There's plenty to keep you occupied for several days in Oslo, including the Royal Palace, the Aker castle/fortress, the City Hall where the Nobel Peace Prize is presented, the Nobel Peace Prize Museum nearby, the Stortinget (Norwegian Parliament), National Theater, the Domkirke (cathedral), strolling, browsing and shopping along Karl Johans Gate, walking along the harbor, cafés, restaurants and shops of Aker Brygge, and more.

If you've seen photos or videos of ski-jumping in Oslo, it's been at the Holmenkollen Ski Jump in the hills above the city. Completely rebuilt to 21st-century standards in 2010, it's ready for the world ski-jumping championships to be held in 2011. More...