Oslo

Oslo, capital of Norway, has everything you would expect from a capital city, but at the same time it has a unique small town feel.

There is much to see in Oslo, like the new Opera (below) with its amazing architecture (it resembles an iceberg), the Vigeland sculpture park, the Holmenkollen skijump (within walking distance from our home) etc. In addition, there are numerous museums to see, like the Viking Ship Museum, the Museum of Cultural Heritage, the Munch Museum and many others. There are of course very good opportunities for eating out, shopping and cultural events like concerts, festivals etc.

Oslo has a unique location for a capital city, it's nestled inbetween hills, forest, lakes and the sea; the Oslo fjord. You can get to the forest with numerous possibilities for hiking from anywhere in the city in less than 30 minutes. There are several beaches in and around Oslo as well, some are on small islands in the Oslo fjord, which you can visit by ferry for a daytrip.

There is also much to see around Oslo, charming countryside or small, pittoresque coastal towns like beautiful Drøbak, a 40 minutes drive away. There is also an amusement park, Tusenfryd, about 35 minutes drive away. Oslo has ferry connections to Denmark and Germany and is merely 2,5 hours drive away from the Swedish border.

For more information on Oslo, please take a look here: http://www.visitoslo.no/

Photo: Christopher Hagelund