Budget-Friendly Experiences
All activities options listed below cost $10 or less. All restaurant options provide full meals for $20 or less.
In the City
The National Library (City Center)
Norway’s national library, with a vast array of books, media, and exhibitions
Oslo Cathedral (City Center)
A major seat of Norwegian religion, has hosted royal events and weddings, runs regular services
The Jewish Museum (City Center)
A museum dedicated to the culture and traditions of Norway’s Jewish communities through the centuries
The 22nd of July Museum (City Center)
A museum commemorating the memory of the 22nd of July terrorist attack and its moving global response
The Labor Museum (Sagene)
Provides a glimpse into Oslo’s industrial and working class communities through history
City Parks
Vigelands- and Frognerparken (Frogner)
Within the city park of Frognerparken is Vigelands sculpture park, with its world famous bronze and granite sculptures
St. Hanshaugen Park (St. Hanshaugen)
A popular local park in the heart of West Oslo, nearby quaint shops and restaurants
Akerselva (particularly near Grünerløkka)
The river that runs through heart of Oslo with ample walking paths through a diverse string of neighborhoods
Botanical Gardens (Tøyen)
A well-kept park and garden housing the Natural History Museum and a vast array of plants from across the globe
Ekebergparken (Gamle Oslo)
A modern sculpture park with dramatic views over all of Oslo
*try looking for the installation marking the viewpoint of Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’
Out in Nature
Kolsåstoppen (Bærum)
A pair of peaks on the western edge of Oslo with views of Oslofjord
Frognerseteren (Nordmarka)
A series of hiking trails in the Nordmarka forest, available by public transport with a beautiful views of the entire city
Sognsvann (Nordmarka)
A ~3-mile circumference lake accessible by public transport with beaches, picnic areas, and trails – a local favorite
Maridalsvannet (Nordmarka)
The lake supplying Oslo’s drinking water, with trails around its perimeter readily accessible from Rønningen
Grefsenkollen/Trollvann (Nordmarka)
The peak nearest Rønningen, with a unique view of the city from the east
Island hopping (Oslofjord via Ruter ferries)
A favorite local past time, a batch of islands in Oslofjord available by public ferry – housing beaches, hiking, parks, cabins, and more
All food options listed below offer full meals or snacks for under $20.
Restaurants
Punjab Tandoori – Indian (Grønland)
Koie – Ramen (City Center/Bjørvika)
East Kitchen – Chinese (Grünerløkka)
Istanbul Kebab – Mediterranean (Grünerløkka)
Mathallen – food hall (Grünerløkka)
Oslo Street Food – food hall (City Center)
SALT – food hall (Bjørvika)
Vippa – food hall (Bjørvika)
Cafés
Kaffebrenneriet (19 locations)
Grains (Frogner/Majorstua/Grünerløkka)
Anne på landet (Frognerparken)
Pust (Majorstua)
Fuglen (City Center)
Raades garden café (Sagene)
Tim Wendelboe (Grünerløkka)
Bakeries
Baker Brun (Majorstua)
Håndbakt (Gamle Oslo)
Godt brød (6 locations)
Åpent bakeri (10 locations)
Baker Hansen (20 locations)