Timeline
15:37
Arrive when the museum opens. The Munch Museum opens at 10:00 on weekdays and weekends in April. This is the quietest time to see the rotating versions of "The Scream" without the crowds.
18:37
Walk 5 minutes to Oslo Ocean Bar for a drink. It opens at 08:00, so it is ready for you. The staff are great and the prices are low. It is a neighbourhood bar that feels unpretentious but welcoming.
19:07
Stroll 26 minutes north-northeast to the Botanical Garden. The University botanical gardens are located just south of Tøyen park next door to the Munch Museum. It is a wonderful and relaxing area with free entrance.
19:37
Return to Oslo Ocean Bar as the golden light begins. The sun sets toward the WNW around 20:34, but the golden light starts about 19:37. Head back to the bar to watch the light change over the city. It is open until 03:30 on weekdays.
Local tip
The Botanical Garden is open from 07:00 to 20:00 on weekdays in April. Plan your visit so you are inside when the golden light starts, or enjoy the quiet morning hours before it gets busy.
Check before you go
- The Munch Museum opens at 10:00. Arrive early for the best experience.
- Oslo Ocean Bar opens at 08:00 on weekdays.
- The Botanical Garden is open 07:00-20:00 on weekdays in April.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Oslo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).