After numerous trips to Oman, I have been living here for several months now. During this time my local friends have given me
many wonderful places. In this little travel guide I give you
a first overview of the country, the people and the Omani culture.
Oman travel guide – the most important at a glance
The friendliness and hospitality of Omani is extraordinary. One is welcomed with open arms.
Oman is a very safe country. No trace of the political turbulences of other destinations in the Orient.
The best time to travel to Oman is in winter. The climate is mild and dry. It gets pretty hot in summer.
Muscat, the capital of Oman, offers a lot of culture and sights.
Must sees: Muscat, Salala, Nizwa and Mirbat
Since Oman is far too unique, diverse and fabulously enchanting to commit exclusively to certain regions or activities, an individual round trip by rental car is your ultimate for a 360° cross-section of the country. Of course you can also book organized tours, but with your own vehicle you are a thousand times more individual…
As multifaceted as the spectrum of scenic attractions in Oman is, as different are the intentions behind a trip to Oman. While many a traveler longs for a sandy, sun-baked body on a beach vacation, hiking enthusiasts can’t wait to swell their calf muscles. Therefore, to find the best time to travel in Oman for…
When it comes to hotels, Oman has a lot to offer! I would like to introduce you to my absolute favorites. From the exquisite five-star hotel to the simple place to stay, everything is there.
You want to go on vacation to Oman with your kids, but you don’t want to count sheep clouds on the beach day in and day out? Don’t worry, Oman has plenty of age-appropriate activities up its sleeve for kids. The following overview shows you what you can do with children in Oman. The smorgasbord…
When we think of Oman, we are instantly transported to a world of dreams. Oriental sounds penetrate from the distance to the ear, alabaster-colored domes push themselves before our mental eye and the splendid shine of iridescent gold jewelry dazzles our even unbelieving pupils. All that’s missing is the magic magic lamp for scratching and…
SUMMER VACATION IN OMAN Camels in the Fog Spend your summer vacation on the Arabian Peninsula and enjoy typical English weather! In Oman, this is made possible by the monsoon rains, which also hit the southern part of the country and transform the desert into a green jungle. My Stages SUMMER VACATION IN OMAN Camels…
Once to Oman, please: One-Way! Your heart beats faster, because soon it’s time? As exciting as a trip to Oman is, the mission to “emigrate” is overwhelming. Therefore, nuances of stress, shades of tension, and notes of insecurity are also likely to be caught up in your anticipation, nervousness, and indescribable wanderlust. Have your to-do…
Desert dreams instead of deserted dreams? Oman has them starting right away in doubles. Whenever tour operators (rightly) praise the world’s largest sand desert – the Rub al-Khali in the southwest of the country – the sediment grains in the eastern sandbox rub their pupils melancholically. For the often unrecognized beauty in the east of…
A round trip to Oman is a real life dream for most visitors to the Sultanate and in many cases a once in a lifetime opportunity. Not everyone is lucky enough to experience such a dream trip more often and to be able to portion out the diversity of this unique spot of the world…
If you put your folding rule along Oman’s east coast without coming into contact with the waters of the Arabian Sea, you will see that the city of Mirbat in Oman is quietly stealing into the “exclusion zone” ocean. As the crow flies, it forms a tangent with the village of Lakabi, leaving Ras Madrakah…
The bird with the silvery-golden fluttering angel wings has made it high in the segment of high-ranking awards and awards received. As the world’s leading airline, Oman Air was named the unrivaled winner in a total of four divisions at the 2019 World Travel Awards. That this did not happen without reason, you will already…
If someone asks you about typical destinations for hiking, Oman will rarely come to mind. In all likelihood, the imaginary vision of deep plains unfolds before your mind’s eye instead, with caravans moving ponderously along, casting their shadow cones in the hazy light of the sun. Surely, with this even surreal imagining, it will surprise…
Grains of sand as fine as powdered sugar between your toes, the embrace of a salty-warm breeze of wind-cut sea minerals and a scent of freedom that settles precisely between your upper lip and the tip of your nose: This even unreal scenario becomes your reality during a beach vacation in Oman! Despite all the…
The Omanis are a tolerant people. But as open-minded as they are towards you, you should be respectful towards them. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the typical customs and traditions of Oman before your trip to the Sultanate on the Arabian Sea. This etiquette guide informs you about customs such…
Oman is a paradox as it lives and breathes: Hardly any other Arab country is as traditionally inclined as the Sultanate on the Indian Ocean, which is shaped by Islam. Authenticity, customs and above all mores are high in the favor of conservative Omanis and yet show themselves to be so modern that one would…
The scenic landscapes of Oman are characterized by such a great variety of impressive natural beauty and cultural highlights that it is worth investing more time to give free rein to your inner overwhelm. Even though you can sit back and relax on a guided tour, you’ll appreciate preferring to take the wheel yourself. You…
Visiting one of the local religious institutions while on vacation is almost standard for tourists these days. In some countries, the locals will also have become accustomed to the sight of various foreigners inside their sanatoriums. Nevertheless, as an outsider, you should always behave respectfully so as not to cause problems for the local believers….
Lela’s Preface I am often asked how I could live in an Islamic country like Oman. Wouldn’t it be difficult for me as a woman there because of religion? Again and again, and I am happy about,I have to explain that in Oman empathy, altruism and respect are the most important values in society. Why…
Have you ever thought about what exactly it is that gives a face to the magic of the Orient? Perhaps these thoughts will cause bubbles to pop up in your mind’s eye, reflecting your dust-covered children’s book dreams. Use your newfound wisdom as an adult that even children’s books come with a large dose of…
The account of my first trip to Oman. On this one I fell in love with this wonderful country with all its sights and great people. A 5000-year history in harmony with modernity, barren highland formations, pristine beaches, green highlands and desert – Oman is a land of contrasts that transports visitors to a fairy…
Sultan Quaboos voller Demut für sein Land It’s raining. Continuously since early morning. And it’s cold, too. What you can call cold in Oman. It’s about 15 degrees Celsius. Totally unusual in Muscat, the capital of the country. Also the smell in the air I haven’t experienced this way since I’ve been living in Oman….
Ich durfte mit dem Maserati Lavente S GranLusso den Oman entdecken (credit: Abduhlrahman Al Sinaidi) I press the start button. The 6 cylinder engine, designed by Ferrari, howls under the stylishly shaped hood. It is a unique sound in the car world and people love it. Me too. I fell in love with the Maserati…
Nizwa – a cultural pearl in the middle of the mountains of Oman As a regional trading center, Nizwa has a long and varied history. From here you can perfectly explore the north of Oman. Just under 200 km from the capital Muscat, you will find everything you need here. Today you will find Nizwa…
Anyone confronted with the mysterious name of the sultanate on the Arabian Peninsula associates sunshine, lack of humidity and temperatures that are only bearable for Central Europeans with cool drinks and ice cubes to go. That this is only half the truth about the climatic conditions in Oman becomes apparent when we take a look…
“Where is this Oman?” I am asked this quite often and the first reactions to my answer are quite surprising, if not a little horrified. The country, from which according to legend the famous seafarer Sinbad originated, is located together with Saudi Arabia, Yemen and the Emirates on the Arabian Peninsula directly on the Arabian…
Do you feel the sensual vibrations that the name leaves on your tongue? Salalah – euphonious sounds that are both revelation and promise. In them lie oriental desires that give new dimensions to your travel dreams. Whether endless long dream beaches with powder sugar white grains of sand, emerald green lagoons, trusting looking camels or…
Dry, scorching and dusty as hell. These are precisely the guileless associations that are awakened in most people in connection with the Sultanate of Oman. But while their thoughts linger on hazy desert scenes and stoically plodding camel caravans, the fabulous world of Omani deep-sea longings unfolds at the back of the colonial terrain. Thanks…
I have fasted during Ramadan – for the first time in my life. Out of solidarity with my Omani host family? Rather out of curiosity. A part of my Bosnian family is also Muslim and some family members fast regularly. Having grown up in Germany, I found it crazy that they “do this to themselves”….
My 17 tips for Oman explorers For those seeking more than an overview and needing further details, links to more detailed articles can be found in the subsections. Where is Oman located? Oman is located at the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula on the Arabian Sea. The capital Muscat is located about 5300km away…
The policeman calls me friendly to him and hands me smiling the driver’s license. It took an hour to get it. At Oman everything goes a little faster and especially with a lot of peace! On January 22 I am I traveled to Oman to spend some time here. I want to know more about…
