Oslo, Norway: Lively, Lovely City on the Fjord

Published: Dec. 18, 2013, 3 p.m.

b"Spectacularly situated at the head of a 60-mile-long fjord, Oslo is Norway's biggest city - yet it\\u2019s easy to navigate with its compact historic core and great public transportation. Karl Johans Gate, the city\\u2019s people-friendly main drag stretches from the train station to Royal Palace. Nearby, the harborfront hums with international shipping and a thriving cruise industry. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series \\u2014 including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more \\u2014 visit www.ricksteves.com."