About Oslo, Norway

Oslo is the capital of Norway and has a population of over 647,000. Other than being the main hub for Norwegian banking, shipping and trade sectors, Oslo is also the epicenter for Europe’s maritime trade and industries. According to the Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network, Oslo is ranked as a Beta World City. The city has a large number of historical and cultural attractions which include museums, sea sites and parks.

Popular Destinations in Oslo

Looking for activities once your private jet arrives in Oslo? Oslo is an inspiring and vibrant capital city that is situated at the tip of the stunning Oslofjord. Here are some of the top destinations Oslo has to offer:

Vigelandsparken Sculpture Park: This is a prime destination that attracts more than one million locals and tourists each year. Opened around the clock every day, the 80-acre park is located in western Oslo and features Gustav Vigeland’s 212 beautifully done sculptures. One of the must-see sculptures is the 14-metre high Monolith. Everything is carved in one single stone and it consists of 121 human figures. Other interpretations of the Monolith include “Man’s Yearning for Spiritual Spheres” and “Man’s Resurrection”.

The National Gallery: Established in 1837, the museum houses Norway’s largest public collection of sculptures, drawings and paintings. Some of the gallery’s notable attractions include the paintings by Cézanne and Manet as well as The Scream and Madonna by Edvard Munch. Visitors will also be able to see national icons from the romantic period until the mid-1900s at the permanent exhibition.

TusenFryd: At TusenFryd, a world filled with fun and excitement awaits its visitors. There is a spectacular roller coaster ride called the SpeedMonster which has 6000 horsepower and will accelerate from 0 to 55 miles in two seconds to give the riders a feeling of the 4G vertical. There is also the ThunderCoaster which is ranked as the 5th best roller coaster in Europe. Riders will feel the weightlessness as the roller coaster whizzes around at a top speed of 62 miles per hour.

Oslo Opera House: This is a distinctive glass and marble building that is hard to miss in Oslo. The building is home to the country’s opera and ballet culture, and is also a piece of art in its own rights. Oslo Opera House is a landmark for the city and has proved to be an instant and successful hit with both locals and tourists. In 2008, Oslo Opera was named as the World Cultural Building of the Year and had even received an International Architecture Award in 2010.

Akershus Fortress: Akershus is a very important landmark in Oslo and its central location makes the fortress grounds a highly popular recreational area for both tourists and locals. The fortress encompasses a rich variety of prominent installations and buildings that were erected over a period of almost seven centuries. The fortress is also ranked as a national symbol due to its age-old role as the center of government and a seat for kings.

Luxury Lodging in Oslo

Seeking luxury accommodations once your private jet has arrived in Oslo? Oslo boasts a plethora of hotels, resorts and private residences for travelers to choose from, and they include:

• Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania
• First Hotel Grims Grenka
• Grand Hotel Rica
• Hotel Continental
• The Thief
• Thon Hotel Bristol Oslo
• Thon Hotel Opera

Restaurants in Oslo

2 Michelin stars:

• Maaemo:
  Schweigaardsgate 15B, 0191 Oslo

1 Michelin star:

• Statholdergaarden:
  Rådhusgate 11, 0151 Oslo
• Fauna:
  Solligata 2, 0254 Oslo

Airports In or Nearby Oslo For Private Jets

Interested in chartering a private aircraft to Oslo, Norway? Oslo is easily accessible by air. There are many airports in the region providing access to both commercial and private aircraft, including:

• Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL): This is the principal airport serving the city of Oslo. It’s located 22 miles away from the city centre and has two parallel runways measuring 11,000 feet and 9,600 feet. It currently serves more than 24 million passengers a year. The runways can accommodate up to 80 air movements every hour, and are equipped with CAT IIIA instrument landing systems.
• Moss Airport, Rygge (RYG): Moss Airport is located in Rygge, 37 miles away from the Oslo city centre. The airport acts as a base for Ryanair, and has more than 21,000 air movements annually. The airport has a single 8,000-foot asphalt runway.
• Sanderfjord Airport, Torp (TRF): The Sanderfjord Airport in Torps is located in Sweden, around 68 miles away from Oslo by road. It features a single 9,800-foot asphalt runway and serves in excess of a million passengers a year. Control tower services are operated by Avinor. Several companies based at the airport including Helifly provide maintenance aircraft and helicopters, and de-icing services are available on site as well. Flyvedlikehold also provides pilot accessories and aircraft parts in addition to providing maintenance services. The airport is accessible to private aircraft users.
• Torsby Airport (TYF): This airport is located in the town of Torsby in Sweden, around 100 miles away from Oslo. It is a fairly small airport, with a single asphalt runway of around 5,200 feet in length. This is a public airport that is available for private aircraft use. Facilities such as hangar rentals are available.
• Karlstad Airport (KSD)Skien Airport, Geiteryggen (SKE): This airport is located in the city of Karlstad in Sweden, around 130 miles from Oslo. It handles close to 100,000 passengers a year and serves as a hub for several commercial airlines including Aegean Airlines, NextJet and Norwegian Air Shuttle. It also accommodates private jets and charter aircraft. Karlstad has two runways: an 8,200-feet asphalt one and a 1,840-feet grass one.
• Fagernes Airport, Leirin (VDB): Faegernes Airport in Leirin is located in Oppland county, 120 miles away from Norway. It is owned and operated by Avinor and is used to provide regional air travel services to the population in Oslo. The airport is located 2,600 feet above sea level and has a single 2,049-foot runway. It serves an average of 7000 passengers a year. Free car parking and enough hangar space for aircraft the size of an Airbus A320 are provided.
• Hagfors Airport (HFS): Hagfors Airport is located in Varmland County in Sweden, around 140 miles away from Oslo. It features a single 1,510-foot asphalt runway making it ideal for use by smaller aircraft. The airport provides services including hangar rental and aircraft maintenance for private aircraft and chartered aircraft users. The only commercial airline that uses the airport is Direktflyg, operated by AIS Airlines.