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Oslo Visitor Center

Located in Østbanehallen, next to the Oslo Central Station, is the Oslo Visitor Centre, Oslo's official tourist information office. It is the perfect place to start with all the planning for your vacation. The staff are hepful and will help you plan your trip in the most organized way possible. They will also provide all the possible assistance with the Oslo Pass, which is your pass for your transportation, activities, and museum visits in Oslo. Tickets for several expeditions, including Norway in a Nutshell, NSB trains, the Flytoget Airport Express Train, and boat and bus guided tours in Oslo, are also looked after here. The Centre, through Ticketmaster, sells tickets for major events like concerts, sporting activities, etc. They also undertake currency conversions, and the best part is they function even when the banks are closed. Get your free city guides, pamphlets for events, tourist destinations and sightseeing excursions lists from here for well-planned tours. Read More

The Oslo Fjord is a relatively long and narrow sea inlet coming from the cliffs in Scandinavia and connecting the Kattegat sea area with the North Sea that reaches the Baltic Sea. Oslofjord is the perfect place for clubbing and is the ideal destination to hop islands with medieval ruins, beaches and cosy cafes. The 120 kilometres long fjord, which is popularly referred to as the Greece of Scandinavia. The region of Inner Oslofjord is divided into four sections: West Oslofjord, East Oslofjord, and Northern Bohusian. It is a perfect combination of urban cities, sandy beaches, and archipelagos. Known for its abundance of multiple islands and destinations such as Hanko, Oslo Islands, Brevik village, Drobak, Sponvika, and many others, the Oslofjord offers beautiful scenery and many activities to enjoy. Take a ferry ride, go cafe hopping and sample local delicacies along with a fizzy drink at a bar on the Oslofjord islands. Read More

Oslomarka is a vast recreational space with hiking trails, recreation facilities, forests, and lakes that make it the perfect location to go hiking, running, biking, cross-country skiing, swimming and fishing. OsloMarka embodies 19 municipalities through five counties around Oslo. Oslomarka is home to various animals, including lynx, wolves, beavers, moose, and roe deer. The region is vital to the identity of Oslo and is frequently utilized by Oslo residents for health-boosting activities such as cycling and cross-country skiing. A new law came into effect in 2009 regarding the regulation of Oslomarka, called the Markaloven, which regulated the use and status of the area. Unlike other laws that prioritise protecting nature from humans, the Markaloven were introduced to ensure the continued use of Oslomarka as an outdoor activity area, agricultural area, and nature reserve. Public transportation makes it very easy to get to the neighbourhood. Surrounded by wilderness and accompanied by the perfect weather, your walks, hikes, camping, and fishing are sure to get super fascinating. In addition, visitors can enjoy one of the many cabins dispersed across the area for a freshly baked cinnamon bun and a cup of hot coffee. Read More

The Royal Palace is located at one end of Karl Johans gate, Oslo's major avenue, atop a rise known as the Bellevue. Being one of the most significant structures in the nation and is surrounded by the Royal Palace Park, with grassy areas, grand trees, small ponds, and statues. Tourists are required to adhere to a guided tour. The Palace has been a symbolic representation of Norwegian history since 1814. The entrance to the Palace is on the west (rear) side of the Royal Palace, by Slottsgrden. Each tour lasts up to an hour. Don't miss out on visiting exquisite staterooms, including the Cabinet Cloakroom, Council Chamber, Family Dining Room, Great Hall, Ceremonial Hall, and the Banqueting Hall. Read More

Located in the Bellevue region of Oslo, the Royal Palace is a magnificent attraction that showcases the art of neoclassical architecture. Designed with classically designed pillars and stuccoed bricks reminiscent of Greek and Roman architecture, the Palace is both a presidential palace and residence for the Norwegian monarchs. A beautiful park surrounding the Palace, an alluring pond, grassy areas and a beautiful statue makes the neighbourhood very picturesque. Three flags adorn the Palace's facade: the State flag, the Standard of the Crown Prince flag, and the Royal Standard flag. Regular services are conducted in the Palace Chapel every day, apart from the Changing of the Guards ceremony that is accompanied by music and synchronised instructions. Read More

Sognsvann Lake is a must-visit tourist spot located north of Oslo. The lake offers serene views and is a perfect recreation spot for camping, picnicking, swimming in the summer, cross-country skiing, skating, ice fishing in the winter, and most importantly, clicking tons of photographs. Generally, folks enjoy routine jogs or calming walks along the route. The Oslo Triathlon, including swimming, running, and other events, take place at Sognsvann around August. There is a separate cycling trail for cyclists, and the two-mile walking/running trail that circles the lake is accessible to wheelchairs. The stunning views of the lake contribute a great deal to the flora. Be it walks, runs, hikes, or cycling, the lake is the perfect spot. Read More

Located on the Bygdoy peninsula in Oslo, Norway's Fram Museum is a thematic museum that showcases the story of Norwegian polar expeditions with the museum's collection of polar ships, documents and vessels. Known as Frammuseet, the museum is known for its various exhibitions that have been translated into ten languages, including English, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, Italian, and even German, among others. Highlighting the strongest wooden ship ever built, Fram, the museum allows visitors to experience the structure of the ship by boarding it. Visitors can experience the cold of the Arctic through the polar simulator, the Arctic exhibition, and the Northwest passage exhibition. The museum shops have a wide range of merchandise related to polar regions. Read More

The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet

The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, the first-ever professional opera and ballet company in Norway, was established in 1957. The Oslo Opera House is currently home to the company, which has been a resident since 2008. Oslo's Opera House has an arched, white facade that seems to rise from the water and is situated right at the harbour. All year long, it offers tourists the opportunity to go to the roof and bask in the expansive views of the Oslo skyline and the fjord. The public can watch the rehearsals and workshop activities through large windows on the streets. The structure's interior is primarily made of oak, and the main hall's horseshoe-shaped design reflects the classical theatres from earlier times. The opera was created by the renowned Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta and has received major accolades. The Main House (1369 seats), Second House (400 seats), and Studio are the three venues where the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet performs its extensive and scheduled programme. In addition, concerts are held on the opera's roof and in its hallway. Guided tours are available in English and Norwegian. Read More

Situated in Tryvann is the Oslo Winter Park (Oslo Vinterpark), the busiest ski resort in Norway. It is about 20 minutes from the Norwegian Metropolis. The first ski competition was conducted in 1933, the same year the ski slope Tryvannskleiva was built. In 2010, the ski slope was extended with the inclusion of Tommkleiva and Wyllerløypa. Currently, the ski area has 14 slopes, 24 chairlifts, and 7 lifts. Tryvann offers a sizable snowpark with an excellent halfpipe of international standards, a boardercross run, and slopes for cruising. Families and newcomers will find that the majority of the slopes, particularly in the Toppsenteret region, are designated in blue. On the other hand, there are a few red and one black marked slopes in the Wyller area for more experienced skiers. There are two snow parks at the ski resort with about 30 rails, jumps, and other features for freestylers. Beginners are recommended to practice basic moves in the blue park before moving on to the more difficult red park. The usual season lasts from December to mid-April, thanks to sophisticated snowmaking equipment and a 531-meter elevation. Read More

The Norwegian-themed park Tusenfryd, which translates to "Thousand Joys" and "Common Daisy," is located in Vinterbro, Oslo. With an escalator ride through one of the loops of the Speed Monster roller coaster, the park offers one of the most inventive entrances of any amusement park. The park is in a hilly, forested location that requires a lot of uphill trekking and features beautiful flower gardens. The park has vast potential, and its activities include Water rides, Kiddie rides, a Water Park, and other rides such as Thor's Hammer, a 3D-motion-based ride; the Skycoaster, capturing the essence of skydiving, and many other enthralling rides. With 500,000 visitors annually, the amusement park is a must-see for its fascinating 31 attractions and thrilling activities. Read More