Oslo Travel Facts

The Basics

City Name: Oslo

Where is it located?: Oslo is located in the south-eastern part of Norway, near Sweden.

Why do people go there?: Oslo lacks the notoriety of Stockholm, but rivals its Scandinavian neighbors when it comes to quality of life. For those looking more to ski than party, the slower pace of life in Oslo will suit you well.

How do travelers get there?: Ferries from Denmark and Sweden will do the trick, although you can fly as well.

Currency: Euro

City Code: 22

Population: 800,000

Languages: Norwegian with a smattering of Swedish, but most people also speak English

Travel Information

Neighborhoods: Seven counties, The outdoor capital, Charming villages, Olympic city, Deep forests

Attractions: Akershus Slott & Festning, Vigeland Park, Viking Ship Museum (Vikingskipshuset)

Accommodations: Oslo Hostels, Oslo Hotels

Tourist Office: Norges Turistred, P.O.Boks 722 Sentrum, NO-0105 Oslo, Telephone: +47 24 14 46 00, Fax: +47 24 14 46 01, Email: norway@ntr.no, Web site: http://www.ntr.no

Off-the-beaten-path: Grønland, Holmenkollen Chapel, Gressholmen, Grunerløkka

Health Issues: No major issues.

Tips for Visiting

When to go: Endless summer days and warmer weather make July and August popular times to visit. Unfortunately, everyone else knows this and accommodation can be a bit hard to come by. Winter months are long and dark.

Common Phrases: Yes = Ja, No = Ingen, Please = Behag, Thank you = Mange takk, Do you speak English? = Gjør De taler Engelsk?

City Specific Events: Oslo Jazz Festival, Oslo Church Music Festival, The Mela Festival

How to get around?: Bus, tram, subway and ferry are all your options.

Good to know: Oslo is considered as the most expensive city in the entire world.

Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Oslo is the Oslo Airport.

Need more information?: Check out the Oslo travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.



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