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Free things to do in Oslo, Norway
Oslo

50 free things to do in Oslo

One of the world’s most expensive cities, Oslo is well known for the slimming effect it can have on tourists’ wallets….

Cochs Pensionat is one of the best hostels in Oslo
Hostels, Oslo, Oslo hostels

The best hostels in Oslo

Staying at a hotel in Oslo certainly isn’t cheap, so if you want to keep costs down you might want to…

Maria Eklind
Scandinavia, Shopping

The best Christmas markets in Scandinavia

Each year dozens of great Christmas markets take place throughout Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark. Here are some of the best ones!

Getting a sim card for Denmark
Living and working in Scandinavia

Getting a Danish sim card

If you’re visiting Denmark and plan on using your phone for directions, sharing travel photos, or reading up on the…

There are good craft beers on offer at Nydalen Bryggeri in Oslo
Eating and drinking, Oslo

Oslo’s best local breweries

Beer prices in the Norwegian capital might be eye-wateringly expensive, but Oslo still has a solid selection of local breweries with tasty homemade beers!

Holmenkollen ski jump in Oslo
Oslo, Outdoors, Things to do in Norway

Great ski spots in and around Oslo

If you’re looking to combine skiing with city life in Scandinavia, Oslo is the place to go. Try these spots for great alpine and cross-country skiing!

The Snowman Movie is set in Oslo
Oslo

Film locations from ‘The Snowman’ in Oslo

Norway’s most famous detective comes to the big screen in October 2017. Check out The Snowman locations you can visit in Oslo…

Traditional Norwegian food in Oslo
Eating and drinking, Oslo

Finding authentic Norwegian food in Oslo

It can be hard to track down real Norwegian food in Oslo. Follow our guide and you’ll soon be enjoying some of the city’s best traditional grub.

Luna Park bar in Oslo
Eating and drinking, Oslo

Where to find cheap beer in Oslo

Oslo has long held the dubious honour of being home to the most expensive beer in the world. And while…

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  • Destinations
    • Denmark
      • Copenhagen
      • Aalborg
      • Aarhus
      • Odense
    • Finland
      • Helsinki
      • Porvoo
      • Turku
    • Greenland
    • Iceland
      • Reykjavík
    • Sweden
      • Stockholm
      • Gothenburg
      • Malmö
      • Lund
      • Swedish Lapland
      • Central Sweden
    • Norway
      • Oslo
      • Bergen
      • Northern Norway
      • Southern Norway
      • Trondheim
    • Lapland
    • More destinations
  • Sections
    • Eating and drinking
    • Shopping
    • Itineraries
    • Family
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    • Language and culture
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  • First timer’s guide
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