At least if you read this! I thought I’d share some of my top tips for things to do in Oslo, and I’ve been surprised by how long the list has become. While I still probably wouldn’t consider Oslo a must-visit on any Norway trip, if you are planning some time in the city don’t worry, you won’t be at a loss for what to do in Oslo. So I realized that now that I live farther away from Oslo I do sort of miss it. My mother studied there and her closest friends still live in Oslo, so we’d often stay with them while in Norway. I also used to spend a lot of time in Oslo when I was younger. When I lived in Telemark I would usually visit Oslo at least a couple of times a month, but after moving up north I didn’t visit Oslo once – until this past weekend! And wow was it nice to be back. I mean yes, Oslo is surrounded by beautiful nature and there are so many parks and green areas right by the city, but the landscape is nowhere near as impressive as that surrounding Bergen, Tromsø, Ålesund, or oh my goodness Bodø. It’s a wonderful city for locals, but most foreign tourists come to Norway for the incredible views, which isn’t really Oslo’s strong suit. Plus after a fire devastated Oslo in 1624, the city was actually moved slightly west, so today you won’t find the same rich history here as you do in Bergen or Trondheim.Īnd so whenever people asked me where to go in Norway, I would say that you can’t go wrong anywhere in Norway, but maybe avoid Oslo. While Oslo was established in 1048, it was only Norway’s capital briefly in the 1300s and then not again until 1814. I always use World Nomads Travel Insurance, as I’ve had good experiences filing claims with them in the past. Travel Insurance: It’s always important to get travel insurance, especially these days. In general I would say Oslo is quite a casual city – even when dressing up to go out most women opt for sneakers or boots with their dresses, so you can leave the high heels at home. Packing for Oslo: You can find my summer packing guide for Norway here and my winter packing guide for Norway here. Oslo walking tour or hipster walking tour.I don’t recommend booking an Airbnb in Oslo as allegedly there have been a bunch of legal problems with Airbnb in the Norway and lots of bookings now fall through. Oslo Accommodation: Camillas Hus for most unique luxury accommodation, The Grand Hotel for classic luxury or The Thief for modern luxury accommodation, and First Hotel Millennium or Oslo Citybox for mid range accommodation downtown.
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