Norway’s capital city Oslo has a big cruise ship harbor where huge cruise ships bring in thousands of passengers daily all year round. Oslo is a great city to spend a full day as a cruise ship tourist, but the first thing you want to do when arriving in Oslo is to get from the … Read more
Many tourists coming to Norway hope to get a glimpse of the famous northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis. This phenomenon is best seen far north in the country (such as in Tromsø or Bodø), but most tourists are actually staying much farther south than that. But is it even possible to see … Read more
Playing tennis with your partner or friends is always fun, regardless of your skill level. It’s a great sport to enjoy when you’re on vacation, because it takes little effort to get started, and you get to enjoy some time outside. Unfortunately, Norway’s tennis courts tend to be a bit hidden away, so it’s not … Read more
There are many different plans to reduce carbon emission in Norway, such as no tax on electric vehicles or a stop to non-electric cruise ships in the fjords. A brand new idea that might actually make it into reality is a proposed total ban to all non-electric vehicles in Oslo city. The proposal takes place … Read more
There’s no doubt that using the public transportation system in Oslo is the best and easiest way to get between the different tourist attractions and areas in the city, but how much does it cost exactly? A single ticket at the public transportation system in Oslo for adults are 39 NOK, and 20 NOK for … Read more
Oslo is the capital and biggest city in all of Norway, and brings in over a million tourists yearly. It’s a big city, and some tourists are tempted to rent a car and drive when visiting Oslo. But driving in Oslo is not as easy as you might think, and we will look closer at … Read more
Oslo is an incredible city to explore, filled to the brim with exceptional architecture, interesting museums and probably the best shopping options in all of Norway. There’s a thousand reasons to visit Oslo, but let me tell you, you don’t want to keep that heavy backpack with you during your stay. If you’re coming to … Read more
The Oslo Opera House has won several awards for its unique design, reminiscent of a glacier out in the fjord. It has a sloped roof that is perfect for walking on, but are you really allowed to walk on the roof of the Oslo Opera House in Norway? You can walk on the roof of … Read more
Oslo is Norway’s biggest city, and much like most other big cities internationally, the housing market has gotten out of control. It’s getting increasingly more expensive to rent an apartment in Oslo, so what’s the current price for renting in Oslo like? The average monthly rental cost in 2022 for a 1 bedroom apartment in … Read more
The Oslo Pass is a type of all-in-one ticket that give you free access to use the public transpiration system and most museums and attractions in Oslo and its surrounding areas. Tourists who visit Oslo might be tempted to buy the Oslo pass to make life a bit easier. However, the steep cost makes a … Read more