OSLO. Explore our city

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1 WELCOME TO OSLO

2 OSLO Explore our city Between the beautiful Oslofjord and the charming forests lies the Norwegian capital. Oslo has a special combination of city life with fresh air, a good mixture of old and new architecture, traditional and international cuisine as well as world-known museums and attractions. In Oslo you will find that English is widely spoken. HOLMENKOLLEN SKI JUMP NOBEL PEACE CENTER

3 A city for all seasons You are always close to nature in Oslo, so opportunities for outdoor recreation are never far away. In summertime the Oslofjord is an idyllic place for relaxing, swimming, sailing and island hopping, whilst the city s forests offer great opportunities for biking and hiking. Stay in Oslo during the winter months and combine the buzz of a vibrant capital city with alpine and cross-country skiing, snow and tranquil forests. TJUVHOLMEN OSLO WINTER PARK CHRISTMAS MARKET

4 OPERA HOUSE WALLMANS ØYAFESTIVALEN Entertainment In Oslo there is a variety of theatres, operas, concerts and festivals throughout the year. The Norwegian Wood Music Festival, Oslo Jazz Festival, Oslo Chamber Music Festival and other great festivals all attract world-class musicians and thousands of fans to Oslo. There is always something happening at Oslo s many concert, dance and show venues which often host international superstars. The fantastic Opera House is the place to see world-class opera and ballet, and the Oslo Concert Hall is home to the famous Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra.

5 ONDA BY PAL & NESS Wine and dine Oslo embraces the use of local ingredients such as fish and seafood. If you visit Oslo we recommend that you also try other Norwegian delicacies such as mutton, elk and reindeer served in various ways. The popular restaurant area, Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen has outdoor seating for over 2,500 people, and is teeming with activity 24 hours a day, particularly in the summer. Oslo has just opened its first specialised food market in an old industrial area called Vulkan, situated next to the city s historical and beautiful river, Akerselva. BRASSERIE SANGUINE

6 FJORD CRUISE Sightseeing The best way to explore Oslo s attractions and learning about the city is by a guided bus- or boat tour. Tours are available all year round. Most of the city s many attractions are located within walking distance of each other in the compact city centre, while the famous museums on the Bygdøy peninsula are easily reached by public transportation. Tjuvholmen is the newest of Oslo s districts. The area is characterized by an intriguing architectural diversity and unique outdoor areas, and plays host to several galleries and art installations. One of them is the new Astrup Fearnley Museum for contemporary art. This iconic museum is among other buildings, representing the massive change Oslo is going through. VIGELAND PARK MUNCH MUSEUM

7 Famous sights in Oslo The Vigeland Sculpture Park The Norwegian Opera & Ballet Holmenkollen area Akershus Fortress Viking Ship Museum Astrup Fearnley Museum Munch Museum Nobel Peace Center Kon-Tiki Museum FRAM Museum KON-TIKI MUSEUM FRAM MUSEUM VIKING SHIP MUSEUM ASTRUP FEARNLEY MUSEUM DID YOU KNOW that New York Times ranked Oslo as 22nd among 46 places to visit in 2013? Photos: Ola Mattson, Mathilde Thue, Nic Lehoux, Kim Erlandsen, Erik Moholdt, Felix Luong / JDS Architects, Sara Johannesen / Nobel Peace Center, Nancy Bundt, Rod Costa, Preben Stene Larsen, FW Foto, Fursetgruppen, Onda By Pal & Ness, Wallmans, Shutterstock / 3D Style / Darlene Hewson / Pavel K / AndresR / Jiri Hera / Givaga The scream 1893 Munch Museum/ Munch-Ellingsen Group/ BONO 2013 Nobel Peace Prize Medal Vigeland/BONO 2013

8 Norway 1.5 HOURS OSLO HELSINKI STOCKHOLM MOSCOW LONDON COPENHAGEN BERLIN VIENNA PARIS BUCHAREST MILAN MADRID ROME LISBON 4 ISTANBUL ATHENS FLIGHT DISTANCES FROM OSLO Accessibility Oslo is easily reached by car, ferry, train, bus, and plane. Once you are here, effective public transportation makes it FLIGHT TIME simple to get around thefor city. ROUTES TO OSLO The main airport, Oslo Airport Gardermoen, is located 45 km north of Oslo and serves over 150 domestic and international destinations. The Airport Express train will speed you into the city centre in 19 minutes. 3 Norway Value money OSLO for 1.5 HOURS HELSINKI Oslo has an array of good bargains all over the city, for STOCKHOLM accommodation, meals, activities, etc. A hearty breakfast is always included in the hotel rate and so is Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi ismoscow COPENHAGEN also free in many restaurants, cafes and coffee shops. LONDON The easiest and cheapest way to explore the city is with an BERLIN Oslo Pass. It offers free entry to most of the city s VIENNA PARISas well as free museums and attractions public transport. The Oslo Pass also offers discounts on various products, sightseeing and activities. More than BUCHAREST MILAN 3,000 shops across Norway offer MADRID foreign tourists a VAT refund. ISTANBUL ROME LISBON Contact us congress@visitoslo.com DOWNLOAD FREE OSLO APP 4 ATHENS