There is a special energy to Oslo in the summer—the sun sets late, around 11PM, and there is a grateful and joyous electricity in those extra hours for socializing or wandering. This isn’t a typical European capital swarming with tourists, from the bakery lines and wine bar courtyards to the families gathering in Frognerparken, the residents of Oslo explore (and enjoy) their home just as much as visitors do. Whether you’re going back in time to learn about Norse folklore and the city’s medieval ...