Oslo, Norway travel guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Oslo, Norway, is the oldest capital city in Scandinavia. It has the beautiful scenery of a seaside city, the majestic momentum displayed by the mountains and dense forests, and a very rich Nordic history and culture. Seat of the Norwegian royal family and government. Oslo faces the sea, with mountains at its back. The classical and elegant buildings in the urban area and the beautiful and comfortable park sculptures in the western suburbs lead people to appreciate the happiness of Norwegians in this atmosphere where nature and humanity coexist.Oslo residents also have a close relationship with the sea. Their greatest joy in life is boating on the sea. They can enjoy the natural scenery, go fishing with a pole, or float aimlessly; some people also want to cross the fjord, cross the sea, and sail a boat to visit neighboring Sweden or Denmark. It is a great pleasure for tourists to walk around the Oslo Bay and watch the yachts with fine workmanship and unique styles.
Attractions distribution:
Located on the hills at the northern end of the Oslo Fjord, Oslo is the capital and largest city of Norway. The city is surrounded on three sides by mountains, jungles and wilderness. The Cangshan mountains and green fields complement each other, making it very charming. Notable attractions include the City Hall, the Royal Palace of Norway, the Vigeland Sculpture Park (Fronnier Park), the Norwegian Parliament Building, the Nobel Peace Center, Akershus Castle, the Edvard Munch Museum, and the Bygdij Peninsula There are five museums including the Norwegian Folk Museum and the Viking Ship Museum.Scenic spot features:
Leisure, sightseeing, visiting ancient sites, history and culture, parks, religion, architecture, museums, seasideTransportation
Scenic spot location:
Europe>Norway>City of Oslo
How to get there:
1. Aircraft: Oslo has two airports, namely Oslo Gardermoen Airport and Sanafjord Trop Airport. The former is the main international airport used by Oslo, and the latter is a secondary airport used by low-cost airlines such as Ryanair. , you can fly directly to Oslo from Beijing and Shanghai, and you can take the airport bus to the central station from these two airports.
2. Train: All trains in Oslo depart from the central station. They are relatively expensive and can easily reach tourist cities such as Stavanger, Bergen, and Tromso.
3. Bus: Long-distance buses enter and leave at Galleri Long-distance Bus Station, which is about a 10-minute walk east from the Central Railway Station. Norway can also be reached directly by land from Sweden, Finland, and Russia.
4. Ships: There are ships departing from Hirtshals in Denmark and Kiel in Germany to Oslo, and there are buses to the central station on the shore.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Oslo ticket prices:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
Experience the leisurely and slow-paced life of Norwegians: stroll along the seaside of Aker Brygge in the evening, feel the sea breeze, listen to the sound of the ferry, and watch the lights gradually light up on both sides of the bank. You can still be there Sit down in a cafe or bar, chat with friends, or even just relax.
Skiing is the number one winter sport in Norway, and the one that attracts the most audiences is the Holmenkollen Ski Festival. The Holmenkaulen Ski Jump is located on the Holmenkaulen Mountain in Oslo, where the world-famous ski competition is held every March.
The sunshine in Oslo is very long in summer, and it almost doesn’t get dark until after 10 pm. The climate is comfortable and very suitable for traveling. In winter, the temperature can be as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius. The daylight hours are short and it gets dark at 3 or 4 pm. You need to prepare cold-proof clothing when traveling during this time.
Prices in Oslo are almost the highest in the world, and the per capita consumption in restaurants is at least 100 Norwegian kroner. If the hotel you are staying in has a kitchen, you can buy ingredients in the supermarket and cook yourself, which can save a lot of travel expenses.
Best time to visit:
June to early September
Shopping recommendations:
Norwegian woolen clothing, wood carving handicrafts, glacier mud, salmon, king crab, stewed lamb, reindeer meat, Norwegian cheese.
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