Get ready for a half-day adventure in the cozy capital of Norway, like kicking your half-day off outside the Royal Palace for a peek at the royal guards, before picking a pansy along Karl Johans Gate, where you’ll pass one of Norway’s most prominent theatres and other romantic landmarks. Next, head to the nearby Nobel Peace Center, an arena for involved politics overlooking the harbor, before darting to the Scandanavian architectural pride, the sleek Opera House. Wander off the tourist track to trendy suburb Grünerløkka, intertwined with remnants of industrial Oslo, snug cafés and exploding street art celebrating Norwegian beauty and precision. There, meander past the sparkling Akerselva River, and ask your host where to find the yummiest krumkake in town. 

Navigate the heart of one of the happiest cities on earth, along the flower-lined Karl Johans street dotted with an array of gasp-worthy landmarks, like the fit-for-a-princess Royal Palace, towering over a romantic-styled Parliament and home to the national ballet. Stroll towards the city harbor sprinkled with sailboats, surrounded by the world-famous Nobel Peace Center and an opera house resembling a melting glacier. Dart away from the crowds to up-and-coming borough Grünerløkka, teeming with artsy folk and vintage shopping gems. Pass explosive canvases of street art with an Oslovian twist, to ponder your thoughts next to the burbling Akerselva. Make sure to drop a GPS pin on Thorvald Meyers Street, you’ll want to return for those freshly-baked pastries.