Oslo Travel Guide
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With its population of around 550,000, Oslo is one of the smallest capitals in Europe and is flanked by nature on almost all sides. The city's public transportation system is convenient, with buses, trams, a subway system, trains and ferries. This extensive network will take you all around town, into the wilderness or out to one of the islands of the inner … Read Oslo introduction
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Clarion Collection Gabelshus
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This hotel is in Frogner , a wealthy part of the city made up of embassies and exclusive shops. The hotel is small and intimate and exudes an English-style …
Gamle Raadhus
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Housed in a building built in 1641, this was the first town hall in Christiania, hence "The Old Town Hall". In the summer you will enjoy dining in the large outdoor section. The bar has its own opening hours. The atmosphere is well suited to …
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Its a really nice country. However the prices are so high, you feel ripped off, even if you have the money. Get ready for the SHOCK of your life. You better take a fishing pole.
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Introduction
Norway's capital and largest city creeps up on you and makes you very glad you came. Possessed of a staid reputation and by no measure Scandinavia's most beautiful city, low-key Oslo nonetheless has lots to see and do - it just doesn't make such a big fuss about it.
Not to miss
Munch Museum Dedicated to the life work of Norway's most renowned artist, the Munchmuseet contains 5000 drawings and paintings that Munch bequeathed to the city of Oslo. Ten years after The Scream was stolen from Nasjonalgalleriet, masked gunmen pulled a similar caper on another version of the …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 500000 Area : 242km² Longitude / Latitude : 10.7119998932 / 59.9379997253 Currency : Norwegian Krone (NOK) Weights & Measures system : Metric
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there Oslo's international airport is a whopping 50km (30mi) north of the town centre in Gardermoen. To get there from Oslo (or vice versa) take the Flybussen shuttle bus, which departs every 20 minutes (40min). The airport express train departs Central Station every 10 minutes and the …
History
Recent History Today, Oslo enjoys one of the highest standards of living of any city on earth. It's one of the top 10 cities in the world in area, its suburbs having spread rapidly in recent decades. This suburban sprawl has the advantage of gathering in the green outskirts, making the city one of the …
Weather
Oslo has warm summers and manageable (though decidedly dark) winters. Summer temperatures average around 20°C (68°F) in June and July, though it can get as high as 30°C (86°F). Oslo is a long way from the northern edge of Norway, where the summer sun does not set at all, but …
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Overview of Oslo
One of the oldest Scandinavian capitals, Oslo has never been on the mainstream European tourist circuit. Many have the impression that it's lean on historic and cultural sights. In fact, Oslo offers enough sights and activities to fill at least 3 or 4 busy days. It's also the starting point for many …
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World-class Oslo, a town of 500,000, has become good at survival and rebirth throughout its nearly 1,000-year history. In 1348, plague wiped out half the population, and it has burned down too many times to count. Nearly destroyed entirely by a fire in 1624, it was redesigned and renamed …
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