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Oslo is the capital and largest city of Norway. Oslo is situated in an amphitheater like setting, with the city centre in the bottom close to the Oslo fjord, and residential areas stretching uphill from there in all directions. Although well into the northern latitudes, Oslo's climate is fairly temperate thanks to warm air being wafted across the Atlantic from the Gulf Stream. Summer weather in Oslo is mild and pleasant, with frequent hot spells, and plenty of long sunny days. In winter temperatures hover just above or below freezing. Oslo is often overshadowed by the natural landscape of more rural parts of the country, and the other largest cities of the country like Bergen and Trondheim tend to be more "typical" Norwegian. Nevertheless, Oslo has plenty of sights, good nightlife and is worth seeing.
For a small city, Oslo has an amazing number of museums. Many of them are located next to each other and don't take long to visit but, as with most things in Oslo, those with an entrance fee are not cheap. One must also visit the newly opened Opera house close to the central station, the Royal Palace and the Akershus festning, a medieval castle built in 1299, located close to the city center. There are several excellent viewpoints to the Oslofjord and surrounding areas. The stone walls create an exciting atmosphere, and you are free to roam around in tight passages and staircases. Finally, don’t miss the Holmenkollen, the ski jump located on the west side of Oslo. You can get all the way up to the top of the ski jump tower, where you have a great view of the city. You can get all the way up to the top of the ski jump tower, where you have a great view of the city. In summertime, you can also take one of the ferries out to various islands in the Oslo-fjord.
