Oslo

Oslo’s maritime legacy stretches back to its foundation in 1048 by King Harald III. This trading metropolis in Norway’s southeast has provided a safe harbor for travelers through the centuries. Viewed from the still waters of the Oslofjord, the skyline displays the architectural diversity that gives today’s city its unique style.

The city of Henrik Ibsen and Jo Nesbo has played a major role in Norwegian cultural life. The Edvard Munch Museum showcases many of the artist’s most iconic paintings, including “The Scream,” while the cutting-edge new opera house attracts the cream of the world’s singers and directors.