We soon learned that Pakistanis are the most prominent immigrant group in Oslo, followed by Iraqis, Somalis and Vietnamese. There are also many immigrants from other parts of Europe. Especially ...

In the undisturbed countryside of Harestua -- about 30 miles (48 km) north of Oslo, Norway -- a road winds through a dense corridor of 65-foot-tall spruce trees. There's darkness ahead and swirling ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. With historic landmarks like Akershus Fortress and some of ...

As talented as he was, Edvard Munch was a pretty troubled dude. The Norwegian painter of ‘The Scream’ (and plenty of other iconic works of art) frequently suffered from periods of alcoholism and poor ...

Occupying 766 square miles, Oslo Fjord attracts Oslo residents and tourists in droves, especially during the warmer months. Water vistas are available from many parts of the city, including popular ...

So integral is the great outdoors to Norwegian life that the right to roam, or allemannsretten, has been enshrined in law for nearly 60 years and there is a dedicated word '“ utepils '“ for having a ...

Thanks to its busy international airport, Norway’s capital city Oslo is a popular destination to begin a trip to Norway or Scandinavia. The city surprises many with its access to nature, including the ...

Oslo isn't organized by a simple grid system, but the bulk of the city's main attractions can be found in two central neighborhoods: Sentrum and Bygdøy. Oslo's rapid growth in recent years also means ...

Norway was named the “World’s Happiest Country” for 2017 by the Sustainable Development Solution Network for the United Nations. What? Could an entire country of just over 5 million really be that ...