Europe Norway The Best Day Trips From Oslo By Terri Mapes Terri Mapes Facebook Twitter Terri Mapes specializes in giving first-time Scandinavia visitors practical tips for their travels. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 06/26/19 Fact checked by Erin Medlicott Fact checked by Erin Medlicott LinkedIn Twitter New York University Rutgers University Erin Medlicott is a fact checker and researcher with a background in lifestyle and finance. Prior to her work at TripSavvy, she did financial research for the American Express Departures Magazine as well as the Wall Street Journal. She earned a TripSavvy's fact-checking There are several great ideas for day trips from Oslo and there is a day trip for every type of traveler and every season. Some focus on sightseeing, others on city destinations or relaxing scenery near Oslo. 01 of 09 A Day Trip to Lillehammer victoria12368 / Pixabay View Map Address Lillehammer, Norway Get directions Day trips from Oslo to Lillehammer, the famous romantic Norwegian town, are becoming more popular each year. Trains leave hourly from Oslo to Lillehammer. You can also drive to Lillehammer by simply following the E6 highway. Lillehammer is a two-hour trip from Oslo. A destination that's scenic in summer, and romantic in winter. 02 of 09 A Day Trip to TusenFryd Near Oslo Ivar Abrahamsen / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0 View Map Address Fryds Vei 25, 1407 Vinterbro, Norway Get directions Phone +47 64 97 64 97 Web Visit website Copenhagen's Tivoli was the model for this amusement park outside Oslo. Filled with loop and corkscrew-style roller coasters, TusenFryd also offers a water park, a 67-meter spaceshot, carousels, and more than 20 other rides. A bus runs between Oslo's main bus station and TusenFryd during opening hours. It's a great day trip from Oslo for families. 03 of 09 The Guided "Grand Tour" of Oslo TripSavvy / Taylor McIntyre Here's one of the most popular day tours of Oslo: The Grand Tour. It's an interesting 7.5 hour guided tour by sailboat and bus, showing you all around Oslo. Stops include Polarship Farm, Holmenkollen Ski Jump, Vigeland Park, the Viking ships, and the Norwegian Folk Museum. This guided tour operates May through September and is great if you want the comfort and convenience of a guided group tour. 04 of 09 A Day Trip to Bergen TripSavvy / Taylor McIntyre View Map Address Bergen, Norway Get directions Bergen is absolutely doable as a day trip from Oslo, but you'll have to fly. Driving from Oslo to Bergen takes about seven hours. Flying from Oslo to Bergen, on the other hand, is a quick 50-minute trip. Considering flight prices start around $150, this may not be a day trip suitable for budget travelers, though. Continue to 5 of 9 below. 05 of 09 A Day Trip to Trondheim Mark Edward Harris / Getty Images View Map Address Trondheim, Norway Get directions The same goes for a day trip from Oslo to Trondheim. It's too far to drive but if you don't mind a one-hour flight, the historic city of Trondheim is a unique destination for a day trip from Oslo. Add the historic and scenic 2.5-hour walking tour of Trondheim to your day, and you'll be all set. 06 of 09 Combine Oslo's Parks and Royal Gardens James D. Morgan/Getty Images View Map Address Nobels gate 32, 0268 Oslo, Norway Get directions Phone +47 23 49 37 00 Web Visit website Plan a relaxing day trip to the parks and gardens around Oslo. Especially Vigeland Park and the royal Slottskogen should be on your list. Slottskogen, which surrounds the Royal Palace in Oslo, even lets you witness the Changing of the Guard. If you have some time left in the afternoon, also stop by the beautiful Botanisk Hage Gardens & Museum (the Botanical Garden of Oslo). 07 of 09 Visit the Holmenkollen Ski Jump Morten Falch Sortland / Getty Images View Map Address Kongeveien 5, 0787 Oslo, Norway Get directions Phone +47 22 92 32 00 Web Visit website The Holmenkollen Ski Jump is Norway's most popular sports-related attraction for travelers. Visitors can enjoy lots of interesting ski history and a beautiful view of Oslo and the surrounding Oslo Fjord. And if you get bored, you can even experience flying 100 meters in the world famous ski jumping hill...inside the ski-simulator, that is. This idea for a day trip from Oslo is suitable for all seasons. 08 of 09 A Day at the Beach Bjaglin / Flickr / CC BY 2.0 Just want to relax on your spare day in Oslo? Then just spend your day at one of the nearby beaches. Summer travelers are often surprised at the many beautiful beaches in Norway. With a short swimming season due to the weather in Norway, it's best to learn where the best beaches in Norway are before you travel. Continue to 9 of 9 below. 09 of 09 Spend a Day Shopping in Oslo Dion Hinchcliffe / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0 View Map Address Karl Johans gt., Oslo, Norway Get directions How about a trip exploring the shopping areas of this bustling metropolitan area? There are four major shopping areas in Oslo (especially the popular Karl Johans Gate pedestrian zone), and it's fun to combine two or three for a day of shopping in the Norwegian capital. In Oslo, shops are usually open from 10 am to 5 pm on weekdays, with extended evening hours on Thursdays. This is a great day trip idea in winter, too! Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit Share Pin Email