7 days in Oslo, Alta & Kautokeino Itinerary

Norway's capital city, Oslo boasts a thousand years of history and a diverse mix of architecture that blends old, new, and ultra-modern.

Oslo is known for museums, nightlife, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Norsk Folkemuseum, see the interesting displays at Holmenkollen Ski Museum, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Norway Nasjonalgalleriet, and contemplate the waterfront views at Oslofjord.

To see maps, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read Oslo online route planner.

Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Oslo. In December in Oslo, expect temperatures between 8°C during the day and -5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Alta.

Alta is the most populated municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. On the 13th (Mon), pause for some serene contemplation at Northern Lights Cathedral and then look and learn at Northern Lights Observatory at Haldde.

To see ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Alta trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Oslo to Alta takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Oslo in December, with highs in Alta at -2°C and lows at -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Kautokeino.

or '' is a municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. Your day by day itinerary now includes Kautokeino Tourist Information. Start off your visit on the 14th (Tue): take an in-depth tour of RiddoDuottar Museum and then look for gifts at Juhls' Silvergallery AS.

To see reviews, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, use the Kautokeino holiday builder website.

Traveling by car from Alta to Kautokeino takes 2 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Alta in December: high temperatures in Kautokeino hover around -9°C and lows are around -20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Wed) to allow time for the car ride back home.