Oslo is the capital city of Norway. It is situated on a fjord and is surrounded by forests. It has developed into a thriving city with many restaurants, nightclubs, cafes, shopping complexes and tourist attractions.
Oslo offers some 50 museums and many art galleries. Amongst the internationally known attractions are: the Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum, the Munch Museum and Holmenkollen.
New attractions in Oslo include the Nobel Peace Centre and the Holocaust Center.
Things to See & Do
* The Frogner park with the Vigeland Sculpture Park
* The Royal Palace
* Oslo's City Hall
* The Henrik Ibsen and Munch Museums
* The Nobel Peace Centre
General information
Cruise Season – Feb to Dec
Currency - Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Language - Norwegian
Land Area – 426 sq km
Population – 573,390
Electricity – 2 round pins European style
Time - GMT plus one hour
International Country Telephone Code – +47
Port Location – The ship docks just minutes from the downtown/harbor area right next to the Akershus Fortress.
Transport Links - Oslo's Gardermoen Airport (OSL) is Norway's largest airport, located in Gardermoen, 45 kilometres north-east of Oslo. It's 19-22 minutes by the Flytoget high speed train from Oslo central station.
There's an efficient ferry service between Oslo and other Scandinavian countries as well as the UK and Germany, popular for people with their own vehicles.
Trains operate between Oslo and several European cities including Stockholm, Copenhagen, Hamburg and London.
There is a comprehensive public transport system in Oslo, consisting of buses, trams, metro (T-bane) and boats.
Departure: 26 Jul 2019 From: Cruise line: Hurtigruten Cruise Ship: Roald Amundsen .
11 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard Roald Amundsen.
Departure: 20 Aug 2019 From: Cruise line: Regent Seven Seas Cruises Cruise Ship: Seven Seas Explorer.
10 Night Cruise sailing from Oslo to Stockholm aboard Seven Seas Explorer.
Departure: 20 May 2020 From: Cruise line: Quark Expeditions Cruise Ship: Ocean Adventurer.
10 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen roundtrip aboard Ocean Adventurer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Oslo.
Departure: 30 May 2020 From: Cruise line: Quark Expeditions Cruise Ship: Ocean Adventurer.
10 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen roundtrip aboard Ocean Adventurer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Oslo.
Departure: 06 Jun 2020 From: Cruise line: Quark Expeditions Cruise Ship: World Explorer.
5 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen roundtrip aboard World Explorer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Oslo.
Departure: 09 Jun 2020 From: Cruise line: Quark Expeditions Cruise Ship: Ocean Adventurer.
5 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen roundtrip aboard Sea Adventurer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Oslo.
Departure: 11 Jun 2020 From: Cruise line: Quark Expeditions Cruise Ship: World Explorer.
8 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen roundtrip aboard World Explorer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Oslo.
Departure: 14 Jun 2020 From: Cruise line: Quark Expeditions Cruise Ship: Ocean Adventurer.
10 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen roundtrip aboard Ocean Adventurer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Oslo.
Departure: 19 Jun 2020 From: Cruise line: Quark Expeditions Cruise Ship: World Explorer.
8 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen roundtrip aboard World Explorer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Oslo.
Departure: 19 Jun 2020 From: Cruise line: Lindblad Expeditions Cruise Ship: National Geographic Endurance.
14 Night cruise departing from Tromso to Reyjavik onboard National Geographic Endurnace. Charter flight from Oslo and 1 night pre cruise accommodation.
Departure: 21 Jun 2020 From: Cruise line: Silversea Cruises Cruise Ship: Silver Wind.
8 Night Cruise sailing from Oslo to Reykjavik aboard Silver Wind.
Departure: 24 Jun 2020 From: Cruise line: Quark Expeditions Cruise Ship: Ocean Adventurer.
12 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen roundtrip aboard Ocean Adventurer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Oslo.
Departure: 27 Jun 2020 From: Cruise line: Quark Expeditions Cruise Ship: World Explorer.
12 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen roundtrip aboard World Explorer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Oslo.
Departure: 08 Jul 2020 From: Cruise line: Azamara Club Cruises Cruise Ship: Azamara Quest.
18 Night cruise sailing from Oslo to Copenhagen aboard Azamara Quest.
Departure: 09 Jul 2020 From: Cruise line: Quark Expeditions Cruise Ship: World Explorer.
8 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen roundtrip aboard World Explorer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Oslo.
Departure: 16 Jul 2020 From: Cruise line: Oceania Cruises Cruise Ship: Marina.
12 Night Cruise sailing from Oslo to London aboard Marina.
Departure: 16 Jul 2020 From: Cruise line: Oceania Cruises Cruise Ship: Marina.
22 Night Cruise sailing from Oslo to London aboard Marina.
Departure: 17 Jul 2020 From: Cruise line: Quark Expeditions Cruise Ship: World Explorer.
8 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen roundtrip aboard World Explorer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Oslo.
Departure: 25 Jul 2020 From: Cruise line: Quark Expeditions Cruise Ship: World Explorer.
5 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen roundtrip aboard World Explorer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Oslo.
Departure: 30 Jul 2020 From: Cruise line: Quark Expeditions Cruise Ship: World Explorer.
12 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen roundtrip aboard World Explorer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Oslo.
Departure: 09 Aug 2020 From: Cruise line: Windstar Cruises Cruise Ship: Wind Surf.
8 Night Cruise sailing from Edinburgh to Tilbury onboard Wind Surf.
Departure: 11 Aug 2020 From: Cruise line: Quark Expeditions Cruise Ship: World Explorer.
13 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard World Explorer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Oslo.
Departure: 13 Aug 2020 From: Cruise line: Quark Expeditions Cruise Ship: Ocean Adventurer.
16 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard Ocean Adventurer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Oslo.
Departure: 16 Aug 2020 From: Cruise line: Regent Seven Seas Cruises Cruise Ship: Seven Seas Explorer.
12 Night Cruise sailing from Oslo to Stockholm aboard Seven Seas Explorer.
Departure: 01 Sep 2020 From: Cruise line: Lindblad Expeditions Cruise Ship: National Geographic Endurance.
17 Night cruise departing from Tromso to Reykjavik onboard National Geographic Endurance. Charter flight from Oslo to Tromso and 1 night pre cruise accommodation in Oslo included.
Departure: 06 Sep 2020 From: Cruise line: Quark Expeditions Cruise Ship: World Explorer.
13 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard World Explorer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Oslo.
Departure: 15 Aug 2021 From: Cruise line: Azamara Club Cruises Cruise Ship: Azamara Journey.
13 Night Cruise sailing from Oslo to Amsterdam onboard Azamara Journey.
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