Places worth the detour in Oslo
168 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Oslo, Norway, across 7 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (44). Best known: Oslo Opera House. 155 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
The 60 best known, ranked 168
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them. The other 108 are on the map and on the Norway pages.
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6.Vigeland installation
Built landmarks · 20th century · Notable
Sculpture installation in Frogner Park
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7.National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design
Museums & culture · 21st century · Notable
National Museum in Oslo
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9.Fram Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable
Museum on the peninsula of Bygdøy in Oslo, Norway
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16.Museum of Cultural History
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum of the University of Oslo, Norway
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20.Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum in Oslo, Norway
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22.Natural History Museum in Oslo
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Natural history museum in Oslo, Norway
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23.Oslo Botanical Garden
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem
University Botanical Garden in Oslo
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30.Christiania Theatre
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Public theatre in Norway (1836-1899)
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35.Vigeland Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum dedicated to Gustav Vigeland's art and life
