The Barcode towers of Bjørvika seen from the fjord

5 of the best · Oslo, Norway

New Openings and Projects in Oslo

The Museum of the Viking Age on Bygdøy, the Fornebu metro line, Hovinbyen, the Fjord City at Bjørvika and The Hoxton. We give status, not prices.

Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Oslo.

  1. Opening planned for Nov 2027

    Museum of the Viking Age

    Bygdøy·Project·Under construction

    The new home of the Viking ships on Bygdøy.

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  2. Largely complete

    Bjørvika and the Fjord City

    Bjørvika·Project·Open

    The harbour reborn: the Opera, MUNCH, Deichman and the Barcode towers.

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  1. Largely complete

    Bjørvika and the Fjord City

    Bjørvika·Project·Open

    The harbour reborn: the Opera, MUNCH, Deichman and the Barcode towers.

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  2. Under construction

    Fornebubanen

    Fornebu·Project·Under construction

    The new metro line west to Fornebu.

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  3. In development

    Hovinbyen

    Hovin·Project·In development

    A new city district in the east of Oslo.

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  4. Opening planned for Nov 2027

    Museum of the Viking Age

    Bygdøy·Project·Under construction

    The new home of the Viking ships on Bygdøy.

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  5. Opening autumn 2027

    The Hoxton, Oslo

    Hammersborg·Project·Under construction

    A new hotel of 152 rooms just off Karl Johans gate.

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