[2025 Oslo ] Travel Guide for Deichman Bjørvika, Oslo Public Library (Updated Jul)

📅 Itinerary • OSLO OPERA HOUSE: The most iconic landmark in Oslo. From the rooftop, you can enjoy amazing views of the city. • VIGELAND PARK: Also known as the Sculpture Park, it’s the work of Gustav Vigeland and undoubtedly one of the city’s most famous parks. The most well-known sculpture is the 17-meter-high Monolith, carved from a single block of granite and featuring 121 intertwined human figures. Don’t forget to touch the Angry Boy (Sinnataggen) statue’s fist — it’s said to bring good luck. • OSLO CITY HALL: This is where the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony takes place. You can visit the main hall and admire murals depicting the history of the Norwegian people. Free entrance. • ROYAL PALACE: Official residence of the Norwegian royal family. Don’t miss the Royal Guard’s changing of the guard at 1:30 p.m. A great place to watch it is from Karl Johans gate. The full ceremony lasts around 40 minutes. • KARL JOHANS GATE: Oslo’s main street. It connects the Royal Palace to the central train station along a one-kilometer pedestrian boulevard. Along the way, you’ll find the Norwegian Parliament and, nearby, Oslo Cathedral. There are also many souvenir shops. Next to the train station, you’ll find the famous 4.5-meter-long tiger statue. • DEICHMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY: Opened in 2020, it’s one of the most modern libraries in the world. It was founded thanks to Carl Deichman, who donated his entire collection to the city in 1780. • MUNCH MUSEUM: Reopened in 2021 with four times more exhibition space. It houses the world’s most extensive collection of works by Edvard Munch, making it one of the largest museums in the world dedicated to a single artist. On the 13th floor, there’s a spectacular restaurant with panoramic views. (Admission required.) • AKERSHUS FORTRESS: A must-see. Built in the Middle Ages to protect the city from invasions, it includes the medieval castle constructed in 1300. Inside, you’ll find the Resistance Museum and the Norwegian Armed Forces Museum. The views of the city and the fjord from here are fantastic. • NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NORWAY: Opened in June 2022, this is the most important art gallery in Norway, with more than 5,000 works. The museum’s Munch Room displays some of the artist’s most famous paintings, including one of the four original versions of The Scream. 🏨 Oslo Center 🍴 The Salmon 📌 Norway is expensive!! #oslo #norway #TheSalmon #travel #couplestrip

We spent a total of 1.5 days in Oslo. It is recommended not to go back because Oslo is a bit boring compared to other cities. 【Accommodation recommendation】 As a transfer station to and from the country, we stayed in a hotel near the airport, which is a 5-minute walk away. It is recommended to order the hotel buffet breakfast, which is very rich 👍🏻 📍Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Oslo Airport 【Transportation Tips】 🚄There are two train companies that provide train service between the airport and the city, namely VY and FLY. We chose VY because it is cheaper than FLY. 🎫The one-way ticket price for the train from the airport to the city is 129kr 🎫24-hour ticket (zone1-zone4N) includes the city tram, bus and vy line train to and from the airport, 303kr, the best option for a day trip to and from the airport, can be purchased on the Ruter app or find staff on site 🎫There are ticket inspectors on the trains from the airport to the city, but no one checks tickets on the trams in the city, so you have to buy your ticket on your own (it seems that if you are caught evading the ticket, you will be fined 1000kr, so don't take the risk) 【Must-see attractions】 1️⃣Oslo Library Deichman Bjorvika: Very artistic (Figure 1, 2) 2️⃣Oslo Royal Palace: There is a changing of guard at 13:30 every day. It’s a bit boring, but I’m here anyway. The interior of the palace is not open to the public in February (it is open only in summer) (Figures 3, 4) 3️⃣ Oslo City Hall Radhuset: Free, security check required, closed at 4pm (we entered at 3:40pm). The murals inside are worth viewing, and it is also the venue for the Nobel Peace Prize (Pictures 5-7) 4️⃣ Akershus Fortress: Free to visit the outside of the castle, the interior seems to be closed, about 1 hour to visit, you can see the panoramic view of Aker Brygge (Pictures 8, 9) 5️⃣Oslo Opera House, National Gallery: passing by 6️⃣ Munch Museum: We are not very interested in art, so we skipped it due to limited time. 7️⃣Oslo Cathedral Oslo Domkirke: When I went there, the church was holding a ceremony and the visit was suspended (Picture 10) 8️⃣Aker Brygge: I feel that the pier in Tromsø is more distinctive than Aker Brygge, so you don’t need to go there specifically. 【Must-eat food】 📍Mamma pizza (picture 13, 14) 🍕Ordered a mushroom cheese bacon pizza and tiramisu Super delicious! recommend! We walked in directly at noon, without waiting for a table. When we passed by at around 5pm, there was already a long queue at the restaurant entrance. It is recommended to eat there at noon 📍Mathallen Oslo (Picture 15,16) The local market sells all kinds of meat and seafood, and there is also a food court. It is very small, so if you want to experience it, you can go shopping. A restaurant recommended by many people, vulkanfisk, is also there, but we have already been to Tromsø and Lofoten, and we have tried everything we want to try, and the prices are not very good. I bought a chicken burger that looked like a roujiamo, and it tasted okay (Figure 18) #NorwayTravel #NorwayTravel #Oslo

Oslo is a must-visit destination, especially if you're traveling from within Norway. The city's public transportation is incredibly convenient, and it's highly recommended to purchase the 24-hour Oslo Pass, which offers discounts for students and includes access to almost all museums and unlimited public transport rides. For accommodation, consider staying at the Grand Hotel Oslo, known for its excellent location and environment, or Sommerro, which offers a vintage vibe perfect for photography and features an outdoor pool. When it comes to dining, don't miss Vulkanfisk, a highly recommended fish soup spot located in a seafood market. Prima Fila Restaurant offers delicious lasagna salad, while Den Glade Gris is famous for its roasted pig's feet and pork knuckles. For coffee lovers, Fuglen Coffee is a must-visit, having been rated the best coffee in the world by The New York Times. Here are some must-see attractions and tips: - **City Hall (Rådhuset):** The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded here, and it features large murals depicting Norwegian history and Norse mythology. - **The Royal Palace:** Located at the end of Karl Johans gate, it opens for tours every summer, with a changing of the guard ceremony at 1:30 PM. - **Munch Museum:** A visit to Oslo isn't complete without seeing Munch's "The Scream," displayed on the fourth floor with a rotation every half hour. - **Oslo Cathedral:** A landmark from the 17th century and the coronation site of Norwegian kings. - **Deichman Bjørvika Library:** A stunning library next to the Opera House, offering panoramic views from its sixth-floor glass walls. - **Aker Brygge:** A cultural and commercial area with numerous restaurants and bars along the waterfront. - **Oslo Opera House:** Resembling an iceberg, it's located next to the Munch Museum. - **National Theatre:** Known for its association with Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, including the famous play "A Doll's House." - **Barcode Project:** A unique architectural sight that resembles a barcode from above. #Norway #Oslo #TravelTips

📍Oslo Public Library 💵Admission: Free This place is made up of 6 floors. There is a movie theater, auditorium, etc. on the basement floor. There is a souvenir shop, restaurant, and cafe on the first floor. There is a storytelling screen for both children and adults on the second floor. They say that lectures and literary events are often held there. On the third floor, you can enjoy music, movies, comics, games, etc. There are 3D printers, sewing machines, and fabric printers. You can also rent tools such as drills. There is a DVD display case on one side, and a mini cinema next to it. On the fourth floor, there is a space where you can read books or work quietly. On the fifth floor, there are study rooms, reading rooms, and group conference rooms. (Study rooms, etc. seem to be operated by reservation.) You can enjoy the view of Oslo through the large windows here. Computer, internet, study room use, event participation, etc. are all free It was a place that showed that countries that live well and have high happiness indexes are different. #LibraryGallery

📍Oslo Public Library 💵Admission: Free This place is made up of 6 floors. There is a movie theater, auditorium, etc. on the basement floor. There is a souvenir shop, restaurant, and cafe on the first floor. There is a storytelling screen for both children and adults on the second floor. They say that lectures and literary events are often held there. On the third floor, you can enjoy music, movies, comics, games, etc. There are 3D printers, sewing machines, and fabric printers. You can also rent tools such as drills. There is a DVD display case on one side, and a mini cinema next to it. On the fourth floor, there is a space where you can read books or work quietly. On the fifth floor, there are study rooms, reading rooms, and group conference rooms. (Study rooms, etc. seem to be operated by reservation.) You can enjoy the view of Oslo through the large windows here. Computer, internet, study room use, event participation, etc. are all free It was a place that showed that countries that live well and have high happiness indexes are different. #LibraryGallery

📍Oslo Public Library 💵Admission: Free This place is made up of 6 floors. There is a movie theater, auditorium, etc. on the basement floor. There is a souvenir shop, restaurant, and cafe on the first floor. There is a storytelling screen for both children and adults on the second floor. They say that lectures and literary events are often held there. On the third floor, you can enjoy music, movies, comics, games, etc. There are 3D printers, sewing machines, and fabric printers. You can also rent tools such as drills. There is a DVD display case on one side, and a mini cinema next to it. On the fourth floor, there is a space where you can read books or work quietly. On the fifth floor, there are study rooms, reading rooms, and group conference rooms. (Study rooms, etc. seem to be operated by reservation.) You can enjoy the view of Oslo through the large windows here. Computer, internet, study room use, event participation, etc. are all free It was a place that showed that countries that live well and have high happiness indexes are different. #European travel

📍Oslo Public Library 💵Admission: Free This place is made up of 6 floors. There is a movie theater, auditorium, etc. on the basement floor. There is a souvenir shop, restaurant, and cafe on the first floor. There is a storytelling screen for both children and adults on the second floor. They say that lectures and literary events are often held there. On the third floor, you can enjoy music, movies, comics, games, etc. There are 3D printers, sewing machines, and fabric printers. You can also rent tools such as drills. There is a DVD display case on one side, and a mini cinema next to it. On the fourth floor, there is a space where you can quietly read books or work. On the fifth floor, there are study rooms, reading rooms, and group conference rooms. (Study rooms, etc. seem to be operated by reservation.) You can enjoy the view of Oslo through the large windows here. Computer, internet, study room use, event participation, etc. are all free It was a place that showed that countries that live well and have high happiness indexes are different. #European travel

All along, when visiting a city, my favorite places to go are the local market and the local library. The former showcases the local cuisine, while the latter embodies the cultural atmosphere of books, especially the library, which can demonstrate a city's degree of emphasis on culture and knowledge. I particularly like a city that designs and maintains its library with care, including the city I just visited: Oslo, and its municipal library. 📕This library is the newest in Oslo, located next to the Oslo Theater and just a five-minute walk from Oslo Central Station. The library is divided into five floors above ground and two floors below ground, with many small compartments and interesting spaces, such as spaces that I have never seen in other libraries before, where 3D printers, sewing machines, professional audio-visual screens and other equipment can be used, as well as exhibition spaces arranged for local artists. 🗄️Inside, there are also small exhibition areas about Norway and Norwegian cultural history. The exhibits in those areas are available for ordinary people to touch and feel, which is rare in museums. If you take the time to explore, you can discover many interesting spaces. Of course, because its main function is a library, you can find a lot of information here, and you can also come here to study or take a break. The upper floors of the library have many Nordic-designed chairs, which are not only beautiful but also comfortable. Choose a book and sit on it, and when you get tired, look out the window at the Oslo cityscape. It's a particularly pleasant thing. 📍The library is called Deichman Bjørvika. You can locate it through map software. The iconic rotor exterior wall is also easy to recognize. It's worth spending three hours to really appreciate it.