about Oslo
Oslo lies in the south of Norway at the top of Oslo-fjord. Despite being a small city, Oslo has a distinct cosmopolitan flair. It is the site of the annual Nobel Prize Awards and a vibrant industrial and commercial hub. In addition, the city has traditions in the arts and culture. It is the hometown of the famed playwright Henrik Ibsen and the famous expressionist painter Edward Munch. Among the must-sees of the city are the Royal Palace and the Parliament buildings, the Vigeland Park with its granite and bronze sculptures and the Henie-Onstad Art Centre. If you are after good shopping and fine dining the waterfront area of Aker Brygge is the place for you.