Oslo Harbour and Pipervika Bay – The Royal Palace, Oslo loop from Holmenkollen

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Oslo Harbour and Pipervika Bay – The Royal Palace, Oslo loop from Holmenkollen

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Oslo Harbour and Pipervika Bay – The Royal Palace, Oslo loop from Holmenkollen

06:44

24.0km

490m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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10.0 km

Main Building, University of Oslo

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Directly on Karl Johan Gate, the connection between citizens and the royal house, lies the central building of the University of Oslo. So much symbolism 👍

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10.4 km

Stortinget (Norwegian Parliament)

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A nice little park across from Karl Johans Gate. Here you meet locals and tourists. In winter, the water basin is transformed into an ice rink.

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10.4 km

Karl Johans Gate

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Oslo city center offers fantastic shopping, great hotels and historic buildings, and there are many cozy cafes and restaurants in and around the main pedestrian street, Karl Johan.

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11.7 km

Oslo's Opera House, with its angular, white facade seemingly rising from the water, is located directly on the harbor. It invites visitors year-round to climb its roof and enjoy panoramic views of Oslo and the fjord.

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13.1 km

Oslo Harbour and Pipervika Bay

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The port of Oslo is one of the largest seaports in Norway and is an important ferry port on the North Sea.

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13.2 km

Oslo City Hall

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It was constructed between 1931 and 1950, with an interruption during the Second World War. The building features two towers, one 63 meters tall and the other 66 meters tall, and is built of red brick with larger-than-usual bricks.

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14.6 km

The Royal Palace, Oslo

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Beautiful park with the impressive palace. Park is public and free of charge - but the palace is not intended for the public. Great view from the palace to the Karl Johans gate.

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14.7 km

Statue of King Charles III John

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There is a beautiful park around the castle with a small pond to relax. Before you go shopping at Karl Johans Gate and perhaps to the Beautiful Opera.

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