Oslo hosts Britain's embassy to Norway where Nordic prosperity meets North Sea energy partnerships and close bilateral relationship built on historical ties. The mission coordinates substantial partnership focused on NATO founding membership alliance, North Sea oil and gas cooperation with maritime boundary agreements, Arctic security, and shared democratic values. British tourists visit Norway in significant numbers seeking Bergen's fjords and Hanseatic heritage, Geirangerfjord's dramatic scenery, Tromsø's Northern Lights viewing and Arctic experiences, Lofoten Islands' dramatic peaks and fishing villages, Oslo's Viking Ship Museum and Vigeland sculpture park, Stavanger's proximity to Pulpit Rock hiking, and spectacular natural beauty despite high costs. British expats establish community in Oslo's oil sector, technology companies, and academic institutions drawn by high living standards, outdoor lifestyle, and professional opportunities. British businesses engage extensively in Norway's oil and gas sector through North Sea partnerships, renewable energy collaboration including offshore wind development, seafood imports with Norwegian salmon dominating UK market, maritime services, and technology partnerships. The embassy coordinates energy security cooperation as North Sea resources supply British market, facilitates bilateral trade between wealthy neighbors, and represents British interests in prosperous Nordic nation. Staff support British oil workers in North Sea operations, process visa applications for Norwegian students and professionals, and maintain presence in expensive capital with world's highest living costs. The mission represents British interests in closest Nordic partner where shared North Sea resources create interdependence, World War II history when Norwegian government operated from London exile strengthens bonds, NATO partnership underpins security cooperation, and Norway's EEA membership despite EU rejection creates unique European relationship balancing sovereignty with market access making Anglo-Norwegian ties particularly close among Britain's Nordic partnerships.