Oslo Best City Tour - FAST HD TOUR
Oslo (English pronunciation: /ˈɒzloʊ/, oz-loh,[8] Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈuʂˈlu] ( listen) or, rarer [ˈusˈlu] or [ˈuʂlu][9]) is the capital and the most populous city in Norway.
Oslo constitutes both a county and a municipality. Founded in the year 1040, and established as a kaupstad or trading place in 1048 by King Harald III, the city was elevated to a bishopric in 1070 and a capital under Haakon V around 1300. Personal unions with Denmark from 1397 to 1523 and again from 1536 to 1814 and with Sweden from 1814 to 1905 reduced its influence. After being destroyed by a fire in 1624, the city was moved closer to Akershus Fortress during the reign of King Christian IV and renamed Christiania in his honour. It was established as a municipality (formannskapsdistrikt) on 1 January 1838. Following a spelling reform, it was known as Kristiania from 1877 to 1925, at which time its original Norwegian name was restored.
Oslo is the economic and governmental centre of Norway. The city is also a hub of Norwegian trade, banking, industry and shipping. It is an important centre for maritime industries and maritime trade in Europe. The city is home to many companies within the maritime sector, some of which are among the world's largest shipping companies, shipbrokers and maritime insurance brokers. Oslo is a pilot city of the Council of Europe and the European Commission intercultural cities programme.
Oslo is considered a global city and ranked Beta World City in studies carried out by the Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network in 2008.[10] It was ranked number one in terms of quality of life among European large cities in the European Cities of the Future 2012 report by fDi magazine.[11] A survey conducted by ECA International in 2011 placed Oslo as the second most expensive city in the world for living expenses after Tokyo.[12] In 2013 Oslo tied with the Australian city of Melbourne as the fourth most expensive city in the world, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)'s Worldwide Cost of Living study.[13]
As of January 1, 2016, the municipality of Oslo has a population of 658,390,[2] while the population of the city's urban area was 942,084.[4] The metropolitan area had an estimated population of 1.71 million.[5] The population is currently increasing at record rates, making it the fastest growing major city in Europe.[14] This growth stems for the most part from international immigration and related high birth rates, but also from intra-national migration. The immigrant population in the city is growing somewhat faster than the Norwegian population,[15] and in the city proper this is now more than 25% of the total
Transport in Oslo - Norway
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Transport in Oslo - Norway
Public transport:
Oslo has a comprehensive and efficient public transport network of trains, buses, trams, ferries and underground (T-Bane), mostly operated by Oslo Sporveier. You can buy single-trip tickets, day passes and eight-day transferable passes from ticket offices across the city, as well as the Oslo Pass, which includes access to all public transport, apart from late-night buses and trams. The Oslo Pass also allows you free access to more than 30 attractions, free guided walking tours and generous discounts elsewhere.
In general, tickets aren't especially cheap, but fines for travelling without a ticket are even steeper, so don't be tempted to go without. Some 50 separate bus lines and eight different tram lines cover the city. You can board these opposite Oslo S station on Jerbanetorget, with tickets available from the driver. The Oslo T-Bane consists of five underground lines.
Båtservice Sightseeing A/S operates seasonal ferries (April to October) from City Hall to Bygdøy Island, where many museums are situated. Other small ferries operate from Vippetangen, just behind Akershus Slott, to all the harbour basin islands.
For more information on all public transport in and around Oslo visit Trafikanten, Jerbanetorget 1, located in front of the Central station.
Taxis:
You can find taxi ranks throughout the city, mainly near the shopping centre, city squares and outside Oslo S station. Oslo has four car taxi lines: City Taxi (tel: 02322), Norgestaxi AS (tel: 08000), Oslo Taxi (tel: 02323) and Taxi 2 (tel: 02202). The city also has two helicopter taxi services, Heliwing (tel: 9809 5000) and Nor Aviation (tel: 6495 6495); one seaplane taxi, Fonnafly (tel: 6710 5050); and one boat, Fjord taxi (tel: 9004 0999), which you can also charter for private trips on the fjord.
Driving:
Driving in Oslo is fairly straightforward. However, the city is relatively small and has an excellent public transport system, so a car is unnecessary unless you're planning longer trips. Rush hour (0700 to 0900 and 1500 to 1800) is best avoided, and navigating your way round can be difficult, as there is a complicated one-way system.
Another plus point for public transport is that parking is a nightmare in Oslo, and prices can be steep. Payment is usually required Monday to Friday 0800-1700, and until 1500 on Saturday. Municipal parking spots are free to Oslo Pass holders. There are daytime car parks at C J Hambros Plass, Prinsens gate, Christian Krohgsgate, Oslo Plaza, Asker Stasjon and Skøyen Stasjon.
Car hire:
The major car hire providers are Avis, Munkedamsveien, Budget, Munkedamsveien , and Hertz, Holbergsgate. The minimum age for hiring a car is 21 years and a credit card will be required as security. The driver must have a national driving licence (in Roman script), which he/she has held for a minimum of one year. Insurance is mandatory and tends to be included in the cost of the hire.
Bicycle hire:
You can pick up Oslo city bikes from over 100 locations in and around the city centre and these are available from 0600 to 2400 every day. Oslo Bysykkel works on a pre-paid smartcard system, and you can rent cards at the tourist information offices for 24 hours. It's worth bearing in mind that you can only rent a maximum of two smartcards per credit card (not helpful if you're travelling in a big group) and if you lose the card, you can expect a hefty fine. See the Oslo Bysykkel website for more information.
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Moss, Østfold County, Norway - 25th May, 2015
Moss is a coastal town and a municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Moss. The city of Moss was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt). The rural municipality of Jeløy was merged with the city on 1 July 1943.
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This film features views around the town, and includes the following locations and features: the Moss Hotel; Dronningens Gate; Chrysties Gate; Moss Kirke; Kirkeparken; Rådhusplassen; Rådhusbroen; Tivolikjellern (bar); Fleischer Brygge; Aker Subsea AS; Views across Mossesundet; Krossern; Moss Kanal; Jeløgata; Moss Railway Station; Værlebukta; Moss-Horten Ferry; Østre Kanalgate; and Kanalparken. The film finishes leaving Moss on the ferry to Horten.
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Oslo, Norway - 24th May, 2015
Oslo is the capital and the most populous city in Norway. Oslo constitutes both a county and a municipality. Oslo is the economic and governmental centre of Norway. The city is also a hub of Norwegian trade, banking, industry and shipping. It is an important centre for maritime industries and maritime trade in Europe. Oslo is a pilot city of the Council of Europe and the European Commission intercultural cities programme. Oslo is considered a global city and ranked Beta World City in studies performed by the Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network in 2008. It was ranked number one in terms of quality of life among European large cities in the European Cities of the Future 2012 report by fDi magazine. To read more about Oslo, click here: .
This film features views around the City of Oslo, highlighting some of the city's public art, architecture, transport, streets and buildings of note. The film begins and ends at Oslo Sentralstasjon (Central Station) where I arrived in Oslo from Moss, and from where I departed Oslo.
Identified locations and features in the film include the following: Oslo Sentralstasjon; Views towards Bjørvika from Oslo Sentralstasjon; Trafikanten Tower; Jernbanetorget; Lady Luck; Oslo Domkirke; Strotorvet; Grensen; Kirkeveien (Ring 2) outside of Vigeland Park; Vigelandsparken; Brynjulf Bulls Plass; Rådhusplassen; Oslo City Hall; National Theatre; Johan Dybwads Plass; The Royal Palace; University of Oslo; Studenterlunden; Karl Johans Gate; Spikersuppa; Stortinget; Stortings Plass and Oslo Sentralstasjon Østbanehallen.
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Oslo, Norway - Bus 30 Time Lapse - Fram Museum to Nationaltheatret (National Theatre) HD (2013)
Oslo is the capital of and most populous city in Norway. Oslo constitutes a county and a municipality.
Founded around 1000 AD, and established a kaupstad or trading place in 1048 by King Harald III, the city was elevated to a bishopric in 1070 and a capital under Haakon V around 1300. Personal unions with Denmark from 1397 to 1523 and again from 1536 to 1814 and with Sweden from 1814 to 1905 reduced its influence. After being destroyed by a fire in 1624, the city was moved closer to Akershus Castle during the reign of King Christian IV and renamed Christiania in his honour. It was established as a municipality (formannskapsdistrikt) on 1 January 1838. Following a spelling reform, it was known as Kristiania from 1877 to 1925, when its original Norwegian name was restored.
Oslo is the economic and governmental centre of Norway. The city is also a hub of Norwegian trade, banking, industry and shipping. It is an important centre for maritime industries and maritime trade in Europe. The city is home to many companies within the maritime sector, some of which are among the world's largest shipping companies, shipbrokers and maritime insurance brokers. Oslo is a pilot city of the Council of Europe and the European Commission intercultural cities programme.
Oslo is considered a global city and ranked Beta World City in studies performed by the Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network in 2008.[4] It was ranked number one in terms of quality of life among European large cities in the European Cities of the Future 2012 report by fDi Magazine. For several years, Oslo has been listed as one of the most expensive cities in the world along with such other global cities as Zürich, Geneva, Copenhagen, Paris, and Tokyo. In 2009, however, Oslo regained its status as the world's most expensive city. A survey conducted by ECA International in 2011 placed Oslo 2nd after Tokyo.
As of 2010 the metropolitan area of Oslo has a population of 1,442,318, of whom 912,046 live in the contiguous conurbation. The population currently increases at record rates, making it the fastest growing city in Europe. This growth stems for the most part from immigration and high birth rates among immigrants, but also from intra-national migration. The immigrant population in the city is growing somewhat faster than the Norwegian population, and in the city proper is now more than 25%.
Driving from Sarpsborg to Moss on a lovely April evening
Made with iPhone, iLapse and iMovie.