Oslo in the Sunshine: Sculptures, Scream, and Smash Burgers

We started the day with breakfast at our hotel under a beautiful glass ceiling! Of course, we had to try the Norwegian vaffel—heart-shaped and soft, with a hint of sweetness. Already bought a vaffel maker for back home.

The weather was sunny again, so we made the most of it. First stop: Vigeland Sculpture Park. This massive park features over 200 bronze and granite sculptures by Gustav Vigeland and is an easy, scenic place to wander. The girls stopped at the park playground before we headed out.

To a tram to explore another part of town, found a great playground along the way for a quick break.

Next, we recharged with donuts and coffee at TaylorMade Donuts—a surprise highlight. The donuts were seriously next level, with fun varieties, sparkling water on tap, and a really cute setup inside. Definitely worth the stop if you’re in Oslo.

Fueled by sugar and sunshine, we headed to the Munch Museum, where we got to see The Scream—not just one, but all three versions (drawing, print, and painting), which rotate every 30 minutes. The museum also had interactive and kid-friendly exhibits, which is consistent with most places here in Scandinavia.

From there, we walked over to the Oslo Opera House and made our way up the roof for views of the city and harbor. IWe also made quick stops at Le Labo for gifts and tried Joe & the Juice, which is a big café chain all over Scandinavia.

After heading back to the hotel to freshen up, we spent some time just sitting outside on Karl Johan gate, playing cards and people-watching with snacks and drinks. The street was full of life and made for a fun, relaxing late afternoon.

Dinner was casual and tasty—we walked to a nearby food court and grabbed smash burgers at Shady’s, then ended the night at the pier, where the girls found a trampoline area and we all played games until it was time for bed. It gets dark here very late so we actually haven’t seen the night-sky yet!