It can also be a launching point for excursions along the Oslofjord or to several nearby towns and villages. The natural beauty of the city’s waterfront along with the fjords and the forests create a unique contrast to the urban landscape.

Oslo is one of the most heavily forested cities in Europe, a source of pride to the locals, who relish the outdoors throughout the year. When the winter sets in and the snow begins to fall, the residents head for the nearby ski slopes.

Oslo’s mystique has firmly placed it as one of the new hot destinations in Europe. Although it’s not an inexpensive city to visit, many travellers feel that their money is well spent here.