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Inside Background
Architecture 
Oslo can not offer the striking elegance of Stockholm ("Venice of the North...
Last edited: 16 December 2009
Health & Safety 
Visitors traveling to Oslo do not have to be overly concerned with their...
Last edited: 01 April 2009
History 
The original founder of Oslo was King Harald Hardrade who began settlement in...
Last edited: 15 July 2006
Neighborhoods 
East Norway has a lot to offer the visitor. From the deepest of forests where...
Last edited: 12 May 2006
Recommended Reading 
Reading is one of the most highly recommended ways for tourists to get a better...
Last edited: 18 December 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Oslo is a very tourist-friendly city, with two main tourist information centers...
Last edited: 12 August 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Many people picture Oslo as being a cold place to visit, and it’s true that the...
Last edited: 21 June 2009
Introduction 
Situated deep in the Oslo fjord and surrounded by gentle hills, this beautiful...
Last edited: 08 July 2009
Oslo City Museum  
One of the most interesting museums in Oslo is free!  The Oslo City History...
Last edited: 09 September 2007
Photo Gallery 
Here is a link to some photographs of Oslo. Oslo Photo Gallery   This guy has an
Last edited: 20 December 2008
Trivia & Fun Facts 
Oslo is for some unknown reason called "Tiger City" (Tigerstaden), there is...
Last edited: 16 December 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
The main method by which most travelers arrive in Oslo is via air.  The Oslo...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
Getting Around 
Although many travelers opt to rent cars during their stay in Oslo, but this is...
Last edited: 01 April 2009
Public Transportation 
Oslo has a range of public transportation system which travelers generally find...
Last edited: 28 May 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Many travelers opt to rent cars when they get to Oslo, but it isn’t necessary...
Last edited: 01 April 2009
Orientation 
Although downtown Oslo may be difficult to navigate by car, it is fairly easy...
Last edited: 21 June 2009
Oslo Transport - Airports & Attractions 
Links for Oslo Public Transport and Airports This is a list of the most common...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Oslo has many sights and attractions well within reach for tourists that stay...
Last edited: 18 January 2007
First-time Visitors 
Some of the main Oslo sights and attractions:   BYGDOY PENINSULA (Have bus no...
Last edited: 10 August 2009
Nightlife 
  Norway has a relatively strict alcohol policy and regulations; hence the...
Last edited: 10 September 2009
The Performing Arts 
  Look up this page to find "What's On" in Oslo for the time you are visiting.  
Last edited: 10 August 2009
Shopping 
Tourists who like to supplement their travel experiences with some local...
Last edited: 17 June 2006
Sports & Activities 
Oslo enjoys weather which makes it suitable for a range of outdoor sports...
Last edited: 18 February 2009
Green city 
Oslo is a green city. One is never far from a pleasent park, the inviting fjord...
Last edited: 30 June 2009
Guided tours of the Royal Palace 
Official guided tours of the Royal Palace are avilable as from June each year...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Main museum sites in Oslo 
Here is a list with links for the main Oslo museums sites...
Last edited: 03 April 2007
Oslo Opera House 
Oslo Opera House opened April 12th, 2008.  It is situated in Bjorvika - at the...
Last edited: 15 January 2009
See Oslo by Helicopter 
Are you in Oslo on holiday or business trip? Don't leave before you have seen...
Last edited: 11 December 2008
Bygdoy Peninsula 
Here are a couple of websites with information about this destination: Bygdoy...
Last edited: 29 August 2009
Cafe Mono 
Cafe Mono is a great place to be in Oslo! Great music, OK price for a beer...
Last edited: 19 March 2009
Drobak 
Here is some information about Drobak: Drobak Tourist Information  
Last edited: 10 August 2009
Hovedoya 
Hovedoya is a very small island off the coast of Oslo. There are two boat route...
Last edited: 29 August 2009
Oscarsborg Fortress 
The grand historic Oscarsborg Fortress stands on Kaholmene in the Drøbak...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Oslo City Hall (Oslo Radhus) 
Oslo City Hall is open to the public for visits and tours from 9am-5pm every...
Last edited: 29 August 2009
Oslomarka 
  Oslomarka information
Last edited: 06 August 2009
Rock carvings, Ekeberg 
These etchings of humans and animals in the stones near the tram station at...
Last edited: 29 August 2009
Sognsvann 
In this recreational area of Oslo you can find many ways to play and relax...
Last edited: 29 August 2009
Sorkedalen 
Sorkedalen information
Last edited: 06 August 2009
The Storting (Parliament) 
Stortinget (Parliament) information
Last edited: 06 August 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Modern dining in Oslo Norway is not famous for it's traditional food, but in...
Last edited: 24 February 2008
Cheap Eats 
some suggestions for cheap eats in Oslo since it's still one of the world's...
Last edited: 23 December 2008
Åpent Bakeri - Parkveien 
Location: Parkveien 27 - 0350 Oslo. Åpent Bakeri is wonderfully located behind...
Last edited: 20 June 2009
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Inside Norway: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
This is a brief introduction to the currency of Norway. The Official Currency...
Last edited: 03 April 2009
Crossing the Border 
Norway is part of the Schengen-cooperat... Visitors from within Schengen do not...
Last edited: 16 July 2008
Emergencies 
Emergency phone numbers Police (politi) 112 Also for major car accidents with...
Last edited: 17 July 2008
Important Phrases 
Norwegian is closely related to Danish and Swedish (while totally unrelated to...
Last edited: 11 July 2009
Telephones 
Norway International telephone code 00 is the International Direct Dial Code...
Last edited: 06 April 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
In Norway, tipping is not required anywhere. Service (as well as sales tax) is...
Last edited: 21 September 2009
Budget 
Norway is a rich country (one of the richest in the world) and there are small...
Last edited: 05 April 2009
Clothing & Gear 
Norway spans more climates than many first time visitors realize...
Last edited: 14 November 2009
Driving in Norway 
Driving is a great way to explore Norway outside major cities. There is limited...
Last edited: 29 December 2009
Time & Numbers 
Norway uses the metric system of measurement. Most Norwegians don't know how to...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Traditions and customs 
Norway and Norwegians have a number of customs that may differ notably from the...
Last edited: 09 October 2009
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