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Visit Oslo - Oslo is the capital of Norway with approximately
500.000 inhabitants, or a little over 10% of the country's total population.
About one third of the total population of the country lives around the Oslo
Fjord area.
Oslo - The city of the Nobel Peace Prize, was founded in the year 1000
and has celebrated its 1000 years anniversary in the year 2000. Oslo City is
located as far north as St. Petersburg, Anchorage in Alaska and Kap Farvel
in Greenland. Even though the city is situated so far north, its climate is
temperate in the autumn and warm in summer. The winters last from 3 to 5
months with very good skiing conditions in the hills around the city. |
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 Anker Hotel Best Western Oslo 
The hotel is located in an up-and-coming area called Gruner Lokker on the banks
of River Akers approximately ten minutes walk from central station and Oslo's
main shopping area. This part of town is well known for its relaxed Bohemian
atmosphere and is popular with students and the young at heart. The rooms are
small in size and in fair condition.The hotel has only double and combi style
rooms, therefore a twin will be assigned as a combi room consisting of a
permanent bed and fold out bed. The breakfast room is located on the ground
floor and has been completely refurbished. It is a good value hotel based in the
centre of Oslo with all amenities very close by.
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 Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise
Welcome to the the picturesque Norwegian Fjords! Be sure to bring your camera as this stunning area is known for its beauty. Travel through a pristine paradise, and relax as the boat sails along pushed by a gentle breeze.
This tour is seasonal and operates from April to September only.
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| Shopping Oslo You will find everything in Oslo!
Shopping Malls, department stores, small boutiques, shopping streets with
hundreds of small shops and retailers, charming antique shops, flea markets,
suppliers of exclusive international brand names and local handicraft shops.
Shopping areas:
Norway Design shopping
The city centre around Karl Johans gate:
Pedestrian precinct with several chains like H&M and Benetton. Larger
shopping malls and department stores in the area are Oslo City, Byporten,
Glassmagasinet, Steen & Strøm, Paleet and Aker Brygge. At Grensen you will
find a good selection of shoes, while Møllergata is the street where you can
find furniture.
Majorstuen - the streets Bogstadveien and Hegdehaugsveien:
Here you will find a good mix of exclusive brands, mid-price clothing and
value clothes at shops like Hennes & Mauritz and Vero Moda. Spend the whole
day strolling up and down these two streets!
Frogner - Bygdøy Allé offers a good selection of exclusive, modern
interior design shops. In this area you can also find small independent
shops with everything from exclusive underwear to kitchen utensils. A bit
further down the road to Skøyen there are several popular furniture and
interior design shops as well. All located within walking distance.
Grünerløkka is the place to look for young, Norwegian designers.
Small, independent shops with clothes, pottery and handicrafts are presented
- as well as second hand book- and record shops. You will also find some of
the chain stores here.
At Grønland there is a wide variety of shops run by immigrants. They
offer Oslo’s best selection of fruits and vegetables. In addition you can
get a good bargain on exotic textiles and gold. The main streets are
Grønlandsleiret and Smalgangen. |
| Eating and Drinking Oslo If you want to see
a slice of Scandinavian beauty, breathe some crisp, fresh air and make a few
friends along the way, pack your bags and head to Oslo. With a thriving
nightlife scene to help you while away the wee hours (which hardly get dark
during the long summer days), you couldn't have a more spectacular setting
for your exploits.
Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and nestling at the head of a 110-km
long fjord – there's no mistaking – this is Viking country. Must-sees are
the Akershus Fortress, the Resistance Museum, the beautiful Vigeland Park
and of course the Munch Museum. Even though it's party time, Oslo still
retains a very relaxed and friendly vibe; after all it is the home of the
Nobel Peace Prize.
The Bar Royal Christiania Hotel - Biskop Gunnerius Gate 3 -
Telephone: 00 47 23 10 80 00
Intimate up-market watering hole in the
Royal Christiania, one of the hippest hotels in the city. Non-guests are
welcome and can join moneyed regulars on the leather seats and sofas, or
cosy up at the mahogany bar for whiskeys, brandies and fine cigars. It‚s
stylish and plush in a knowing Scandinavian way, and the central location
makes it a popular pit-stop before a restaurant or club. Sidle up to the
long-legged blonde drinking Jameson by the bar, ask her what's hot, and
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| Sports & Activities Oslo Oslo offers a number
of activities both indoor and outdoor. In the winter time you can go cross
country skiing in the woods and downhill at Tryvannskleiva. And you can
ice-skate in down town Oslo!
In the summertime you can swim, paddle kayak, cycle, play golf or
football, and lots more.
Golf
More and more Norwegians are taking up golf. Oslo's international-level
golf course, Oslo Golfklubb (Bogstad, Oslo, 0740, Norway. PHONE:
22-51-05-60) is private and heavily booked. However, it admits members of
other golf clubs weekdays before 2 and weekends after 2 if space is
available. Visitors must have a handicap certificate of 20 or lower for men,
28 or lower for women. Golfsenteret (Sandakerveien 24C, Torshov, Oslo,
Norway. PHONE: 23-22-65-65), just five minutes outside the center, has a
driving range, putting green, simulator, and pro shop. |
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