Oslo Travel Blog

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjolygynm3w[/youtube] If you’re in Oslo, you will have noticed the lovely, sunny weather for the past few days. This might be your last chance to play in the snow this winter. So bring your sledge and get on the Holmenkollen Metro for a cool ride down the...

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),...

If you’re visiting Oslo anytime soon and want to know what locals are wearing, here’s a snapshot: Taking a look around me as I sit on a bench on main street Karl Johan, I see a great variety of dressing styles. A British newspaper once reported that Norwegians are too rich to care how they...

Autumn still, but the winter season is upon us before we know it and it’s wise to plan ahead. If you’re considering an active outdoors family holiday this winter, look to Norway. For inspiration, check these 10 reasons to take your family to Oslo this winter and have a look at our guide...

In general, Norway is a non-haggling country. The only one I know who haggles is my mother. Her method is simple: when the sales clerk asks for, say 249 crowns, she’ll simply respond “we’ll round that to a nice, even 200, won’t we”. And oddly, she gets away with it most of the time, both in...

The newly renovated Oscarshall summer palace is still open for visitors and guided tours are available every weekend until 26. September. A superb example of Neo-Gothic architecture, Oscarshall is one of many great sights at the Bygdøy pensinsula. (For a full day out, consider stopping by the outdoor...

It’s nearing the end of the season for tours of medieval Oslo and you only have until 26 September to investigate the mystical and exciting Viking city. You’ll learn about the city’s development and architectural history and hear stories of people’s lives in this intriguing era....

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...

You could drive a car in Oslo, but I wouldn’t recommend it. Parking is very expensive and often limited to a just a few hours. If you’ve bought an Oslo Pass, you can park free on public lots. But even so, driving can still be challenging (and annoying), as streets are often one-way or closed...

Travelling to Oslo, you don’t really have to bring anything. You can buy most anything you’ll ever need here. However, you’ll probably pay more than you’d like, so below is a list of a few items to bring for your summer visit to Oslo. (Remember to save the receipts if you do buy – and...