10 things to do for free in Oslo
In a city where a pint can cost you £8 it’s easy to be left out of pocket. Budget traveller Lauren Williams reveals ten tips on how to tackle Norway’s capital
14 September 2011
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Embrace the great outdoors
In summer, Oslo is surrounded by the green forests of Oslomarka. Over 200km of marked, hilly hiking trails are just 20 minutes from the city centre. There are also 27 hytters (cabins) in Oslomarka where hikers can stop for food and drinks – some unserviced cabins also offer free accommodation for ramblers on long wanders.
In the Holmenkollen area, locate the 60m ski-jump for unmissable views (and shaking knees) of the city and fjords.
In the Holmenkollen area, locate the 60m ski-jump for unmissable views (and shaking knees) of the city and fjords.
If cross country skiing is your thing, there are over 2,600km of free, powder covered trails that run deep into the forest that are sure to keep your legs burning in the winter. 124km of these trails are floodlit until 11pm every night.
