Oslo is the capital of Norway. The history of the city can be traced back over 1000 years, although according to the chronicles of Snorre Sturlason, Oslo was founded in 1048, by the king Harald Hardråde. The city became capital of Norway around 1300, but lost its privileges during the Danish-Norwegian union from 1348 to 1814. In 1624, a fire devastated old Oslo, and the city was moved some kilometres west, to gain protection from the fortress at Akershus. The city was then renamed Christiania, a name that remained until it was officially renamed on January 1st, 1925.
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After you have looked spent enough time with the ski jump tower you should walk up the Holmenkollen veien (aim for the church and you will see the road going up hill) for about 1.5km (it's up hill, I guess you figured that out already). You get to Frognerseteren which is a really nice small restaurant and coffee at the top. Views to the fjord are just amazing!
The restaurant is little bit on the expensive side but the coffee shop is priced more reasonably and they also serve some nice lunch dishes.
288 days, 19 hours ago
Oslo is a nice city but very very expensive! Not everybody has oil but the norwegians do and it makes the city damn expensive. one year, 193 days ago
Oslo, the capital of Norway is a diverse place and it has a lot to offer! Karl Johans Gate/Street is a street that leads to Royal Palace. On it's way, there are several bars and night clubs to choose from. 42 days, one hour ago
Just behind the Aker Brygge shopping mall at the waterfront, you will find Cosmo Thai Sushi - offering (as the name suggest), Thai cuisine and sushi. Prices are not too bad for Oslo (ok, I'm biased, I'm one of those oil-rich Norwegians), the atmosphere and decore is cozy, and service is friendly - and, not to mention, the food's great too. 148 days, 3 hours ago
Take metro line number 1 to get to Holmenkollen. 288 days, 19 hours ago
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Great shows, cabarets, stand-up! There are also other options than just bars! I want to know, where have You been! Let's share the great shows together!
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About one third of the total population of the country lives around the Oslo Fjord area.
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In the entire Inner Oslo Fjord Region, there is a total population of about 1.7 million.
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In the 8th century a settlement was built right at the top of the Oslo Fjord.
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Oslo is situated in an amphitheater like setting, with the city centre in the bottom close to the Oslo fjord, and residential areas stretching uphill from there in all directions.
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* 2 hours boat trip on the Oslo Fjord ,also arrival at the museums of Bygøy.
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