Advice for listeners of Norwegian pulse
A millennium of history about the fierceness of the Vikings, nature’s breath of greatness, and art that makes the world sigh. This is only a tiny glimpse of the all-consuming charm of Oslo. Frequent flights provide a great opportunity to better understand a northerner’s temperament, try out some mouth-wetting dishes and enjoy some breathtaking adventures. If on your way there you will be touched by Fortuna, maybe you’ll meet a real-life Nobel Prize laureate.
How to travel?
Guests of Oslo are awaited in three airports. When landing in Rygge or Torp Sandjeford, the distance to the capital can be crossed using a bus or a train. If you chose airplane tickets and this way reach Gardermoen, the capital may be reached not only using the means of transport already mentioned, but taxi as well.
Prices in are high Norway. If you want to save some money while travelling, consider buying a city card. Its validity period may be chosen between 24, 48, or 72 hours. With this card, you will be able to freely travel using metros, trams, buses, visit museums for free, and receive a discount for entertainment.
What to taste?
Oslo is a commendable travel choice for gourmet lovers. Norway is surrounded by three seas. It is simply necessary to try out some seafood dishes. Fresh or cured salmon is worth paying particular attention to. Game meat based dishes are also recommended for trying out. Norwegians are descendants of the Vikings, and true experts of preparing delicious meat.
What to see?
The city is established at a scenic location, full of cliffs, hills and evergreen trees. Tourist flights to Oslo do not tire out, because most of the city objects that are worth visiting are easy to reach on foot. If you love museums, right from the city centre you may head over to the Bygdoy peninsula – which houses many of them.
While at the Norwegian capital, you should remember to visit the National Gallery. It is also worth paying a visit to the modernist architecture gem, the National Opera and Ballet, or Frogner Park, full of peculiar sculptures. Norwegian culture is to best to be uncovered at the Viking Ship Museum.
What to do?
The trip will not feel disappointing for the little holiday goers if you visit the “TusenFryd” amusement park. Oslo and its surrounding areas have plenty of activities for the active vacations lovers to offer. If you’re seeking adventure, your expectations will be met by skiing slopes near the city. The Nordmarka forest region is a place where hikes are being regularly organized.
Statictics show that around 600 000 people live in Oslo. This vast city connects nature and late-night bars. Everyone can discover the city’s Norwegian soul: children and grown-ups, single travellers and families. Oslo acts as an intimate reflection of the country, and it not only lets to get to know it, it is also easy to love.
