Oslo pass
by tessy
When going to Oslo, think about buying the Oslo pass. It allows you to use the public
- transportation (which is very good in Oslo),
- free entrance in the most museums (we never paid)
- reduction in restaurants (we never were in these restaurants)
- other reductions
Depending on how long you will stay there, it is a fantastic thing to have this Oslo pass. We got it with our hotel booking, so we had not to pay. You just have to fill out the date and the time you start to use it. It is available for 24h/48h/72h/96h.
With the Oslo pass, you get a little booklet where all the museums and other reductions are described. For more informations, have a look at
http://www.visitoslo.com/index.php?cat=49104
Oslo Harbour
by HORSCHECK
The first area I visited after my arrival in Oslo was the harbour. The atmosphere of ships and scandinavian evening sun gave me a certain holiday feeling. :o)
In the harbour both old sailing boats and modern cruise ships can be found. Some famous ships are based in Oslo harbour. Among them are:
- Christian Radich, full-rigged ship, built in 1937
- M314 Alta, a wooden minesweeper (museum ship)
Nightlife
by Durfun
The tourist office produces a free 'What's On in Oslo' leaflet that is useful to check venues & their opening times, directions of how to get there.
The hippest nightclubs are in the east of the city in districts like Gronland and Grunerlokka, though there are some in the centre around Karl Johans Gate. Most have a variety of live music.
Bar Boca at 30 Thorvald Meyers gate serves the best cocktails in town, and the Tea Lounge (33b Thorvald Meyers gate) is a lovely lounge for a quiet, romantic night.
Spektrum is close to Oslo S - which is connected to Frogner via tram numbers 12 & 15 (mere 10 minute ride!!)
Studenten is a good bar at 45 Karl Johans Gate thats brews it's own beer, and a youthful crowd.
Summit 22 is a bar-lounge on top of the unmissable Radisson SAS, offering panoramic views over the city. Open till 3 am! Vigeland Park - with so many sweet sculptures.
Holmenkollen museum dedicated to the origin of skiing.
Viking ship museum - showcasing old boats used for the early expeditions to far-away lands.
Visit Nesodden
by Hildeal
Take the boat from Aker Harbour to Nesodden (20 minutes). Nesodden is a peninsuala and is situated outside of Oslo and it's a really nature pearl. It's not included in the public transporting prize. I believe the prize is around 50 NK one way. Or you can actually drive her, but I prefer the boat trip.The boat from Aker Harbour to Nesodden goes frequently , around each hour, and also at night.
And Alexander Rybak, the boy who won the Eurovison song contest last year is from Nesodden and was raised here! He said that if he got to choose, the Eurovison contest should be held here. But i doubt it would be room enough ;)
Nesodden is the Peninsula that makes the Oslo fjord til bend at the top. The history of Nesodden is impressed by the fjord, the wood and the farm industri, but also by its nearness to the capital
The first people of Nesodden belonged to the people of Nøsvedt and they came here 8000 years ago. Since then, many more and today the innhabitants count 16.000 . Many Locals are patriots and show big intererest in culture of the parish, nature and history. My anchestors are originally from this place.
But first of all Nesodden is dream for boat and beach entusiasts. Many people here have boat houses along the coast. sitting in the boat house and watching the cruise ships passing by.
If it is wintertime, and you...
by Christer81
If it is wintertime, and you either are a skier or want to take a risk skiing, why not try it in Oslo. There are several hills surrounding the city, which are prepared for skiing during wintertime (December - March)
This is a picture of the slope called Wyllerløypa. close to Bogstad Camping
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