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Sunrise

Oslo Sunrise at Bygdøy

Watch the sun rise over the Oslo Fjord from the grounds of the Holocaust Center, then warm up with a coffee nearby.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 08:49

    The Holocaust Center

    Arrive at the Holocaust Center. Find a spot on the grounds facing southwest to catch the first light breaking over the water.

  2. 09:04

    The Holocaust Center

    Stand in silence as the sun rises at 09:04. The golden light begins to flood the area shortly after, illuminating the historic building and the fjord beyond.

  3. 09:49

    Kafé Fjord

    Walk 1 minute to Kafé Fjord. It is open from 11:00 in winter, so arrive just in time for the morning rush. Order a coffee and sit back to digest the morning view.

Local tip

The Holocaust Center is included in the Oslo Pass. Kafé Fjord is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00 between October and March.

Check before you go

  • Check the bus route from the city center to Bygdøhus (Bus No.30) as schedules may vary in winter.
  • Kafé Fjord opens at 11:00. If you arrive before sunrise, the café will be closed.

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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