This Oslo City Centre public thoroughfare is a good place to begin your day of sightseeing. There's loads to explore nearby, like Oslo Opera House, Viking Ship Museum, and MUNCH Museum. Wander around at your leisure at Karl Johan Gate before hitting up these other fine sights.
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Clarion Hotel The Hub
Oslo City Centre
Price was $989, price is now $829 per person
$829
per person
Feb 19 - Feb 23
found 2 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Oslo (OSL)
9/10 Wonderful! (3,920 reviews)
Great hotel, High standard of decor and excellent staff. Bars and restaurant top quality, food excellent.
Also hotel is central. Opposite the main railway station and Central Bus and tram stops. Shops and restaurants close by and about 10 mins walk to the harbour and opera house.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Amerikalinjen
Oslo City Centre
Price was $1,150, price is now $942 per person
$942
per person
Feb 19 - Feb 23
found 2 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Oslo (OSL)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (837 reviews)
The rooms are good, the location is super, overall you can stay again
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
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Oslo: Guided Sightseeing Fjord Cruise on Premium Silent Boat
Activity duration is 2 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 33 reviews
Free cancellation available
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The Viking Planet Admission Ticket
Activity duration is 2 hours
7.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
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Self-Guided Viking Voyage in Oslo's Hidden Fjords
Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
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From Oslo: Oslomarka Forest Guided Snowshoeing Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
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Private Shopping Tour from Oslo hotels to Oslo Fashion Outlet
Activity duration is 6 hours
Free cancellation available
Reviews of Karl Johan Gate
4.4
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
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Great shopping
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Lots of fun to walk around and shop. We ate at the Cathedral Cafe twice, great spot!
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Very busy as usual with people walking. Most of the shops are expensive, but great window shopping. The building are amazing.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
The main street that gets you to many places, has shops and many beggars.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Walking distance to hotel, multiple eateries.
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