Welcome to the official City of Oslo website
Oslo is the capital of Norway, and with about 600 000 inhabitants it is also by far the largest city in the country.
On these English pages you will find general information about Oslo and its administration, as well as tourist and business information.
We hope you find the information here helpful. Navigate the site with these tabs, or with the menu to the left.
Please contact us on the adress or phone number below if you have any questions or comments.
Contact information
Services in Oslo
The City of Oslo provides a range of services to its residents. Some of them are described here, others you can find out about by calling us on 02 180.
Health
Do you need information about medical care or other health services in Oslo?
Read about health services
Water and sewerage
Questions about water quality, or where our drinking water comes from?
Read about water services
Traffic and parking
Wondering what the traffic signs mean, or where you can park your car?
Read about traffic and parking in Oslo
Waste management
Oslo cares about the environment, and wants everyone to recycle their waste.
Read about waste
Fire and rescue services
Need information about fire safety?
Read about fire and rescue services
Politics in Oslo
The City of Oslo is both a county of Norway and a separate municipality, due to its size and its special role as a capital.
Oslo has a parliamentary system of government, with a city council and a city government.
The city is divided into 15 districts.
More information:
The City of Oslo's Areas of responsibility
The Coat of Arms
Municipal master plan.