Tips & Tricks
Oslo Winter Park (Besøksadresse: Tryvannsveien 64, Oslo) – for those interested in skiing, one need not look too far outside of Oslo to find ski-worthy slopes. This ski resort is the largest in the Oslo area, and is open from December to mid-April. Located just 20 minutes from Oslo, the Park’s five slopes have areas […]
Øya Festival (Tøyenparken, Oslo) – this is Oslo’s biggest music festival. In August every year it draws around 60,000 music lovers to Oslo’s east side, where they can enjoy four days of everything from international stars to up-and-coming artists. The Club Night on Tuesday, with concerts at many small clubs, serves as a warm-up for […]
Spektrum Arena (Sonja Henie Plass 2, Oslo) – this indoor multipurpose arena, which opened in 1990, has a seating capacity of 8,700. It books a variety of pop and rock acts, such as Bruno Mars, Deep Purple, The Wanted Elton John, and Drake, as well as ice shows like “Disney on Ice”.
Rustadsaga Sports Lodge (Østmarka, Oslo) – located in Lake Nøklevann, a forest just southeast of Oslo, this is a popular sports lodge with a rustic feel. Diners often bike or hike here for lunch.
Oslo Opera House (Kirsten Flagstads pl. 1, Sentrum, Oslo) – located by the Oslofjord, the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet is housed within this venue. An architectural wonder in its own righA range of events are held there – from classical ballets and operas to pop concerts. Check the Opera House’s website for upcoming events: […]
TusenFryd (Vinterbro) – located about 20 km. south of Oslo (along Route E6/E18 towards Sweden), this amusement park has Scandinavia’s most spectacular roller coaster: SpeedMonster, with a speed of 0-90 kilometers in 2 seconds, have 6000 hp and give the passengers a feeling of 4G vertical. Don’t miss ThunderCoaster, which has been elected the 5th […]