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Share your Oslo

03.07.2009 On our new page "My Oslo" you can share your tips, photos and videos from Oslo. Share your Oslo and you can be one of the lucky prize winners!

Share your Oslo


Den norske Opera og Ballett

New guided walks in downtown Oslo

30.06.2009 Would you like a guided walking tour in the centre of Oslo? You have several to choose from, with two new tours this summer.

New guided walks in downtown Oslo


RCCL Vision of the Seas

Nine RCCL cruises from Oslo in 2010

19.06.2009 In 2010 RCCL will offer five different cruises from Oslo to cities like St. Petersburg, Dublin and Edinburg.

Nine RCCL cruises from Oslo in 2010


The Prodigy

The Prodigy to Oslo Spektrum 14 November

17.06.2009 Back by popular demand! Tickets on sale from Friday 19 June at 9 am.

The Prodigy to Oslo Spektrum 14 November


Den Norske Opera & Ballett

Oslo one of Monocle magazine's top 25 cities

16.06.2009 For the first time Oslo is on Monocle's Quality of Life Index. Only 25 cities make the list, and Oslo is number 17.

Oslo one of Monocle magazine's top 25 cities


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Metallica to Oslo Spektrum 17 June

16.06.2009 This is the first of two Metallica shows in Oslo this summer. Both concerts are sold out.

Metallica to Oslo Spektrum 17 June


AC/DC 09

AC/DC to Oslo 15 June

15.06.2009 The rock legends are back in Oslo and ready to play for a capacity crowd at Valle Hovin.

AC/DC to Oslo 15 June


Lavprisekspressen 09

New bus service between Stavanger and Oslo

09.06.2009 Starting 18 June Lavprisekspressen will offer four weekly departures in each direction.

New bus service between Stavanger and Oslo


Darwin Zoologisk museum 09

See the primate fossil Ida at the Zoological museum

03.06.2009 The exhibition "Can We Forgive Darwin?" opens on 5 June. This will be the public's first chance to see Ida.

See the primate fossil Ida at the Zoological museum


Muse 09

Muse to Oslo Spektrum 25 October

02.06.2009 The band's new album is coming in September, and a month later Muse will be in Oslo. Tickets go on sale on 8 June at 9 am.

Muse to Oslo Spektrum 25 October


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Norwegian opens services from Dublin and Vienna

29.05.2009 Starting in mid-August, Norwegian will fly both routes three times every week.

Norwegian opens services from Dublin and Vienna


Alexander Rybak

Eurovision Song Contest 2010: The decision is Oslo

27.05.2009 Get ready to party in Oslo on Saturday 29 May 2010! The final will be held in either Telenor Arena or Oslo Spektrum.

Eurovision Song Contest 2010: The decision is Oslo


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Terminal expansion at Oslo Airport Gardermoen

26.05.2009 On 27 May 2009 a new terminal area opens at Oslo Airport Gardermoen, increasing the airport's passenger capacity to 22 million annually.

Terminal expansion at Oslo Airport Gardermoen


VIF / Vålerenga logo

Vålerenga football packages at visitoslo.com

22.05.2009 VisitOSLO's new football packages include hotel accommodation and Vålerenga match tickets.

Vålerenga football packages at visitoslo.com


Alexander Rybak

See Eurovision winner Alexander Rybak in Oslo this summer

20.05.2009 The Eurovision winner from Nesodden will play a number of shows in the Oslo area this summer. The fight for tickets is on now!

See Eurovision winner Alexander Rybak in Oslo this summer


TusenFryd SpinSpider 09

SpinSpider opens Saturday 23 May

19.05.2009 TusenFryd Amusement Park's new monster ride "throws" you 44 meters (144 feet) up in the air at speeds of up to 115 km/h (72 mph).

SpinSpider opens Saturday 23 May


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New packages at visitoslo.com

14.05.2009 We have your ticket to Oslo! The new packages let you combine hotel accommodation and tickets to sporting events, shows and festivals.

New packages at visitoslo.com


Eros Ramazzotti 09-2

Eros Ramazzotti to Oslo 10 November

13.05.2009 The concert in Oslo Spektrum will be the Italian singer's first in Norway since 1998. Tickets go on sale on Monday 18 May at 9.00 am.

Eros Ramazzotti to Oslo 10 November


Cirque du Soleil - Saltimbanco: Chinese Poles

Cirque du Soleil to Oslo Spektrum in October

12.05.2009 Cirque du Soleil are bringing their signature show, Saltimbanco, to Oslo in October. Tickets go on sale on Monday 18 May at 9 am.

Cirque du Soleil to Oslo Spektrum in October


Øyafestivalen 2009

Madness to the Øya Festival

11.05.2009 The English ska-pop legends will perform in Oslo's Medieval Park on 14 August.

Madness to the Øya Festival


Det Kongelige Slott 2005

Oslo praised by German newspaper

08.05.2009 Berliner Morgenpost especially liked Oslo's architecture, atmposphere and closeness to nature.

Oslo praised by German newspaper


A-ha 2009

A-ha to Oslo 6 and 7 November

29.04.2009 Norway's biggest pop band will close their 2009 tour in Oslo Spektrum. Tickets go on general sale on Tuesday 5 May at 9 am.

A-ha to Oslo 6 and 7 November


Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga to Sentrum Scene 30 July

28.04.2009 The biggest concert night of all time in Oslo? On 30 July Metallica, Madonna and Lady Gaga will all perform.

Lady Gaga to Sentrum Scene 30 July


Green Day

Green Day to Oslo Spektrum 12 October

27.04.2009 One of the world's biggest bands is finally coming to Oslo! Tickets go on sale on Monday 4 May at 9 am.

Green Day to Oslo Spektrum 12 October


Thai Airways

Thai Airways opens service between Bangkok and Oslo

20.04.2009 From 15 June the Thai Airways will offer five weekly departures. This is the Thai airline's first non-stop service between Oslo and Bangkok.

Thai Airways opens service between Bangkok and Oslo


Diana Krall 09

Diana Krall to Oslo 22 September

19.04.2009 The jazz singer and pianist recently released the album Quiet Nights, and in September she will perform in Oslo Concert Hall.

Diana Krall to Oslo 22 September


Øyafestivalen 2009

Glasvegas to the Øya Festival

07.04.2009 The Scottish band will play in Middelalderparken on Thursday 13 August, the same day as Arctic Monkeys, Wilco and Fever Ray.

Glasvegas to the Øya Festival


Madonna 09

Madonna's extra concert moved to 28 July

03.04.2009 The concert at Valle Hovin has been moved from 29 July to 28 July due to logistics problems.

Madonna's extra concert moved to 28 July


Lambda - nytt Munch museum

See the architecture competition winners

01.04.2009 The winning projects from the Munch Museum/Stenersen and Deichman competitions can now be seen at the Munch Museum and the Deichman main public library.

See the architecture competition winners


Bysykler

The city bikes are here

31.03.2009 The city bikes will be available on 1 April. The cards can be ordered at www.oslobysykkel.no.

The city bikes are here


Wizz Air

Wizz Air opens service between Prague and Oslo

18.03.2009 Starting 12 July the Polish airline will fly four weekly return trips between Oslo Torp and Prague.

Wizz Air opens service between Prague and Oslo


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VisitOslo.com named top Nordic capital website

13.03.2009 Oslo's official travel and visitor's guide, visitoslo.com/de, came out on top in Germany's leading business travel magazine, FVW.

VisitOslo.com named top Nordic capital website


Øyafestivalen 2009

Band of Horses and Wilco to the Øya Festival

24.02.2009 The Øya Festival keeps adding names to its impressive list of performers. This week the festival is releasing a new artist every single day.

Band of Horses and Wilco to the Øya Festival


Øyafestivalen 2009

Lily Allen to the Øya Festival

09.02.2009 Other recent additions to the festival lineup include Bob Hund, Marit Larsen, Municipal Waste, Hello Saferide, Kvelertak and Baddies.

Lily Allen to the Øya Festival


Madonna 09

Madonna to Oslo!

30.01.2009 The concert at Valle Hovin stadium on 30 July is the queen of pop's first ever in Norway. Tickets go on sale on Monday 9 February at 9 am.

Madonna to Oslo!








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