The city of Oslo

Welcome to Oslo! Norway’s capital and largest city is located on the southern coast at the head of the Oslofjord. Renowned for its parks and museums, many of which are found on the Bygdøy Peninsula, such as the Norwegian Maritime Museum, which is waterfront-based, and the Viking Ship Museum, home to Viking ships from the 9th century. The Holmenkollbakken offers panoramic fjord views with its ski jump. With the recent opening of Europe’s two largest art museums, MUNCH and the National Museum, Oslo has become a must-visit destination for art enthusiasts.

Most attractions are within walking distance of our university.

The city was called “Kristiania” in official documents from 1877, a name adopted locally by 1897, though ‘Christiania’ was also used. In 1925, after incorporating a nearby village and retaining its former name, the city was renamed Oslo, which explains the origin of the university’s name.

The official travel guide from Visit Oslo can be found here. On their page, you can see some great webcams over Oslo.

Getting there and around

Most travelers arrive at Gardermoen (Oslo lufthavn), the main airport. The simplest way to reach Oslo from there is by train, which takes approximately 23 minutes from Gardermoen to Oslo S, the central train station.

The University is a 5-minute walk from Oslo S.

• The most affordable option is the national train company, Vy.
  • From: “Oslo lufthavn (Gardermoen)” to: “Oslo S”
  • A single adult ticket costs NOK 129.

• Another choice is the private company Flytoget (Airport Express).
  • From: “Oslo Airport” to: “Oslo Central”
  • A one-way adult ticket costs NOK 258.

To navigate Oslo’s public transport, use the Ruter website. It sells tickets for trams, subways, and buses within Oslo.

All these services have reliable apps that simplify trip planning and ticket purchasing.

We will share more details about various hotel options later.