Don't forget to smell the roses
by marielexoteria
We hear this saying often when we're too stressed to appreciate the small things of life, but at Frognerpark/Vigelandspark I made this come true as I read what the roses are called. All those roses had different fragrances that were just simply unforgettable.
The weather in Oslo today
by Saagar
The weather in Oslo is changeable, and a sunny day can turn into a rainy, windy gray one in no time.
The most agreeable time to visit Oslo is late spring and early summer (from mid May till the end of June). UNlike Bergen and other west coast cities, though, you can expect nice weather the rest of the summer, too, with some spells of rainy and windy weather. In late July and August there can be some hefty thunder showers and downpurs.
Autumn is working time and especially late aurumn can be drab. Nor is Oslo a proper winter city, the snow comes and goes and the cold can be real bitter due to the proximity to the sea. For snow and winter, head out for the hills above Oslo. By Easter, side walk cafes are opening up again and the first beer outside is always celebrated and noted in the calendar.
For planning purposes or just curiosity you should view the web cameras in Oslo:
www.aftenposten.no/webcam/
www.vg.no/foto/kamera
Sorry, I was there on training...
by bkh
Sorry, I was there on training manuvers in the military. I just mainly saw the country and met the people who are by the way the friendliest ones' I ever met during all my travels in the service. The most beautiful evening sky that's almost impossible to describe.
Karl Johans gate
by yooperprof
This is the main "drag" through Oslo! From an American perspective, it presents a combination of Pennsylvania Avenue, Broadway, and Main Street. It links the Sentralstasjon (the main rail station) with the Slottet (the royal palace). For much of the way, it is a pedestrianized street. Toward the station, there are the standard jeans shops and fast food outlets. Toward the palace, you'll find fashionable restaurants and cafes, as well as venerable national institutions like the National Theatre and Stortinget, the Parliament. You can pretty much see all of Oslo on Karl Johans gate.
Beautiful & Safe Nordic City
by Kiisu
I was pleasantly surprised how cosmopolitan this beautiful nordic city is. Also, as a woman traveling alone, I felt safe everywhere I explored. We women should always be aware of our surroundings and not get ourselves in precarious situations. However, in Oslo and in all of Norway, I never felt the need to go on the defensive. How wonderful!