I've lived in Los Angeles for five years, so I'm about 30 minutes inland from Santa Monica. It's a beautiful, classic Southern California destination with a beach, a pier, and an abundance of classy shopping and dining spots.
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Never been to Oslo before? Now is the perfect time. Norway’s premier city has always had grand architecture, a subversive artistic undercurrent and unfettered access to pristine nature. But a two-decade-long harborfront glow-up has catapulted Oslo from under-the-radar Scandi city to certified culture capital.
Exceptional museums covering art, maritime exploration and ancient and modern history are complemented by award-winning architecture, sprawling sculpture parks and intriguing islands that are all completely free to explore. Add to that a packed cultural calendar and a varied culinary scene, and you’ve settled on a city break that has it all.
Here’s how to make the most of your first trip to Oslo.
June, July and August are the peak months for domestic and international travelers. Daylight lingers well into the evenings and temperatures are reliably pleasant, hovering around 20°C (68°F), but don’t be surprised by a run of days exceeding 30°C (86°F). Expect the harbor baths and city beaches to be packed with locals making the most of every last ray of sunshine, and prepare to get to museums early to avoid the worst of the high-season crowds. Summer also sees major festivals and events across the city, including OverOslo and Pride in June, Øya Festival in July and By:Larm in August. Room rates soar as high as Oslo’s vibes over festival dates, so book as far in advance as possible.
Though slightly cooler, the weather is usually still good during May and September and these shoulder months are ideal if you want to snag lower room rates and avoid the masses. The exception to this is May 17, when the whole city turns out in national dress to celebrate Constitution Day, with huge parades, marching bands and bucketloads of ice cream. It’s an especially joyful time to be in Oslo, but attractions and almost all shops will be closed on the day, and dinner reservations are essential.
Days grow short and cold during autumn and winter – commonly -5 to 0°C (23 to 32°F) in January and February – but you’ll find ice-skating rinks in the city center and have the chance to ski the runs at Skimore Oslo, reachable on the T-Bane. Prefer to watch the pros? Visit in March to see elite ski jumpers, biathletes and cross-country skiers competing during the Holmenkollen Ski Festival.
With two days, you can comfortably cover some big hitters. Factor in time to see the National Museum for a whistle-stop tour of Norway’s finest artistic treasures; the Munch Museum to understand the man behind The Scream; the Royal Palace to tour the home of the Norwegian Royals; and Vigelandsparken to see Gustav Vigeland’s expressive sculptures. And don’t miss a stroll on top of the Oslo Opera House. Between the culture,
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