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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Oslo

33 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Oslo, Norway

Updated October 2, 2026

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Unusual Attractions in Oslo

Oslo, Norway

Viking Ship Museum

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

"Man Attacked by Babies" at Vigeland Sculpture Park

Oslo, Norway

Vigeland Sculpture Park

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

Oslo, Norway

Emanuel Vigeland Mausoleum

An artist's mausoleum with a haunting echo.

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Oslo, Norway

Kon-Tiki Museum

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

Grass Roots Square

Oslo, Norway

Grass Roots Square

Thousands of miniature bronze sculptures have taken over this city square creating a unique art installation.

A tree that will become an anthology in 100 years

Oslo, Norway

Forest of the Future Library

One thousand trees were planted in Norway to be used to print books a century from now.

The striking exterior of the church.

Oslo, Norway

Gol Stave Church

This handsomely carved wooden church is more than 800 years old.

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Oslo, Norway

Hrimnir Ramen

A microbiologist-chef is slinging noodles with hyperlocal Nordic ingredients.

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A Cookbook for Surviving the End of the World

Fancy a spit-roasted roasted alien? Urine whiskey? A deep-fried Game Boy?

by Sam Lin-Sommer, Atlas Obscura

October 26, 2022

A slate whetstone found during railroad construction.

Found: A Runic Inscription on a Viking Whetstone

Experts in Norway are asking the public to help tell if it is a name or something more sinister.

by Vittoria Traverso, Atlas Obscura

December 6, 2017

Unsettling Edvard Munch Paintings Are Coming to Oslo Airport

Do airports make you want to... scream?

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October 16, 2017

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