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💡 The Short Version: The Oslo Pass costs NOK 580 for 24 hours, NOK 845 for 48 hours and NOK 995 for 72 hours. It gives free admission to 30 museums and attractions, the seasonal Bygdøy ferry and unlimited public transit across Ruter zones 1, 2, 3, 4V and 4N, which includes the Vy regional trains between Oslo Central Station and Gardermoen Airport. It saves money on days when you enter three or more paid attractions: the National Museum (NOK 220), MUNCH (NOK 220), and Holmenkollen Ski Museum (NOK 200) total NOK 640 at gate prices against NOK 580 for the 24-hour pass, before transit. Or book a tour: if you would rather buy by the sight, the Oslo Discovery Tourad from NOK 1,050 bundles transport and two museum entries into one 5.5-hour guided day, and single entry tickets for the National Museumad and the Kon-Tiki Museumad cost NOK 220 and NOK 180.
⚠️ The countdown runs without a break once you activate the pass. An activated pass cannot be paused, extended or refunded. A 24-hour pass activated at 11:30 on Tuesday expires at 11:30 on Wednesday. Activate it only when you board your first tram or enter your first museum, never the night before.
Pass prices and concession categories
The Oslo Pass is digital and lives in the Oslo Pass app on iOS and Android. A purchased pass can be activated for up to a year after purchase.
| Pass Duration | Adult (Ages 18–66) | Child (Ages 6–17) | Senior (Ages 67+) | Student (Under 30) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Hours | NOK 580 | NOK 290 | NOK 465 | NOK 464 |
| 48 Hours | NOK 845 | NOK 420 | NOK 675 | NOK 676 |
| 72 Hours | NOK 995 | NOK 495 | NOK 795 | NOK 796 |
Special purchasing rules
- Students: Students aged 29 and under get 20% off adult prices, but student passes cannot be bought in the app. Buy them in person at the Oslo Visitor Centre in Østbanehallen at Oslo Central Station with a student ID card with photo or an International Student Identity Card (ISIC).
- Children under 6: They need no pass. They travel free on Ruter and enter almost all Oslo museums free.
- Children aged 6 to 17: Pay half the adult price. Check first whether your museums are already free for them: MUNCH and the National Museum admit everyone under 18 free.
Buying by the sight instead
Discovery tour with two museums
From NOK 1,050 · 4.7 stars from 428 reviews · 5½ hours · guided bus tour
Oslo: Oslo Discovery Tour with 2 Museums Includedad covers Holmenkollen, Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Fram Museum and either the Norwegian Folk Museum or the Kon-Tiki Museum.
Hop-on hop-off bus
From NOK 343 · 4.1 stars from 2,687 reviews · 24 or 48 hours
Oslo: 24- or 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Gray Linead is a bus ticket for the main landmarks, run by Gray Line.
Single museum entry tickets
From NOK 180 · 4.5 stars from 61 reviews · entry ticket
Oslo: Kon-Tiki Museum Entry Ticketad and Oslo: National Museum of Norway Entry Ticketad (NOK 220, 4.7 stars from 225 reviews) are sold as single entries.
What the Oslo Pass covers
| Benefit | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Museums | 30 museums, including the National Museum, MUNCH, Fram, Kon-Tiki, Holmenkollen and the Folkemuseum |
| Public transport | Ruter Zone 1, plus Zones 2, 3, 4V and 4N |
| Airport | Vy regional trains to and from Gardermoen |
| Boats | Bygdøy museum ferry (line 91) and the Ruter island boats B1 and B2 in summer |
| Discounts | Floating saunas, fjord cruises, bike rentals and restaurants |
Included museums and cultural sights
The pass gives one free general admission to each of 30 attractions, including:
- The National Museum (Nasjonalmuseet): Regular admission NOK 220. (Closed Mondays).
- MUNCH: Regular admission NOK 220.
- Holmenkollen Ski Museum & Jump Tower: Regular admission NOK 200.
- The Fram Museum (Frammuseet): Regular admission NOK 180.
- The Kon-Tiki Museum: Regular admission NOK 180.
- Norsk Folkemuseum (Open-Air Museum): Regular admission NOK 200.
- Norwegian Maritime Museum (Norsk Maritimt Museum): Regular admission NOK 180.
- Akershus Castle (Akershus Slott): Regular admission NOK 160.
- Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art: Free with the pass.
- Historical Museum (Historisk Museum): Free with the pass.
- Natural History Museum & Botanical Greenhouses: Free with the pass.
- Nobel Peace Center: Free with the pass.
Public transport coverage: including Gardermoen Airport
The pass covers suburban and airport transport as well as the city network:
- All Zone 1 transit: the five metro lines (T-bane), the trams, city buses and Ruter ferries to the inner Oslofjord islands (lines B1 and B2).
- Regional transit (Zones 2, 3, 4V, 4N): Ruter bus 500 to Drøbak (Zone 4) and bus 150 to Bærums Verk (Zone 2).
- Oslo Airport Gardermoen: the Vy regional trains (lines RE10, RE11 and R12) between Oslo Central Station and the airport (Zone 4N), which saves a fare on the airport trip. Flytoget and Flybussen are not covered.
- Seasonal Bygdøy ferry: from mid-April to late September the Bygdøy museum ferry (line 91) runs from City Hall Pier 3 to Dronningen and Bygdøynes. It sits outside the Ruter ticket network and has its own fares, but is free with the pass.
Does it pay off?
Three sample itineraries compare gate prices with the pass price.
Scenario 1: A 24-hour museum day
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| National Museum (national museum entry, nasjonalmuseet.no) | NOK 220 |
| MUNCH (munch.no) | NOK 220 |
| Holmenkollen Ski Museum and Jump Tower | NOK 200 |
| Total at gate prices | NOK 640 |
| 24-hour Oslo Pass | NOK 580 |
The pass saves NOK 60 per adult before any transit is counted.
Scenario 2: 48-hour Bygdøy and city break
| Day | Sights | Gate prices |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | National Museum (NOK 220) and MUNCH (NOK 220) | NOK 440 |
| Day 2 | Fram (NOK 180), Kon-Tiki (NOK 180) and Norsk Folkemuseum (NOK 200) | NOK 560 |
Together that is NOK 1,000 against NOK 845 for the 48-hour pass, a saving of NOK 155 per adult before transit and the Bygdøy ferry.
Scenario 3: 72-hour trip
Six paid sights come to NOK 1,200: National Museum (NOK 220), MUNCH (NOK 220), Fram (NOK 180), Kon-Tiki (NOK 180), Folkemuseum (NOK 200) and Holmenkollen (NOK 200). The 72-hour pass costs NOK 995, a saving of NOK 205 per adult before transit. The pass also covers the Vy airport train.
When to SKIP the Oslo Pass
Skip the pass in these cases:
- You are visiting on a Monday: The National Museum, the Vigeland Museum, the Historical Museum and, in winter, the Norsk Folkemuseum are closed, so it is hard to get NOK 580 of value.
- You are under 25: The National Museum and MUNCH both charge NOK 100 for ages 18 to 24 (and nothing for under-18s). A 22-year-old visiting both pays NOK 200, far below the NOK 580 pass.
- Your day is free sights: If you plan the marble roof of the Oslo Opera House, Vigeland Park, Oslo City Hall and the ramparts of Akershus Fortress, all free, you need only Ruter tickets (single NOK 46).
- You visit one paid museum a day: Single tickets are much cheaper.
Step-by-step: how to activate and use the digital pass
- Download the app: Install the Oslo Pass app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Buy or import: Buy the pass in the app by card, or enter the voucher code if you bought through VisitOSLO.
- Wait for your first journey: Don’t tap “Activate” at your hotel. Activate when you board your first tram or reach your first museum desk.
- Museum entry: Show the animated QR code at the front desk. Staff scan it and give you a wristband or paper ticket.
- Transit: On Ruter buses, trams and metro you do not scan anything when boarding. If inspectors board, show the active countdown screen in the app.
- Battery: Keep your phone charged. If it dies during a check, you face the standard fine of NOK 1,150.
Summary verdict
| Travel Profile | Recommendation | Expected Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Three or more paid sights a day | Buy the 24h, 48h or 72h pass | Saves NOK 60 to NOK 205 in the scenarios above; covers airport trains |
| One museum plus free sights | Skip the pass | Buy individual tickets and Ruter tickets as you go |
| Ages 18 to 24 | Skip the pass | Youth tickets at MUNCH and the National Museum are cheaper |
| Families with children under 6 | Adults only | Children under 6 enter and ride free |
- Next steps: 3 days in Oslo, public transport in Oslo and day trips from Oslo.
Common questions
How much does the Oslo Pass cost?
Standard adult prices are NOK 580 for 24 hours, NOK 845 for 48 hours, and NOK 995 for 72 hours. Children aged 6 to 17 pay NOK 290, NOK 420, and NOK 495. Seniors aged 67 and over pay NOK 465, NOK 675, and NOK 795. Students under 30 receive a 20% discount when purchasing in person at the Oslo Visitor Centre with a valid student ID.
What does the Oslo Pass include?
Free admission to 30 museums and attractions; unlimited travel on Ruter public transport in zones 1, 2, 3, 4V and 4N, including Vy regional trains between Oslo Airport Gardermoen and central Oslo; the seasonal Bygdøy ferry; and discounts on harbour saunas, fjord cruises and guided tours.
Do I need to reserve timed entry for MUNCH with an Oslo Pass?
No. Show your active digital pass at the MUNCH ticket desk and you receive a free ticket for the next available entry slot. If the current slot is full, you get a ticket for the following one.
Does the Oslo Pass cover Flytoget or the Flybussen airport coach?
No. Flytoget and Flybussen are private operators outside the pass. It does cover the Vy regional trains (lines RE10, RE11 and R12) between Gardermoen Airport and Oslo S, which take 23 minutes.
Is the Oslo Pass worth buying on a Monday?
Rarely. The National Museum, the Vigeland Museum, the Historical Museum and, in the off-season, the Norsk Folkemuseum are closed on Mondays. MUNCH, the Fram Museum, the Kon-Tiki Museum and Holmenkollen are open, but fewer paid venues makes it harder to recoup the NOK 580 daily pass.
Does the Oslo Pass cover the Viking Ship Museum?
No. The Viking Ship Museum on Bygdøy is closed for rebuilding as the Museum of the Viking Age, with reopening scheduled for late 2027. The Fram and Kon-Tiki museums nearby are open daily and covered by the pass.
