Kristin
No matter the season, you might find Kristin somewhere in the Oslo Fjord. To her, freezing dips in the wintery fjord are just as enjoyable as refreshing swims in the hot summer weather.
Having lived abroad in a tropical climate for several years, she finds the cold winters of her native Norway quite exotic.
Check out Kristin's Oslo favourites!
Where do you go to relax?
– Anywhere outdoors is very relaxing. For great yoga sessions, I might go to Studio Ma. And of course The Well to really treat myself with deep relaxation.
Where is the best place for a swim?
– I love swimming! Lucky for me, Oslo offers plenty of options. My favourite beaches are probably Ingierstrand and Bygdøy Sjøbad. For a swim in the city centre, Operastranda is a great option, located right next to the beautiful Opera house. This is especially nice during spring and autumn, when it is less crowded. In winter, you can combine freezing dips in the fjord with the hot saunas at Langkaia and at Sukkerbiten.
Let Kristin show you around in her Oslo
What are the best things about Oslo, according to you?
– I love Oslo because it has so much to offer, all year round. Being a capital city with all the usual opportunities of a big city, it retains a very nice small-town feel. Everything feels very close by, it's very green, clean, safe, and we are surrounded by nature!
What is your favourite attraction?
– The Rose Castle, with its beautiful outdoor art installations and educational project. Their aim is to educate visitors about the occupation of Norway during World War II, and about the basic principles of democracy, the rule of law and humanism.
Some more of Kristin's favourites
Best Japanese food?
Best live music?
The many festivals taking place in summer.
Best place for a walk?
There are so many nice neighbourhoods and parks where you can go for great walks, but my favourite walking paths are probably the one along the harbour promenade and the one along the Akerselva river.
Favourite buildings?
Viktoria terasse and Havnelageret.
Favourite neighhbourhood?
Majorstuen with the Vigeland Sculpture Park, as well as Bjørvika and Sørenga.