Between the Oslo Fjord and the green hills of Oslomarka lies the Norwegian capital! The combination of city life and easy access to outdoor activities makes Oslo a unique destination. We hereby invite you to find your Oslo!

Oslo is the biggest city in Norway, and has been the country's capital since 1814. The Goverment and Parliament are located here, and at the end of Oslo's main street, Karl Johans gate, you find the Royal Palace.

Oslo has a rich and varied cultural life. Would you like to visit some of the many attractions? Or maybe do some people watching from a sidewalk café? Oslo offers something for every taste!

Oslo has a great location at the head of the Oslo Fjord, surrounded by forested hills. The city is a great destination for those who enjoy outdoor activities.

Even in the city centre, the nearest park is never more than a few blocks away. A ten-minute boat ride from the centre takes you to lovely beaches on the Oslo Fjord islands. In the winter Oslo has hundreds of kilometers of cross-country trails within the city boundries, in addition to eight ski centres.

At the same time Oslo has everything you would expect from a capital.

The city offers an abundance of attractions, shopping possibilities and a flourishing cultural life, and a choice of restaurants which is almost unparalleled in Scandinavia.

The possibilities are always many -  whether you want to enjoy a sumptuous meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant or you prefer a brisk, refreshing dogsleigh ride in the snow-draped winter forest

Climate
Thanks to the Gulf Stream bringing temperate water from the Gulf of Mexico, Oslo's climate is milder that what its latitude would imply.

Many poeple see Oslo as the winter capital. But Oslo is just as much a summer city. On a summer's day the small boats crowd the Oslo Fjord and the parks are full of picnickers – Oslo’s citizens really make the most of it when the sun appears.