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You really don't need all of that. I just wear a wool coat, boots, jeans, knitted hat and knitted gloves and I'm out for hours every day in the same type of temperature that Oslo gets. The -30 degrees you have seen is very,. very unlikely to happen in Oslo. Whilst it was -30 north of the Oslo region in January this year, the coldest Oslo city got was -23 and that was unusually cold. End of Feb-early March is warmer than January.

I went to Norway in February as a teenager. We wore lots of layers. It was fine.

I'd absolutely still go

I’m going to Tromso in March. I love cold and snow.

Lots of thermals, lots of layers, lots of fleece, proper cold weather coat, salopettes, hats and gloves.

Have a look in Mountain Warehouse, they usually have really good sales and most of their stuff has temperature ratings on them. Stick it all on Vinted when you’re back.

I’ve been to Oslo in March and Iceland in January - it was fucking freezing, but everywhere is well set up for it.

I’ve seen in some places you can rent cold weather gear to save buying it all and then carting it all on a plane - I’m looking at it for when we go to Tromso - is there anything like that where you’re going?

Oslo is lovely in winter. It is dark and people light candles outside shop doorways and light up cafes and shops. Because of the coats each cafe has a coat stand to put your outerwear on. You can often still sit outside and there will be patio heaters and blankets. The snow falls in October and is often on the ground until March but pavements and roads are cleared (the snow is taken to snow dumps). Hot chocolate and pancakes with jam or brown cheese is a wonderful warming snack.

It is not likely to be -30oC in Oslo. That is pretty rare!! I once experienced that temperature but it was Finland in January.

Download the app for using tubes, busses and trams. Dress up warm - layers, coats, hats, scarves and gloves and enjoy yourself! You can iceskate on the little lake in the middle of town. You can take a tube up to Frognersetteren and have hot chocolate and appel cake in a wonderful log cabin on the snowy mountain.

I lived in Oslo for a year and worked all over Scandinavia for many years. I didn't need any specific specialist clothing - just warm layers.

-30 in Oslo - surely that would be utterly freak weather?

Oslo is on the same line of latitude as the Sheltand Islands. I mean, yes it's north, but it's not the North Pole!!!

I lived in Norway for 18 months as a kid. Of course things to do, get some proper winter clothes! Whatever you think of buying, go warmer because it can be biting, I lived in salopettes in the winter and snow boots.

It can be absolutely stunning in the winter months, you're going to get some beautiful photos if nothing else!

I was in Gothenburg in December 23 & it was during a cold snap when there was a lot of snow & ice which is not that typical there i believe.

I was there for work & had go get out for meetings every day

I was fine with a duck down COS puffa jacket, cashmere knit hat & gloves & layers under my jumpers

I wore normal trousers / cords without leggings/ thermals underneath & black leather laced ankle boots with decent socks. I was totally fine

I was also in Berlin in very early January & it was RAW but I was fine wearing petty much same as already described. In fact I bought the puffa & hat & gloves for that trip & they were perfect.

They've turned out to be very handy as i've worn them since on December/ jan trips to Riga (so cold!), Berlin again & Ljubljana. For me it makes sense to keep a coat like that in the wardrobe.

I was in Copenhagen last year in September & its a fabulous city. You'll have a great time!

Jeans aren’t great because they don’t hold heat. Depending on how cold - and how much you feel the cold - it is thermals under jeans may not do much. I spent years walking in the Scottish hills where temperatures easily get under -10 and really thermals and a warm layer on top (fleece lined trousers, thick leggings) were a godsend. Of course I also had wind to factor in but jeans in very cold weather isn’t great.

Just wrap up really warm with thermals, a decent coat, cute jumpers, hats and gloves. I’m sure it will be fine. I went skiing one year when the temperature was -32 on the mountain. Obviously people get warm actually skiing, but you have to sit still on long chair lifts in that temperature with wind and snow swirling around you. I was absolutely fine as I was all layered up to the max. I’m sure you’ll be perfectly ok too walking around a city.

Of course you had a choice how about the Canary Islands?

I've been to New York when it was -20 and it was really very manageable. I bought thermal underwear to wear under my clothes. Heavy coat, hat (most important!) and thick gloves. My face did freeze (to the extent I couldn't speak) however with a hat pulled down it was fine and actually quite fun. I really enjoyed the holiday, not sure I would chose to go on holiday in those temperatures again but it was absolutely fine.

I think it sounds like a great holiday. As others have said, layers work best. Cold countries are well set up for the weather. In Iceland I found most places had large cloakrooms for you to leave layers.

I used fleece lined leggings from Next under jeans or joggers. Thermal vest, top and hoody on top half. Used my own long puffs coat and scarf. I did buy new gives, a wind proof fingerless style with a mitten that had a magnet in it to keep in place. They were expensive but my hands easily get cold. M&S have thin thermal socks so I could wear my usual trainers and boots.

I wore thermal vest, fleece lined tights, dress and jumper when going out for meals.

Tivoli is quite gentle. It’s a garden as much as anything.

Hahah. Best autocorrect ever. I’m totally going to invent them.

I would be very surprised by that temperature (have visited Oslo a lot as DP used to work there). I think the temperatures you have looked up seem way more realistic and even if it is colder then it is a very different cold to UK (much drier and less humid so feels nicer). Obviously take some warm clothes but you will be fine

Get some snow boots. Snood, ski gloves. Basically look at ski wear.
Sounds fun. Im sure the museums will have heating on.

Get a Didrikson coat and get out and about, you'll be fine with thermal tights on under jeans. It's not like you'll be outside 100% of the time! Plan your itinerary of where you want to see and have a great time, sounds fab.

I have known it to be minus 15 in the UK, it was fine as long as you were wrapped up well. Everything was so crisp, I loved it.

I would rather that than 5C and pissing with rain. Which is often the case.

It will be lovely. Thermals, ski jacket, hat with furry ears. Ski socks. I am sure you will love it.

Jeans aren’t good for cold weather, and if they get wet from snow they stay wet and heavy. Get some walking trousers. Dress for the weather, not style!

A long time ago I worked in Malmo ( just opposite Copenhagan) and the temperatures were about -10° C. This was very manageable when dressed in layers. Buildings were very warm inside so expect to delayer and use cloakrooms. I was very miserable when I came back to the UK for Xmas as, although the temperature was 13°, it was bone- chillingly damp! Good luck!

I went to the exact same place at the end of Feb with my husband and 3yr old. We dressed appropriately and had a great time. There are loads of indoor things to do, though we did stand outside watching the changing of the guard for a bit too long in the snow. Embrace it and be prepared for the weather.

Norwegians have a saying "There's no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes"
Dress for the cold, embrace the adventure, there's lots to do in Oslo that's indoors or in a vehicle
And last year's -30 night-time temperature was an exception, the norm in February is, as you found, around -2

You’ll be fine. I do Finland In January which regularly gets down to -30. Layer up, get snow boots, ski coat and maybe even salopettes. Lots of base layers, merino wool, fleece etc. You’ll probably be surprised how few layers you need and how warm you are.

Also merino ski socks, ski gloves with thin glove liners.

You can get cheap ski gear from Mountain Warehouse.