Christiania travel guide

At a glance

former name of Oslo, the capital of Norway (1624–1924). For a first visit, Oslo Opera House, Munch Museum, Akershus Fortress are strong starting points. This guide brings together 20 places, practical 1/3/5/7-day routes and a concise food shortlist so you can understand the city before shaping the trip around your pace.

Highlight stops

• Oslo Opera House — opera house in Oslo, Norway
• Munch Museum — art museum in Oslo, Norway
• Akershus Fortress — former medieval castle in Oslo, Norway
• Royal Palace, Oslo — official residence of the monarch of Norway
• Oslo Cathedral — cathedral in Oslo, Norway
• Bislett Stadion — stadium at Oslo, Norway
• National Library of Norway — Norwegian national library
• National Theatre Oslo — theatre in Oslo, Norway

Food and drink

Use these well-documented flavours as a practical tasting shortlist; open an item to understand it and add it to your trip plan.

• Twist — brand of bite-sized confectionery
• Vikingfjord — Norwegian vodka

1-day itinerary

Day 1 · History and landmarks

Oslo Cathedral · Karl Johans gate · National Gallery of Norway · National Theatre Oslo

3-day itinerary

Day 1 · History and landmarks

Oslo Cathedral · Karl Johans gate · National Gallery of Norway · National Theatre Oslo

Day 2 · Museums and art

Nobel Peace Center · National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design · Royal Palace, Oslo · Bislett Stadion

Day 3 · History and landmarks

Akershus Fortress · Oslo Opera House · Munch Museum · National Library of Norway

5-day itinerary

Day 1 · History and landmarks

Oslo Cathedral · Karl Johans gate · National Gallery of Norway · National Theatre Oslo

Day 2 · Museums and art

Nobel Peace Center · National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design · Royal Palace, Oslo · Bislett Stadion

Day 3 · History and landmarks

Akershus Fortress · Oslo Opera House · Munch Museum · National Library of Norway

Day 4 · Parks and open air

Frogner Park · Vigeland installation · Kon-Tiki Museum · Fram Museum

Day 5 · Museums and art

Norwegian Museum of Cultural History · Viking Ship Museum · Tune ship · Gol Stave Church

7-day itinerary

Day 1 · History and landmarks

Oslo Cathedral · Karl Johans gate · National Gallery of Norway

Day 2 · Culture evening

National Theatre Oslo · Nobel Peace Center · National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design

Day 3 · History and landmarks

Royal Palace, Oslo · Bislett Stadion · Akershus Fortress

Day 4 · Culture evening

Oslo Opera House · Munch Museum · National Library of Norway

Day 5 · Parks and open air

Frogner Park · Vigeland installation · Kon-Tiki Museum

Day 6 · Museums and art

Fram Museum · Norwegian Museum of Cultural History · Viking Ship Museum

Day 7 · Museums and art

Tune ship · Gol Stave Church

Before you go

This route distributes nearby source-backed stops across balanced days. Opening times and ticket conditions can change; check the official source before visiting.