Moon Oslo

Your World Your Way!

One of Europe's fastest growing cities, Oslo is a perfect mixture of art, culture, and wilderness. Discover Norway's vibrant capital with Moon Oslo.

What You'll Find in Moon Oslo:

• Expert author David Nikel shares his insights with his adopted hometown
• Full-color guidebook with vibrant, helpful photos
• Detailed directions and maps for exploring on your own
• In-depth coverage for Downtown Oslo, Frogner & Bygdøy, Grunerløkka, Frognerseteren, Nordmarka, Østmarka, and Hovedøya
• Strategic advice on finding the best accommodations, getting around, and experiencing Oslo at its finest
• Activities and trip ideas for every traveler: Visit Oslo's Opera House, National Gallery, or Royal Palace to experience the city's art and culture, or tour the Viking Ship Museum to explore Norway's ancient past. Wander the Akerselva Riverwalk, sample some of Oslo's delicious traditional foods, or splurge on one of the city's four Michelin-starred restaurants. Go island hopping by sailboat for a taste of Norway's wilderness within the city limits, or take the metro out to cross-country ski trails surrounding the city
• Accurate information, including background on the landscape, history, and culture
• Handy tools such as travel tips, safety information, and an easy to navigate format, all packaged in a book light enough to fit in your carry-on

With Moon Oslo's practical tips, myriad activities, and an insider's view on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way.

Originally from Northampton, England, David Nikel has lived in Norway since 2011. He moved to Oslo in pursuit of riches in the ICT industry, but was quickly inspired by the magnificent fjords, dramatic mountains and dancing northern lights to start writing. He hasn't looked back since.

David now travels the country helping Norwegian professionals master the English language, and as a result sees more of the country than most natives do. On these travels he met his Mexican partner and they have made a third-culture home together in Trondheim, the former Viking capital of Norway, speaking a confusing mixture of English, Norwegian and Spanish.

To keep track of his adventures, David publishes two blogs about expat life and travel in Norway, and has written regular columns for the Telegraph and the Norwegian American newspapers. He also contributed destination features for the magazines of British Airways, Norwegian Air, airBaltic and Finnair.

As much as he enjoys life in Norway, he hasn't yet fully assimilated. His attempts at cross-country skiing resemble a spider on roller-skates, much to the enjoyment of his new Norwegian friends.