What's life like in Oslo? Here is an overview of how to meet people, find cultural events, explore the great outdoors, and discover fun places to eat and drink. Explore the rest of the Oslopolitan website for more links and resources.
Celebrating 17 of May Norways national day in bunads.
Photo: Fredrik Ahlsen/Maverix Media AS
Dugnad is the culture of community, when neighbors, friends and colleagues come together to a improve or support the community. A dugnad can be convened for community gardening, painting something or doing repairs. You may be invited to a dugnad in the building where you live in or by your employer, and it is important to participate with an "all hands on deck" attitude.
Nature is central to Norwegian culture. Oslo is a very green city with parks and forest always within reach. Most Norwegians enjoy being outdoors all year round, and many spend weekends and vacations at cabins in the mountains or on the coast.
Lunch is typically very simple and efficient in Norway. Whether at school, work or outdoors, people pack their lunch rather than eating out. It consists of couple slices of bread with a topping like cheese or jam and perhaps a fruit. Hikers and skiers rarely hit the trail without a “matpakke,” an orange, and a chocolate bar called Kvikk Lunsj.
