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Ekeberg Restaurant in Oslo, Norway Photo: www.sheriffcompany.no
The capital of Norway is situated by a fjord and surrounded by hills and forests. Photo: Gunnar Strøm/VisitOslo
The shopping capital of Norway offers a vide selection, from the latest international trends to modern Norwegian designs and local handicafts. Photo: Nancy Bundt/VisitOSLO
The capital of Norway is also its largest city. It has over 575,000 inhabitants and covers 454 square kilometres, 242 of which are forests. Photo: Nancy Bundt/VisitOslo
Oslo offers a range of hotels in every price category, as well as youth and family hostels, guest houses, camp sites and private accommodation. Photo: Nancy Bundt/VisitOslo
Top attractions in Oslo include Vigelandsparken Sculpture Park, Akershus Fortress and the Viking Ship Museum. Photo: Nancy Bundt/VisitOslo
The extraordinary marble and glass building in Bjørvika, Oslo, houses both opera and other cultural events. It is also a piece of art on its own. Photo: Bjørn Eirik Østbakken
Oslo can be reached by car, ferry, train, bus or plane. Once you are here, Oslo's efficient public transportation system makes it easy to get around. Photo: Bjørn Eirik Østbakken/VisitNorway
Oslo's location gives visitors an opportunity for a unique city break. Hike in the forest, swim in the fjord and go to a concert all in the same day. Photo: Pål Hoff
Oslo offers a variety of sightseeing tours in different languages by boat, bus, or on foot. Tours are available all year. Photo: Bjørn Eirik Østbakken/VisitNorway
Oslo's wide choice of restaurants allows you to have anything from a Michelin rated meal to Thai take-away in the park. Photo: Nancy Bundt/VisitOSLO
The tourist information centres can assist you with the information you need about Oslo. You can buy the Oslo Pass and sightseeing tickets there. Photo: Bjørn Sigurdsøn/VisitOSLO

Oslo

Between the Oslofjord and the forests lies the Norwegian capital. Oslo has a special combination of city life and easy access to the great outdoors.

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Ekeberg Restaurant in Oslo, Norway - Photo: www.sheriffcompany.no

Oslo

Between the Oslofjord and the forests lies the Norwegian capital. Oslo has a special combination of city life and easy access to the great outdoors.

Oslo

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Where to stay in Oslo

Oslo offers a range of hotels in every price category, as well as youth and family hostels, guest houses, camp sites and private accommodation.

Top 10 attractions in Oslo

Top attractions in Oslo include Vigelandsparken Sculpture Park, the Opera House, Holmenkollen Ski Jump and the Viking Ship Museum.

Getting to Oslo and around

Oslo can be reached easily by car, ferry, train, bus or plane. Once you are here, public transportation makes it simple to get around the city.

What to do in Oslo

Oslo's location gives visitors an opportunity for a unique city break. Hike in the forest, swim in the fjord and go to a concert all in the same day.

Online booking Oslo

Please note that all bookings are handled by visitOslo, not visitnorway.

Shopping in Oslo

The shopping capital of Norway offers a wide selection, from the latest international trends to modern Norwegian designs and local handicafts.

Tour suggestions in Oslo

Oslo offers a variety of sightseeing tours in different languages by boat, bus, or on foot. Tours are available daily all year.

Restaurants and nightlife in Oslo

A night on the town in Oslo can be anything from a picnic in the park and beers at a pub to a gourmet meal followed by drinks and dancing at a club.

See Oslo, ski Oslo

Skiing enthusiasts do not have to head to the mountains for a wintry holiday.

Top places to photograph autumn colours in Oslo

Do you want to photograph flamboyant autumn foliage in Oslo, but are unsure where to catch the most dramatic colours? Here are our favourite spots.

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Visitors' recommendations in Oslo

- It's fantastic that you can take your skis on the metro, travel up to Holmenkollen and go skiing, says Anne-Marie Kefi from France.

Free things to do in Oslo

A stay in Oslo doesn't have to cost a fortune. In fact there is a lot you can do for free in the Norwegian capital.

About Oslo

Tourist information in Oslo

The tourist information centres know Oslo and are always ready to answer questions and help you with sightseeing, accommodation and currency exchange.

Key facts about Oslo

The capital of Norway is also its largest city. It has over 600,000 inhabitants and covers 454 square kilometres, 242 of which are forests.

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