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Oslo
The fjord-side capital where you can swim off the Opera House, metro to a ski jump, and meet the crowds that famously mobbed Speed.
- Metro population
- 1,500,000
- Country
- Norway
- Region
- Europe
Overview
Why visit Oslo
Oslo wraps a compact Nordic capital around the head of its own fjord. The Opera House's marble roof is a public slope you can walk on, the Munch museum holds The Scream, and the medieval Akershus fortress guards the harbour's mouth.
The city runs outdoors in every season: ferries to island beaches in summer, the metro to Nordmarka forest's ski jumps in winter, floating saunas on the harbour year-round. Vigeland Park's 200 granite sculptures stay open all night.
Speed's 2024 Europe stop became infamous — a crowd of fans mobbed him in the city centre in one of the tour's most-watched moments. Oslo has forgiven him; the fjord swims remain peaceful.
Things to do
Top things to book in Oslo
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Floating Sauna & Dip
Steam, then plunge into the Oslofjord.
Vigeland & City Walk
The sculpture park and city highlights.
Viking & Museums Day
Akershus, Munch and the Fram polar ship.
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Fun facts
Things you didn't know about Oslo
- 01
A Walkable Roof
The Opera House's sloping marble roof is a public plaza — walk up it and sit on the roof.
- 02
The Scream'S Home
The Munch museum holds one version of The Scream; the National Museum has another.
- 03
The Mobbing
Speed's 2024 Oslo stream was swarmed by fans — one of his most-watched clips ever.
- 04
A Forest Metro
The metro climbs straight into Nordmarka wilderness — skis in winter, hikes in summer.
- 05
300-Year Name Change
Oslo was called Christiania for three centuries before reclaiming its Norse name in 1925.
- 06
Sauna On The Fjord
Floating wood-fired saunas let you steam, then plunge into the harbour.
- 07
Nobel City
The Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo each December — the only Nobel given outside Sweden.
- 08
A Park Of People
Vigeland Park holds 200+ sculptures by one artist — free, around the clock.
- 09
Viking Ships
The Viking Ship collection holds three of the world's best-preserved Viking vessels.
- 10
Almost-Midnight Sun
June nights barely darken — locals grill on the fjord at 11 p.m.
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FAQ
Quick answers about Oslo
Where is Oslo located?
Oslo is in Norway, in Europe.
What is the population of Oslo?
The greater Oslo area is home to about 1,500,000 people.
What is Oslo famous for?
Oslo is famous for Norway's fjord capital — the walkable Opera House roof, The Scream at Munch, floating saunas, and the crowd that famously mobbed Speed.
Did IShowSpeed stream from Oslo?
Yes — IShowSpeed streamed from Oslo on his 2024 Europe tour, where a fan crowd famously mobbed him. See his full world tour map.
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