Oslo Travel Forum

We're heding to Oslo for a short weekend and will basically have two nights plus a day and a half there. We'll be three adults plus two kids (ages 5 and 8).

None of us has been to Oslo before, so what would you suggest we do for the day on the Saturday?

And where would be good to eat that night?

I and 3 friends are going to London in December. We may be booking a day trip to Oslo due to Ryanair's amazing fares. What would you recommend we squeeze in to our one day adventure?

Hello. How can I get from Sandefjord Torp airport to Oslo? What is the cheapest way to do it? Greetings

What is the best way to travel from Stockholm to Oslo in October?

I tried to book a night train in October , but the website seems to indicate that it is the Swedexpress bus. Can anyone tell me if the night trains in Stockholm still run to Oslo in October?

Ill be traveling to Oslo, Norway from Sept 1st through the 6th. What is the party scene like? I have read a lot about how expensive drinks are, so im prepared for that. What nights are the bars/clubs really good? What time do people generally start going out to the clubs/bars?

Also, i would like to do a day of hiking in the fjord. I am very into extreme sports so I would be up for anthing if someone has reccomendations on what to do for that.

I will be on the Princess and in Oslo Sept 10 we dock at SONFRE AKERSHUS how far is city hall and what is the best way to get there we want to take the Hop on Hop off bus thank you pat

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TIA

Hello VT-family

I am in the process for planning a trip to Oslo at the middle of September. For preparing my trip I would like to ask you some questions:
- Can you recommend a good hotel in the centre of the city?
- Do you know any good restaurants with acceptable prices?
- Any tipps for nightlife?
- What kind of sights are the most important to see? Any insider-tipps?
- Things I have to know about the city?

Thank you in advance for your help and have a good day….

Take care
Oliver

Hello.
I'm going to Norway this October and I'll need an Hotel in Oslo for the first night, near the train station, because in the next day early in the morning I'm catching the train to Flam.
I saw the Oslo Budget Hotel... is that a bad hostel? I think is near the train station.
The last 2 nights of my trip I'll go back to Oslo and I would like to stay in a nicer hotel but not expensive (not more than 1000 Nok).

Thank you in advance.

Please let me know where to get cheap and reliable car hire/rental in Oslo. Do you know of any local and reliable companies offering better prices or any deals going? My wife and I are arrive in early August in Oslo for a couple of weeks, to hire a care and drive in Norway/Sweden/Denmark. We find the prices quoted by the big companies very expensive. Any suggestions/experience would be appreciated now.

Does the Museum accept US$ for admission ? We'll be arriving in a cruise and won't have too much foreign currencies.

Thanks...

Is it difficult to find a place that allows me to buy some NOK notes?

I arrive early in the morning from Copenhagen.

Perhaps I can already buy some NOK in Copenhagen itself?

In Oslo, is it difficult to find a Bereau de Change or a bank that can do that?

Hi all,

I am solo traveller, will be arriving in Oslo from Copenhagen at 5:40 in the morning on Swebus Express.

1) Is there a breakfast place nearby at this godly hour? I need to have a place until 7am.

2) Is there some form of multi-trip card I can purchase? I will spend most time in the town, but just wondering how big Oslo is, or most places are within walking distance (ie less than 2 KM apart)

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I am coming to Oslo this weekend for work and looking for things to do on my free time (will be staying at SAS Radisson and Thon Munch). I arrive at 16:00 on Saturday so was planning on hitting the shops straight away as it appears most will close around 18:00-19:00 and Sunday things are closed. I am looking for women's mid-range fashion (Zara, H&M, Vera Moda etc.) so was planning on going to Bogstradveien or Steen & Strom mall and surrounding area. After the shops close, I wanted to walk to Vigeland Park to look around for a bit and take advantage of the long sunshine hours (is it dangerous to walk around at night at 22:00-24:00 by yourself in Oslo???).

However, I saw that there are the following events this weekend:
1. "Middelalderfestival" on Saturday until 20:00 or Sunday 11:00-18:00 (Entrance fee 100 NOK) or

2. a free Beer Festival, Fri - Sun: 13:00- 23:00 expecting 20,000 people in Sofienbergparken

Are either of these events worth seeing? Is there a "Summer Solstice" event? Sunday I will be free on Sunday from 11:00-15:00 or after 20:00. Monday, I am working and on a tour of City Hall until 19:45 and then will be free; is there anything to do after 20:00 on Monday near City Hall? Are shops still open? Or should I just stroll Karl Johans gate?

Also, I am a traveler on a budget - I don't mind buying bread and cheese from the supermarket to have picnics (actually more fun that way). Any fast-food joints open on Sunday near SAS Radisson or Thon Munch?

Tips, advice, comments?!?!

Thanks in advance and I am looking forward to coming to your city!
Kristina

Hi,
I'll be taking the ferry from Copenhagen to Oslo on my way to Bergen and I am trying to find out if I have time to catch the train at 10:30 if the ferry arrives at 9:30. I don't know how long it will take to get off of the ferry and get to the train station in time. The other train option would get me to Flam at 9:45 - will it really still be light enough to enjoy the train ride at that time on 13 July? And, do you know if I have time to catch the 10:30 train? I will really appreciate any advice.
Thanks,
Lynne

I was reading that most shops in Norway are shut from early Saturday afternoon and on Sundays. I'll be in Oslo for the weekend in mid July and am wondering if most shops will be shut while I'm there because of this or do they stay open in the touristy areas? I hope the museums and tourist attractions are open all day Saturday and Sunday? Thanks in advance :)

Hi folks,
This is my first ever visit to this site so hopefully I do it right!
Can anyone advise me about things to do while in Oslo. Im still have accomodation to organise so tips on good quality hotels or even guesthouses in the city would be appreciated. How about good value for money restaurants.
Im arriving in Oslo on 4thJuly, so time is getting short.

Thanks for taking time to read this and look forward to replies.

Regards
Brian.

Am flying into Oslo and would like suggestions on the best way to get from the airport to downtown hotels. Is there an airport shuttle or would it be better to take a taxi. Thanks for the info. Sue

Hi everybody!

Has anyone ever stayed at Park Apartments Pilestredet?

Any comments on that?


Thanks!

catarina

Hi we will be in Oslo in July 2009 but only for around 6 hours (actually 8 hours but we need to get to from ship etc). Just wondering what people recommend we do since we have limited time in this port. Is it worth us getting an Oslo card we are planning on using public transport etc and we plan on visiting some of the museums. One more thing we will have an 8 year old child in toe.

so what museums do people recommend and what else isnt to be missed????

My son, his fiance and myself are due to arrive Oslo early August 2009.
we would like to visit Tromso after Oslo and then get to Stockholm.
Looking for any suggestions as how many days in each location - total trip is 9 days and what is best way to get around. rail, plane, etc.

Thanks for the help

We'll be departing Oslo for Stockholm late July, 2009. How much is a mid-week, second class ticket? And is it necessary to book weeks in advance?

Is rail the best route to Stockholm?

We are an old couple who will go to Oslo in Feb. We have some questions to ask you all:

1. What kind of winter clothes should we wear? We live in UK, should we buy winter clothes, such us ski trousers, scarfs, gloves, wool socks or warm caps in UK or buy in Oslo? We have northface coats very warm. Is it warm enough to wear in Oslo?
2. Do we need to buy a pass for traveling immidietely on the day? (We will arrive in the afternoon.)We will stay there for a week, so what kind of travel pass is cheaper for the days?
3. We are fish lovers, any nice and cheap restaurants for us to choose in the city?

Many thanks


Old couple

Hi folks - I will be spending 3 days in Oslo this month (Feb) and I'm a little concerned at the stories people are telling me about the prices of food and drinks! I'm not a cheapskate but really dont want to be paying over the odds. Anyone recommend any decent bars/cafes/restaurants close to the Hotel Astoria as I really would like to sample the local delicacies and enjoy a little nightlfe whilst visiting!

I need to know the addres of the Central Bus Station which Iwould be dropped off at if using the Torp Express bus service from Torp Airport to Oslo.
Also need to know if its within walking distance of the Thon Hotel Astoria.
Thank You in advance for any help.

Hi everybody!
I’m planning on going with 3 friends of mine to Oslo on February.
I’d appreciate very much to have answered the following questions:
- Is it easy to take NOK in na ATM in the airport?
- Does anyone has any experience on staying in na hostel in Oslo? We are in a not very high budget…but we would like ti stay in a hostel not very far from the center.
- Does anyone has exeprience in using the Oslo card? Is it worthwhile?
- Are 5 dyas too may days to visit Oslo?

Thank you a lot… We aren’t still very sure abou our destiny but I’m willing to visit Oslo for a long time…
Thank you a lot!

A hug

katy

Dear All,

I've read that the sledge rent price is 80NOK for a whole day.

Please let me know whether it's possible to rent it for e.g. half a day
or couple hours?

It seems that unlikelly I'll have the whole day time for tobogganing.

Thank you.

Dear All,

It'll be my first time in Norway. Will have 3 days.
I arrive to Oslo Central Station very late on Friday 06.02 (almost midnight).
So please let me know the following:
1) Is it possible to buy Oslo Pass so late?
If not, please let me know whether it's possible to buy so late
a 24-hours travel card.
2) Please let me know what is kind of national norwegian dish(meal)?
I read a lot about different fishes :) but may be there is a name of very
famous national dish?

Thank you.

Hi, I wonder if somebody knows if there's a site online where I could see some old photos of Oslo. I would like to see the Rockefeller when it used to be a public bath.
Do you know if there's an archive site online or a book I could order somewhere?
Thanks.

Hallo - its my first post.

A friend and I will be visiting Oslo in two weeks. Having checked the weather, its going to be very cold and snowy. What type of clothing/ footwear is best? I was thinking jeans, shirts, t-shirts, jumpers, waterproof coat and wellington boots.

Please advise -