Why go
This route is for travelers who have covered Oslo's headline landmarks and want older stonework, quieter parks and more specialized collections. Begin uphill in St. Hanshaugen Park, then descend to Old Aker Church and Our Saviour's Cemetery for a compact historical sequence. Cross to Bygdøy only after lunch, choosing Oscarshall when seasonal access is confirmed or Kon-Tiki for a dependable museum anchor. BI's campus, the Bjørvika Tunnel and Oslo Plaza explain modern Oslo but do not belong in this walking line; keep them optional observations on separate journeys.
The route, stop by stop
World itinerary estimate: 360–600 min
Times are planning estimates. Unknown visit durations start at an editable 30 minutes; access is checked separately.
- 01
Optional · 30–60 min
St. Hanshaugen Park
St. Hanshaugen Park offers a focused visit: The hilltop park rises above northern central Oslo, with lawns, paths and broad city views.
Explore Walk · 50 min · Estimated
02Optional · 30–60 min
BI Norwegian Business School
BI Norwegian Business School offers a focused visit: The Nydalen campus is a large contemporary glass complex built around an internal public street.
ExploreWalk · 84 min · Estimated
03Optional · 30–60 min
Bjørvika Tunnel
Bjørvika Tunnel offers a focused visit: The submerged road tunnel moved through-traffic below the waterfront and enabled Bjørvika's pedestrian-oriented redevelopment.
ExploreWalk · 34 min · Estimated
04Optional · 30–60 min
The Kon-Tiki Museum
The Kon-Tiki Museum offers a focused visit: The museum displays Thor Heyerdahl's original Kon-Tiki raft, the Ra II and material from his expeditions.
ExploreWalk · 62 min · Estimated
05Optional · 30–60 min
Old Aker Church
Old Aker Church offers a focused visit: Oslo's oldest surviving building is a Romanesque three-aisled stone basilica dating from around 1150.
ExploreWalk · 6 min · Estimated
06Optional · 30–60 min
Our Saviour's Cemetery
Our Saviour's Cemetery offers a focused visit: The historic cemetery includes the national honorary burial ground and graves of notable Norwegian artists and public figures.
ExploreWalk · 20 min · Estimated
07Optional · 30–60 min
Oslo Plaza
Oslo Plaza offers a focused visit: The glass high-rise is a prominent part of Oslo's skyline beside the central station.
ExploreWalk · 61 min · Estimated
08Optional · 30–60 min
Oscarshall
Oscarshall offers a focused visit: The royal summer palace on Bygdøy is a major Norwegian neo-Gothic and National Romantic monument completed in 1852.
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