Enjoy a Norwegian language course in the Norway

at our language school in the city of Oslo.

Oslo is the capital and largest city of Norway. With a metropolitan population of 1.4 million, it is the fastest growing city in Europe with 2% annually. The cause of this growth is increasing immigration with now over a quarter of the city being immigrants. When you visit Olso it will come as no surprise why people are flocking to it. It is the cultural, economic and political center of Norway and an incredibly important city for the maritime sector. Even though Oslo is considered one of the most expensive cities in the world it will be well worth a visit to see its long history and experience a city poised for global importance.


Traces of human settlements have been found nearby Oslo from 10,000 BC but according to legend it was founded in 1048 by king Harald Hardråde. From 1348 to 1814 Norway and Denmark formed a union and when Oslo was almost entirely destroyed by fire in 1624 the Danish king, Christian IV, moved the city neared to the Akershus fortress and named it Christiania. The area that was once Oslo retained its name and became farmlands and all that is left from the city from this time are a few ruins of churches. When Norway became a separate country once more in the 19th century Christiania expanded to encompass the Oslo and on January 1st 1925 Oslo became the city’s official name once more.


Oslo has some impressive buildings to visit and tour. The Royal Palace is a favourite with tourists as is the City Hall which has an incredible main hall filled with murals. It is in the City Hall that the Nobel Peace Prize is given out annually. The Opera House is a widely acclaimed achievement in contemporary architecture appearing like both a glacier and a ship. A more historical site is the Akershus Festning, a medieval castle and fortress built in 1299 with impressive views of the city. Also the Holmenkollen, a ski jump originally built in 1892, is a major tourist attractions and has an adjoining ski museum. In fact, Oslo is full of museums some are dedicated to famous inhabitants such as the Henrik Isben Museum or the Munch Museum. There is also the Nobel Peace Centre, the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History with example buildings from throughout Norway’s history, the Viking Ship Museum with the best preserved Viking ships in the world, and the Norwegian Maritime Museum.


On the outskirts of Oslo is Frogner Park with the beautiful, if sombre, Vigeland Sculpture Park. There is also a beautiful Botanical Garden but many want to explore the many surrounding forests on bike or foot or swim in the pristine nearby lakes or the incredible beaches along the fjords. There are also daytrips to Bergen or Lillehammer, the site of the 1994 Winter Olympics. Throughout the Oslo region there are adventures awaiting you and plenty of chances to practice your new fluency in Norwegian!


What we like about Norwegian in the Oslo region:

  • Oslo is also a great base to travel to other Scandinavia cities or countries. Stockholm, Helsinki and even Estonia are just a train or boat ride away.
  • A cosmopolitan and diverse city, Oslo is welcoming to all visitors and will be happy to help students of Norwegian.
  • The Oslo region is surrounded by stunning fjords and beaches and other escapes that showcase Norway’s vast natural beauty.