Oslo Travel Blog

Every Saturday afternoon, Oslo’s House of Dance invites you to free tango classes and milonga. AND, there’s soup, beer, wine and coffee, as well. Photo by dekay/flickr’s Creative Commons When: Every Saturday 1500 – 1800 (3:00 – 6:00 pm) Venue: Dansens hus (House of Dance),...

In Oslo next week? Perhaps you’re desperately searching for something not ski-related to do for a few hours? Then, how about trying your hand at VJ’ing? Check out VJ feeler showcase and some wicked visualisations. The event is free, but spaces are limited to just 30, so hurry and send an...

If you’re in Oslo today – and you’re not all that much into ski jumping, why not take the metro up to the University to celebrate Darwin Day 2011. The programme features presentations by international researches, including James Mallet (University College, London, UK), Walter Salzburger...

About this time of year, the city of Oslo ships off Norwegian Christmas trees to some of its friends, specifically Washington DC, New York, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Reykjavik and London. This is a long-standing custom and especially the London tree is a dear, old tradition, upheld since 1947, to thank Britain...

When you think of Norway, budget travel isn’t what first pops to mind, is it? While I won’t deny Oslo can be expensive, if you search a little, you’ll find heaps of free activities on offer. Norway’s premier attraction is nature – free for all to enjoy. In previous posts...

This Thursday, the multi-cultural band Ellayali invitiates you to a free concert in conjunction with the release of their new CD Music Without Borders. Ellayali’s 11 musicians hail from five different countries and the band mixes Arabic, Latino, opera and classical music with traditional Norwegian...

If you’re in Oslo the coming week, head on over to GHK Instituttet on Wednesday to hear a presentation (in English) on Egyptian and Arabic music traditions and concert with Alaa el din Abbas. Entrance is free, but please call or e-mail to let the organizer know you’re coming as seats are...

The annual cultural river walk, Elvelangs i fakkellys (meaning Along a torch-lit river), takes place on Autumn Equinox – 23 September. Opening at Frysja at 8 pm, all electric lights will be switched off and thousands of torches lit along Akerselva River. Along the route, there will be music, dancing,...

If you’re in Oslo and enjoy opera (or would like to learn to enjoy it), Oslo Opera Festival takes place 3 – 19 September 2010 at all sorts of unusual venues all over Oslo. The festival’s motto is “Opera to the People”; the aim is to make opera accessible to everyone, so...

Frogner Park is home to the world’s largest sculpture park by one single artist. Gustav Vigeland created the 212 bronze and granite nudes that grace this park, depicting human life in all its forms. Vigeland was also responsible for the lay-out and architecture of the park. Besides being one of...