Discover Oslo Scavenger Hunt
Discover the Norwegian capital with a one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt. Walk on the Opera House roof, get nordic at Vigeland Park, climb Akershus and chase the perfect waffle. Oslo is your playground for the day.
Stops on this hunt
The geo-tagged checkpoints that anchor this route. You can rearrange, replace or remove any stop after using the template.
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Royal Palace
Navigate to the Royal Palace (Slottet) at the top of Karl Johans gate and check in.
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Akershus Fortress
Navigate to Akershus Fortress on the harbor and check in.
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Opera House
Navigate to the Oslo Opera House on the waterfront and check in.
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Vigeland Park
Navigate to Vigeland Park (Frognerparken) and check in among the sculptures.
Challenges (18)
Oslo kick-off
The hunt begins! Find a typical Oslo backdrop (a wooden harbor warehouse, a fjord glimpse, a Munch-style mural) and take a group photo with everyone striking a Nordic explorer pose.
Checkpoint: Royal Palace
Navigate to the Royal Palace (Slottet) at the top of Karl Johans gate and check in.
Royal Palace pose
In front of the Royal Palace: take a group photo where everyone gives a small respectful wave, like greeting the Norwegian royal family.
Checkpoint: Akershus Fortress
Navigate to Akershus Fortress on the harbor and check in.
Akershus stronghold pose
At Akershus: take a group photo where the team poses as medieval warriors defending the fortress, swords (umbrellas) drawn.
Trivia: Akershus age
Akershus Fortress was built in which century (the late 1200s, 13th century is accepted)?
Answers: 13th century / 13th / 1290s / 1290 / thirteenth century / 13
Checkpoint: Opera House
Navigate to the Oslo Opera House on the waterfront and check in.
Opera House roof walk
The Oslo Opera House lets visitors walk on its sloped white roof. Take a group photo on the roof, with the fjord behind you.
Checkpoint: Vigeland Park
Navigate to Vigeland Park (Frognerparken) and check in among the sculptures.
Vigeland sculpture imitation
In Vigeland Park: pick one of the 200+ Vigeland sculptures and take a team photo where everyone imitates its pose.
Trivia: Angry Boy
Vigeland Park's most famous sculpture is a small bronze of a stamping toddler. What is its English nickname (two words)?
Answers: Angry Boy / angry boy / sinnataggen / the angry boy
Munch-style scream
Edvard Munch is Oslo's most famous artist. Take a team photo where everyone strikes "The Scream" pose: hands on cheeks, mouth open, sky behind.
Waffle moment
Find a Belgian waffle stand, order a round and take a photo with everyone taking the first bite at the same time. Powdered sugar everywhere is encouraged.
Trivia: Nobel Peace Prize
Oslo is home to the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. The other Nobel prizes are awarded in which Scandinavian capital?
Answers: Stockholm / stockholm
Local Osloer tip
Convince a local to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.
Fjord-side pose
Find a spot along the harbor (Aker Brygge, Sørenga, anywhere with the fjord visible) and take a group photo with the water behind you.
Skyline cheers Oslo
Find a rooftop bar or hilltop view, raise a glass and take a group toast photo. Skål!
Oslo finale
Final challenge. Find a beautiful Oslo spot (a fjord view, a snowy park, a wooden waterfront) and take an amazing group photo.