Ski Jumps, Scenic Views, and a Sweet Goodbye to Oslo

By now, we’re fully committed to the hotel breakfast routine—and today’s highlight was another round of vaffel, this time topped with Norwegian brown cheese. It’s definitely a unique flavor, but we all gave it two thumbs up. It’s become a fun little part of our mornings in Oslo.

After breakfast, we hopped on Metro Line 1 (T-bane) and made our way to one of Oslo’s most iconic landmarks: the Holmenkollen Ski Jump. Even if you’re not into winter sports, this spot is worth the trip. The structure itself is stunning, perched high on a hill with incredible panoramic views of the city and the surrounding fjord. We took the lift up from the museum and the view was absolutely worth it.

At the base of the jump is the Holmenkollen Ski Museum, the oldest ski museum in the world. Inside, we saw the largest collection of skis and memorabilia covering the full history of skiing—from ancient times through to today’s Olympic athletes. The girls especially loved the interactive climate change games and the magical kids’ play area, complete with a super-fast slide.

The gift shop here was also one of the best of the trip. We were able to find most of our souvenirs for family back home—really thoughtful items and a nice variety.

Back in the city, the sunshine continued, so we brought our deck of cards to Karl Johan square, found an outdoor spot for drinks, and enjoyed a few games while people-watching in the afternoon light. It’s been such a lively and comfortable place to unwind during our time here.

For dinner, we went with a crowd-pleaser: Pepe’s Pizza, which the girls were thrilled about. Also worked on paper plane making and gave them a try in the park after dinner!

We circled back to Paradis Gelateria for our final gelato stop—still the best in Oslo. To walk off dessert, we took a short stroll to the Royal Palace, which sits at the end of Karl Johan gate.