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Unleash your inner Viking as you explore Oslo’s 1,000-year journey through puzzles, battles, and legendary tales. Walk in the footsteps of Harald Hardrada, Viking king and founder of Oslo, in this immersive city quest.
Using your phone, you'll solve 11 puzzles leading you across modern and historic Oslo, from the Royal Palace and Parliament to Akershus Fortress and the City Hall. Each challenge unlocks stories of medieval battles, royal secrets, and the path to Norwegian independence, including Oslo’s connection to the Nobel Peace Prize. Every clue reveals a new layer of the city’s proud and dramatic history.
What makes this tour unique?
It’s a self-guided Viking adventure blending real-world exploration with historical storytelling and puzzle-solving, allowing you to experience Oslo in an unforgettable, interactive way.
Perfect for families, couples, solo adventurers, and history buffs ready to sharpen their wits and conquer the tales of the city.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please use Google Maps or other map services to arrive at this location. When you arrive, please follow the instructions inside the Questo app closely.
Itinerary
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Nobel Peace Center (Pass by)
The Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, Norway is a showcase for the Nobel Peace Prize and the ideals it represents. The Center is also an arena where culture and politics merge to promote involvement, debate and reflection around topics such as war, peace and conflict resolution. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Admission ticket free -
Oslo City Hall (Pass by)
Oslo City Hall is a municipal building in Oslo, the capital of Norway. It houses the city council, the city's administration and various other municipal organisations. The building as it stands today was constructed between 1931 and 1950, with an interruption during the Second World War. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Nils Sigurd Aas (21 April 1933 – 10 February 2004) was a Norwegian sculptor. He was one of the most prominent artists in modern Norwegian sculpture and is particularly well known for his statue of Haakon VII, located in the June Seventh Square in Oslo, and for designing coins for Norwegian currency, including 10-krone and 20-krone coins. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Admission ticket free -
The Royal Palace (Pass by)
The Royal Palace in Oslo was built in the first half of the 19th century as the Norwegian residence of the French-born King Charles III John of Norway, who reigned as king of Norway and Sweden. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The University of Oslo, until 1939 named the Royal Frederick University, is the oldest university in Norway, located in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Admission ticket free -
The Norwegian Parliament (Pass by)
The Storting building is the seat of the Storting, the parliament of Norway. The building is located at 22 Karl Johans gate in central Oslo, Norway. It was taken into use on 5 March 1866 and was designed by the Swedish architect Emil Victor Langlet. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Admission ticket free -
Oslo Cathedral (Pass by)
Oslo Cathedral — formerly Our Savior's Church — is the main church for the Church of Norway Diocese of Oslo, as well as the parish church for downtown Oslo. The present building dates from 1694–1697. The Norwegian Royal Family and the Norwegian Government use the Cathedral for public events. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Norway's Resistance Museum also known as the Norwegian Home Front Museum is a museum located at the Akershus Fortress in Oslo. The museum collection focuses on Norwegian resistance during the occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany from 1940 to 1945. The museum displays equipment, photos and documents from the war years. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Admission ticket free -
Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning) (Pass by)
Akershus Fortress or Akershus Castle is a medieval castle in the Norwegian capital Oslo that was built to protect and provide a royal residence for the city. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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