Tour of Oslo, Norway

Oslo is the capital and largest city in Norway. The Greater Oslo Region, makes up the third largest urban area in Scandinavia, after Stockholm and Copenhagen.

Tourists are attracted to Oslo to explore the restaurants, cafe's, marina area, historic buildings, Norwegian Monarchy history, many museums, famous sculptor park and a large amusement park a few miles outside the city. There is also a Ski Resort close to the City.

The currency in Norway is the Krone, 10 Kroner (NOK) is worth about £1. Beer Prices . Currency Converter.

There are many restaurants & cafe's in Oslo no more expensive than in the UK, but alcohol is always more expensive, about 60 Kroner or £6 per drink. The national drink is akevitt, a fiery spirit flavoured with herbs.

Flights take about 1 hour 40 minutes between UK Airports and Oslo Airports.

Oslo Gardermoen Airport for British Airways flights from London Heathrow is situated about 31 miles north of Oslo. Regular Trains run between the Airport and Oslo. Regular Buses run between the Airport and Oslo. There is a taxi information desk in the Arrivals Hall for fixed rate prices. Information for International Flights visit: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oslo_Airport,_Gardermoen. Google Map.

Ryanair provide regular flights between Moss Airport Rygge and Dublin . Liverpool . London Gatwick . London Stansted . Manchester .

Moss Airport, Rygge is situated about 43 miles south of Olso. This airport is a joint military base, accommodates charter flights and is now a base for Ryanair. Taxi/Train Information . Oslo Bus Information . Google Map.

Ryanair also provide regular flights between Oslo Sandefjord Airport Torp and Edinburgh . Liverpool . London/Stanstead .

Oslo Sandefjord Airport Torp is situated about 73 miles south of Oslo close to the town of Sandefjord. Google Map.

The Torp Express bus service shuttles people between the Oslo Bus Terminal and Torp Sandefjord. The bus schedule corresponds with Ryanair's flights. The bus stops at Skøyen, Lysaker, Høvik, Asker and Kjellstad. The trip costs about NOK 130 each way for adults and takes approximately 2 hours. Bus schedule information is available online at www.torpekspressen.no or by calling: +47177 or +4781500176. The bus fare has to be paid by Norwegian currency (NOK) or credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Diners or AmEx).

CarHire at Oslo Airports Torp can be booked through CarTrawler who will scan the best available deals from CarHire companies based at Oslo s Airports.

Oslo Central Station for trains is situated at the southeast end of Karl Johans gate, Oslo's main street. The main bus station is situated next to the train station.

The large bronze tiger in front of the train station refers to the name Tigerstaden "The city of tigers", a name sometimes used for Oslo. It is a popular meeting place: "We meet by the tiger!"

The name Tigerstaden for Oslo seems to have come from a poem by the Norwegian poet Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson from 1870 called "Sidste sang".

Ski Resorts . Tryvann Vinterpark 8 miles north of Oslo.

Kongsberg Skisenter 51 miles west of Oslo .

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Karl Johans gate (Karl Johan Street) is the main street in Oslo named after King Karl Johan.

This street connects Oslo Central Station and the Royal Palace, as seen in the distance.

The street includes many of Oslo's tourist attractions: the Royal Palace, Oslo Cathedral, Central Station, Stortinget, National Theatre, the old University Buildings, the Palace Park and the pond, which is a skating rink in winter.

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Oslo Cathedral (Oslo domkirke) is situated a few hundred yards northwest of the train station, just off Karl Johans gate at Stortorvet square.

Oslo Cathedral was finished in 1697. It is the main church for Oslo bishopric as well as parish church for downtown Oslo.

The Royal Family and the Norwegian Government use the cathedral for public events like weddings and funerals.

The Cathredal is open all year round with times varying slightly, depending on the season being summer or winter.

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The Storting (Stortinget) is the Norwegian Parliament in the middle of Karl Johans gate, a short distance from the Oslo Cathedral, on the bus route.

The Storting building was completed in 1866 to the design of the Swedish architect Emil Victor Langlet.

It is possible to take a guided tour of the Storting, also in english. Approximately 25,000 people visit the Storting and get guided tours each year.

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Christiania Torv, (square) is situated a short distance south of the Storting, just off Karl Johans gate.

This is a beautifully preserved medieval square, Oslo's market square in the middle ages, centre of the Old Town. Around the square are several historic buildings, oslo's original town hall (now the theatre museum), and the garrison hospital, the oldest building in oslo.

Just a block down Kongens gate is the engbret cafe, the oldest restaurant in the city. Christiania Torv is also a pleasant place to have lunch in one of it's outdoor cafes.

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The National Theatre is situated at the northwest end of Karl Johans gate, 0.3 miles from the Storting, on the bus route.

The National Theatre is one of Norway's largest and most prominent venues for performance of dramatic arts. The theatre had its first performance September 1st 1899, but can trace its origins to Christiania Theatre, which was founded in 1829.

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The Royal Palace is situated at the northwest end of Karl Johans gate, in the Palace Park, on the bus route.

The palace was built in the first half of the 19th century as the Norwegian residence of Norwegian and Swedish king Charles III.

The Royal Palace is now used as the official residence of the present Norwegian Monarch, King Harald V, who has reigned since January 17th 1991.

The crown-prince and his wife reside at Skaugum in Asker Municipality outside Oslo, the three princesses of Norway live on estates in Oslo, Fredrikstad and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Visitor Reviews.

Vigeland Sculpture Park is situated about 2 miles northwest of Karl Johans gate, on the bus route.

The sculptor park is part of Frogner Park, that covers 80 acres with 212 bronze and granite sculptures created by Gustav Vigeland.

Vigeland personally sculpted every figure out of clay, then individual craftsmen were contracted to fabricate the pieces into what they are today.

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