Ellie Ross

Ready for some Scandi cool? Oslo might not be cheap (okay, it's really not cheap), but the Norwegian capital is worth every single øre. Found between the mountains and the sea, Oslo has a little bit of everything you need for a weekend away.  It's a vibrant, bustling city, with world-class museums, innovative restaurants and a seriously friendly vibe (it frequently gets voted the most liveable city for a reason, you know). If you're ready to do things the Norweigan way, read on for the best things to do in Oslo right now.    RECOMMENDED:🏨 The best Oslo hotels🧳 The best city breaks in Europe✈️ Europe's most underrated travel destinations This guide was written by travel expert Ellie Ross. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

Norway is a beautiful place and it knows it. How could it not? It is all rugged landscape and nature as far as the eye can see, with charming cities and towns seemingly dropped in place by a creator with a keen eye for design. Everything is in the right place here, and we’re privileged to enjoy it. The best things to do in Norway are defined by the beauty of the place, so get the camera prepped and get ready to fall in love. Norway also happens to be an eccentric place, adding another layer of charm to a destination that has already won hearts and minds across the planet. Oslo is the capital, a figurehead of everything that makes Norway great with excellent restaurants and a museum scene that will knock your socks off, although please make a keen effort to keep the socks on because it gets pretty darn cold here. Not that you’ll be bothered, you’ll be too busy getting doe-eyed at the beautiful landscapes to worry about the temperature, and there are plenty of high-octane experiences to get the blood flowing. Find out more about how Time Out selects the very best things to do all over the world.