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Sunset

Golden Hour at Vår Frelsers Cemetery

Watch the sun dip below the horizon from a quiet, historic perch.

Best time: 15:48About 60 min

Timeline

  1. 15:03

    Schrøder

    Grab a hearty, traditional Norwegian meal at Schrøder. It is a dark, atmospheric drinking den featured in Jo Nesbø’s novels, perfect for warming up before the evening chill.

  2. 15:28

    Vår Frelsers Cemetery

    Walk up to Vår Frelsers Cemetery. Find a spot among the graves of Edvard Munch and Henrik Ibsen, or near the statues by Gustav Vigeland. The cemetery sits on a gentle rise, offering a clear view toward the southwest.

  3. 15:48

    Vår Frelsers Cemetery

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the southwest at 15:48, casting a final warm glow over the oldest building in Oslo, Gamle Aker Church, and the surrounding park.

  4. 16:18

    Birkelunden

    End your walk in Birkelunden. This cool park in eastern Oslo offers a different perspective of the city’s green spaces and the Grünerløkka neighborhood.

Local tip

Schrøder opens at 15:00, so you have plenty of time to eat before the sun goes down. The cemetery is free and open to the public.

Check before you go

  • Schrøder is open Mo-Su 15:00-23:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Oslo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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