Camping in Oslo

The Norwegian capital is surrounded by the fjords typical of Scandinavia and offers a wide range of attractions. Culture lovers are drawn to one of the exciting museums or the impressive Akershus Fortress, while the child-friendly city is perfect for a family holiday thanks to its amusement and climbing parks. Active holidaymakers and dog owners look forward to long hikes in the densely wooded hinterland.

Special features of camping in Oslo

Those who opt for campsites in Oslo in the Ekeberg district south of the city centre benefit from a fantastic view thanks to the elevated location. From here, it is around a 30-minute walk to the city centre, and there are also good public bus connections. The campsites in the north are also only half an hour away, close to the forests of Nordmarka. From here it is not far to the world's oldest ski jump on Holmenkollen. There are also pitches for motorhomes right by the water: water sports enthusiasts feel particularly at home on the quayside of the Sjølyst boat harbour. The hiking and cycling trail and popular fishing spots are also close by.

Travelling to Oslo

As a ferry crossing is necessary for travelling to Oslo, it is worth booking online in good time. The most convenient way to get to Oslo is by ferry between Kiel and Oslo. Drivers have the opportunity to rest during the 20-hour crossing. It is around 350 kilometres from Berlin to the Kiel ferry port, from Munich the route is significantly longer at 890 kilometres. Guests travelling from the south of Germany follow the A9 towards the north. After around 500 km, you will reach Leipzig, where there are numerous places to stay overnight. Continue on the A7 and A2 motorways to Hanover. From here, it is around 250 kilometres to Kiel. If you want to avoid a long boat journey, choose the route via Denmark. The crossing from Rostock to Gedser takes just under 2 hours. Those interested in culture like to use the 1,578 km route from Munich to Oslo for a stopover in the charming capital of Copenhagen. From here, the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world, the Öresund Bridge, spans to Malmö in Sweden. It is then another 560 kilometres along the coast to Oslo.

Activities and excursions

Oslo has a varied leisure programme for both culture lovers and families.

On a cultural trip to Oslo

On a tour of Oslo's centre, Gamlebyen, culture lovers can visit the oldest part of the city. In a prominent location on the Akersneset peninsula directly on the fjord, the Akershus fortress is one of the city's landmarks. Visitors can follow in the footsteps of the Middle Ages on a tour. Also worth a visit is the Forsvarsmuseet defence museum, which is housed in the mighty complex and exhibits weapons from antiquity and the Viking Age through to the modern era. Fans of exceptional painting will be drawn to the Munch Museum, where works by Edvard Munch such as Self-Portrait and Melancholy can be seen.

The perfect city trip for the whole family

Oslo's attractions for the youngest are proof of just how exciting a city trip can be for children. Oslo Summer Park, a leisure paradise, is just a 30-minute drive from the city centre. In the climbing park, families can test their balance and dexterity on 200 elements. Numerous zip lines provide thrills, with the longest measuring over 230 metres. About 20 km south of the centre, TusenFryd is Norway's largest amusement park. In addition to spectacular rollercoasters such as the Speed Monster, nostalgic carousels and a water park provide entertainment.

Gastronomy

Hearty and flavoursome, that's the taste of home cooking in Oslo. Typical dishes include mother's meatballs Mors Kjøttkaker, which taste excellent with boiled potatoes and pea porridge. Fish in many variations can also be found on the restaurant menus: Fiskekaker made from minced fillet of whitefish tastes particularly flavourful thanks to the addition of bacon and onions. If you order klippfish, you get boiled stockfish. Like Kokt torsk made from cod, it is served with carrots and potatoes. Oslo is also known for its numerous coffee bars. After all, Norwegians drink an above-average amount of the caffeinated hot drink. Lovers of desserts like to enjoy a cup of coffee with the yeast pastry Boller with or without dried fruit.

Best time to visit

Due to its location in the far north of Europe and by the sea, Oslo has a maritime climate. This is characterised by friendly summers and rainy winters. Although the friendly impression prevails during the warm season, there are ten to 11 days of rainfall per month. Due to the year-round humid climate, rainwear should be brought along at all times of the year. As the sun shines for seven to eight hours from May to August, these months are perfect for a city trip. In July, the warmest month, maximum temperatures reach a pleasant 22 degrees Celsius. The water in Oslo's fjords is refreshingly cool at a maximum of 18 degrees Celsius.