Oslo

Oslo, at the Nordic cool capital

It's the biggest port in Norway with more than 7 million passengers passing through it each year. At the Oslo Havn there are cargo services to Denmark and Germany, international ferry services, as well as local routes for passengers who want to visit the neighbouring islets, the fjords as well as nearby municipalities. It's also an important cruise port. The bronze tiger at the city center reminds visitors of Oslo's nickname, Tigerstaden, which means “The Tiger City”. It was given to the city after the local poet's Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson mention in 1870.
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Attractions in Oslo
• The MUNCH is one of the biggest museums in the world, dedicated to a single artist, in this case the Norwegian painter Edvard Munch. The sustainable building is 60 metres tall and has 13 floors.
• The Holmenkollen is one of the most visited places in Oslo. There you will find the Ski Museum Holmenkollen, one of the oldest of its kind. Also, the Ski Jump, an amazing urban ski slope where national games take place. From the Holmenkollen Tower you can enjoy the city's panoramic view.
• The Vigelandsparken is an open-air park with Gustav Vigeland’s sculptures.
• The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History is spread in different parts of the city. 160 buildings show visitors life in the region from the 16th century to today.
• The National Museum (Nasjonalmuseet) is the biggest in Scandinavia with paintings and statues by Norwegian artists.

Oslo, the Tiger City

Activities in Oslo
• Spend a few hours at the TusenFryd, the biggest amusement park of Norway. During summers you will find water slides.
• Take the public ferry or rent a private boat to visit the islets and the fjords of Oslo.
• Ziplining at the Holmenkollen Ski Jump. The route is 360 metres and it takes 20 minutes to cross it.
• Sauna, a very popular activity in the country.

Access to Oslo: You can reach the port by car, ferry, bus, train or subway. Oslo's airport is 47 km away.
Drammen is 42 km away. Oslo to Drammen is 40 minutes by car and 30 minutes by train.
Bergen is 460 km away. Oslo to Bergen is 7 hours by car or train.
Kristiansand is 320 km away. Oslo to Kristiansand is 4,5 hours by car, train, or bus.

The port of Oslo

Only in Oslo: Discover the “Kos”, the approach to happiness from the Norwegians, something like the Danish hygge. The most easy way to find it in a country with a long winter, is at a cafe in Oslo, drinking a hot drink or eating a pastry next to a fire place.
Also, on the 17th of May is the Norwegian Constitution Day. It's a bank holiday where people take part in parades in Norwegian cities and according to the tradition they eat ice cream and hot dogs. In Oslo more than 100.000 participate and some of them wear their bunad, the traditional customs. Another highlight o this day is when the Royal family greets from the Royal palace.