Oslo - The capital of Norway 

Things to do and see Olso

Oslo Fjord and Islands

No trip to Norway is complete without a trip to see one if its famous fjords. Relax on the beaches, enjoy the spectacular scenery or take a ferry to one of the islands in the fjord, each with its own character and history.

The National Gallery

Norway's largest collection of Norwegian and Nordic art, including many works by Oslo's most famous painter, Edvard Munch.

The Viking Ship Museum

See Oseberg, Gokstad and Tune, the three best-preserved Viking ships currently known, as well as a variety of other Viking artefacts and grave goods giving a fascinating insight into Viking life.

Vigeland Sculpture Park

The unique sculpture park is the life work of the sculptor Gustav Vigeland with more than 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and cast iron, and attracts upwards of 1 million visitors every year.

Shopping in Oslo

Oslo is a shopping mecca. Here are some of the main shopping areas:

 The city centre around Karl Johans Gate offers a pedestrian precinct with several chains like H&M and Benetton, as well as some larger shopping malls and department stores.

The streets of Bogstadveien and Hegdehaugsveien offer a good mix of exclusive brands, mid-price clothing and value clothes at shops like Hennes & Mauritz and Vero Moda.

Bygdøy allé offers a good selection of exclusive, modern interior design shops. In this area you can also find small independent shops with everything from exclusive underwear to kitchen utensils.

Grünerløkka is the place to look for young, Norwegian designers. Small, independent shops with clothes, pottery and handicrafts are presented - as well as second hand book- and record shops.

At Grønland there is a wide variety of shops run by immigrants. They offer Oslo’s best selection of fruits and vegetables. In addition you can get a good bargain on exotic textiles and gold. The main streets are Grønlandsleiret and Smalgangen.

Eating out in Oslo

Oslo is home to some of the best chefs in the world, with 5 Michelin-starred restaurants in the city. If you can stretch to it, Oslo's fine dining is outstanding.

However, Oslo also boasts a huge range of great quality cafes and restaurants to suit all budgets and tastes. Here you can sample everything from exotic cuisine sourced from across the globe to local favourites and Norwegian specialities like fish, game or even moose and reindeer!

Fresh fish is also a local speciality, and the Aker Brygge district of the city is the place to go for top quality seafood. This coastal area is bustling with bars and street cafes.

For world food, try the Torggata area - here there are Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai restaurants selling good quality food at affordable prices.