Oslo, Norway

Oslo, Norway’s capital, lies on the country’s southern coast at the head of the Oslofjord. It is at this headland that you’ll find the famous Oslo Opera House, its roof sloping toward the waterfront. Two parks not to be missed are Vigeland Park, the world’s largest sculpture park made by a single artist, and Ekebergparken, a sculpture and heritage park surrounded by beautiful scenery and spectacular lookout points. Consider a tour of the peninsula of Bygdøy, where you can visit the Norwegian Maritime Museum, the Viking Ship Museum and the Holmenkollbakken ski-jumping hill with panoramic views of the fjord. Also save time to shop and dine in the hip Aker Brygge district, walking distance from the port.