The 15 Tickets & Entry Passes in Norway That Earn Their Price

1.Midnight Concert Ticket at the Tromsø Cathedral

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,734 reviews · 30 min · from $31Our pick

Enter Tromsø’s yellow wooden cathedral at 10:30 PM for a 30-minute concert beginning at 11 PM. Two musicians and a vocalist perform Sami music, North Norwegian folk tunes, psalms, and classical arrangements. The lineup can vary, with past performances featuring soprano Anne-Berit Buvik, saxophonist Ola Asdahl Rokkones, and pianist Tore Nedgård.

“Wow, what a concert! I really enjoyed it to the fullest. The musicians are so talented. The atmosphere in the cathedral is tranquil but the music is so colorful and energetic. What a fantastic combination. I could have listened for hours. If you have a chance, go see it.”

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2.24 or 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,470 reviews · from $41

Ride Oslo’s hop-on hop-off bus between the Royal Palace, Vigeland Sculpture Park, Bygdøy museums, Akershus Fortress, and the Opera House. You get an audio guide in several languages, free headphones, Wi-Fi, and museum discounts. Choose 24 hours for a quick overview or 48 hours for a slower museum-focused visit.

“It was a great way to get to know Oslo and what it has to offer, especially if you only have one day to spare. The bus was on time, and the audio guide worked well. I got a good seat by the open window, so I could take nice pictures and videos along the way. Overall, I enjoyed my ride.”

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3.Kon-Tiki Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,096 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $19Best value

Visit Oslo’s Kon-Tiki Museum at your own pace with an entrance ticket costing $19.42. See the original 1947 balsawood raft, the reed boats Ra and Tigris, Easter Island artifacts, a 30-metre cave, and a 10-metre whale shark model. Plan around the original film at noon.

“The self tour is quite interesting. The ship itself is amazing and would interest adults and children. Many artifacts are included in exhibits and are well signed. You can catch a short orientation movie and watch the original 1 hour movie. Highly recommend.”

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4.Round-Trip Ulriken Cable Car Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 925 reviews · 30 days · from $51

Take the round-trip Ulriken Cable Car from Bergen’s lower station to the top of Mount Ulriken, Norway’s highest mountain in the city. The five-minute gondola ride leads to wide views, marked trails, a café, restaurant, and summer zipline. You can stay near the station or hike farther across the mountain.

“We hiked after a snack and hot drink. The scenery in the mountains was awesome”

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5.Paradox Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 799 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

Spend about an hour exploring more than 70 interactive illusions at Paradox Museum Oslo. Follow the one-way route, test your perception, scan QR codes for explanations, and use marked photo points. The museum is family-friendly, wheelchair accessible, and close to Nationaltheatret and Stortinget stations.

“we loved it , the staff were very professional and friendly. the bad thing was , there wasn't a staff in each location for help customer with pictures, only in one area we were help with photos but overall we love it !! museum was as we expected.”

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6.Entrance Ticket to Polaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 676 reviews · 1 day · from $41

Use your all-day ticket to explore Polaria’s Arctic aquarium, interactive climate exhibits, panoramic theater, and seal enclosure in Tromsø. You can see bearded seals and harbor seals up close, attend feeding and training at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, or 3:30 PM, and return later if needed. The center is wheelchair accessible.

“Polaria was a beautiful experience for our last day in Tromsø! It was snowing quite a lot outside so we were thankful to be in a closed space. The seal feeding show is the absolute highlight, don’t miss it!!! We also really enjoyed seeing jellyfish, starfish, cod (and more). The panoramic theatre was a really nice bonus: we watched the northern lights and the Svalbard presentations and they were lovely. You can probably see everything in this museum in around 2h, which is the amount of time we spent there. Definitely worth a visit!”

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7.Viking Planet Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 603 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Step into Viking-age Norway through a 12-minute VR film, a 270-degree cinema, life-sized holograms, digital ship scans, and interactive history displays. Your ticket includes all exhibits and an app guide. Add the FERÐ battle game with the combination ticket, available for ages 12 and older.

“The overall experience was very good. Plenty of material to look at, engage in and experience. As a first timer to Oslo and Norway the Viking Planet experience gives some good grounding into Norway's history.”

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8.1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 533 reviews · from $42

See Ålesund from an open-top double-decker bus with a one-day ticket, multilingual audio guide, onboard Wi-Fi, and stops near the cruise terminal, Aksla Viewpoint, Hessa, and the Ålesund Aquarium. You can ride the full route first, then hop off at the sights that interest you most. Wheelchair access is available.

“The bus drive had to fill in for a professional tour guide and he had language issues; however, he was very pleasant and tried his best. All in all we enjoyed the tour but didn't understand anything about what we were seeing. Just beware of this possible problem.”

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9.The Fram Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 490 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $19

Visit Oslo’s Fram Museum at your own pace with prepaid admission. Walk aboard the original Fram and Gjøa, study polar expedition displays, see historic aircraft and an airship exhibit, and watch a short High North film in the 116-seat cinema. Plan on one to three hours, with texts in ten languages.

“Really interesting. We learned a lot. Such a great perk that the original boat is set inside the museum and that we are able to visit. The gift shop had also a selection of great reading material to purchase.”

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10.Troll Museum Entry Ticket with AR Media Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 359 reviews · 90 days · from $21

Visit Norway’s first museum devoted entirely to trolls. Your ticket includes an AR tablet, multilingual audio guide, children’s quiz, folklore exhibits, Viking cosmology, Sami stories, and interactive displays. Plan on about an hour or two, with a 90-day ticket validity that helps fit the museum around Tromsø’s weather and excursions.

“If u want to know the troll history this is the place… fun and many interactive option available.”

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11.24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 214 reviews · from $44

Use Bergen’s hop-on hop-off bus to reach 13 city stops, including Bryggen, Bergenhus Fortress, the Fish Market, Bergen Aquarium, and the Mount Fløyen Funicular Station. Your 24-hour ticket begins with your first scan. An audio guide is available in eight languages, and onboard WiFi helps you plan your next stop.

“It was such a good tour, perfect in information and length, only let down was the early finish, we missed the last bus!”

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12.The Viking Planet Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 197 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

At The Viking Planet in central Oslo, you explore Viking life through digital screens, holograms, 3D films, and a longship-style virtual experience. The visit usually takes one to two hours and suits families, history fans, and curious first-time visitors. English content, Wi-Fi, a guide app, and digital selfie stations are included. The VR game costs extra.

“It has a lot if digital stuff if thet’s what you like, including a show with 3D glasses. Good for families with kids.”

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13.Munch Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 193 reviews · from $39

Spend about two hours at Oslo’s Munch Museum with an admission ticket covering access to Edvard Munch’s paintings, prints, and sketches. You can see *The Scream* and *Madonna*, follow his changing style, and learn about his life and creative work. Tickets arrive by email the day before, and the museum is wheelchair accessible.

“This was a wonderful experience. The Scream is only viewed @ certain times & we were lucky enough to actually see it in person”

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14.Bergen Aquarium Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 121 reviews · 1 day · from $40

Spend a full day at Bergen Aquarium exploring three floors of sea life, reptiles, and coastal wildlife. You can see penguins, sea lions, crocodiles, European otters, snakes, geckos, and more than 100 fish species, with presentations, feedings, English and Norwegian information, and short films included.

“l'acquario non è molto grande, dall'esterno sembra molto piccolo in realtà una volta dentro è articolato su 3 piani ed è molto carino e pieno di fantastici animali! ho scelto questa attività un po' come ripiego per via della giornata brutta, però alla fine si è rivelata molto soddisfacente”

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15.1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 110 reviews · from $44

Use one ticket for 24 hours from first activation and explore Haugesund by eco-friendly sightseeing bus. Ride the full 40-minute loop or hop off at City Hall, Haraldshaugen, the Art Gallery, Dokken Museum, and Smedasundet. Audio commentary is available in English, German, Dutch, Spanish, French, Italian, and Norwegian.

“So easy to hop on and hop off where we wanted, very happy with our day”

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