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Oslo is a stunning destinaiton for tourists (Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
One stunning European city<\/a> has topped a poll for being the greenest and it\u2019s just two hours from the UK. Known for its beautiful parks and relaxed atmosphere, the city has scored highly for its air quality, green spaces and public parks<\/a>. Travel needs for Brits looking for a holiday are changing and one search term in particular has surged by a staggering 9,900% in the last year \u2013 the \u2018greenest city<\/a> in the world\u2019.<\/p>\n Research has suggested people are picking cities to visit that blend exploration with outdoor relaxation and open green spaces. If that sounds like a combination too-good-to-be true, it turns out it isn\u2019t with many cities across the world classed as \u2018nature rich\u2019. Oslo, the capital city of Norway, came first with a green score of 77.3.<\/p>\n Norway is known for its beautiful scenery (Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong> Former Prime Minister named in Epstein Files rushed to hospital <\/a><\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong> King breaks royal tradition with key move as family scandal rumbles on <\/a><\/p>\n The travel pros at Iglu Cruise have developed a Green City Index which charts the top 10 cities where nature and urban life combine.<\/p>\n Based on the amount of greenery in each city<\/a>, air quality, and accessible public green space, they have discovered a European city has topped the poll \u2013 and it\u2019s only a two-hour flight away.<\/p>\n A staggering 95% of residents in Oslo live within a 300-metre walk of a green area, making it one of Europe\u2019s most walkable capitals and a city that feels like you\u2019re living in a national park.<\/p>\n The city also has an initiative scheme called \u2018pocket parks\u2019 which have been developed through community-led efforts to transform old parking spaces into green areas.<\/p>\n In addition, Oslo<\/a> has the world\u2019s first \u2018bee highway\u2019 \u2013 a corridor of flowers and bee hotels running across the city\u2019s streets which gives tourists a unique experience of stunning Norwegian nature only minutes away.<\/p>\n The city also boasts well-known sites including the Royal Palace Park and Vigeland Park, which is the largest sculpture park in the world created by a single artist.<\/p>\n Visitors can take a 20-minute metro ride out of the city centre to Oslomarka forest and the trails around Sognsvann Lake.<\/p>\n Ensure our latest news headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here to activate<\/a> or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n The city is a huge economic and cultural hub for Norway (Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n There are also well-known sites like the Royal Palace Park and Vigeland Park, the largest sculpture park in the world, created by a single artist. A 20-minute metro ride from the city centre takes you to Oslomarka forest and the trails around Sognsvann Lake.<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Norway-6771284.jpg\" "\\"A")
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