See three internationally important Viking Age burial ships, including the exceptionally complete Oseberg, and the associated grave goods that provide direct evidence of 9th-century shipbuilding and elite burial practice.

The Oslo Opera House is worth visiting even if you have no interest in opera. It's a five-minute walk from Oslo Central Station, and the roof may be the best first stop in the city.

The largest art museum in Norway exhibiting some of the most iconic Norwegian paintings, including the original Scream oil painting and famous national romantic paintings like The Bridal Procession on the Hardangerfjord that define Norway's national identity, all in one building.

The world's largest Munch collection, 13 floors of it, with free entry on Wednesday evenings and three versions of The Scream rotating throughout the day.