The best months to visit Oslo are Jun – Aug. 18–24°C, up to 19hrs daylight.
Quick facts
Currency NOK (Krone) 1 USD ≈ 10.8 NOK
Language Norwegian Almost everyone speaks English
Timezone CET (UTC+1) CEST (UTC+2) Mar–Oct
Best Months Jun – Aug 18–24°C, up to 19hrs daylight
Daily Budget ~700–1,100 NOK $65–102 USD per day
Visa Schengen Zone EU/US/Can 90 days visa-free
When to go
A city where you can take the metro to a forest, swim in the fjord at midnight, and stand where Munch painted The Scream.
Getting Around in Oslo
- T-bane (metro), trams, buses, and ferries. Ruter single ticket 40 NOK, 24h pass 117 NOK, 7-day pass 323 NOK. Buy via Ruter app
- Oslo is walkable, with most attractions within 30 minutes of each other. The T-bane to Frognerseteren takes you from city to forest in 30 minutes
- Oslo City Bikes: 49 NOK/24h, 399 NOK/season. 250 stations across the city. First 45 minutes of each trip are free
For itineraries, costs and practical travel advice, see the full Oslo travel guide.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1) (CEST (UTC+2) Mar–Oct)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Oslo?
The best months to visit Oslo are Jun – Aug (18–24°C, up to 19hrs daylight), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Oslo budget breakdown.
