Oslo street scene

Oslo - what a pleasant surprise!

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July 31st 2012
So what does anyone know about Oslo? Not much I would think, at least in Australia. A stunning setting at the head of a huge Baltic Sea inlet. It's not a true fjord in the English sense of the word; the Norwegian word can refer to many different types of bodies of water. It's a hilly city, with a giant ski jump on display towards the north west. Dozens of islands and a curving coastline th ... read more

Europe » Norway » Eastern Norway » Oslo

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Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994. Conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with De... ... read more