being alone, but I felt safe and comfortable exploring the city.
Posted: August 7, 2023I spent eight days in Oslo in June. The weather was amazing, and of course it was light until very late. The parks, palaces, museums, saunas, food and people are wonderful. The waterfront area is full of great restaurants. I loved it and plan to return there.
Posted: June 10, 2023Oslo is a beautiful city, ideal for exploring on your own. I walked everywhere, except for taking a ferry ride to the Viking Ship Museum from the city center. I lived near the Summer Palace, in a charming area. I recommend exploring the palace grounds, the Botanical Gardens, the Munch museum, Vigeland and the park with over 200 sculptures, Dramstredet area full of old houses, as well as visiting the Akershus fortress and castle. I found the food to be expensive.
Posted: May 25, 2023I was there just last year. It is really a safe place. I never had any problems. Public transportation there is great. I really loved the Nobel Peace Museum and the Fram Museum. I stayed at the Citybox Oslo.
Posted: May 22, 2023Nazlıcan
Poland
hey guys! i had a trip to oslo for one night and i got only 24 hours to see the city. It was enough for me because i got so tired from the walking/cold and i think i had the best moments of my life. First i wanna warn you about Oslo Torp airport, it is 1.5 hours away from the city and it was expensive than the plane😅 The weather was so so so nice when i get there. Almost everyone know english so it is nice to ask people. I started from the opera house, watched the sunset at the top, walked to the marina for 1 hour and it was night for me. I did couchsurfing in a guys house and he was lovely i felt so safe in Oslo. I didnt buy any food in Oslo because the guy cooked for me and i had other snacks through the day☺️ But i can say it is quite expensive. Next day i went to Lake Sognsvann and walked around it. It was frozen and people would ski and jug with their dogs! After i return to the city i went into the Munch Museum and i must say you should definitily go and see. That was my trip to Oslo:))
Posted: February 20, 2023I went to Oslo for a few days in December. I mainly focused on things to do indoors, as those interested me the most, but I also went to a charming Christmas market and ice rink, which I really liked. I also spent a lot of time on long walks along the waterfront. The views are charming and the water near the path was covered with ice, which was a first for me. I also spent a lot of time in Bygdøy, where the museums are located. The Folk Museum was nice in winter because I had almost the whole place to myself. Getting around Oslo was very easy, public transport is good, and everyone speaks English.
Posted: December 10, 2022Experienced: December, 2021Based on 18 experiences
Based on 18 experiences
Overall very safe for a capital city. Pocket theft is a bit of an issue on public transport near city center, bike theft a major issue. Very little violent street crime, and when it occurs mostly among criminal groups or in connection with drug dealing. Would avoid area around Vaterland at late night, and exercise caution in the intersection Storgata/Brugata due to drug issue.
Posted: July 16, 2024One of the safest city you can travel to. Oslo is easy to navigate. You can explore and see most of the attractions by foot. English language is widely used, the public transportation is excellent, and the city is clean.
Posted: July 16, 2024Gry
Hi, I currently live in Oslo although I’m originally from the countryside. I’m an experienced solo traveler.
Riri
A 30yr old solo traveller originally from the Philippines, now based in Norway. I try to go travel on a budget across Europe every month..
Carlina
Norway
Most foreign visitors find Norway expensive, especially when it comes to beer. Our laws prohibit alcohol marketing, including information about happy hours and specials. You should always ask if there are any specials when visiting bars. Currently (April 2024) you can buy cheap beer the following places: 1. Los Tacos (all locations) NOK 55 for 0,4liter from opening until 9pm. 2. Døner bros NOK 49 for 0,4 liter all day. 3. Thorvalds NOK 72 for 0,4 liter until 8pm. 4. Radio Løkka NOK 180 for 3 units until 8pm. 5. No name bar NOK 50 and 2 for 1 offers on wine, aperol spritz, shots. Different offers every day. 6. No Stress 2 for 1 every Friday until 6pm. Entire menu valid. NOK 93 for 0,4 liter
Posted: April 7, 2024Oslo is wonderful! The Ekeberg Sculpture Park is a pleasant tram ride from the city, and the view is amazing, both during the day and at night! Grünerløkka is very charming, although a bit expensive, but it's there that you will find many more specialized shops such as cool shops with used clothing, etc. My favorite place is the 70's cafe named Fuglen. My favorite spots are the botanical gardens in spring and summer, they are so beautiful, and the Tøyen area has so many good restaurants. You must take the boat from Rådhuset in late spring/summer to the islands, it is free if you have a travel card for Oslo, especially to Hovedøya. Bring your lunch and something to drink, and walk around until you find a nice place to sit, the farther from the main path, the better.
Posted: October 12, 2022The opera, the Munch Museum, the Viking Ship Museum, the ethnographic museum (the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History - a living historical interpretation museum, where you can see how Norway evolved physically and culturally), and the royal residence are places worth seeing in Oslo. If you decide to travel outside of Oslo, Bergen is fantastic. Try the scenic Flåm Railway to see some of the beautiful fjords.
Posted: May 25, 2022Riri
Oslo
2 days
A 30yr old solo traveller originally from the Philippines, now based in Norway. I try to go travel on a budget across Europe every month..
Jordina
Hi!! I am a soul experiencing the most beautiful moments I can. Traveller at the moment, enjoying community life and making friends forever. I am into yoga, massage, movement, breathwork, and having real connections with friends or strangers. Spending quality time in nature is my medicine, feeling the trees, the moss, barefoot and just being one with this planet. I love to cook, bake, healthy and nourishing food. I quit my job last year to travel and discover what sparks my soul :)
Agatha
I love traveling and I'm looking for someone who does it too! I want to meet new people and new lovations at the same time it would be a great opportunity and experience . I also love photography and gastronomy so I'm very interested in finding someone with photography skills