Oslo Travel Guide - Travel to Oslo, Norway
Travel to Oslo, Norway - Why visit Oslo? Oslo, the capital of Norway, is a small city with a big city cultural scene. Cultural attractions in Oslo include the Philharmonic Orchestra, a new opera house and a sports stadium where the Bislett games are held. Located at the base of Oslo Fjord, downtown Oslo offers visitors a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities, including an abundance of hiking and skiing trails within the city limits. A surprisingly mild climate and long summer days make outdoor activities even more pleasant. Oslo is easy to navigate and so compact that you can walk almost everywhere.
When to visit Oslo, Norway? Summer weather in Oslo is mild and pleasant, with frequent hot spells, and plenty of long sunny days. The one drawback about high summer is that Oslo is positively crowded with tourists and therefore prices, and demand for lodging, rise. May is a good time to visit as the weather is getting warmer and the tourist season hasn’t quite begun. In winter temperatures hover just above or below freezing. If snowsports are you’re after, Oslo in winter is a majestic sight as a blanket of white covers the city. Oslo’s rainfall is spread throughout the year but March, April and May have the lowest averages.
International Flights to Oslo
As Norway’s largest and busiest international airport, Oslo Airport (OSL) is served with direct international flights to Oslo from most Western European capitals and holiday destinations.
Lodging in Oslo
Oslo lodging offers a variety of hotels in all price categories, as well as B&Bs and even high-end hostels. Booking your accommodation well in adavnce is recommended.
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Official Travel & Visitor’s Guide to Oslo, Norway
