Preparations: before everything closes
Do a quick run to the grocery store before it closes for the holidays. Have you got enough tampons? Tissues? Snacks? Diapers? Take some time to purchase necessities so that you're all set for the next day.
Morning
Enjoy a nutritious and filling hotel breakfast if you can. This is not the day to rush, take the time to enjoy your coffee or tea and perfectly cooked eggs, pancakes and any other breakfast staples of your choice.
Hotel breakfasts are the easiest way to fill up for the day ahead, especially during holidays, when some regular cafés might be closed. Breakfast is included in most of the hotels in Oslo. Wake up, head downstairs and spoil yourself with the ultimate morning treat.
10:00 – Museum visits
Take the time to learn about Norwegian culture and history, or to see some world-class art while most locals are spending time with their families. One of the perks of visiting museums during the holidays, is that you won't have to endure cramped conditions on public transport during the morning or afternoon rush!
Which museums are most likely to be open during holidays?
Museums that are open (almost) every day of the year: The Fram Museum The Kon-Tiki Museum MUNCH (except 1 May) Holmenkollen Ski Museum The Viking Planet (Except 17 May) Museums that are open most days during holiday periods, but not on such days as Christmas Eve (24/12), Christmas Day (25/12), New Year's Eve (31/01) and New Year's Day (01/01): Holocaust centre Armed Forces Museum Museum of Natural History Museum of Science and Technology Norsk Folkemuseum – Norwegian Museum of Cultural History The Maritime Museum Nobel Peace Centre The Rose Castle National Museum The Historical Museum
Are museums open on Sundays?
Yes, most museums are open on Sundays, but we recommend that you always check opening times for the specific museums you are interested in, and plan accordingly. Some museums do close on Mondays, including during holidays. Make sure to check our 10 suggestions on a Monday.
Museums in Oslo
Experience art and history while learning and playing at Oslo's many museums.
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13:00 – Time for lunch
Have a break with some good food. Here are some holiday-friendly restaurant options near popular museum areas in Oslo.
Holmenkollen
If you've been visiting the Holmenkollen Ski museum and The Rose Castle, we can recommend Frognerseteren Restaurant, either the sit-down dining area Finstua, or the more casual Kafé Seterstua.
Bygdøy
While dining options on the Bygdøy Peninsula are limited, several museum cafés do offer tasty and convenient meals that complement you cultural visit.
At The Fram Museum, Framheim kafé lets you enjoy traditional Norwegian waffles in reconstructed cabin interiors that will make you feel like you're part of the crew aboard the great polar ship.
Kafé FJORD at the Maritime Museum is the place to go for fish and chips, and Café Arkadia at Norsk Folkemuseum serves a variety of open-top sandwiches and sweet buns.
City centre
Hungry after your visit to The Viking Planet, MUNCH, The National Museum or The Nobel Centre? Many restaurants close on major holidays, so check ahead –though some do remain open.
Try these places:
15:00 – Outdoor sightseeing
Enjoy the peaceful and quiet atmosphere that surrounds Oslo during public holidays, and enjoy one of the great outdoor attractions available. Plenty of the most popular sights in Oslo are outdoor and open to all.
18:00 – Dinner
For your evening meal, you could scroll back up to the list of restaurants from lunchtime, but we would like to suggest an alternative that lets you get in some more sightseeing while you enjoy a delicious meal.
Enjoy a three-course meal aboard Brim Explorer's Dinner Cruise, with panoramic views of Oslo's harbour areas and of the Oslo Fjord from large windows or from the sun deck.