Everything you need to know about the Oslo Card

Yes, both terms refer to the same product. The official name according to VisitOslo is „Oslo Pass“ - however, many travelers and travel portals also use the name name „Oslo Card“ (analogous to „Lisboa Card“, „Paris Pass“ etc.). In the German-speaking „Oslo Card“ has established itself as a common name.

On this page we mainly use „Oslo Card“ because that is the term under which most travelers search. In travel guides and on the app itself („Oslo Pass - Official City Card“) you will come across the official name. So you are here exactly right here.

You can purchase the Oslo Card in three ways: conveniently online via our partner Tiqets, directly in the official Oslo Pass app or on site at the Oslo Visitor Center at Oslo Central Station.

We recommend purchasing via Tiqets because you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your travel date free of charge - an advantage that the direct app purchase does not offer.

Yes, via our partner Tiqets, the Oslo Card can be canceled free of charge up to 24 hours before the selected travel date travel date - without giving reasons and with a full refund.

You can book now and secure your voucher at your leisure, even if your travel plan is not yet is not yet 100 percent set. When purchasing directly via the official Oslo Pass app this cancellation option is not available.

The voucher has no expiry date in the traditional sense - you can also buy it months months before your trip and plan it in peace. The validity (24, 48 or 72 hours) only starts when you activate the card in the app.

Practical tip: If you want to stay flexible, buy now and cancel free of charge free of charge up to 24 hours before the start of your trip in case something comes up.

Prices vary according to term and age category. As at 2026 (via Tiqets in euros):

• 24 hours: Adults from € 53.59 - Child € 26.79 - Senior € 42.96
• 48 hours: Adult from € 78.07 - Child € 38.80 - Senior € 62.36
• 72 hours: Adults from € 91.93 - Child € 45.73 - Senior € 73.45

The official prices are quoted in Norwegian kroner (NOK) - the euro values may fluctuate slightly depending on the daily exchange rate.

The Oslo Card has been completely digital since 2024 - no physical card, no collection at the Visitor Center.

Procedure after purchase:

• Step 1: You will immediately receive a voucher code by e-mail.
• Step 2: Download the official app „Oslo Pass - Official City Card“ from the App Store or Google Play.
• Step 3: Redeem voucher code in the app.
• Step 4: Activate before first use - the countdown starts from this moment.

Show the QR code in the app at attractions and on public transport. Multiple passes can be managed on one phone.

The card is not valid from the time of purchase, but only from the time of activation in the app.

Activate the card shortly before the first use. From this moment on, the countdown runs to the hour (not by the day). A 24-hour card that is activated on Monday at 14:00, is therefore valid until Tuesday at 14:00 - regardless of the calendar day.

Important: Once you have activated the map, you can no longer pause or reset it.

For the initial activation, you need an Internet connection once. After that the QR code also works offline, you can show it at attractions and on local transport without having to be online.

Some users have reported that the app briefly refreshes the pass online every day - so Therefore, plan a short Wi-Fi check at least every morning (hotel Wi-Fi is sufficient).

Yes, you can redeem and manage as many passes as you like in one app installation - ideal for families or travel groups Ideal for families or travel groups where not everyone has to install the app themselves. During checks, you simply scroll through the passes and show the relevant QR code.

The Oslo Card covers router zones 1, 2, 3, 4V and 4N. This includes all transport in the city area (bus, streetcar, T-bane, ferry) as well as regional trains to the the surrounding area - for example to Lillestrøm, Sandvika or Kolbotn.

You can find an overview of all zones in the official Ruter zone map. You can find more details about using local public transport on our Local transport page.

The Flytoget express train is not included - but with a little trick you can still travel much more cheaply.

Gardermoen Airport is located in zone 4. Oslo Card covers zones 1 to 4 - however however, the direct Flytoget express train is a separate provider and always to pay extra.

Saving tip: Use the Vy regional trains instead. With an active Oslo Pass, you only have to buy ticket („Tilleggsbillett“) at the ticket machine for the route outside the standard standard zones - this saves around 50 percent compared to the full Flytoget ticket.

Note: Torp Sandefjord Airport is located far outside and is not part of the covered zones. covered zones.

This depends on the type of ferry:

• Yes, included: the public ferries of the Ruter shipping company - for example to the museum peninsula Bygdøy (April to December) and to the islands in the Oslo Fjord such as Hovedøya or Lindøya.
• Not included: private mini-cruises or guided boat tours in the fjord - here, however, there is sometimes a 15 percent discount with the card.

No. On public transport in Oslo (bus, streetcar, T-bane), a trust-based system with random checks applies. trust-based system with random checks. You don't have to scan your pass every time - you just need to have it with you and be able to show it at a checkpoint.

For checks, simply show the QR code in the app. The system checks the validity automatically.

The Oslo Card gives you free entry to over 30 museums and attractions. The best known include the Munch Museum, the National Museum, the Holmenkollen Ski Museum with ski jump, Akershus Fortress, the Bygdøy Museums (Fram, Kon-Tiki, Norwegian Folklore Museum), the Nobel Peace Center and the Reptile Park.

You can find a detailed overview with descriptions on our Attractions page. The complete list of all 30+ attractions can be found in the official Oslo Pass brochure from VisitOslo.

No for most attractions - the pass saves you the admission price, but does not but does not replace a skip-the-line ticket. You go through the normal queue.

For very crowded museums such as the Munch or National Museum, it is worth coming early in the day or early in the day or towards the end of opening hours. Some museums reserve a special time slot for pass holders - even if it says „sold out“ online, you usually have a very good you usually have a very good chance of being admitted directly with your pass.

In addition to the free attractions, the Oslo Card offers discounts of between 15 and 40 percent on numerous additional activities:

• Fjord tours: Brim Explorer, Norway Yacht Charter, Trollcruise - 15 percent each.
• Activities: Oslo Climbing Park 15 percent, Skimore ski rental 20 percent, The Well Spa 20 percent.
• Restaurants: 20 percent in 12 selected restaurants.
• Hop-on hop-off: 15 percent off the HMK Oslo Panorama Tour.

Important: The hop-on hop-off buses from City Sightseeing are not included free of charge - they are private providers.

Each attraction can only be visited once a day with the Oslo Card. This prevents misuse, but does not restrict the normal day trip.

With a 48 or 72-hour ticket, you can of course visit an attraction several times on visit an attraction several times on different days - for example, if you only visit the entrance and then stay longer the next day.

Many museums in Oslo are closed on Mondays - regardless of Oslo Card. Plan your routes accordingly: on closing days, it is worth spending a day at Akershus Fortress (open daily), the Bygdøy Peninsula or Holmenkollen, because there are many outdoor outdoor highlights.

Current opening hours can be found on the website of the respective attraction.

Yes, there are three price categories:

• Child (6 to 17 years): separate children's ticket at about half the adult price.
• Senior (aged 67 and over): Senior pass with a significant discount - a third cheaper than adults.
• Under 6 years: No pass required - children travel free on local public transport and have free admission to almost all museums.

Children's tickets are booked in combination with at least one adult or senior ticket.

Rule of thumb: From 2 to 3 major attractions per day plus regular use of local transport, you will usually break even on the first day.

In concrete terms, this means that anyone who has the Munch Museum, Holmenkollen or the Bygdøy Museums on the plan will benefit immediately. Even a combination of Akershus Fortress, National Museum and use of public transport quickly pays for the 24-hour card.

The card is less suitable if you are just strolling through the city, only visiting one or two or two attractions or spend most of your time outside Oslo.

You can find out how much you can save in the Savings calculator with your desired attractions.

No, the digital card is not linked to a person by name. However, you must buy a separate pass for each person traveling - the card is valid for one person at a time. person.

The map covers Oslo plus the surrounding area in zones 1 to 4. You can use it to free trips to places like Lillestrøm, Sandvika or Kolbotn. Also the Bygdøy peninsula with its museums can also be reached with the card (by public ferry).

Larger day trips to Bergen, Stavanger or the Norwegian highlands, for example, are not covered. are not covered - you need separate tickets for these.