Just got back from Oslo today. We were there 3 days and 2 nights -- enough time for us to see the main sights and attractions but I would recommend staying there 1-2 days more if you want to see things at a more relaxed pace. The weather was mostly sunny but I am told this is not uncommon in Oslo.

Day One: After checking our luggage at the hotel, we walked about 10 minutes south until we found ourselves in front of the Royal Palace where the King was actually in office that day (flag was raised). Go down the main steps and you will find yourself walking down Karl Johans Gate, the main shopping district in Oslo, where we all grabbed a bite to eat at United Bakeries, a popular and attractive bakery with very good "pains au chocolat" and takeaway sandwiches. Other sights that day included the University of Oslo, the National Theatre, the Parliament, Aker Brygge, and the Akershus Castle.

Day Two: Took the trolley and bus to the Norsk Folkemuseum where we spent roughly 3 hours learning more about Norwegian culture and history. This open air museum is very pleasant to visit on a sunny day. Old farmhouses, schoolhouses, and other historic Norwegian buildings (including the first Norwegian church) were disassembled from their original location and reassembled here. One part of the museum is a recreation of the city of Oslo in the 19th century and several apartments have been decorated to showcase Norwegian interior design/style through the ages. Oh... I almost forgot to mention that we saw the Vigeland Sculpture Garden in the morning. A nice place to take a stroll and look at art on a Sunday afternoon when everything else is closed. The grounds are lined with sculptures that were made and donated to the city of Oslo by one man. I liked this better than I expected because a sculpture garden plainly said sounds very dull. 

Day Three: Today we visited the Viking Ship Museum; a small museum with three viking ships on display and a few relics that somehow stood the test of time. I was surprised to see how well the ships were made considering how old they really are and even though there is not much on display, you have to remember that the Viking age was roughly from 800-1050 so we are very lucky to even have a glimpse at the real thing today.