Travel to Oslo means arriving at Oslo International Airport (OSL), which is relatively new as airports go. It was opened in the Ullensaker and Nannestad Municipality in 1998, approximately 30 miles north of Oslo and serves more than 15 million travelers as Scandinavia’s second largest airport. The airport has a strong environmental profile with a major focus on public transport to and from the airport service through the Airport Express Train (Flytoget). The train operates to Oslo Central Station 6 times per hour (3 times per hour during weekends) and takes about 20 minutes. The fare for an adult single ticket is NOK 380 or around $40.
Norwegian State Railways, or NSB trains, also service the airport from Skien, Oslo, Lillehammer and Trondheim. These trains run three times per hour and take around 25 minutes for a fare of around NOK 101 or $12.
Getting around Oslo
The best way that you can get around the city is by bus or trams as they are easily available and they connect all of the tourist hotspots together. You can also opt for train, taxi, bus or car rental to the city Centre from the airport. There is also the T-bane metro system which helps connect the city to downtown but its network is limit compare to trams and buses. You can also get around the city by walking or taking a bike as it is affordable to explore the city.
Best time to visit Oslo
If you want to experience winter sports and are looking for low hotel rates, the best time to visit is during the winter months. Summer months of May to August bring temperate climes (with an average daily high temperature above 62°F. The hottest day of the year is July 18, with an average high of 71°F and low of 54°F) and nearly 24 hours of daylight. Peak months in Oslo are June and July. The coldest months are December to April with average lows at the coldest times hovering around the freezing mark before wind chill.
Top Things to Do in Oslo
As the capital of Norway, Oslo is locate on the southern coast of the country. The city is rich in history, often borne out in the museums and attractions available.
Norwegian National Opera and Ballet: Travel to Oslo
This is the largest music and performing arts institution and it is locate right on the harbor, looking like a giant an iceberg with a roof deck area providing enticing views of the Oslofjord – something especially entrancing during sunset. Visitors can take a guide tour of the hall to see the backstage operations and set preparations. There is also a café here.
Explore the Holmenkollen Ski Museum & Tower
Find here a museum dedicate to the history and art of skiing. Visitors will also see exhibits on the races to conquer the North Pole, arctic explorations and geologic conditions and a magic play-and-climb universe for children where gnomes and trolls rule.
Norwegian National Gallery of Art
This museum is a great place to experience the art of Edvard Munch, most notably, “The Scream.” Lovers of Nordic eras of art will not be disappoint. Other collections extend to the Renaissance and Baroque eras to 19th and 20th century masters. Munch lovers can also consider the Munch Museum (closed Tuesdays), home to the largest single collection of Munch’s works in the world.
Akershus Fortress: Travel to Oslo
This fortress was built by Haakon V at the end of the 13th century and survive decades of war and wear. The fortress was use as a prison during the 18th and 19th century and this is where the infamous criminal and memoir writer Gjest Baardsen was kept.
Tusenfryd
This is Norway’s biggest amusement park, open from April to October. A family-friendly attraction with more than 30 thrilling rides, the park is filled with fun rides for all ages, like bumper cars and a Thor’s Hammer motion-base 3D ride. The park also has a water park for warmer weather.
Oslo Travel Tips
# An Oslo Pass is a good investment for multiday visits. It brings access to some 30 museums and attractions with free travel on public transport.
# Oslo is a bike-friendly city and there are convenient bike rental kiosks visitors can use to rent a bike and explore the city.
# The wintry landscape of Oslo has become a top interest after the success of the Disney film, “Frozen.” Winter Park in Oslo is a favorite for skiers with 18 slopes and 11 lifts, just 30 minutes from the center of town. Visitors can also bring skates or rent them and make an outdoor day of it at Frogner Stadium.
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