subject: Oslo Flights [print this page] Oslo is a place which can charm any visitor as it is endowed with natural beauty, history and culture. Mostly, the visitors prefer winter season to visit Oslo with its mountains and hills covered with snow, a time when you can do skiing, popular sport in Oslo. The city, surrounded by forests on three sides presents a picture postcard vista of city in snow white. A ride on dog sledge fills you with thrill, fun and sheer joy. Oslo is quite popular for its never ending winter sporting activities. You can also enjoy by participating in these activities. The Citys sporting headquarters; venue of 1952 Winter Olympics is the centre of winter sporting fun. Holmenkollen, known as the Mecca of Ski jumpers is a short ride away from city centre. Famous all over the world, it attracts worlds best ski jumpers and you can also test your grit here.
Before the winter sports season comes to an end, Holmenkollen Ski Festival holds a large number of sports events. Participating in the huge jump is a real thrill. But you can also enjoy by joining the spectators if you are scared of taking the challenge of jumping from enormous Holmenkollen and watch the amazing actions of participants. There are many ski treks in the city and thus, you also can always go on a ski trek. The famous polar explorer, Fridtjor Nansen practiced here prior to actually undertaking the great trek across Greenland along with Otto Sverdrup. It is believed to be the first expedition of its kind. Considering all these reasons to visit Oslo, you should take one of the many
