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.

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 boundaries, in addition to eight ski centers.

Oslo’s impressive Vigelandsparken Sculpture Park is a must-see. The park’s 212 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland can be viewed for free at any time.

The Opera House became an instant hit when it opened in 2008. Groundbreaking architecture and world-class opera and ballet performances have made the extraordinary marble and glass building in Bjørvika one of the Oslo’s most popular attractions.

One of Norway’s most visited tourist attractions, the Holmenkollen Ski Jump, is being rebuilt for the 2011 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oslo. The new state-of-the-art ski jump features the world’s oldest Ski Museum and an observation deck with panoramic views of the city.

Oslo’s fascinating history is on display at the Historical Museum in the city center and Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) on Bygdøy. The museum peninsula of Bygdøy also includes the Fram Museum, the Kon-Tiki Museum, the Viking Ship Museum and the Norwegian Maritime Museum, all of which provide insight into Norway’s exciting maritime history and great explorers.

The Norwegian capital is over 1,000 years old, and the remains of medieval Oslo can still be seen in Gamlebyen (the old town) and at Akershus Fortress.
Oslo’s fascinating industrial history can be explored on a walk along the river Akerselva, which runs from Lake Maridalsvannet, through the city and into the Oslofjord.

Exciting experiences in the coastal areas by the Oslo Fjord or in the forested inland are easily accessible from Oslo. The Oslo region also offers many small towns and great sights for tourists who want to make a day trip from Oslo. In the region you will also find Norway’s main airport, Oslo Airport Gardermoen, and Norway Trade Fairs in Lillestrøm.