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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Oslo: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Oslo
- The city of Oslo is known for its Viking and nautical history, museums, and delicious seafood.
- It's a green harbor city with a population of 693,494 people, and locals call it "The Tiger City."
- Oslo is also known for its unique architecture and for hosting the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Oslo, Norway's lovely capital, is one of the world's largest cities by area. Surprisingly, only 20% of this land is developed. Parks, protected forests, hills, and hundreds of lakes make up the rest of the landscape.
- Parks and open spaces are an important part of Oslo's urban landscape, and they are easily accessible from almost any location.
- Because of the numerous pathways and trails connecting the city's public spaces, walking through the city center is a joy.
- Many pedestrian-friendly areas exist, including Karl Johans gate, the city's main street.
- This wide avenue, which runs from Oslo Central Station near the waterfront to the Royal Palace, passes many of Oslo's tourist attractions, including the palace, the National Theatre, the old university buildings, and Oslo Cathedral.
- Oslo, which is consistently ranked as one of the best cities in the world to live in, has a vibrant cultural scene and a plethora of fun things to do, and is known for its theater, museums, and galleries.
- Capital – Oslo
- International Airport: Oslo Airport International (OSL)
- Population: 1,056,000
- Currency: Norwegian Kroner
- Time: GMT+1
- Driving side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Official Language: Norwegian
- Religion: Lutheran Christianity
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Oslo
- One of Norway's most famous tourist attractions is the iconic Vigeland Sculpture Park, which is located within Oslo's famous Frogner Park.
- The majestic Akershus Fortress, built by Hkon V at the end of the 13th century on the promontory of Akernes, rises majestically above the Oslofjord.
- A trip to Norway would be incomplete without a stop at one of the many museums and exhibits dedicated to Norway's Viking past.
- The National Gallery and the National Museum - Architecture collections, as well as additional contemporary art and design collections, will be housed in Oslo's new National Museum.
- The Norwegian Royal Palace, built in 1825 and overlooking the cityscape, is located high up on the northwest end of Karl Johansgate.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Oslo
- The best time to visit Oslo is from May to August, when the weather warms up and room rates are surprisingly affordable, though these options tend to fill up quickly.
- Daytime temperatures are typically in the 60s and 70s, but evenings can be chilly, so bring a coat.
- In the summer, Oslo, like Stockholm and Reykjavik, has nearly 24 hours of daylight, with the famous midnight sun appearing in June or July.
- On the other hand, some winter days are almost completely dark.
- This is accompanied by bitterly cold weather and temperatures in the teens and twenties.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Oslo
Vigeland Sculpture Park
- One of Norway's most well-known tourist attractions is the iconic Vigeland Sculpture Park (Vigelandsanlegget), which is located within Oslo's famous Frogner Park (Frognerparken).
- This one-of-a-kind sculpture park is open all year and houses 650 of Gustav Vigeland's dynamic bronze, granite, and wrought iron sculptures.
- The majority of the sculptures are arranged along an 853-meter axis in five themed groups.
- The fountain group is the oldest, depicting the cycle of human life, with the 16-meter-high Monolith, made up of 121 intertwined human bodies, visible beyond.
- Tourists will want to spend time exploring the rest of Frogner Park, which includes ample picnic areas, recreational facilities, an enormous rose garden, and the country's largest playground.
- The Oslo City Museum (Oslo Bymuseum) is located nearby, as is the Vigeland Museum (Vigelandmuseet).
Akershus Fortress
- The majestic Akershus Fortress (Akershus Festning) rises above the Oslofjord on the promontory of Akernes, built by Hkon V at the end of the 13th century.
- This is a great place to spend the better part of a day sightseeing.
- Take your time wandering the grounds and ramparts, which offer stunning views of the harbor, before visiting the quaint chapel, which houses Hkon VII's tomb and the ruins of the original medieval castle.
- The Museum of the Norwegian Resistance, also known as the Norwegian Home Front Museum, is also located on the grounds .
- Prepare to spend a few hours here learning about the German occupation of the United States from 1940 to 1945.
- Head to the Norwegian Armed Forces Museum (Forsvarsmuseet) in Oslo's old Arsenal if you still have any energy.
- This fascinating museum houses numerous weapon displays and exhibits that depict the history of the Norwegian forces and their defense of Norway throughout the centuries.
Viking Ship Museum
- A trip to Norway would be incomplete without a stop at one of the many Viking-themed museums and exhibits.
- The Viking Ships Museum is one of the best.
- Three historic 9th-century vessels can be found at this popular attraction, the best-preserved of which is the 21-meter-long Oseberg Ship.
- This impressively decorated vessel, the largest surviving pre-Christian artifact in Scandinavia, was built around AD 800 and was used for the burial of a chieftain's wife and two other women.
- They were buried with a large number of items, including furniture, clothing, and personal items, all of which provide valuable information about Viking life.
- The 23-meter-long Gokstad Ship, a seagoing vessel designed for use under sail or with oars, and the less intact Tune Ship are among the other vessels on display.
- Vikings Alive, a film produced by the museum, offers a fascinating look at these artifacts and uses CGI animation to demonstrate the long process of Viking shipbuilding.
- Several additional exhibits and films about Viking life on the high seas can be found at the museum.
- There is a shop on site, and admission includes English language audio guides (guided tours are also provided).
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Oslo Off the Beaten Track
The Sentrum
- The Sentrum is in the heart of Oslo and is the best place to stay if you're visiting for the first time.
- Many of the best things to do in Oslo can be found in this area.
- It is an expensive but exciting area to visit and stay in because it is built around the city's harbor.
- For fun nights out and long, exciting days, this is the best neighborhood in Oslo to stay in.
- This neighborhood is home to a plethora of bars, restaurants, shops, and landmark attractions, including some of the city's most historic structures.
Grønland
- Gronland is a good alternative if the Sentrum is too expensive for your budget.
- This is the city's cultural hub and the best place to stay if you want to experience the city's international flavor.
- With Pakistani grocery stores, Indian clothing boutiques, and Eastern pastry shops, you'll have a great time exploring this neighborhood.
- This is one of the best neighborhoods in Oslo to stay in if you want a more genuine, local experience.
- Although it is close enough to the Sentrum to be useful, it is primarily populated by locals.
- This means you'll save money on lodging and have the opportunity to see how the locals live.
Aker Brygge
- Aker Brygge used to be a derelict dockyard with a bad reputation.
- All of that has changed thanks to recent renovations, and it is now one of the best options for nightlife in Oslo.
- It's been transformed into a beautiful, albeit pricey, shopping, bar, and high-end restaurant district.
- If you're traveling on a budget, this isn't the best place to stay in Oslo.
- The shops, bars, and restaurants are all brand new and high-end, and you can easily spend a lot of money here.
- However, if you have some extra cash, it's a fun and convenient place to visit.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Oslo Culture and Traditions
- Oslo is a young, pioneering city with a down-to-earth, informal culture that encourages personal development not only through work-life balance, but also through a vibrant cultural scene and its unique proximity to nature.
- After a long day at work, it's not uncommon for people to hit the slopes, go sailing, go to a concert, or simply relax. It is entirely up to you how you spend your free time.
- Around 200 cultural venues, ensembles, and museums in Oslo open their doors or take to the streets with free samples of all the great experiences they have to offer on a Friday in September.
- Concerts and art shows, as well as neighborhood walks and block parties, are among the events scheduled for this evening.
- When you get hungry, there are food vendors nearby who will sell you tasty bites to eat while you wait for the next event to begin.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Oslo: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Hot dog
#Food
- To meet demand, gas stations, grocery stores, and street carts all serve hot dogs, or plse, in large quantities.
- These prized links are topped with ketchup and mustard and filled with beef, pork, or reindeer meat.
- They fuel Oslo's locals and provide a cost-effective meal for budget-conscious travelers.
Meatballs
#Food
- Not just in Swedish homeware stores, kjttkaker or kjttboller can be found in a variety of Scandinavian cultures.
- Norway's meatballs, smothered in brown gravy and served with potatoes and cabbage, tick all the boxes for a well-balanced, traditional meal.
Smalahove
#Food
- Some call it barbaric, while others call it gourmet.
- Smalahove, or sheep's head, was once considered a lower-class dish, but it is now a popular holiday dish in Norway.
- Smalahove is prepared by first removing the brain and ears, then searing it on all sides and liberally seasoning it with salt before air-drying it.
- To taste the best cut, fight for the best part, or the sheep's cheek.
Paleet
#Fashion
- The Paleet in Oslo is an elegant shopping destination where each item is hand-picked for its buyers.
- The mall has over 30 stores that offer a wide range of products and services.
- This mall, which is located on the main street in Karl Johans gate, includes cafes, bars, and restaurants as well as a variety of lifestyle stores.
Bogstadveien
#Fashion
- Bogstadveien is a well-known shopping street in Oslo with approximately 300 shops selling a variety of goods, as well as restaurants and entertainment venues.
- The Bogstadveien, which runs from Majorstuen to the Hegdehaugen neighborhood, is Oslo's main shopping street.
- On market days, the road is so congested and congested that cars are prohibited from entering from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Steen & Storm Department Store
#Fashion
- The Steen & Storm Department Store is one of Oslo's most popular shopping destinations, located in Nedre Slottsgate.
- Gucci, Hermès, Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Georg Jensen, and other high-end brands have stores here.
- Apart from fashion, this department store also sells food, toys, wines, and other items. Several dining options are available in the store's basement.
Tusenfryd, Oslo
#Fun
- Tusenfryd, Norway's largest amusement park, is located near Oslo and features more than 30 attractions for visitors of all ages, including fast-paced rollercoasters with VR technology, carousels, a log ride, and much more.
- You can play fun games or eat at one of the many restaurants and cafes in between rides.
- Barnas Fryd and Frydskogen both have rides and activities for children, and BadeFryd Waterpark has a pool, a river, and a massive waterslide.
Hunderfossen Adventure Park, Lillehammer
#Fun
- Trolls and adventures are the main themes of the fairy tale park Hunderfossen Adventure Park near Lillehammer.
- Meet the massive Hunderfossen Troll, who guards the Gudbrandsdalen valley, rediscover folk tales in Ivo Caprino's fairy tale cave, and take a breath-taking ride in Norway's wildest car, the Il Tempo Extra Gigante.
- In the winter, you can stay in Scandinavia's southernmost snow hotel or get married in the ice cathedral, and there are plenty of rides and exciting evening shows.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Oslo: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- Dyreparken, a combined zoo and entertainment park located just outside of Kristiansand, is open all year.
- Spring and summer, on the other hand, are the best times to visit the park and enjoy its many attractions.
- The ruthless pirate Captain Sabertooth, who has been entertaining Norwegian children since 1990, is the most popular character in Dyreparken.
- Book a room in Abra Havn, the pirate village, to explore the pirate universe and the large natural zoo, meet the characters from the beloved Norwegian children's book Cardamom Town, and cool off in the nearby water park.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Oslo Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- The Oslo World Music Festival, formerly known as Verden I Norden, was founded in 1994 to promote global music, particularly Asian, American, and Latin American music.
- It usually takes place at the end of October or the start of November.
- This festival has attracted a number of well-known and well-respected international artists to perform.
- Hip hop, Chaabi, jazz, French chanson, samba, electronic, and other musical genres are performed at the festivals.
- In Norway, the Christmas season is a joyous occasion based on Christian values and traditions.
- Before the Christmas holidays, concerts and musical shows are held, while Christmas Eve is reserved for large family dinners featuring traditional Norwegian delicacies such as pinnekjtt (lamb), ribbe (pork ribs), turkey, or fish.
- People usually visit their family and friends during the Christmas holidays and eat some delectable Nordic cuisine.
- The Oslo Medieval Festival is a well-known medieval folk festival held in the Stortorget neighborhood of Oslo.
- Norwegian fairs and concerts, as well as traditional arts and crafts exhibitions, are part of the Oslo Medieval Festival.
- This festival takes place in Akerhus fortress at the end of May and transports you back in time about 700 years.
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