This is Oslo at its most welcoming — a leisurely ride through the beating heart of the Norwegian capital. We keep the pace relaxed so there's always time to pause, take photos and soak it all in.
Starting at the City Hall square (Rådhusplassen) by the waterfront, we roll along the harbour promenade past Aker Brygge's restaurants and sailboats before sweeping east to the Oslo Opera House. The building's sloping marble roof doubles as a public promenade — a perfect first stop. From there we follow the fjord path through the emerging Fjord City district before heading inland through the quiet streets of St. Hanshaugen.
The second half takes us through Frogner and into Vigeland Park, home to Gustav Vigeland's extraordinary collection of 200-odd bronze and granite sculptures. We finish the loop past the Royal Palace gardens and back down Karl Johans gate — Oslo's main boulevard — to the start.
