Feisty Irish power popsters Ash are on tour on the back of their latest (and last) album, Twilight of the Innocents. This date is at the Rockefeller Music Hall in Oslo.

At the same time as the other Nobel awards are handed out in Stockholm, the Norwegian Nobel Institute hands out the famous Peace prize, awarded annually to individuals or organisations whose…

On the morning of 17 May, thousands of Norwegian children dress in their best clothes, pin on rosettes and take part in the annual Constitution Day parade. Oslo's event is particularly…

The Færderseilasen is the world's largest overnight regatta, with more than 1100 boats taking part. From Oslo's harbour, south to the Færder lighhouse and back to Horten, this most spectacular…

Downtown Oslo's Summer Festival presents entertainment and markets in the streets, a funfair, shows, live concerts and extended opening hours in the shops over three days.

Oslo's National Theatre hosts the biennial Ibsen Stage Festival, in honour of the beloved playwright Henrik Ibsen. Watch productions of his plays, take part in guided tours or listen to…

The Historical Museum is Oslo's grandest monumental building and one of the most significant examples of the Jugend architectural style to be found in Norway. It holds the country's largest…

The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History comprises a huge park containing examples of all the major folk architectural styles from throughout the country, carefully taken apart, transported…

The Ski Museum provides visitors with all they could possibly need to know about the history of skiing, as well as a hilltop restaurant, the Holmenkollen ski jump, the Tryvann Tower (for…

For a romantic dinner, bring your loved one to Ekebergs on the hill above Bjørvika to gaze out over a fabulous view of Oslo while enjoying some foie gras or duck confit. Prices aren't modest…

Located behind Det Åpne Teater, Oslo Mekaniske Verksted is a former smithy and workshop complex, as the name suggests. Relaxed and informal, the stone-built bar has a cosy interior, and an…

Delicatessen in Grünerløkka has the best tapas in Oslo and everybody knows it. Although it's always a bit cramped, the friendly staff will never turn anyone down, meaning sooner or later you…

Pay a visit to Oslo Spiseforretning in the centre of town for a taste of traditional Norwegian cuisine such as dried and salted tørrfisk (stock fish). Also, don't miss the cheese platter…

Hop between exclusive designer stores and Norwegian high-street shops such as Bik Bok for clothes, shoes and gifts at the modern seaside Aker Brygge shopping centre.

Every Saturday afternoon there is live jazz in the café at Stortorvets Gjæstgiveri restaurant.

If you're interested in the life and times of small bottles (the ones you find in hotel room fridges), then here's where to head. The Mini Bottle Gallery, a new addition to Oslo's museum list…

Opened in 1998, Blå (blue) in Grünerløkka has established itself as a true Oslo institution, famous for hosting exgtraordinary live music performances as well some of the city's best DJ nights.

Akerselva Miljøpark is a beautiful park with footpaths along the Akerselva river. Walks start by Lake Maridalsvannet, Oslo's main source of drinking water, and end at Vaterland Park by the harbour.

Oslo's Bjerkebanen plays host to horse trotting races every Wednesday and Thursday. Trotting is a popular sport throughout Norway, and they're well worth watching.

Lush woods, park-like countryside, views of the sea, bathing areas, fine buildings and the royal cows are just some of the attractions on Oslo's beautiful Bygdøy peninsula. Many visitors also…