You need not spend a fortune to admire the wonders of The Tiger City. There are various free things to do in Oslo that you can enjoy. Here are some of them:
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Free things to Do in Oslo – Explore the Graves at Vår Frelsers Gravlund
The Cemetery of Our Saviour serves as the final resting place for several notable Norwegian personalities. Notable interments in this graveyard include Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Jens Bratlie, Camilla Collett, Niels Christian Ditleff, Birger Eriksen, Hans Gude and Thomas Fearnley.
Grave of painter Hans Gude and family at Vår Frelsers gravlund, Oslo – photo by Anne-Sophie Ofrim under CC-BY-SA-4.0
Free Things to Do in Oslo – Feel the Peace in Oslo’s Churches
There are a number of beautiful churches you can visit in Oslo if you are seeking an atmosphere of peace. The medieval Gamle Aker Kirke is recognized as the oldest building in Oslo. Oslo Domkirke is a 17th century structure that hosts state events. Trefoldighetskirken is a 19th century Lutheran church that is noted for its Neo Gothic style.
Gamle Aker Kirke in Oslo – photo by Superchilum under CC-BY-SA-4.0 
The organ at Oslo Domkirke – photo by Hans A. Rosbach under CC-BY-SA-3.0 
Trefoldighetskirken in Oslo, Norway – photo by Bjørn Erik Pedersen under CC-BY-SA-3.0-migrated, GFDL and CC-BY-SA-2.5,2.0,1.0
Free Things to Do in Oslo – Join a Free Tour of the Storting Building
The Parliament House of Norway in Oslo offers free guided tours every Saturday at 10:00am and 11:30am. While you can take pictures during the tour, filming is strictly prohibited.
Stortinget (The Storting Building) – photo by gcardinal from Norway under CC-BY-2.0
Marvel at the Modern Architecture of Oslo
Resembling a flat iceberg, Operahuset Oslo is a modern structure that has inclined white lines, making it seem to emerge from the water. There are spaces inside the theater that the public can access for free, including its rooftop where you can enjoy city and marine views. Barcode Project is a row of high-rise structures completed in 2016 that remind you of a bar code.
The Oslo Opera House (Operahuset) – photo by Jorge Láscar under CC BY 2.0 The Barcode Project, viewed from the Oslo Opera House – photo by Ghirlandajo under CC-BY-SA-4.0
Relax at the Green Spaces in Oslo
Visiting Norway by campervan is one of the best ways to explore its green spaces. And while the city of Oslo might make you think of all its old and new buildings, it is never short of green spaces. The Botanical Garden (Botaniske Hage) has indoor and outdoor spaces for plants in themed groupings, as well as ponds. Frognerparken is a vast space of green that is home to the Frogner Manor, Frogner Pond and Vigeland sculptures. Ekebergparken Skulpturpark features various sculptures surrounded by a backdrop of grass and trees.
The Botanical Garden – photo by Daderot under PD-self 
Frognerparken – photo by Images George Rex under CC BY-SA 2.0 
Ekebergparken – photo by Helge Høifødt under CC-BY-SA-3.0
See the Wooden Houses on Telthusbakken
One side of Telthusbakken is lined with a string of quaint wooden houses. Edvard Munch has painted about the wooden houses on this street. These days, the quaint homes make a picturesque addition to your memoirs of Oslo.
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Telthusbakken, a street in Oslo, Norway – photo by Hans A. Rosbach under GFDL, CC BY-SA 3.0 and CC BY 2.5
View the Artworks at Rådhuset
Oslo’s City Hall is home to art and architecture collections, including works by Munch.
Rådhuset – photo by Nuffern under Pixabay License
Visit Slottsplassen
This pubic square in Oslo is right in front of Det Kongelige Slott or The Royal Palace. The square is dominated by the Charles John of Norway and Sweden statue by Brynjulf Bergslien. While at the square, you might also want to watch the Royal Palace guards as they change shifts at 1:30pm.
Slottsplassen (The Palace Square) – photo by Wolfmann under CC-BY-SA-4.0
Walk on the Cobbled Street of Damstredet
Walking on this short, cobbled street is simply idyllic. And it’s a great spot for taking memorable and romantic pictures of your visit to Oslo.
Damstredet in Oslo, Norway – photo by Øyvind Holmstad under CC-BY-SA-4.0
Window Shop along Karl Johans Gate
Karl Johans Gate is one of the shopping streets in Oslo. There are malls along this street, as well as various shops, pubs and restaurants.
Karl Johans Gate – photo by John Erling Blad under CC-BY-SA-2.5
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