Watch now: Make the most out of winter

Learn how to dress properly, stay active when its cold and dark outside, and enjoy Oslo's winter wonderlands in this video.

Have you recently moved or are soon moving to Oslo? Wondering how you’ll survive the long, dark, snowy winter? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered (in snow!)

In this video, Gabriella and Tobias share practical tips and honest advice for getting through the cold season in Norway’s capital city, including everything from how to dress properly to all the best winter activities that Oslo has to offer.

Watch to find out:

  • What kind of winter clothes you really need (and the Norwegian 3-layer rule)
  • How to stay active and social when it’s dark outside
  • The secret to enjoying friluftsliv (Norwegian outdoor culture)
  • Why it’s totally normal to leave your baby outside in a stroller
  • The best places to enjoy Oslo’s winter wonderland for beginners

Whether you’re just arriving in Oslo or have lived here a while and want to make the most of this magical season, this video will help you not just survive winter, but actually thrive in it!

This video was created for the Welcome to Oslo website, an English-language guide for internationals and newcomers from the Oslo Municipality (Oslo kommune).

Explore the Welcome to Oslo video playlist on YouTube.