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Sunset

Sunset over the Walrus

Catch the winter sun dipping behind the city, framed by a curious walrus and the quiet hills.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 14:19

    Kafé Fjord

    Grab a warm drink at Kafé Fjord. It is just a minute’s walk from the viewing spot and opens at 11:00 in January, so it is ready for you before the sun goes down.

  2. 14:34

    Kon-Tiki Museum

    Walk the 13 minutes SSW to the Kon-Tiki Museum viewing spot. This is the best vantage point for 'For our sins / Freya the walrus'. The museum itself is worth a quick look at the rafts while you wait.

  3. 15:49

    Kon-Tiki Museum

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the SW at 15:49. From this spot, you can see the golden light fade and the silhouette of the city settle into the evening.

  4. 16:19

    Pizza da Mimmo

    End the evening with pizza at Pizza da Mimmo. It is a 16-minute walk from the landmark and open until 22:00 on weekdays, giving you plenty of time to eat after dark.

Local tip

It gets cold quickly in Oslo winters. Bring a coat and wear warm shoes for the walks between the café and the viewing spot.

Check before you go

  • Kafé Fjord is open 11:00-18:00 in January.
  • Pizza da Mimmo is open 16:00-22:00 on weekdays.

Worth knowing

  • Pizza da Mimmo is open at 16:19 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

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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