Oslo[12][13][14] is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of 724,290 in 2025, while the city's greater urban area had a population of 1,110,887 in 2025, [15] and the metropolitan area had an estimated population of 1,546,706 in 2021. [16] During the Viking Age, the area was part of Viken. Oslo ...
Official travel guide for Oslo with updated info on hotels and accommodation, map, tourist information, congress, attractions, activities and concerts.
Welcome to the new capital of Nordic cool! Get all our tips on top things to see and do in Oslo, including major attractions like MUNCH and the National Museum.
From world-class museums to outdoor saunas, the best things to do in Oslo scream Scandi cool.
12 Best Things To Do in Oslo, Picked By An Expert - Time Out
Oslo is compact, creative, and surprisingly close to nature, but it rewards travellers who plan ahead. Here’s what you need to know before visiting Norway’s capital, from transport tips to seasons, budgets, and the best things to do. Oslo is often the first stop for international visitors to Norway. It’s the country’s capital, its largest city, and the arrival point for most long-haul ...
Oslo then lost its capital status when Norway entered the Kalmar Union with Denmark and Sweden in 1397, and Copenhagen became the union’s capital. Oslo became Norway’s capital again in the 16th century, but a few years later lost that distinction again to Copenhagen when Denmark and Norway entered into a personal union.