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32 things to do in Oslo

Norway Cup
The biggest international youth soccer tournaments in the world

Outdoor Ice Skating
Oslo is famous for its love for winter sports with ice skating being one of the locals' favourite

Aquavit
The Norwegian "water of life" contains spices, herbs, and around 40% alcohol. It is a common Christmas drink always present during festivities

Russefeiring
The Russ are wearing red pants inside out and red caps with a string of knots celebrating graduation

Christmas Desserts: Multekrem, Riskrem, Marzipan Christmas Pig
Soft and creamy vanilla-flavored puddings topped with fruit preserves that melt in your mouth. These desserts are a must try during the holidays

Rooftop Bars
Visit local rooftop bars to chill out and view the best of Oslo panoramas

Skiing and Snowboarding
Oslo is the ski capital of the world with skiing facilities so close to the city centre

Norwegian Lobster
To preserve the stock of Norwegian lobsters for the future years the young and spawning crayfish goes back to the sea

Island Hopping in the Oslo Fjord
It takes just a few minutes for a ferry to take you from the messy city centre to delightful peace and silence

Agria Oslo Horse Show
The horse show marks the beginning of the World Cup in horse jumping

TusenFryd Amusement Park
Swings and roller coasters of all kinds make it a heaven for both adult and young thrill seekers

Pickled Herring
Herring pickled with onions, garlic, mustard, lingonberries, and other flavorings is a great Norwegian delight

Frognerbadet Open-Air Public Bath
One of the most famous open-air swimming pools, Frognerbadet, offers a lot of family activities

Oslo Middelalderfestival
Dive into the Medieval atmosphere of the Folk festival

Tobogganing in Korketrekkeren
The most popular toboggan run in Oslo will take you around ten minutes to go down the hill

Northern or Polar Lights in Norway
Aurora borealis lights up Norvegian skies only in the darkest nights

Ultima Oslo Contemporary Music Festival
Discover a piece of music you've never heard before—Ultima performers surprise even the most experienced concert-goers

Cross-Country Skiing in Oslo
There are more than 2,600 km of cross-country ski trails around Oslo

Norway's National Day
Norway celebrates its statehood through ceremonial parades. The biggest parade winds its way through the streets of Oslo

Oslo Marathon
The annual marathon attracts more than 16 thousand participants annually

Gløgg
Not a single Norwegian Christmas party can do without warm spicy Gløgg, a local version of mulled wine

Skrei Season
The world's healthiest whitefish is abundant in the waters along the Norwegian coast during winter season

Cloudberry
Whoever dares to pick up unripe cloudberries risks to be punished by law for wasting precious Arctic Gold

Juleøl or Christmas Beer
Long ago brewing Christmas beer was obligatory for all Norwegians and breaking this law was grounds for punishment

Fårikål Season
Norwegian children are taught to cook traditional lamb and cabbage stew in elementary schools

Kjeller Flydagen
See awe-inspiring aerobatics and aircraft exhibitions at the annual celebration near Oslo