Activities in Oslo

A sensory summer getaway with flowers on stems, dirt on your fingers and coffee in hand. Here, you can pick your own blooms from the rolling flower fields at Oslo Blomsterverksted. Depending on the season, you’ll find tulips, ranunculus, yarrow and dahlias, among others. You create your own summer bouquet and wrap it up at your own pace. Take the subway to Ryen—about 15 minutes from the city center—followed by a short 15 to 20 minute walk. It’s well worth it, as you’ll get to wander among lush colors, find peace under the pergola or settle by the Apaldasin coffee wagon to enjoy homemade pastries, coffee or apple juice from the farm’s own cider press. The pick-your-own season runs from April to September.

[You can get a discount here with Oslo Explore] Right across the street from the National Museum, you’ll find this ceramics café bursting with color, laughter and creative energy. Here, you can paint your own pottery while enjoying coffee and good conversation – the perfect activity for a solo date or time with friends. Everything’s set up to help you unwind with brushes and colors, offering a perfect analog break from the daily grind. They also have a café bar serving coffee from Hakone, plus organic sodas and baked goods.

[You can get a discount here with Oslo Explore] Create your very own ring from scratch! In Grünerløkka, you’ll find an intimate and creative jewelry workshop. Over four hours, you’ll learn to shape a wax ring, cast it in sand using molten tin, and then sand and polish it until it shines. The class and space are warm and social, with good music and room for around eight participants. The process is surprisingly meditative – and you’ll leave with a personal piece of jewelry the same day, beautifully packaged in a box.