Edward

Edward
Munch’s The Scream depicts the vantage point from the
hilltop of Oslo’s Ekeberg neighbourhood, with the fjord, town and
hills below. From this vantage point, it’s possible to take the
melding of urban and natural landscapes that gives Oslo its
distinct appeal. Modern landmarks pay homage to the country’s
scenery and sprawling northern forests; the imposing Oslo Opera
House, designed by architecture firm Snøhetta, resembles an iceberg
jetting out of a fjord. Anchoring the city’s renewed waterfront,
this chic metropolis is crawling with world-class museums,
impressive parks and innovative restaurants. Voted the most
expensive city in the world three times, Oslo is not inaccessible
but admittedly some amenities are a bit of a stretch.