Oslo district, Oslo, Norway

Places to visit near Oslo

Oslo is a city in Oslo district, Oslo, Norway, home to about 580,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 157 places to visit — 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 parks, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 22 museums. The must-see places are Nordic Bible Museum (1 km), Børshagen (1 km) and The National Museum – Architecture (1 km).

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Oslo at a glance

Location
Oslo district, Oslo, Norway
Population
about 580,000
Coordinates
59.9127° N, 10.7461° E
Places within 50 km
157 (157 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Oslo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Oslo: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Oslo

63 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Oslo. The closest is Østensjøvannet (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Oslo

43 parks within 100 km of Oslo. The closest is Børshagen (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Oslo

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Oslo. The closest is Svartdalen (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Oslo

34 museums within 100 km of Oslo. The closest is Nordic Bible Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Oslo

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oslo. The closest is Monument to the Victims of Ms Scandinavian Star Disaster 1990 (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Oslo

23 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Oslo. The closest is Hovedøya (3 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Oslo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oslo
  2. 1 km Nordic Bible Museum · museum, Oslo
  3. 1 km The National Museum – Architecture · museum, Oslo
  4. 1 km Børshagen · park, Oslo
  5. 1 km Rabita Mosque · mosque, Oslo
  6. 1 km Kristparken · park, Oslo
  7. 1 km Back to Oslo

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How to reach Oslo

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    Within 15 km of Oslo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oslo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2863Østensjøvannet (7 km)
    Parks4143Børshagen (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1340Svartdalen (4 km)
    Museums2234Nordic Bible Museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1728Monument to the Victims of Ms Scandinavian Star Disaster 1990 (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1323Hovedøya (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens511Lindøya Naturreservat (4 km)
    Other attractions67She Lies (1 km)
    Waterfalls27Bjølsenfossen (4 km)
    Churches26Frelsesarmeen (22 km)
    Beaches & coast44Pipervika (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Rabita Mosque (1 km)
    Caves11Ole Høiland's Cave (9 km)

    Oslo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oslo?

    Nordic Bible Museum (museum, about 1 km), Børshagen (park, about 1 km), The National Museum – Architecture (museum, about 1 km), Kristparken (park, about 1 km), Rabita Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), National Gallery (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Oslo?

    157 places on Spotwander: 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 parks, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 museums, 17 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Oslo?

    Østensjøvannet, about 7 km by road; Sognsvann (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Oslo?

    Børshagen, about 1 km by road; Kristparken (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Oslo?

    Svartdalen, about 4 km by road; Grefsenkollen (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oslo?

    Start in Oslo, visit Nordic Bible Museum, then The National Museum – Architecture, then Børshagen, then Rabita Mosque, then Kristparken, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oslo?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and museums.

    Towns near Oslo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Oslo’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.