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Aktiv I Oslo (Active In Oslo) is the largest internet portal in Oslo and Akershus, the area of Norway with the highest density of population. At our website you may find information on vacation, leisure time, sports, culture, entertainment, education and much more. We also have destination guides for those of you who wants to travel around Norway and experience the Norwegian culture and nature. If you're able to read a little bit of Norwegian you'll find a lot of interesting information on these subjects at aktivioslo.no.
Oslo, the capital of Norway was founded at around year 1000. The city is situated at the head of Oslo Fjord surrounded by forrests and ridges. Oslo is the seat of the Norwegian Government and Parliament, and the Royal Palace is situated at the end of Karl Johan Street.
Read more about Oslos history
A widely varied cultural life flourishes in Oslo and the city is full of interesting sights. You’ll find cinemas, theatres, galleries and concert halls. Some of Oslos most famous sights would be The Vigeland Park, The Vikingship Museum, The Kon-Tiki Museum, Holmenkollen Ski Jump, The Edward Munch Museum and of course The Royal Castle.
Useful information:
VisitOslo.com – Official tourist information for Oslo
Oslo Municipality Official Page in English
NyiNorge.no – UDI’s information for immigrants to Norway
VelkommenOslo.no – Oslo Adult Educations website for immigrants to Norway
The Norwegian lifestyle is to be active and especially when it comes to outdoor activities. Many Norwegians spend much of their sparetime and holidays hiking, biking, sailing, fishing, climbing, skiing and camping. We have a huge section of our website dedicated to "friluftsliv" or outdoor activities. There's also a guide to Oslos many parks and to the famous forrest that's surrounding the city with the name Oslomarka.
Do you want to take a swim?
Look up the different swimming facilities and beaches
Take a look at our page on friluftsliv!
Norwegian people have holidays in the autumn, normally two weeks of vacation around Christmas, one week in february called vinterferie (which is most normaly spent skiing), a little more than one week at Easter (which is also most normaly spent skiing, or at a cabin), then there's a three or four week vacation in the summer. As you can see Norwegians spend alot of their time having holidays. This is probably the reason for the large number of activities that you may immerse yourself in.
The Norwegian word for vacation is ferie.
Read more about ferie in Norway
As in the States almost every school in Norway has a marching band. You can see them in the street at Norways National Day, the 17th of May. At this day the school children participates in a nationwide parade to celebrate Norways constitution. Because of the school bands alot of the kids are playing an instrument at an early age. Singing is also very popular in Norway, actually participation in a choir is the most popular activity in the country. At our section on dance and music you can find the choirs, marching bands, dancing schools, concert halls and much more.
Read more about dans og musikk
Everybody likes a good party, even Norwegians. Aktiv I Oslo has its own section on celebrations. You might need a musician, a limousine, a helicopter, maybe a clown, or another artist. If you want to have party you might need renting premises, catering, formal attire, fireworks and/or balloons. No matter what you're after you'll find at our section on firma og fest.
We also have different pages for different occasions, like birthday, wedding, baptism, confirmation, school ball and christmas party.
Check out our pages on firma og fest!
Are you looking for alternatives on education in Norway we've got a huge section on that subject too.
Visit skole og utdanning and find out more
Art & culture are very important for the people of Norway. Especially in Oslo there's an exciting cultural scene. Many museums and art galleries are to be found in and around the city. At the many theatres you may see contemporary and classical plays. Henrik Ibsen is possibly Norways most famous playwright and it is almost always possible to see one of his plays in Oslo.
Find out more about kunst og kultur in Oslo
In our section about adventures you'll find a little bit of everything. Here you may find companies that offer guided sightseeing by boat, bus or by foot. You'll find a list of interesting sights in Oslo and also tips for excursions out of the city. This section also includes restaurants and cafés. If you want to shop you'll also find Oslos best shopping areas here.
Get more information on opplevelser in Oslo and Akershus
Do you want to get fit and beatiful. Fid out what Oslo has to offer of gyms, beatycentres, spas and fitness activities.
Find out more on Trening & Velvære
Aktiv I Oslo offer wide variety of offers and activities to the youngest. Ypu will find baby swimming, baby gym, amusment parks, petting zoos, equipment and more.
You will find information on all kinds of sports, activities and clubs for your favorite sport. Cheerleading, basket, soccer, sailing, horseback riding and more.
Find your favorite sport at Idrett
Like to play chess, bridge, computer games and so on?
You will find laser games, paintball, bowling, pool and more at Aktiv I Oslo
Have a look at our Spill & Leker category
Are you intrested in astronomy, stamps or history. Do you want to learn a new language, maybe Norwegian? Or maybe you want to learn have to cook?
Find your favorite hobby at Aktiv I Oslo's Hobby
Here you will find useful adresses and phone numbers to all sorts of organizations and help phones.
Find what you are looking for on Nyttig Info
Are you intrested in politics and the world around you? Get active with the help of our pages.
Find more on Politikk & Samfunn
Do you want to know more about different religions or maybe find your nearest church?
Look at our Tro og Livssyn category
August (merkedager m.m)
Uteservering
Grilling (grillmat m.m.)
Parker i Oslo
Hytteutleie i Norge
Camping
Fjellturer
Når andre kulturscener tar pause, er det yrende liv på museumsfronten. Museum er ikke bare utstillinger, men også masse aktiviteter for barn og voksne.
10. - 14. august er det igjen klart for festival i Middelalderparken. Vi gir deg alt du trenger å vite om Øya 2010.
Kun en time fra Oslo ligger vakre Holmsbu. Her kan du nyte livet med vakker natur og sjøliv, og oppleve luksus på spahotell.
The Blacksheeps, Hurra Torpedo og Donkeyboy sørget for topp stemning i Tøyenparken søndag 27. juni.
Ta vår ØyaQuiz og vær med i trekningen av et festivalpass til Øyafestivalen 2010 - 10. til 14. august.
Bjørn Tore Furset om guttedrømmen som ble virkelig.
Vi har snakket med mannen bak Buddha Bar, Cosmo og festivalen Extrema Outdoor.
Vi har samlet alle filmene våre på en side. Se reportasjer, intervjuer og stemningsrapporter!
Sett Aktiv I Oslo.no som startside eller legg oss til i bokmerkene dine.
Vi har en drøm med Aktiv I Oslo.no, les om den!
Bli med på Aktiv I Oslo.no.
Finn frem på Aktiv I Oslo.no ved hjelp av vår alfabetiske oversikt over alle sider.
Vi har også en alfabetisk oversikt over alle våre partnere.