There are two seasons that could claim to be the best time to visit Oslo: summer with its warm and long days and winter full of Chrismas mood and sports. June–July are perfect months to explore the city, chill in rooftop bars, and hunt for wild berries. Winter comes early to the city and brings Christmas foods, winter sports like skiing and ice skating, and some cold, so you might want to put a warm parka on. It gets warmer in late April–May, and besides a better weather, you will spot lots of red and blue colours on Norway's National Day and take dozens of pictures with school kids celebrating Russefeiring.
Aurora borealis lights up Norvegian skies only in the darkest nights
Oslo is famous for its love for winter sports with ice skating being one of the locals' favourite
The Norwegian "water of life" contains spices, herbs, and around 40% alcohol. It is a common Christmas drink always present during festivities
The most popular toboggan run in Oslo will take you around ten minutes to go down the hill
Herring pickled with onions, garlic, mustard, lingonberries, and other flavorings is a great Norwegian delight
Not a single Norwegian Christmas party can do without warm spicy Gløgg, a local version of mulled wine
Oslo is the ski capital of the world with skiing facilities so close to the city centre
There are more than 2,600 km of cross-country ski trails around Oslo
The world's healthiest whitefish is abundant in the waters along the Norwegian coast during winter season
Long ago brewing Christmas beer was obligatory for all Norwegians and breaking this law was grounds for punishment
Soft and creamy vanilla-flavored puddings topped with fruit preserves that melt in your mouth. These desserts are a must try during the holidays
Succulent Christmas ham and a savory pork sausage is a highlight of Christmas cuisine all throughout Norway.
Experience some Scandinavian holiday magic
The world's second largest football cup for young amateur teams
Whoever dares to pick up unripe cloudberries risks to be punished by law for wasting precious Arctic Gold
The largest snowkiting competition in the world
Dive into the Medieval atmosphere of the Folk festival
Discover a piece of music you've never heard before—Ultima performers surprise even the most experienced concert-goers
It takes just a few minutes for a ferry to take you from the messy city centre to delightful peace and silence
Plan yourself a beautiful Scandinavian NYE
Norway celebrates its statehood through ceremonial parades. The biggest parade winds its way through the streets of Oslo
The Russ are wearing red pants inside out and red caps with a string of knots celebrating graduation
Visit local rooftop bars to chill out and view the best of Oslo panoramas
One of the biggest heavy metal festivals in Scandinavia
See awe-inspiring aerobatics and aircraft exhibitions at the annual celebration near Oslo
To preserve the stock of Norwegian lobsters for the future years the young and spawning crayfish goes back to the sea
Everybody is welcome to enjoy three days of world and local music in an unusual venue
Visit Oslo for an amazing athletic event!
The annual marathon attracts more than 16 thousand participants annually
Norwegian children are taught to cook traditional lamb and cabbage stew in elementary schools
Swings and roller coasters of all kinds make it a heaven for both adult and young thrill seekers
Learn everything about Oslo's spookiest spots
Lussekatt buns are typical saffron treats served on St. Lucia Day
If you fancy to relax on the beach, it's possible in Oslo
The horse show marks the beginning of the World Cup in horse jumping
One of the most famous open-air swimming pools, Frognerbadet, offers a lot of family activities