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Oslo's grand boulevards, parks and waterfronts are great for strolling and exploring, while its shops, cafes and museums are relaxed and cosmopolitan. Come for the beaches and boating in summer, and the skiing in winter.

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Norwegian Kroner (NOK)

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No visa required for EU nationals, Canadians, Americans or Australians

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Norwegian, but English is spoken by 75%

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Norwegian, but English is spoken by 75%

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Oslo has cool, snowy winters, but surprisingly warm summers

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00 47

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220V. European two-pin plugs are standard

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Health and Safety

EU citizens should apply for a European Health Insurance Card before departure, which entitles them to free or reduced cost treatment in all EU countries. This only covers emergency treatment so comprehensive travel and medical insurance are strongly advised.

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Flights to Oslo arrive at Gardermoen Airport, situated 35 miles north of the city. Airport Express trains (£[NH1] 16 single) run to Oslo Central every ten minutes, taking 19 minutes. Flybussen coaches (£10) to the city's central bus terminal take about 40 minutes, and run every 20 minutes. Taxis (£20) are available from outside the arrivals hall.

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Vigeland Sculpture Park

Vigeland Sculpture Park (Kirkeveien): This extraordinary park is the life's work of mysterious Norwegian artist Gustav Vigeland, who produced more than 200 large figures in bronze and granite and designed this city centre park to house them. It's always open and free to enter.

Address: Vigeland Park, Nobels gate 32, Oslo
Post Code:N-0268
Tel No:+47 23 49 37 00

Viking Ships Museum

At Oslo's Viking Ships Museum you'll see the Norsemen's famous wooden longships close up, plus one of the world's best collections of Viking artefacts, which were found in tombs around Oslo Fiord. Look for fabulously carved wooden carts, sledges and bedposts, too.

Address: Huk Aveny 35, Oslo
Post Code:287
Tel No:00 47 22 13 52 80

Helmenkollen Ski Jump Tower

Helmenkollen Ski Jump Tower is a landmark on a hill in the northern suburbs. It's Norway's most visited attraction with a historic ski museum and ski simulators. Climb up the scary 180ft-high ramp and you'll be rewarded with great views across the city to the fiord.

Address: Kongeveien 5
Post Code:787
Tel No:00 47 22 92 32 00

Quick Lunch - Café Con Bar

Café Con Bar is a cool lively lunch venue in the heart of Oslo. Business people use it for a quick pizza, bruschetta or tuna salad, eating outside in summer.

Address: 11 Brugata
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Tel No:00 47 22 05 02 00

Top Table - Le Canard

Michelin-starred Le Canard is an imposing red-brick Victorian turreted villa on the west side of town. The food is classic French/international and the décor grandly traditional.

Address: 4 President Harbitz Gate
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Tel No:00 47 22 54 34 00

Cheap Eat - Mucho Mas

Cheerful home-made Mexican snacks at the two Mucho Mas cafes are as cheap as Oslo gets.

Address: 8 Bogstadveien and 36 Thorvald Meyers Gate
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On Business - Grims Grenka

The new Grims Grenka hotel has already been voted one of the world's top business hotels. Facilities include a private cinema, conference facilities and sumptuous Nordic/Asian design.

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Address: Kongens Gate 5
Post Code:153
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Lap Of Luxury - Grand Hotel

It has to be the Grand Hotel . There's a spa, pool and suites have balconies overlooking Norway's smartest street and the Royal Palace.

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Address: Karl Johansgate 31; Po Box 346
Post Code:101
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Cheap Sleep - P-Hotels Oslo

It's cheap and simple but P-Hotels Oslo is handily placed for the centre, and offers WiFi and free breakfast delivered to your room.

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Address: Grensen 19
Post Code:159
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Coffee And Chat - Opera House

The striking new granite, marble and glass Opera House (1 Kirsten Flagstads Plass, 00 47 21 42 21 42) dominates Oslo waterfront. Inside there are four classy bars, a fine restaurant and lively brasserie.

Address: 1 Kirsten Flagstads Plass
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Formal Presentation - Scandic KNA

Scandic KNA (68 Parkveien 68, 0047 2315 5700) hotel has a 100 sq m exhibition area, 11 meeting rooms, including a special “Think Tank” room specially designed to inspire new ideas, and a theatre for up to 120 guests. It's in the city centre and offers WiFi, a/v technology, dedicated business staff and workstations.

Address: 68 Parkveien 68
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Evening Drinks - Lorry

Lorry (12 Parkveien, 00 47 22 69 69 04) is an Oslo institution - one of the oldest bars in town, famed for its 129 different beers and eccentric décor complete with stuffed animals. The waiters are smart, the atmosphere is lively, and the food interesting. First-timers usually try their excellent reindeer burgers.

Address: 12 Parkveien
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Tel No:00 47 22 69 69 04

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Vigeland Sculpture Park

Viking Ships Museum

Helmenkollen Ski Jump Tower

Quick Lunch - Café Con Bar

Top Table - Le Canard

Cheap Eat - Mucho Mas

On Business - Grims Grenka

Lap Of Luxury - Grand Hotel

Cheap Sleep - P-Hotels Oslo

Coffee And Chat - Opera House

Formal Presentation - Scandic KNA

Evening Drinks - Lorry

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