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WELCOME TO
OSLO
OSLO
Explore our city
Between the beautiful Oslofjord and the charming
forests lies the Norwegian capital. Oslo has a
special combination of city life with fresh
air, a good mixture of old and new
architecture, traditional and
international cuisine as well as
world-known museums and
attractions. In Oslo you will
find that English is widely
spoken.
HOLMENKOLLEN SKI JUMP
NOBEL PEACE CENTER
A city for all seasons
You are always close to nature in Oslo, so opportunities
for outdoor recreation are never far away.
In summertime the Oslofjord is
an idyllic place for relaxing,
swimming, sailing and island
hopping, whilst the city’s forests
offer great opportunities for
biking and hiking.
Stay in Oslo during
the winter months and
combine the buzz of a
vibrant capital city with
alpine and cross-country
skiing, snow and
tranquil forests.
TJUVHOLMEN
OSLO WINTER PARK
CHRISTMAS MARKET
OPERA HOUSE
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Entertainment
In Oslo there is a variety of theatres, operas, concerts and
festivals throughout the year. The Norwegian Wood Music
Festival, Oslo Jazz Festival, Oslo Chamber Music Festival
and other great festivals all attract
world-class musicians and thousands
of fans to Oslo.
There is always something happening at
Oslo’s many concert, dance and show venues
which often host international superstars.
The fantastic Opera House is the place to see
world-class opera and ballet, and the
Oslo Concert Hall is home to the famous
Oslo Philharmonic
Orchestra.
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Wine and dine
Oslo embraces the use of local ingredients such
as fish and seafood. If you visit Oslo we
recommend that you also try other Norwegian
delicacies such as mutton, elk and reindeer served
in various ways. The popular restaurant area,
Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen has outdoor seating
for over 2,500 people, and is teeming with activity
24 hours a day, particularly in the summer.
Oslo has just opened its first specialised food
market in an old industrial area
called Vulkan, situated next
to the city’s historical and
beautiful river, Akerselva.
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FJORD CRUISE
Sightseeing
The best way to explore Oslo’s attractions and learning
about the city is by a guided bus- or boat tour.
Tours are available all year round. Most of the city’s
many attractions are located within walking distance of
each other in the compact city centre, while the famous
museums on the Bygdøy peninsula are easily reached
by public transportation. Tjuvholmen is the newest of
Oslo’s districts. The area is characterized by an
intriguing architectural diversity and unique outdoor
areas, and plays host to several galleries and art
installations. One of them is the new Astrup Fearnley
Museum for contemporary art. This iconic museum
is among other buildings, representing the massive
change Oslo is going through.
VIGELAND PARK
MUNCH MUSEUM
Famous sights in Oslo
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The Vigeland Sculpture Park
The Norwegian Opera & Ballet
Holmenkollen area
Akershus Fortress
Viking Ship Museum
Astrup Fearnley Museum
Munch Museum
Nobel Peace Center
Kon-Tiki Museum
FRAM Museum
KON-TIKI MUSEUM
FRAM MUSEUM
VIKING SHIP MUSEUM
ASTRUP FEARNLEY MUSEUM
DID YOU KNOW…
… that New York Times ranked
Oslo as 22nd among 46 places
to visit in 2013?
Photos:
Ola Mattson, Mathilde Thue, Nic Lehoux, Kim Erlandsen, Erik Moholdt,
Felix Luong / JDS Architects, Sara Johannesen / Nobel Peace Center,
Nancy Bundt, Rod Costa, Preben Stene Larsen, FW Foto, Fursetgruppen,
Onda By Pal & Ness, Wallmans, Shutterstock / 3D Style /
Darlene Hewson / Pavel K / AndresR / Jiri Hera / Givaga
The scream 1893 © Munch Museum/ Munch-Ellingsen Group/ BONO 2013
Nobel Peace Prize Medal © Vigeland/BONO 2013
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Accessibility
Oslo is easily reached by car, ferry, train, bus, and plane.
Once you are here, effective public transportation makes it
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city. ROUTES TO OSLO
The main airport, Oslo Airport Gardermoen, is located 45
km north of Oslo and serves over 150 domestic and international destinations. The Airport Express train will speed
you into the city centre in 19 minutes.
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Value
money
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Oslo has an array of good bargains all over the city, for
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accommodation, meals, activities, etc. A hearty breakfast
is always included in the hotel rate and so is Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi isMOSCOW
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also free in many
restaurants,
cafes and coffee shops.
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The easiest and cheapest way to explore the city is with an
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Oslo Pass. It offers free entry to most of the city’s
VIENNA
PARISas well as free
museums and attractions
public transport.
The Oslo Pass also offers discounts on various products,
sightseeing and activities.
More than BUCHAREST
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3,000 shops across Norway offer
MADRID
foreign tourists a VAT refund.
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+47 23 10 62 00
www.visitoslo.com
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