News

Here are the latest news from Oslo for the travel trade, media representatives and cruise industry.

©Oslo-Escape-Routes-Illustrasjon

OSLO ESCAPE ROUTES

Under the slogan “Escape the trivial, explore the exceptional” a new Oslo map will provide experiences and motivation to explore the center of Oslo by foot. At the same time the map will show qualities, contrasts and common denominators for the capital’s developing areas.

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Heiner Goebbels © Wonge Bergmann für die Ruhrtriennale

International Ibsen Award 2012

The International Ibsen Award, one of the world’s most prestigious theatre prizes, is awarded for bringing a new artistic dimension to the world of drama or theatre. The winner of the International Ibsen Award 2012 is Heiner Goebbels.

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The International Ibsen Festival 2012 © The International Ibsen Festival 2012

The International Ibsen Festival 2012

The International Ibsen Festival is a tribute to Norway’s greatest playwright and his ground-breaking work challenging the theatrical conventions of his time. The festival shows how contemporary performing artists the world over have been influenced by Ibsen.

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World Snowboarding Championships in Oslo 2012 © Eleonora Raggie

World Snowboarding Championships Oslo 2012

The event take place February 12th-19th 2012 at the Oslo Winter Park Tryvann and the Holmenkollen Arena.

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Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art © Tjuvholmen KS/VisitOSLO

Astrup Fearnley moves to Tjuvholmen

During 2012 Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art will move into a new building at Tjuvholmen, designed by the architect Renzo Piano.

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The new pier at Gardermoen Airport © Illustration Team-T AS

Expansion of Oslo Airport Gardermoen

As a result of more air traffic to and from Oslo Gardermoen, an expansion of the airport is under planning.

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Nansen Amundsen year 2011 © Norsk Polarinstitutt

2011: The Year of Nansen and Amundsen

Discover polar history as Nansen and Amundsen are being celebrated both in and outside of Norway.

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Pressebesøk RTL på Rådhusbrygga i Oslo © VisitOSLO

Press results from Oslo

See some of the articles and reportages on Oslo produced by the international travel press.

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News
© VIF Fotball/Manchester United Football Club

Manchester United to Oslo in August
Mon 07. May 2012

The 19-time English champions will play Vålerenga at Ullevaal Stadium on Sunday 5 August. Tickets for the general public go on sale Wednesday 23 May.


© TusenFryd

TusenFryd Amusement Park opens 28 April
Fri 27. Apr 2012

Norway's largest amusement park opens for the summer with a new attraction, The Western Express rollercoaster.



© Maaemo

Two Michelin stars for Maaemo
Wed 14. Mar 2012

The famous restaurant guide also gives one star to Bagatelle, and Statholdergaarden and Restaurant Oscarsgate still have one star each.


© Kollen sommerfestival

Rihanna to headline new festival in Oslo
Tue 06. Mar 2012

The new Kollen festival will be held by the Holmenkollen Ski Jump 29-30 June. In addition to Rihanna, more than 20 artists and bands will perform.



© Oslo Spektrum

Lionel Richie to Oslo
Tue 06. Mar 2012

Richie will perform in Oslo Spektrum on 12 October. Tickets go on sale Monday 12 March.


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Jay-Z and Kanye West to Oslo
Mon 27. Feb 2012

The hip-hop superstars will perform in Telenor Arena on Monday 28 May. Tickets are on sale now.



© tom.beetz (CC BY 2.0)

Tony Bennett to Oslo Jazz Festival 2012
Wed 15. Feb 2012

Tony Bennett will give Oslo Jazz Festival 2012 an early start in the Norwegian Opera & Ballet on Wednesday 8 August. Tickets are on sale now.


© Live Nation

Madonna to Oslo 15 August
Tue 07. Feb 2012

Madonna is back with new music and a new tour, and in August you can see her live on stage in Telenor Arena. Tickets on sale from 20 February.



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David Guetta to Oslo 15 June
Fri 27. Jan 2012

Guetta is one of the world's most popular DJs, and this summer he is coming to Vallhall in Oslo. Tickets are now on sale at billettservice.no.


© Bislett Alliansen

Usain Bolt to compete in the 2012 Bislett Games
Thu 12. Jan 2012

The superstar sprinter is coming to Oslo 7 June to run the 100 metres in the Diamond League event at Bislett stadium. Tickets are on sale now.