Oslo was founded as a trading center in the middle of the 11th century and in 1300 the city became the capital of early Norway.

 

The Black Death took a heavy toll in 1350 and several fires consumed the wooden houses. For many centuries Oslo was subordinate to Copenhagen until the union with Denmark ended in 1814.

 

Today greater Oslo and its harbor is Norways economic center and the seat of the country's government.

Although Oslo is a very expensive place, it is also one of Europe's fastest growing cities.

 

In 2011 the white supremist A Breivik attacked the city center with a selfmade car bomb, killing 8 people, after which he moved on on to kill 69 innocent youngsters at Utøya island.

 

We visited Oslo in June 2014.