Oslo
Situated at the head of the magnificent Oslo Fjord and surrounded by woodland and lakes, Oslo enjoys a splendid situation.
A relaxed city that boasts world-class cultural amenities and an eclectic architectureOslo, the capital of Norway, is a highlight of any Norwegian fjords or Baltic cruise. Oslo is the seat of the Norwegian Government and Parliament, and the Royal Palace is situated at the end of Karl Johan Street- Oslo’s main thoroughfare. A relaxed city with an abundance of tourist sights, Oslo boasts world-class cultural amenities and great shopping all set against an eclectic architectural backdrop. Leave your luxury cruise ship for the day and stroll around the fascinating Norwegian capital. All our Oslo tours offer a great mix of art and history, culture and sights and you can be sure to benefit from the best deals on city excursion packages. A must-see, and part of all tours, is the spectacular Vigeland Park, an outdoor museum that's home to over 150 stunning sculptures by Norway’s finest sculptor, Gustav Vigeland. History lovers will appreciate the Viking-themed day out to the Viking Ship Museum featuring longboats from 900 AD and which also covers Oslo’s main sights. It is also worth venturing further afield visiting the famous 230-year old Hadeland Glassworks: see the skilled craftsmen at work and why not treat yourself to a holiday souvenir as a memento of your time in Norway? However you choose to spend your vacation time here, Oslo is sure to leave a lasting impression. |
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Directions
The ship docks right in the centre of Oslo - you just need to disembark and start exploring! Oslo Airport Gardermoen is at 50km (19 minutes by an Airport Express Train).
Oslo Weather & Average Port Temperatures
Oslo has a humid continental climate. Because of the city's northern latitude, daylight varies greatly from more than 18 hours in midsummer to around 6 hours in midwinter. Despite its northerly location, the climate is relatively mild throughout the year because of the Gulf Stream. Oslo has pleasantly mild to warm summers with average high temperatures of 20–22 °C and lows of around 12 °C. Temperatures exceed 25 °C quite often, and heat waves are common during the summer.
In the summer of 2009, a heat wave caused temperatures to exceed 30 °C for six straight days, peaking at 33 °C. The highest temperature ever recorded was 35 °C on 21 July 1901. Due to the fjord's being a relatively enclosed body of water, the water temperatures can get quite high during long warm periods. During the summer of 2008, the water reached a temperature of 24 °C. Spring and autumn are generally chilly, but warmer or colder periods are not uncommon. Winters are cold and snowy with temperatures between −7 °C up to −1 °C. The coldest temperature recorded is −27.1 °C in January 1942. Temperatures have tended to be higher in recent years. Annual precipitation is 763 millimeters with moderate rainfall throughout the year. Snowfall can occur from November to April, but snow accumulation occurs mainly from January through March. Almost every winter, ice develops in the innermost parts of the Oslofjord, and some winters the whole inner fjord freezes. As it is far from the mild Atlantic water of the west coast, this large fjord can freeze over, although this has become rare. The temperate figures shown are based on monthly average weather conditions for the selected port. Weather data is not real-time, and sometimes no data is shown for a specific date, month or port in general.
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OSL01 - INTRODUCTION TO OSLO ( approximate 3,5 hours ) - 2012
This overview of Oslo provides a brief insight into the rich culture and history that the capital of Norway has to offer. Leaving the port we will embark on a scenic tour of the main streets and squares of Norway’s main city, and en route we pass some of Oslo’s most important architectural landmarks including the Town Hall, the Parliament, the National Theatre and the Royal Residence. Further on we will stop to visit Vigeland Park, which contains magnificent examples of the work of famed Norwegian sculptor, Gustav Vigeland. Over 150 sculptures are assembled here, and his oeuvres represent the full range of the human lifecycle, depicting all stages of man from birth to old age. Leaving the Park we will head to the hill at Holmenkollen, which provides a panoramic view of Oslo from above, and a chance to take photographs. We will then proceed to Oslo’s modern district, where we will find Oslo’s most contemporary buildings, including the celebrated Oslo Opera House. Home to the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, this stunning piece of post-modern architecture was only recently completed in 2008; the award-winning structure is built from white Italian marble and characterized by large inclined plateaus. Walk up the sloping banks of this fabulous building to its rooftop, for an expansive view of the attractive harbour. Return to the port.Please note: this tour includes walking on pebbly streets. The order of the visits may vary.
Price per person Starting from: £43.00 Adults £30.00 Children
OSL02 - CITY TOUR, VIKING AND KON TIKI MUSEUM ( approximate 3 hours ) - 2012 
Your tour begins with driving past the key sights of the city centre before arriving at Vigeland Park which contains the lifework of the sculptor Gustav Vigeland and is comprised of over 150 sculptures representing the full range of the human life cycle. Continue to Bygdøy peninsula to the Viking Ship Museum which houses three authentic longboats from the Viking Age and which date to around 900–1.000 A.D. Our last stop will be in the Kon Tiki Museum which contains the famous balsa wood raft used by the legendary explorer and scientist Thor Heyerdahl when he crossed the Pacific Ocean in 1969. The Museum also contains the reed boat Ra II. Please note: this tour includes walking on pebbly streets. The order of the visits may vary.
Price per person Starting from: £40.00 Adults £28.00 Children
OSL03 - CITY TOUR & OPEN AIR MUSEUM ( approximate 3,5 hours ) - 2012
We will kick-start the excursion with a sightseeing bus tour past the key sights of Norway’s capital city. A change of pace will be found at the fascinating Vigeland Park, which contains the lifework of the sculptor Gustav Vigeland and contains more than 150 sculptures symbolizing the full range of the human life cycle. At the Bygdøy peninsula we will visit the open air museum which features 150 wooden buildings, all representing the different regions in Norway. The Museum is home to one of the country's oldest structures, Gol Stave Church, a XIII century Viking church. Our trip will be rounded off with a walk around downtown Oslo and the option to return to the ship on foot or by coach.Please note: long periods of walking involved. The order of the visits may vary.
Price per person Starting from: £40.00 Adults £28.00 Children
OSL06 - OSLO SIGHTSEEING (2 hours) - 2012
Any passengers weary of tramping city streets can take a welcome break and see the sights of Oslo from the comfort of a tour bus. We will drive past the new Opera House, Akershus Fortress, the Parliament building, the Royal Palace, the National Theatre and the Nobel Institute. Continue through Oslo’s attractive residential areas to Holmenkollen Hill from where you have a fantastic view over the city and the fjord below. The last part of the tour will take us to the Bygdøy peninsula where many of the city’s museums are located. Return to the port.Price per person Starting from: £29.00 Adults £20.00 Children
OSL07 - City tour, Ice Bar & Vigeland Park - ab. 3 hours - 2012 
This carefully planned itinerary takes you around the key architectural and cultural hotspots of Norway’s capital in just a few hours. Departing from the port, we will head for Oslo’s modern district, home to the city’s most contemporary buildings and to Oslo’s Opera House. Recently completed in 2008, this award-winning structure is built from white Italian marble and characterized by large inclined plateaus. Walk up the sloping banks of this fabulous building to the roof, for an expansive view of the attractive harbour. We will then board a coach for a sightseeing tour of the city, passing the Town Hall, National Theatre and the Royal Residence before reaching the superb Vigeland Park. The Park contains the lifework of the Norwegian sculptor, Gustav Vigeland and is home to over 150 sculptures, which represent the full range of the human life cycle. The tour ends with a break in Oslo’s most fashionable hangout – the newly opened Icebar, the third addition to this city’s collection of ‘cool’ hotspots! Made entirely from ice, the interior temperature is never raised above – 5º. Use this occasion to drink to the good health of your fellow travellers with a glass of iced vodka! Please note: this tour is not recommended for children under 6 years old because the temperature inside the Ice Bar is always kept below 0º. This tour is not suitable for guests with mobility problems as walking on uneven ground is involved. The order of the visits may vary.
Price per person Starting from: £53.00 Adults £37.00 Children
The excursions in the programme above are intended to provide MSC Guests with an idea of the different tours that can be arranged in each port of call; this programme is merely a guide and confirmation of each excursion and its description and prices will be made during your cruise. Full information can be found in the onboard Tour Magazine
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