Oslo may be seen as sleepier than, say, Copenhagen, but Norway’s capital city is preparing for a deluge of new tourists, and these beautification efforts are helping Oslo compete against similarly ...

Oslo, Norway is a beautiful waterfront city with so many reasons to visit! From the historic buildings & architecture mixed in with their modern & contemporary counterparts, it is a one of a kind ...

On one of my many return visits to Oslo I was struck by how peaceful the city felt. It seemed a world away from the commotion and angst that comes with the 24-hour news here in the US. I couldn't help ...

Is Oslo really a city? It’s a question that came up after Visit Oslo’s award-winning ad campaign last year, where a ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: You don't have to watch an opera to enjoy the opera house. Make sure to climb the building up to the roof for incredible views of the city and harbor. – Leilani Osmundson Music ...

FLAM, Norway – The train came to a halt far above the valley, at a raging cataract called Kjosfossen Waterfall. Everybody got out to look and take pictures. Cascading from high above, part of it ...

Occupying 766 square miles, Oslo Fjord attracts Oslo residents and tourists in droves, especially during the warmer months. Water vistas are available from many parts of the city, including popular ...

Sure, Norway is spectacular in the summer, when the midnight sun never really sets—though on the other hand, who’s afraid of the dark? With public art projects designed to reflect the ever-changing ...

One of the best features of Oslo, Norway, is its setting. Located at the base of the Oslo Fjord, the city extends up the mountains that surround it on three sides. The city's cultural center is ...

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