Now about the islands: A bit of a secret we keep from you tourists, actually. If you manage to find Vippetangen – a hidden quay about a kilometer east of the town hall, you will find the ferries leaving for the islands in the inner fjord.  Hovedøya is the closest, just five minutes away. Here... »

There must be dozens of companies offering different cruise trips on the Oslo fjord, and by all means – it can be very pleasant. You will get some shrimps and a glass of cheap white wine (cheap only for the company, it will be quite expensive for you…) But if you want to see the... »

Summer is coming to town. Today, May 1st, is a grey day outside – but soon Oslo will be at its most charming. Already the trees are greening, and this week I spotted the first wood anemones . The ferry to Bygdøy has started the season, and people are already queing up for the... »