The 10 Best Day Trips from in Oslo, Eastern Norway

Welcome to a different sightseeing in and around Oslo. We will take you on a full-day journey to experience some of the beautiful sights and nature around Oslo. This private tour is limited to 3 people, to ensure a personalized and unique experience. Visit Oslo Opera House roof, with a rooftop view of the city and the fjord. Experience the fantastic city view for the hillside at Ekeberg, above the city. You will also visit the Ekeberg sculpture park. Drive through the scenic nature and forest along the fjord. After a 30 minute drive you board a ferry to the Island and fortress Oscarsborg. Here you have the opportunity to learn the rich history of the fortress, especially the events that took place in the start of  WWII. The nature on the island is also beautiful. After a light lunch, you return on the ferry and drive through the narrow streets and visit the town of Drøbak. The home of the Norwegian Santa Claus. In the afternoon you return to Oslo center.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

The trip starts outside Oslo Visitor Centre at Jernbanetorget in Oslo city centre. We will then take the Vy train to Snippen station. This is a great train ride! We hike up to a tall hill where some simple climbing is required. The view from this hill is out of this world! You will see most of Oslo, the Oslofjord and a large part of Oslo´s surroundings. We will then stroll down to the great lake Maridalsvannet and end our trip where we started at Jernbanetorget.

Inclusions: English Speaking Tour Guide, Public Transport Ticket

Exclusions: Bottled water, Snacks

We’ll take you on a journey to experience some of the beautiful sights and nature around Oslo. This private tour is limited to 2 persons, to ensure a personalized and unique experience. First stop the roof of Oslo Opera House with a beautiful view of the city and the fjord. We’ll pass Oslo Barcode and drive up the hills towards Ekeberg with a spectacular view of Oslo. Here we’ll visit the Ekeberg Sculpture Park and enjoy some of the art pieces from Norwegian and international artists. We’ll continue our travel along the Oslofjord towards Drøbak. Here we go on a short ferry trip to the fortress of Oscarsborg. The fortress played an important role in the start of WWII. We will enjoy the beautiful scenery on this small island while having a light lunch. Back on the mainland we’ll continue through the streets to Drøbak center, towards the Norwegian home of Santa Claus. We return to Oslo in the afternoon.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, A light lunch at Oscarsborg. 1 soft drink included., Water or soda in car., Ferry Drøbak – Oscarsborg – Drøbak, Norwegian/English speaking driver.

Exclusions: Gratuities

This tour to Oslo takes you through some of Norway's most beautiful scenery. Experience the dramatic Nærøyfjord, the breathtaking Flåm Railway and scenic Bergen Railway. After pick-up in Bergen we start the journey to Gudvangen and in the summer months we drive through Stalheimskleiva, the 1,5 km long road section that winds down Nærøydalen from Stalheim. Well ahead in Gudvangen we board the electric ship "Future of the fjords" to Flåm. The Nærøyfjord is surrounded by high mountains and is a beautiful sight both in summer and winter. In Flåm, the trip continues with the Flåm Railway which is one of the world's steepest railway on normal tracks. The 20 km long train journey takes 1 hour. At Myrdal station, the train changes to the Bergen Railway and the trip continues through Hardangervidda National Park to Oslo. The tour includes a private vehicle, local English speaking guide, fjord cruise, train journeys on Flåm Railway, Bergen Railway and ends at Oslo Central Station.

Inclusions: Private vehicle, Bergen - Gudvangen, Premium Fjord Cruise, Gudvangen - Flåm, Private vehicle, Stegastein viewpoint (May 1 - September 30), Flåm Railway, Flåm - Myrdal, Bergen Railway, Myrdal - Oslo, All Fees and Taxes, Local English speaking guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks

See the very best of Norway during this full-day roundtrip tour from Olso. Travel along UNESCO-protected fjords and take a scenic train ride through some of the most gorgeous landscapes in Europe. Visit charming local villages along the way and capture amazing photos of the unforgettable scenery. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see Norway in a nutshell. Important information: • Your tour tickets will be delivered to your hotel. Please don't forget to share your accommodation address with us • Your tour itinerary and clear instructions will be issued and sent via VIATOR email, please don't forget to check it • This is a self-guided tour • This tour requires the overnight train, duration of tour is around 24 hours. Please choose between the tour options with or without a sleeping compartment.

Inclusions: The scenic Bergen Railway from Oslo, Fjord cruise on the magnificent Aurlandsfjord and on the narrow Nærøyfjord, Bus trip through beautiful scenery (including Stalheimskleiva in May-September), The Bergen Railway, Voss - Bergen or Voss - Oslo (upon request), Sleeping compartment on the night train Bergen - Oslo (upon reservation of the tour option with sleeping compartment)

Exclusions: Lunch, Food and drinks, Sleeping compartment (unless booked the tour option with sleeping compartment)

Traveling by car to the fjords of Western Norway is one of the best ways to enjoy the Norwegian nature and appreciate the beauty of the fjords and waterfalls in a short period of time. The trip is designed for the whole day, leaving from Oslo early in the morning and returning late at night. During the day you will take part of Bergen Railway by train from Geilo to Myrdal, then board the world famous Flam Railway and cruise along the two branches of the longest and deepest fjords in Norway – Sognefjord. One of them, Nærøyfjord, was included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2005. You will also be able to pass one of the most attractive high-altitude railways in the world – Flåm – or enjoy the impressive views at Stalheim hotel viewpoint. Do not miss your chance to enjoy the wild and beautiful scenery of this amazing country in one day!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Train from Geilo to Myrdal, Myrdal to Flam and fjordcruise on Sognefjord

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

This legendary tour takes you through Norway’s most breathtaking UNESCO-protected fjord and mountain scenery, including Europe’s top scenic rail journeys. You will also enjoy a fjord cruise on the magnificent Aurlandsfjord and on the narrow Nærøyfjord. This is a self-guided tour, from Oslo, to Myrdal to Flåm to Gudvangen to Voss then to Bergen

Inclusions: This trip includes, The scenic Bergen Railway from Oslo, The breathtaking Flåm Railway, Fjord cruise on the magnificent Aurlandsfjord and on the narrow Nærøyfjord, Bus trip through beautiful scenery (including Stalheimskleiva in May-September), The Bergen Railway, Voss - Bergen

Exclusions: Lunch, Food and drinks

This scenic Oslo Fjord roundtrip gives you a nice insight into the beautiful countryside surrounding the Oslo Fjord. The driving time is approximately 3 hours + the 40 minutes large comfortable ferry. Note: As a private tour we are happy to change itinerary according to your preferences or wishes. Most of the tour we go scenic countryside roads, but the transport back north to Oslo in the afternoon goes at the E18 motorway. Thus there is plenty of time to stretch your legs and experience the nature, history and culture that this tour offers, accompanied by your guide. All our driverguides are formally trained and licensed guides. We also come from educational and professional backgrounds which have given us extensive insight into additional facets of Norwegian society. This tour give the combination of the dramatic World War 2 sinking of Hitler's proud ship Blucher in 1940, insight in the viking life and burials, and also the location for the famous painter Edvard Munch.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

Oslo tour by public transport (metro, bus, ferry) and walking. You will see the new district of Nydalen, the Kon-Tiki museum, the river Akerselva, the Bygdoy peninsula, etc. The tour ends in the city center. *The start time of the tour can be set according to your preference.

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking tour guide for 6 hrs, Day pass public transport ticket, One-way ferry ticke, Entry fee to Kon-Tiki Museum, Skip-the-line entrance

Exclusions: Tips/Gratuity, Lunch / snacks, Other admissions/donations

Oslo Pass Included! This private Stroll&Roll tour combines the best of strolling through the city center of Oslo (Note: Driving restrictions, thus best by foot) followed by the comfortable "roll" up hills in our luxury limousines. Always guided by one of our skilled and licensed guides. Starting at your hotel (either with the Stroll or the Roll first) we guide you through our history from the Viking age, through the renaissance, the capital development in the 19th century to our vibrant living city center of today. Then up hill to the Vigeland sculpture park and the Holmenkollen ski area, and maybe the famous apple cake at Frognerseter traditional restaurant? Ending the day in the maritime homeland of the Vikings and the great polar explorers! And maybe a "sun-downer" at the Opera house, imaging the ice berg rising up from the blue fjord. Any wishes or ideas? We adopt!

Inclusions: OsloPass 24 hours for Museum entrances, discounts at restaurants and shops, and Public transport , Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch