Oslo is location between a fjord and the forested hills.
Oslo is an exciting city for outdoor leisure activities and it is served by top class public transportation.
Oslo is a city often called "the world's biggest village". It is full of contrasts. Its natural beauty, in combination with all the facilities of a modern metropolis
leads to an exciting holiday destination. There are outdoor swimming pools, as well as beaches accessible by ferries from the city centre.
Oslo has some 50 museums and loads of art galleries.
Amongst the most well know attractions are: the Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Munch Museum, the Viking Ship Museum and Holmenkollen.
Tickets for sightseeing can be purchased at the tourist information offices.
The easiest and least expensive way to experience Oslo is the Oslo Pass.
It provides free travel on all public transport, free parking in all Oslo municipal car parks, free admission to museums and sights, discounts on car hire, ice
skate hire, Tusenfryd Amusement Park etc.
Tourist Information by Central Station
Trafikanten Service Center
Jernbanetorget 1
N-0154 Oslo
Phone: +47 815 30 555 Fax: +47 23 15 88 11
General information info@visitoslo.com
Hotel booking: booking@visitoslo.com
Opening hours:
Monday - Friday 07.00 - 20.00
Saturday - Sunday 08.00 - 18.00
Saturday - Sunday 08.00 - 20.00 (May-Sept)
NB: Reduced opening hours at public holidays (10-18)
Tourist Information Centre by the City Hall
Fridtjof Nansens plass 5,
entrance from Roald Amundsens gate
N-0160 Oslo
Opening hours:
Jan.-March: Monday - Friday 09.00-16.00
April - May: Monday - Saturday 09.00 - 17.00
June - August: Monday - Sunday 09.00 - 19.00
September: Monday - Saturday 09.00 - 17.00
Oct. - Dec.: Monday - Friday 09.00 - 16.00
Closed during public holidays.
