Not many people know that Oslo is one of the few cities in the world that has such a beautiful nature on its doorstep. The city has 40 islands, two rivers, and dozens of parks. They are all positioned between rolling green hills and the bright blue waters of the Oslofjord. Half an hour drive will take you to the beautiful Oslomarka. It is known as “Oslo's land” and it has many marked trails, hiking routes and lakes. Here, you can enjoy cross-country skiing. If you prefer a more adventurous winter holiday, this is a great place for you! By staying in Oslo during the winter, you can enjoy both, city life filled with excitement and breathtaking, peaceful nature. Winter holiday in Oslo will give you many great memories, from seeing children and grownups playing in the snow, to enjoying the sight of thousands of lights all around the city.
Everything and everybody is fulfilled with tons of positive energy at the time of winter holidays. It doesn't really matter if you are staying for just a few days or a few weeks, winter holiday in Oslo will, for sure, get marked as an amazing experience in your life. Your holiday doesn't have to be an expensive trip. In Oslo, even couple of days can make the year-end blossoms. One thing you can do is to enjoy the winter sports, such as ice-skating. Open ice skating rink is located near Karl Johans gate in the city center. Here, you will see a lot of people having fun skating and enjoying hot-dogs and waffles. Winter sports can bring the best in people and you should give it try even if you are not a professional. For more adventures, short city bus ride can take you to Holmenkollen, the site of the FIS World Cup ski competitions. There, you can climb to the top of the giant ski jump. From there, you will be astonished by the most beautiful panoramic views of Oslo, the Oslofjord, and the surrounding country.
If you are not in a sporty mood and you prefer more relaxed holiday time, then an option is to do some Christmas shopping. At this time, stores look completely different and they all have unique displays. The atmosphere is heightened with the sounds of cheery Christmas songs, which makes the pleasure of shopping better than ever. You can also visit the biggest market in Oslo, which is opened in the first two weeks of December. Here you can buy Christmas decorations, arts and enjoy freshly baked cookies. Finally, if you love long snowy winter walks; Oslo's numerous beautiful parks look magical when covered in snow. If you decide to take a walk through one of many parks, you will feel its magic and help your mind relax deeper. To fully indulge yourself in all these activities, you probably want a comfortable and conveniently located apartment near the city center. Opera Apartments is offering modern, one-bedroom apartments with all facilities. Renting an Opera Apartment is a perfect solution, if you are looking for a temporary home in Oslo. Search now for your great holiday vacation apartment.
Martin Wynn
