After our adventure in Stavanger, we headed to Oslo. Our final day in Norway took a turn away from wild nature and straight into culture. And let me tell you—Oslo knows how to do culture.
Oslo Opera House
Walk on the Roof & Meet the Red Fox. The Oslo Opera House blew us away—not just with its stunning architecture, but with the fact that you can actually walk on its roof and enjoy a panoramic view of the city. It looks as if it’s rising straight out of the fjord, like something from a modern Viking saga.
If you stick around until evening, you might spot the Red Opera Fox. No, that’s not a show—actual foxes live in the building and occasionally pop out to check on the tourists.
Munch Museum
A Little Bit of Madness, A Lot of Genius. A must-see. Here’s the short version: Edvard Munch was a guy obsessed with death, but his Scream took expressionism to the next level. If you ever feel like your anxiety is too much—relax, this guy made a whole career out of painting his.
Vikings, Polar Explorers & Ocean Adventures
Back home, nobody ever says, “Hey, let’s go see a real Viking ship!” But in Oslo? You can.
Kon-Tiki Museum: Crossing the Pacific on a Raft
The Kon-Tiki Museum tells the story of Thor Heyerdahl, who one day decided that a raft made of straw was enough to cross the entire Pacific Ocean. And guess what? It worked.
Fram Museum: Stepping Aboard a Ship Frozen in Time
This one’s for the true explorers. At the Fram Museum, you don’t just see history—you step inside it. Fram was built to withstand the crushing ice of the Arctic, and walking on its deck feels like you’re part of a grand expedition to the unknown.
Fridtjof Nansen, legendary Norwegian explorer, took Fram deep into the Arctic in 1893–1896 in an attempt to reach the North Pole. Spoiler alert: He didn’t make it, but he got closer than anyone before him.
Vigeland Park
Where Statues Have Feelings. If Gustav Vigeland was from Oslo, Messerschmidt was from Bratislava—only Vigeland’s art is way less creepy. He created hundreds of sculptures, all deeply human and emotional.
The most famous one? “Angry Boy”—a small, stomping, screaming toddler. Guess which part people always touch? Yep, the hand.
Of course, nothing ruins the peaceful atmosphere faster than an army of Instagram influencers and Pokémon Go hunters. Seriously? In an art park?
After a long day, we sat down at a terrace, ordered three beers and a Coke. Total? €48. Welcome to Oslo!
Oslofjord: When the Night Takes Its Time
We stayed just outside Oslo, in a cozy cabin by the fjord. Our evening walk ended in the sea—warm, quiet, crystal clear. After a swim, I stretched out on the wooden pier, drying off in the soft 11 PM daylight. It’s as if Norway refuses to let the magic of the day simply fade away.
Wandering through the woods, I stepped over wild cranberries, picked fresh raspberries, and soaked in the silence. Just me, the endless peace, and pure freedom.
Norway: Where People Are Just… Normal
Let’s be real. There are way fewer luxury BMWs here than in Bratislava, no three-meter fences separating one person’s castle from another’s. People here? Chill. Almost too normal.
Oslo isn’t just about museums and culture. It’s a city where you can breathe. And we’ll definitely be back. Norwegian fjords are calling.
