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A thousand years of Oslo: From trading post to capital city
History of Oslo

A thousand years of Oslo: From trading post to capital city

Oslo has been burned to the ground, moved by royal decree, renamed ... read more
Hovedøya and it's place in Oslo's and Norway's history
History of Norway

Hovedøya and it’s place in Oslo’s and Norway’s history

Some places in Oslo ask for attention. Others reveal themselves gradually. Hovedøya belongs to the ... read more
Discover Dagfin Werenskiolds wooden friezes in the City Hall's courtyard
Art, Culture and Architecture

Discover Dagfin Werenskiolds wooden friezes in the City Hall’s courtyard

Dagfin Werenskiold (1892-1977) was a painter and sculptor. Exhibits of his work are to be ... read more
How the statues around the Royal castle tell the complicated story of a nation finding it's new identity
Heritage, Museums and Landmarks

How the statues around the Royal castle tell the complicated story of a nation finding it’s new identity

Statues and art work tell the story of how a nation that had spent four ... read more
Botanical Garden in Oslo has been here for more than 200 years. But it was meant to be the university
Heritage, Museums and Landmarks

Botanical Garden in Oslo has been here for more than 200 years. But it was meant to be the university

Oslo Botanical garden was established more than 200 years ago. Here's some how, why and ... read more
Since many years ago EVs has overtaken fossil cars in Norway. (Photo: Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz - CC BY SA 4.0)
Environment and Sustainability

Oslo’s Climate Ambitions – How the City Is Leading the Green Transition

Citizens love it or hate it, but all have to live with a city that ... read more
26 important years in Norwegian history — and why they matter
History of Norway

26 important years in Norwegian history — and why they matter

From 793 and the attack on Lindisfarne to the first EEC referendum in 1972: This ... read more

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