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Oslo warning about sidewalk conditions

We are currently in Oslo (January 2025) and finding walking in the city a bit difficult because most of the sidewalks are extremely icy. We are from the U.S (St. Louis area) where ice in winter is a normal thing and we are still having trouble. So wear shoes with good treads (my husband’s hiking boots are surprisingly slick, while my tennis shoes are a bit more stable) and be very mindful. Good luck and be safe!

Added note: at the time of our visit, the streets in Oslo are pretty clear. Driving shouldn’t pose a problem to those familiar with winter driving. It’s the sidewalks that are a bit dicey.

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Yes, there is! We didn’t find anything specifically about the icy sidewalks in our research. I think we made some common assumptions, so I gave the friendly warning.

Despite the icy sidewalks, Norway is still worth a visit!!! Hopefully, my warning does not deter people, but rather gives them good planning intel.

MarkK provided great info and advice on this in a previous reply. Definitely worth reading for anyone thinking about visiting any snowy regions

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Oh no, definitely a weather warning! Honestly, crime in a Nordic country never even occurred to me, but I appreciate the perspective. I’ll see what I can do to edit the title.