Oslo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of Norway
About Oslo
Oslo is the demographic, economic and political centre of Norway. As the capital of Norway, Oslo hosts several national institutions within government, education, culture, sports and transport. The city has a good selection of cultural institutions and a good selection of restaurants, some world class but most ordinary, as well as night life in general. While it is an expensive city for some overseas visitors, many of the best things are free of charge, notably Oslo's proximity to wild nature, inner city parks and variety of outdoor activities. Metropolitan Oslo also includes most ofAkershuscounty and the line between these is so blurred that the two is seen as one city. Local public transport such as the Oslo metro covers Oslo proper and the surrounding districts. Oslo proper has over 700
Top Attractions in Oslo
Explore the best things to see and do in Oslo:
- ★by:Larm
- ★Films from the South
- ★Findings
- ★Inferno
- ★Musikkfest (National Music Day)
- ★Oslo Chamber Music Festival
- ★Oslo Jazz Festival
- ★Oslo Pride
Oslo Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 17 sections including: