Trying to pull off budget travel to Scandinavia is challenging. This is particularly the case if you intend to visit Oslo, Norway, which repeatedly ranks high on the list of most expensive cities in the world.
One of the ways you can avoid blowing up your entire savings for a trip to Oslo is by focusing on the free things you can do in the city as a tourist. Luckily, there are plenty of those—you only need to know where to find them. Check out some recommendations below.
See the Sculptures at The Vigeland Park
The Vigeland Park is free to enter and open 24/7 throughout the year. The park is known for hosting more than 200 sculptures made by legendary Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland as well as various temporary exhibitions. As a bonus, you’ll get to enjoy the relaxing nature of its colorful gardens.
Take a Walk on the Harbour Promenade
If you really want to make the most of your day without spending money in Oslo, take a stroll down the 5.5 miles-long Harbour Promenade. Walking along the Oslo harbor will present a unique opportunity to enjoy the city’s urban attractions, see amazing art and live performances, and enjoy quite a lot of surprises along the way.
Explore Free Museums
Oslo boasts an impressive number of museums, some of which include free entry. The list of free museums you can explore in Oslo includes Intercultural Museum, dedicated to migration and cultural diversity, Labour Museum, which chronicles the industrial revolution in Norway, and The Film Museum, which focuses on Norwegian cinema.