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Monolitten - Vigelandsparken

Oslo, the Culture City

Oslo has a rich and varied cultural life. Would you like to visit some of the many attractions? Or maybe do some people watching from a sidewalk café? Oslo offers something for every taste!
Stortinget

Oslo, Capital of Norway

Oslo is the biggest city in Norway, and has been the country's capital since 1814. The Goverment and Parliament are located here, and at the end of Oslo's main street, Karl Johans gate, you find the Royal Palace.
Christiania Torv

History of Oslo

The history of Oslo goes back to around year 1000 AD. Since the Middle Ages Oslo has gone though great changes, even the name of the town has been changed a few times, before it became the city it is today.
Båter på Oslofjorden

Oslo - Location and Climate

Oslo's beautiful location at the head of Oslo Fjord surrounded by forested ridges gives the city qualities that you do not normally expect from a capital.
The Viking Ship Museum

Oslo, the Viking City

The Viking Age, approx. 800-1050 AD, denominates the period when the Scandinavians explored Europe through trade and warfare. With their fast and seaworthy ships the Vikings travelled as far as to America.
Roald Amundsen statue at Svalbard

The Explorers

Norway has been producing great explorers ever since the Viking Age. Several of their daring adventures have contributed to changing the course of history. The first great explorations and expeditions took place in the Viking Age and have continued up to our day.
©Nancy Bundt/VisitOSLO

Oslo's Surrounding Areas

You can reach Akershus - Oslo's green belt - quickly by boat, train, bus or in your own car.

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