Norway. Oslo, formerly (1624–1877) Christiania or (1877–1925) Kristiania, capital and largest city of Norway. It lies at the head of Oslo Fjord in the southeastern part of the country. In what country is Oslo? NorwayThe major cities in Norway are located along the coastline: the capital Oslo is Norway’s largest city, with about 620.000 inhabitants. […]

Oslo is not the No. 1 expensive city, but still remains among the most expensive. The high 25% VAT leads to high price of general stuff, not to mention special tax for alcohol. Is Oslo expensive for tourists? A vacation to Oslo for one week usually costs around kr8,329 for one person. So, a trip […]

Drinking water The tap water in Norway is of excellent quality. You can drink tap water from anywhere as long as nothing else is stated. Bottled water can be bought in supermarkets, kiosks, gas stations and delis. Is Norwegian tap water good? Water quality in Norway is exceptional, as tap water is always safe to […]

Oslo’s reputation as a green city is due to a lot more than its many parks and surrounding forests.Their efforts were recognized and rewarded by the European Commission, which named Oslo the European Green Capital for 2019. Why is Oslo a green city? The city is surrounded by the Marka Forest, a nationally protected area, […]

Oslo, Norway, is among the top cities with a free business environment. According to our city rankings, this is a good place to live with high ratings in safety, healthcare and environmental quality. Oslo is one of the top ten city matches for 0.9% of Teleport users. Is Oslo a safe place to live? Oslo […]

Although Oslo may top Bergen with its highly innovative buildings and history, Bergen is no doubt far more scenic than Oslo. Seven mountains surround Bergen (yes, seven), and the most easily visited is Fløyen, which is reachable by funicular. Is the train from Bergen to Oslo scenic? The Bergen Railway runs between Bergen and Oslo […]

Our Top 10 Free Attractions in Oslo, Norway Ekebergparken. Take tram no. The Oslo Fjord Islands. Jump on a ferry in Aker Brygge to the peninsula of Bygdøy or to one of the islands. The Harbour Promenade. Vigeland Sculpture Park. Oslo’s Botanical Garden. The Oslo City Hall. The Royal Palace Gardens. The Akerselva River. Are […]

Around Oslo, snowfall is common and the average winter temperatures are just below zero. The lower inland areas of Finnmark, Troms, Trøndelag, and Eastern Norway might have very cold winters with lots of snow. Does it snow a lot in Oslo? In the winter, Oslo is transforms into the winter wonderland that it is known […]

Oslo, Norway, is among the top cities with a free business environment. According to our city rankings, this is a good place to live with high ratings in safety, healthcare and environmental quality. Oslo is one of the top ten city matches for 0.9% of Teleport users. Is it expensive to live in Oslo? Let’s […]

King Harald Hardraade. The city was founded by King Harald Hardraade about 1050, and about 1300 the Akershus fortress was built by Haakon V. After the city was destroyed by fire in 1624, Christian IV of Denmark-Norway built a new town farther west, under the walls of the Akershus fortress, and called it Christiania. Who […]

The meadow of the gods The earliest versions of Oslo’s name during the Middle Ages were spelled “Ánslo” and “Áslo” – “ás” (nowadays, “ås”) meaning “ridge” or “hill”. It was then believed that Oslo’s original name meant, “the meadow beneath the hill”, the hill being the Ekeberg ridge. How did Oslo get its name? After […]

Flight distance from Oslo to Tromsø (Oslo Airport, Gardermoen – Tromsø Airport, Langnes) is 695 miles / 1119 kilometers / 604 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 1 hour 48 minutes. Driving distance from Oslo (OSL) to Tromsø (TOS) is 1057 miles / 1701 kilometers and travel time by car is about 24 hours 6 […]

Oslo, formerly (1624–1877) Christiania or (1877–1925) Kristiania, capital and largest city of Norway. It lies at the head of Oslo Fjord in the southeastern part of the country. What state is Oslo? Norway Oslo Country Norway District Østlandet County Oslo Established 1048 Is Oslo a major city? Oslo is the capital of Norway and the […]

The name Oslo is a boy’s name of Norwegian origin. Oslo, the capital city of Norway, makes for an intriguing new place name, especially with its bookended o’s, as in Otto. What nationality is Oslo? 70% of Oslo’s population are ethnically Norwegian according to the census. Still, the city has a large immigrant population with […]

Dinner in Norwegian is called “middag,” which means midday. While the meal has slid ever further into the afternoon over the past century, most people still eat relatively early by global standards, at 4 to 5 p.m. That means there’s room for a little supper at 8 to 9 p.m. What time do Norwegians normally […]