norway

Oslo

Oslo

Coat of arms

Photo: Oscar Daniel Rangel

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Viking and nautical history, museums, and impeccable seafood, Oslo is known for it's eclectic architecture and for being the home of the Nobel Peace Prize

The capital of Norway, Oslo, sits on the country’s southern coast at the head of the Oslofjord. On the Bygdøy Peninsula, you can find many museums and green spaces, including the Viking Ship Museum and the Norwegian Maritime Museum.

Highlights

Vikingskipshuset på Bygdøy

The Viking Ship Museum

Vikingskipshuset på Bygdøy
Oslo
Museum
Frognerparken

Frogner Park

Frognerparken
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Park
Akershus Festning

Akershus Fortress

Akershus Festning
Oslo
Fortress
Slottet

The Royal Palace

Slottet
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Palace
Munch-museet

Munch Museum

Munch-museet
Oslo
Museum
Operahuset

The Oslo Opera House

Operahuset
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Opera-house

Useful Phraces

Norwegian

EnglishNorwegian
Hello
Hei
Good morning
God morgen
Good afternoon
God ettermiddag
Good night
God natt
Goodbye
Hadet
How are you?
Hvordan går det?
I’m well, and you?
Bra, med deg
Good, thank you
Bra, takk
Thank you
Takk
You’re welcome
Vær så god
Please
Vær så snill
Yes
Ja
No
Nei
Excuse me
Unnskyld meg
I’m sorry
Unnskyld
I don’t understand
Jeg forstår ikke
Do you speak English?
Snakker du engelsk?

Food & Drinks

Fårikål

Mutton and cabbage stew, served with boiled potatoes

Lutefisk

A dish made from dried whitefish

Lørdagspizza

A homemade-style pizza"

Lefse

A traditional Norwegian flatbread

Kjøttboller

Traditional Norwegian meatballs

Fiskesuppe

A popular Norwegian fish soup characterized by its creamy texture and buttery flavor

Sodd

A soup with diced mutton, meatballs, carrots, and potatoes served in a clear, fragrant broth

When to Travel

High Season

From

June

To

August

Max

22°C (71.60°F)

Min

11°C (51.80°F)

Low Season

From

June

To

August

Max

22°C (71.60°F)

Min

11°C (51.80°F)

Shoulder Season

From

May

To

June

Max

20°C (68.00°F)

Min

7°C (44.60°F)

From

August

To

September

Max

21°C (69.80°F)

Min

8°C (46.40°F)

Useful Phraces

Norwegian

EnglishNorwegian
Hello
Hei
Good morning
God morgen
Good afternoon
God ettermiddag
Good night
God natt
Goodbye
Hadet
How are you?
Hvordan går det?
I’m well, and you?
Bra, med deg
Good, thank you
Bra, takk
Thank you
Takk
You’re welcome
Vær så god
Please
Vær så snill
Yes
Ja
No
Nei
Excuse me
Unnskyld meg
I’m sorry
Unnskyld
I don’t understand
Jeg forstår ikke
Do you speak English?
Snakker du engelsk?