Travel-Oslo in 2 Days-Day 2

Day 2
5.Oslo Opera House-> 6.Karl Johans gate->7.Oslo Cathedral->8. Stortinget-> 9.The Royal Palace-> 10.Youngstorget

(see Day 1 attractions #1-4 here)

5. Oslo Opera House
Visit the award-winning Oslo Opera House, a distinctive marble and glass building designed by acclaimed Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta. If you want to learn more about the architecture and backstage life, book a guided tour (available in English) at the available times (usually in the early afternoon) or arrive in the evening for a show.

Oslo Opera House

Oslo Opera House

Oslo Opera House

6. Karl Johans Gate
Start from Oslo Central Station and walk up Karl Johans gate, Oslo’s main street lined with retail shops, souvenir shops, restaurants & bars. You will pass by several landmarks including 7. Oslo Cathedral (open daily from 10am-4pm except for Fridays (4pm-midnight)), 8. Stortinget/The Parliament building (guided tour hours are different, depending on the season), Spikersuppa skating rink (open to public in the winters), The National Theatre, and 9. The Royal Palace (only open during the summer season)

National Theatre

Stortinget

Karl Johans Gate

Karl Johans Gate

Karl Johans Gate

Dine in the area, there are plenty of restaurants around, we recommend the Michelin starred Oro Restaurant/Bar & Grill where we enjoyed a 6–course menu, wine pairing, good service, and no snobby chefs.

Oro Bar set menu-foie gras terrine

Oro Bar set menu-truffle risotto

Oro Bar set menu-deer steak

Oro Bar set menu-salmon

Oro Bar set menu-four cheeses

Oro Bar set menu-dessert

10. Youngstorget
Within walking distance is the Youngstorget, a square with bars, clubs and restaurants. Here you will find awesome beers, cocktails, and even shuffleboards.

Youngstorget

Youngstorget

Stay
We stayed at the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel located in the Oslo city centre, a walking distance from all of the attractions mentioned above. The hotel’s 34 Skybar located on the 34th floor provides a great view of the Oslo city.

view from Radisson Blu Plaza Oslo

Radisson Blu Plaza Oslo

view from Radisson Blu Plaza Oslo

Radisson Blu Plaza Oslo 34 Skybar

Radisson Blu Plaza Oslo 34 Skybar

Karl Johans Gate

Karl Johans Gate

Karl Johans Gate

Karl Johans Gate

National Theatre

National Theatre

(photos by Tanya)

Read also: Travel-Oslo-Day 1