Tourism officials admit that uncertainty about events in Ukraine is reflected in bookings.
The acting director of Visit Norway said that the situation will affect peoples' travel pattern. It's not easy to predict how much the war will cost.
Aasheim sought to assure North American travelers that they can travel to Europe.
Despite the horrible situation in Ukraine, we feel it is safe to travel to Europe and to Norway.
Travelers who are determined to do just that will find a lot of reasons to focus on the capital city of Norway.
The new museum is located on the waterfront. Thousands of other works by Edvard Munch can be found there. The photo is courtesy of VisitOSLO.
The new museum opened last year on the waterfront and is my favorite attraction in the city. The venue is dedicated to over 30,000 works by Norwegian and international contemporary artists.
The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design is set to open in June. The works will be displayed in nearly 90 rooms. The largest art library in the Nordic region is one of the features of the museum.
The Natural History Museum in the Botanical Garden reopened in March with new and modern geological exhibitions covering four floors.
The statue titled "The Mother" is set to be unveiled on the waterfront in June.
The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions voted the Deichman Bjorvika public library the Best New Public Library of the Year last summer. The library has a lot more than books, including an installation by Pedro Gomez-Egana and a neon light installation by Lars Ramberg.
The Ibsen Museum is closed but a new one is in the works and is expected to open later this year.
Many visitors expect great meals to be part of their vacation experience because of the established Nordic cuisine. The addition of a few new eateries to the city was not derailed by the Pandemic.
The chef of Kontrast opened Avalon in November. The new eatery is located in Via Village, which is the newest food court in the city.
Barcode Street Food is located near the new museum. The Freedom Principle and the Little Pickle are two of the new eateries.
The Opera Beach is an attractive option for families with young children. The photo is courtesy of VisitOSLO.
Norwegians are known for their love of the outdoors, and visitors don't have to leave the city to enjoy a wide range of nature-focused activities.
One of the biggest terrain parks in the country is located within the city limits of Oslo. The Korketrekkeren toboggan run is accessible via metro.
There are 2,500 pairs of skis on display at the Tower on Holmenkollen Hill above the city center.
Rose Castle is an art installation in Frognerseteren that commemorates the grim years during the Nazi occupation.
There are saunas along the Harbour Promenade, where you can swim or just stroll.
The Opera Beach is 330 feet long and has facilities for families in the summer.
In warm-weather months, island-hopping in the inner Oslo Fjord is popular, and one way to do that is via public ferry, all of which are electric by summer 2022, or via the new Oslofjord electric boats. Travelers can join a guided kayak or stand-up paddleboard tour with Mad Goats.
Sommerro, an art Deco property in the Frogner neighborhood, is taking reservations for its opening in September. The hotel has a rooftop pool and spa.
The 376-room Scandic Holmenkollen Park Hotel is set to reopen in June after an extensive renovation.
You can find more ideas on things to do in Oslo at the tourism office website.
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