The Blue and the Green and the City in between

The Norwegian capital city of Oslo is at the heart of the Oslo Region – a dynamic area that consists of one-third of the country´s total population. Known as the “Blue and the Green and the city in Between”, Oslo has a growing and healthy economy, a highly educated population, cultural and music activities every day of the year – and a friendly and accessible way of life.

Top Eco-City Ranking
The city´s close relationship to nature with parks, forests, lakes and the fjord are clearly visible to all that live in the city. This shows on international rankings such as the Mercer 2010 Eco-City Rankings, where Oslo ranks in the top 10 worldwide. This closeness to nature simply makes this city an excellent place to visit or live. Growth is managed well, and the city is poised on the verge of a tremendous decade of expansion.

Creative Capital
Creativity blossoms here in Oslo. Known as the “Live Music Capital of Scandinavia”, the city hosts no less than 5,000 music events each year, and artists and musicians enjoy performing here – and staying to take the time to enjoy the city. Musicians such as “Litte Steven” Van Zandt from the Bruce Springsteen´s E-Street Band makes recurring visits here – attracted by the creative environment and the friendliness of this dynamic capital.

 

Business and Industry Clusters
The organization Oslo Teknopol works with the Oslo Region to stimulate innovation, productivity, and the link to the international environment. The primary focus is on five key industrial sectors that include Maritime, Energy and Environment, ICT, Life Science, and Culture.  These clusters are thriving, excellent examples of how a local excellence can work both here and far beyond country borders to develop world-class expertise.

 

Education, Research & Industry
Research organizations are many – and varied – including the Norwegian Institute for Water Research, the Center for International Climate and Environment. The Peace Research Institute Oslo and The Research Council of Norway. Research and Industry are indelibly linked, shown well by the Norwegian Center of Expertise (NCE) Oslo Cancer Cluster, a non-profit organization with over sixty members that include research institutions, biotech companies, financial institutions and others.  

The link between education and research is a close one here in Oslo, and top recognized universities such as the University of Oslo and the Norwegian School of Management (BI) are centers for new thought and ambition. The city is home to tens of thousands of students receiving higher education to help tackle future global challenges.

 

Many Reasons to Come – and Stay
There are many educational, research or business reasons to come to the Oslo Region – but underlying all those reasons is the quality of life you will experience here. A vibrant city life that includes a rich and varied selection of music, cuisine, design and art balanced by recreation that includes open access to the unparalleled mountains and fjords here – just minutes from the city center using the local public transportation system.

The choice is yours. Come to visit or come to stay. For more information on the thriving business sectors here, see the Oslo Teknopol website.

 

For more information about Oslo as your tourist and event destination, see the Visit Oslo site.