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Intro: Getting Settled

You’ve moved to Oslo, landed a job and a place to live. Velkommen! You undoubtedly have a few questions about healthcare, taxes, transportation, vacation, schools, and housing. We've got you covered here.

Refer to the Welcome to Oslo website for more resources and detailed relocation information.

  1. 01 Arts & Entertainment
  2. 02 Employment Rights
  3. 03 Getting to Know the City
  4. 04 Getting a Driver's License
  5. 05 Health and Welfare Benefits
  6. 06 Learning Norwegian
  7. 07 Navigating the Startup Ecosystem
  8. 08 Norwegian Work Culture
  9. 09 Outdoor activities
  10. 10 Schools and Kindergartens
  11. 11 Starting a Company
  12. 12 The Norwegian Tax System
  13. 13 Transportation
  14. 14 Weather
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09 Outdoor activities

Oslo is one of the world's most environmentally conscious capitals with easy access to nature and an active lifestyle that is hard to match.

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Photo: Oslo Region Alliance

Oslo is an eco-friendly capital and one of the most sustainable cities in the world. It is a compact city, so you can easily walk or cycle around town. There are many options for outdoor activities all year such as: hiking, cycling, skiing, swimming, and boating. Walking and ski trails are easily accessible by public transportation, and you can reach the local islands by public ferry for the same cost as a bus ticket.

In the winter, it is popular to visit the saunas located along the coast in the city center and take a cold plunge in the fjord: Oslo Kok, Salt and Oslo badstuforening. For runners, there public running events throughout the year, such as Oslo Marathon in September, and Holmenkollstafetten in May.

Learn more about green living and seasonal activities, visit City of Oslo, Visit Norway and The Norwegian Trekking Association.

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