Key Facts
CountryNorway
City population693,000
Metro population1.5 million
City ranking#1 in Norway
RegionEastern Norway
Area454 km2
Founded1048
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Capital city of Norway
Oslo
Oslo is Norway's capital and largest city, framed by fjord water and forests, with a strong mix of culture, design, technology and outdoor life.
RoleCapital city
Population693k
Metro1.5M
Quality of lifeVery high
Oslo at a Glance
Sources: Numbeo, Quality of Life index, Speedtest.
Oslo Highlights
Quick Info
ClimateTemperate to boreal
Main landmarkOslo Opera House
AirportOslo Airport (OSL)
Public transportExcellent
Best timeMay - September
Upcoming Events
Why Visit Oslo?
NatureFjords, forests and easy access to trails
CultureMuseums, opera, design and waterfront districts
Urban qualityClean, compact and public-transport friendly
Nearby Destinations
Bergen7h 10m train
Stavanger7h 40m train
Lillehammer2h train
Drammen30m train
Quick Facts
RoleCapital city
Population693,000
Metro1.5M
Area454 km2
Founded1048