6 of the best · Oslo, Norway
The Best Walks in Oslo
The harbour promenade from the Opera to Tjuvholmen, Karl Johan, the Akerselva, Holmenkollen to Frognerseteren, Ekeberg and Christian IV’s Kvadraturen.
Our 6 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.
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The harbour promenade: the Opera to Tjuvholmen
From the Opera roof along the water, past Akershus Fortress and the City Hall, to Aker Brygge and the sculptures of Tjuvholmen.
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Along the Akerselva
Up the river from Grünerløkka to Vulkan and its waterfalls, past the old mills.
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City, river and forest.
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Along the Akerselva
Up the river from Grünerløkka to Vulkan and its waterfalls, past the old mills.
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Ekeberg: the Love Path and the sculptures
Up the old Love Path from the tram stop to the Ekeberg viewpoint and the sculpture park.
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Holmenkollen to Frognerseteren
From the ski jump up through the forest to Frognerseteren, with the city and the fjord below.
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Karl Johans gate: the station to the palace
Oslo’s main street, from Oslo S past the Cathedral and the National Theatre to the Royal Palace.
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Kvadraturen: Christian IV’s town
The grid of streets that King Christian IV laid out after the fire of 1624, with Christiania torv and its pointing hand.
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The harbour promenade: the Opera to Tjuvholmen
From the Opera roof along the water, past Akershus Fortress and the City Hall, to Aker Brygge and the sculptures of Tjuvholmen.
