Oslo to Bergen
A two-city walking tour itinerary
Combining Oslo and Bergen makes for one of the best multi-city trips you can take. Oslo and Bergen are both in Norway, making them easy to combine by train or short flight.
Oslo
Norway
Oslo sits at the head of its fjord, surrounded by forested hills, offering walkers a unique blend of world-class museums, striking modern architecture, and nature just minutes from the city center.
Highlights
- •Oslo Opera House — a glacier-white marble-and-glass building completed in 2008 by Snohetta architects, designed so visitors can walk on its sloping roof from street level to the top for panoramic views of the Oslofjord and Bjorvika waterfront. The angular building appears to rise from the harbor like an iceberg, and its 1,364-seat main auditorium features walls of golden oak and a stage tower visible from the exterior. It is home to the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet and has become Oslo's most iconic modern landmark.
- •Vigeland Sculpture Park — the world's largest sculpture park by a single artist, with 212 bronze and granite figures by Gustav Vigeland including the iconic Monolith
- •Munch Museum — a 13-story waterfront museum housing the world's largest collection of Edvard Munch's work, including The Scream and Madonna
- •Akershus Fortress — a medieval castle and fortress from 1299 overlooking the Oslofjord, serving as a royal residence, military stronghold, and WWII resistance museum
Bergen
Norway
Bergen is Norway's gateway to the fjords, a colorful Hanseatic port framed by seven mountains and known for its iconic Bryggen wharf of painted wooden warehouses.
Highlights
- •Bryggen wharf (UNESCO) — a row of colorful Hanseatic wooden warehouses dating to the 14th century, now housing artisan workshops, restaurants, and the Hanseatic Museum
- •Floibanen funicular and Mount Floyen — a funicular ascending 320 meters in six minutes to panoramic views over Bergen's harbor, seven mountains, and surrounding fjord landscape
- •Fish Market (Fisketorget) — an outdoor and indoor market since 1276 selling freshly caught Norwegian salmon, king crab, whale meat, and local cloudberry products
- •KODE Art Museums — Bergen's premier art institution spanning four buildings around Lille Lungegaardsvann lake, housing Edvard Munch's earliest works, a significant J.C. Dahl landscape collection, and the renowned Rasmus Meyer Collection of Norwegian Romantic and Impressionist painting. KODE 4 features Nikolai Astrup's vivid West Norwegian landscapes, while KODE 1 hosts international decorative arts and design. The combined collection of over 50,000 objects makes it one of Scandinavia's largest art museums.
Travel Tip
Oslo and Bergen are both in Norway, making them easy to combine by train or short flight.
FAQ
How many days for Oslo and Bergen?+
We recommend 2-3 days in each city for a thorough walking tour experience. A week-long trip lets you explore both cities at a relaxed pace with time for day trips.
How to travel from Oslo to Bergen?+
Oslo and Bergen are both in Norway, making them easy to combine by train or short flight.
Is it worth visiting both Oslo and Bergen?+
Absolutely. Oslo offers nature, museums, architecture while Bergen is known for fjords, nature, maritime — they complement each other perfectly.
Can I get walking tours for both cities?+
Yes — Roamee Pro offers walking tours for both Oslo and Bergen with audio narration, hidden gems, and local tips. No booking required.