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Address: Post Code: Tel No: Currency Norwegian Kroner (NOK) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Visa Requirements No visa required for EU nationals, Canadians, Americans or Australians Address: Post Code: Tel No: Language Norwegian, but English is spoken by 75% Address: Post Code: Tel No: Timezone GMT +2 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Weather Oslo has cool, snowy winters, but surprisingly warm summers Address: Post Code: Tel No: Dialling Code 00 47 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Electricity 220V. European two-pin plugs are standard Address: Post Code: Tel No: 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. Address: Post Code: Tel No: 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. Address: Post Code: Tel No: 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 Post Code: 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 Post Code: 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 Post Code: Tel No: 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. Book now Address: Kongens Gate 5 Post Code:153 Tel No: 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. Book now Address: Karl Johansgate 31; Po Box 346 Post Code:101 Tel No: 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. Book now Address: Grensen 19 Post Code:159 Tel No: 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 Post Code: Tel No:00 47 21 42 21 42 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 Post Code: Tel No:0047 2315 5700 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 Post Code: Tel No:00 47 22 69 69 04 Print City guides Bergen Oslo Stavanger Lowest fares Departure airport -please select- Aberdeen (Dyce) Belfast City Dublin East Midlands Edinburgh Glasgow Leeds Bradford London Heathrow Manchester Norwich
