Beach near Oslo, Norway

Oslo Travel Guide

Norway

Oslo is Norway’s capital and largest city, with a population of 1,085,992. It sits in south-eastern Norway at the head of the Oslofjord, making it a useful base for exploring both the city and nearby coastal areas.

Most visitors arrive through Oslo Airport (OSL) or Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF). The closest named beaches are on or near the Bygdøy peninsula: Huk is 4.7 kilometres away and Paradisbukta is 5.0 kilometres away. Katten is 6.7 kilometres from Oslo, while Hvervenbukta is 9.1 kilometres away.

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Local time

1,085,992

Population

717 miles away

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Weather in Oslo

Thu

25°

Fri

24°

Sat

25°

Know before you go

Pays in NOK

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +47

Tipping: Tipping isn't as widespread or expected in Norway as it is in some other countries. Service charges are usually included in the bill, and staff are paid a fair wage. However, it's appreciated for exceptional service.

Best time to visit Oslo

Jan

-2°12

Feb

1°10

Mar

5°11

Apr

11°11

May

18°7

Jun

20°12

Jul

21°15

Aug

19°14

Sep

17°12

Oct

9°11

Nov

3°9

Dec

1°11

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Oslo

  • Huk

    Huk

    4.7 km away

  • Paradisbukta

    Paradisbukta

    5 km away

  • Nordstrand bad

    Nordstrand bad

    5.3 km away

  • Katten

    Katten

    6.7 km away

  • Rolvestangen

    7.1 km away

  • Halden brygge

    7.2 km away

  • Hvervenbukta

    9.1 km away

  • Bestemorstranda

    14.6 km away

Things to do in Oslo

  1. Munch

    museum

    0.9 km

  2. Akershus festning

    historic site

    1.2 km

  3. Det Kongelige Slott

    historic site

    1.4 km

  4. Oslo Domkirke

    roman catholic place of worship

    0.3 km

  5. Nasjonalmuseet - Arkitektur

    art museum

    0.9 km

  6. Frammuseet

    history museum

    3.2 km

  7. Nobel Peace Center

    museum

    1.2 km

  8. Viking Ship Museum

    history museum

    3.9 km

Getting there

Oslo Airport · 36.7 km

Torp Sandefjord Airport · 86.5 km

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