Autumn in Oslo – Museums, Views & Family Fun

Where autumn colours meet the fjord 

Autumn dresses Oslo in warm, golden hues. Take a stroll along the Oslofjord, explore museums and cosy cafés, or head into the surrounding forests just beyond the city. Oslo combines vibrant city life with easy access to nature – all in one place. 

Oslo’s cultural highlights in autumn 

Oslo offers a wide range of cultural attractions and museums that are ideal to explore in autumn. Wander through the exotic surroundings of the Botanical Garden, or dive into 4.5 billion years of natural history at the Natural History Museum right next door. 

At the interactive museum The Viking Planet, near Oslo City Hall, you can experience the Viking Age as if you were there yourself. At Paradox Museum, close to the Norwegian Parliament, your senses are challenged in a world of optical illusions. The Norwegian Maritime Museum offers engaging exhibitions for both ship enthusiasts and those fascinated by myths, monsters and heroes of the sea. 

Art experiences in Oslo 

From iconic masterpieces to bold contemporary works, Oslo’s major museums invite you on an inspiring art journey. The Munch Museum, set right by the waterfront, is dedicated to Norway’s most celebrated artist, Edvard Munch. Here, you can experience three versions of his world-famous The Scream in one place. 

The National Museum opened in a striking new purpose-built building in 2022 and is now the largest art museum in the Nordic region. It brings together art, design, architecture and crafts from antiquity to the present day under one roof. For contemporary art enthusiasts, the Astrup Fearnley Museum offers one of Europe’s leading modern collections – paired with spectacular views of the fjord. 

Enjoy autumn views  

See Oslo from above. At Ekeberg Sculpture Park, take in the sweeping panorama that inspired Edvard Munch’s The Scream. Holmenkollen, the city’s iconic ski jump and viewing platform, sits high above Oslo and offers wide views of the city and fjord – with the option of an exhilarating zipline ride. 

Grefsenkollen’s restaurant terrace overlooks forest, fjord and city in one uninterrupted vista. The Munch Museum, a striking high-rise by the waterfront, offers sweeping views from its upper floors and rooftop areas. Finally, walk up the sloping marble roof of the Oslo Opera House for close-up views of the harbour and fjord.