House Swap & Exchange in Oslo

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Work during the day and explore your new location in the evenings and weekends. Save vacation days by combining both!

Free accommodation

We don’t require (expensive) memberships. Swaphouse is 100% free. No money is exchanged in the entire process.

All the amenities you need

All homes feature fast WiFi and dedicated workspace(s). You can expect everything you need to live and work from there.

About Oslo

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Timezone

UTC+1

Oslo follows Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) and switches to UTC+2 (CEST) during summer months.

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Main language

Norwegian

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Climate

Oceanic / Continental

Mild summers and cold winters with snow.

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Closest airport

OSL

Oslo Gardermoen Airport, the main airport serving Norway.

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Intl. train station

Oslo S (Central)

Norway's busiest railway station with connections to other Norwegian cities and Sweden.

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Near beach?

Immediate

Oslo is coastal with several fjord beaches in and around the city.

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Near mountains?

± 200km

The Scandinavian Mountains are to the west.

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Local Cuisine

Rakfisk

Fermented fish, a traditional Norwegian delicacy.

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Currency

Norwegian Krone

Norwegian Krone (kr - NOK)

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Must see

Viking Ship Museum

Houses well-preserved Viking ships and artifacts from the Viking period.

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Hidden gem

Ekebergparken

A sculpture and national heritage park offering stunning views of the city.

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Water quality

Excellent

Water is sourced from protected lakes and treated to ensure it's safe for drinking.

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House swap in Oslo