Discover Oslo Scavenger Hunt

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

Norwegians love heart-shaped waffles. Find one at a cafe (or a market stand) and take a group photo of everyone biting into a waffle at the same time.

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.