Oslo, East Norway

 

Norway´s capital is located right between a fjord and the foot of some deep and enchanting woods. The beautiful nature, which is surrounding the city, and some fascinating highlights in town make the oldest of the Scandinavian capitals the perfect place to spend your holiday.

Some excellent hotels in Oslo offer a great variety of rooms with a reasonable price range. The great public transport system in Oslo makes sightseeing easy as pie. Go for a stroll; discover the place by bus or boat. It´s all up to you. Due to the charming atmosphere in Oslo the city is sometimes called "the world´s biggest village".

Oslo Hotels and Pensions

In case you are more adventurous, you might opt for a ride on a mountain bike, play golf or go skiing. If you wish to go for a swim, there are outdoor swimming pools, as well as beaches accessible by ferries from the city centre. Oslo combines a modern, progressive city with its Viking past. Enjoy some of the world´s finest museums like the Viking Ship Museum which shelters the world´s two best-preserved wooden Viking ships built in the 9th century.

Norway´s capital is indeed a city full of contrasts. On one hand there is green and beautiful countryside all over, and on the other hand you´ll find all the facilities of a modern metropolis.
Countless bars, cafés and nightclubs make Oslo´s nights appear like daytime. Enjoy a warm atmosphere among the Norwegians and unlike many other European countries, nearly everyone speaks good English. We warmly recommend starting your sightseeing tour with a long walk along Karl Johans Gate which is Oslo´s main pedestrian street with loads of shops and take-aways.

Don´t miss the opportunity to taste one of the best cuisines in Scandinavia after you have immersed yourself in the history and culture of the city. Perfect for a trip during your stay in Oslo is a cruise down the fjords. There you´ll find great places for fishing in the wilderness. A must-see, however, is the Arctic city of Hammerfest for the incredible northern lights.

picture source: © Dirk Röttgen / pixelio.de

 

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