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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2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship
Activity duration is 2 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
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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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Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Attractions
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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
Shopping & fashion
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Private Shopping Tour from Oslo to Oslo Fashion Outlet Vestby
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
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Lots of fun to walk around and shop. We ate at the Cathedral Cafe twice, great spot!
4/5 - Good
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Very busy as usual with people walking. Most of the shops are expensive, but great window shopping. The building are amazing.
4/5 - Good
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The main street that gets you to many places, has shops and many beggars.
5/5 - Excellent
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Walking distance to hotel, multiple eateries.
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Best Lodging Options Near Karl Johan Gate
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Clarion Hotel The Hub
Biskop Gunnerus Gate 3, Oslo
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
Holbergs Gate 30, Oslo
Hotel Verdandi Oslo
Tordenskioldsgate 6b, Oslo
Karl Johan Hotel
Karl Johans gate 33, Oslo
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
Sonja Henies Plass 3 Postboks 9206, Oslo
Citybox Oslo
Prinsensgate 6, Oslo
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St. Olavsgate 26, Oslo
Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station
Fred Olsens Gate 11, Oslo
Hotell Bondeheimen
Kristian IVs gate 2, Oslo
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