Oslo

With only around half a million inhabitants, Norway's capital is a laid-back place with easy access to outdoor pursuits. The city is located on Oslofjord, is surrounded by Oslomarka and the Nordmarka forest and the Bygdøy peninsula is only a 10-minute ferry ride away. If you visit during the winter, you will find 2000km of ski trails for cross country skiing and many ski lifts for alpine skiing. Oslo's attractions include numerous museums including the Munch Museum (showcasing the works of Oslo's famed artist Edvard Munch), the Kon-Tiki Museum and the Viking Ship Museum. Don't miss the Akershus Fortress and the Akershus Castle.