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Oslo (Norway) ... 1878-1924) is the capital and largest city of Norway. The population of the city proper is 548,617 (as of January 1, 2007). The city area extends into the surrounding county of Akershus, with a total population of 825,105 in the conurbation (as of January 1, 2004). The city has a current annual growth exceeding 15,000. The city centre of Oslo is situated at the end of the Oslofjord from where the city sprawls out both to the north and to the south on both sides of the fjord giving the city area more or less the shape of a U. Oslo's metropolitan area, also referred to as the Greater Oslo region (Stor-Osloregionen) and which extends beyond the city boundaries, has an estimated population of 1,121,020 citizens (2005) and a land area of 6 920 km². In the entire Oslo Fjord Region there is a total population of about 1.7 million. About 22 % of the population of Oslo is comprised of immigrants. The urban municipality (bykommune) of Oslo and county (fylke) is the same entity. Of Oslo's total area, 115 km² is built-up and 7 km² is agricultural. The open areas within the built-up zone amount to 22 km².

Newest Review: ... station), this will take you by the Parliament building as well as the castle 4. Walk down towards Aker Brygge (the pier), here you can see Oslo City Hall as well as Akershus festning (fortress). Take a stroll over to the new Opera building (no entrance fee if you want to take a look inside). 5. Walk back to Carl Johan, in a side street you'll find a place called Tullins (ask somebody for it, ... more

... Norwegians are generally very competent English speakers) - great place for lunch. From here, either walk or use the tram or subway. If you want to do any shopping, Majorstua is a good area, so walk up Bogstadveien (Bogstad road). It'll take you fr...more

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Oslo (Norway): Two day itinerary for Oslo, Norway (481 words)
by - written on 09/03/10 (Very useful, 3 readings)
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A friend of mine visited Oslo last year. As another of my friends is born and raised in Oslo I had her help me arrange an itinerary for him and his girlfriend. They are in their late 20s. Perhaps it could be of help for others as well? They visited Norway in January. If you're in Oslo during the summertime you might want to do a boat trip or go for a swim in the fjord - but this is not in the itinerary below. Day 1: 1. Arrive Gardermoen (Oslo Int'l airport) in the morning 2. Airport train to Oslo Central Station 3. Walk up Carl Johan (main walking street, it's right outside the central station), this will take you by the Parliament building as ... Read the complete review

Hope you have some money (265 words)
by - written on 02/12/09 (Useful, 91 readings)
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After recently returning form a trip to Oslo, The capital city of Norway I was obliged to write a review of the city. After finding cheap flights from Stansted with Ryanair for £9.99 return my friends and I travelled to Rygge airport some 60km from the centre of the city. Transport from the airport to the city is mindless, A bus and train run every 30mins, The bus is cheaper but takes 15mins longer and the train is quicker but costs more! We opted to take the bus as we needed to save as much money as we could, Oslo's second name is one of the worlds most expensive cities in which to stay. The city is very welcoming and very clean. There are good ... Read the complete review

Oslo (Norway): Pretty in winter with bags of culture and history. (757 words)
by - written on 30/08/09 (Very useful, 164 readings)
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One of my most interesting, and ultimately rewarding, weekend breaks was to Oslo the Capital City of Norway. My girlfriend booked us tickets a few years back as I'd become really interested in the paintings of Edvard Munch and wanted to see the museum in his home town of Oslo. It's not often a holiday is ruined by international criminals before it starts; unfortunately this was what happened to us. Weeks after booking the tickets some international art thieves stole the world-famous 'Scream' picture as well as another of his more famous works. Obviously we were slightly miffed that one of our Christmas break's main attractions had been made less attractive ... Read the complete review

Norway hop (288 words)
by Salvatore Gagliarde - written on 14/07/09
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"I wonder if there's a vacancy in a brighter place... if they need a cop in Bergen" (H.Hole) Say you go to visit Norway. Of course you want to stay in Oslo a few days. Say you want a unusual guide giving you an overview of the city with the eyes of a local (a very disillusioned one, I should add) and a few political and historical insights, keeping always your attention to "on your toe" level. My choice was Harry Hole (Jo Nesbø's "The Redbreast " character). He took me around places and showed the good and the bad side of the city, some bars and restaurants included, made me smile explaining the ... Read the complete review

Oslo (Norway): An attractive cosmopolitan city but not as nice as Bergen (3603 words)
by - written on 29/06/09 (Very useful, 90 readings)
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Having just returned from a weekend in Oslo I thought I had better put pen to paper and write a review about Norway's capital city. In the past I have always travelled to Norway by ferry which is a scenic and enjoyable way to arrive. I remember passing endless islands and holms situated in the 100 kilometre Oslofjord to be greeted by wooded hills in the background and shores lined with port installations, ferries and commercial vessels in the foreground. The city of Oslo is hidden amongst all this and on past visits I have often found it quite a dull city compared with Norway's other delightful gems, Bergen and Trondheim. So why am I re-visiting. Because I ... Read the complete review