The former Viking stronghold of Oslo is the oldest capital in Scandinavia
and the capital of present day Norway. With only about 517,400 inhabitants
making it one of the smallest capitals in Europe.
The city has a convenient transportation system with buses, trams,
underground, trains and ferries to the countryside or to one of the islands of
the inner fjord of the city.
The enchanting city is home to countless museums and sights surrounded by
mountains and the sea. The Nordic way of life enjoying long summer days or the
long dark winter months exploring a truly magical snowbound city.
Oslo is a centre of the global shipping industry and hosts one of the top
maritime exhibitions with Nor-Shipping Week.