Welcome to Oslo
Oslo is one of the wealthiest cities in Europe, thanks to the country’s thriving oil industry. This is visible in its glass-covered skyscrapers, its new subway and, of course, in a whole bunch of trendy restaurants, bars and shops. This beautiful city is situated right next to the Oslo fjord and it’s constantly expanding and developing.
Facts
| Population | 600,000 |
| Currency | NOK, 1 krone = 100 øre |
| Opening hours | Monday-Friday 10.00-18.00, Saturday 10.00-16.00. Department stores are open Monday-Friday 10.00-20.00, Saturday 9.00-18.00. |
| Newspapers | VG (Verdens Gang) Aftenposten Dagbladet Natt & Dag |
| Emergency numbers | Police: 112 Fire department: 110 Ambulance: 113 |
| Tourist information | Tourist information/Rådhuset Fridtjof Nansens Plass 5, enter from Roald Amundsens gate +47 81 53 05 55 |
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