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Loved this city of culture and history. Viegland Park was outstanding as were the Maritime Museums... Oslo's harbor, shopping and sightseeing was great... restaurants are expensive. US$ doesn't go fare here!more Loved this city of culture and history. Viegland Park was outstanding as were the Maritime Museums... Oslo's harbor, shopping and sightseeing was great... restaurants are expensive. US$ doesn't go fare here!close

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by Jeannie – posted on Jan 14, 2008

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In Oslo, it is very good for value. It is near the Karl Johans Gates for shopping and central station, just 10 minute walk. The facilities are good and kitchen, wash room...everything inside the room. However, I think they were training a new staff recently, she did things quite slow and I need...more In Oslo, it is very good for value. It is near the Karl Johans Gates for shopping and central station, just 10 minute walk. The facilities are good and kitchen, wash room...everything inside the room. However, I think they were training a new staff recently, she did things quite slow and I need half an hour to check-in. There is also a supermarket near by which opened by some Africans.close

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by chrisis-somewhere7430 – posted on May 27, 2008

8

The city is fairly expensive: food, hostels, etc. But I was able to see some really cool stuff: Frognerpark, Akershus Festning (fortress), the design museum. Also, found an amazing place for breakfast, Apent Bakeri. Best, freshest raspberry jam ever. Oslo is definitely worth a visit, but probably...more The city is fairly expensive: food, hostels, etc. But I was able to see some really cool stuff: Frognerpark, Akershus Festning (fortress), the design museum. Also, found an amazing place for breakfast, Apent Bakeri. Best, freshest raspberry jam ever. Oslo is definitely worth a visit, but probably a short one.close

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by sk4925 – posted on Nov 2, 2007

1

Oslo is a nice city, but probably not the best place to experience Norway. Its scenic and beautiful but unless your a huge museum buff you can find it boring. For what museums it does have are pretty good. Food is damn expensive but there is always loads of kebab and burger places that help make...more Oslo is a nice city, but probably not the best place to experience Norway. Its scenic and beautiful but unless your a huge museum buff you can find it boring. For what museums it does have are pretty good. Food is damn expensive but there is always loads of kebab and burger places that help make it affordable. Nice city, do reccommend visiting but does not need alot of time. 2 days maximum.close

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by nezzy6762 – posted on Apr 28, 2007

9

Staying in Norway was fantastic We were there visiting a friend in Bergen, and we decided visit Oslo too because was a good oportunity. We had a nice days althougt the weather was a little cold, but was like our city, Burgos, so this was not a problem. Before visit Oslo, we had a question...more Staying in Norway was fantastic We were there visiting a friend in Bergen, and we decided visit Oslo too because was a good oportunity. We had a nice days althougt the weather was a little cold, but was like our city, Burgos, so this was not a problem. Before visit Oslo, we had a question without answer: Why are two red men in de ligth trafic????? Do you know the answer???? Please ask us. Thanks.close

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by oltri – posted on Apr 8, 2007

2

Oslo is a very expensive city. Concentrate on the free cultural activities: Vigeland sculpture park City Hall (Nobel prize location) Walk around grounds of Royal palce Explore the lake+woods Take in the sights from Holmenkollen (Oslo ski jump) Skate on ice rink in winter Transport...more Oslo is a very expensive city. Concentrate on the free cultural activities: Vigeland sculpture park City Hall (Nobel prize location) Walk around grounds of Royal palce Explore the lake+woods Take in the sights from Holmenkollen (Oslo ski jump) Skate on ice rink in winter Transport system is v goodclose

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by pjmccullagh3471 – posted on Mar 17, 2007

2

Oslo is an interesting meld of ancient culture and modern city. Weather falls on the extremes, but either covered in snow or a brilliant green, Norway is beautiful. Pack for the weather, be prepared to spend A LOT of money (Oslo rivals London for top dollar) and make sure you visit the Viking...more Oslo is an interesting meld of ancient culture and modern city. Weather falls on the extremes, but either covered in snow or a brilliant green, Norway is beautiful. Pack for the weather, be prepared to spend A LOT of money (Oslo rivals London for top dollar) and make sure you visit the Viking Ship Museum (Vikingskipshuset) and the Norsk Folkenmuseum on Bygdoy.close

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by rcr257 – posted on Mar 14, 2007

4

i came for sightseeing and touring around oslo. but i find there was really nothing much to see, the museums were boring and the whole place was so gloomy. i was here on a weekend but the place was dead on weekends and none of the shops were open on sundays. not a good trip for me, but i would...more i came for sightseeing and touring around oslo. but i find there was really nothing much to see, the museums were boring and the whole place was so gloomy. i was here on a weekend but the place was dead on weekends and none of the shops were open on sundays. not a good trip for me, but i would say the norwegians are very nice people. cheers.close

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by insatiably – posted on Feb 25, 2007

2

The staff in tourism centre sucks. They know nothing about Oslo. They are super laid back and don't take initiative to help you find out information. The staff of train station gave wrong information to us and caused us lots of inconvenience. What the hell is going on?! the stimuulator...more The staff in tourism centre sucks. They know nothing about Oslo. They are super laid back and don't take initiative to help you find out information. The staff of train station gave wrong information to us and caused us lots of inconvenience. What the hell is going on?! the stimuulator inside olympic ski museum is totally amazing, 50NK, 5 mins "MAKE YOUR DREAM COMES TRUE" ride is supposed to give u the experience of jump-ski at |30 km/hr , but it end up like riding on a shaking sofa, watching FOXsports program. SPEECHLESS ... but the new year eve in Oslo is really enjoyable. The whole city went crazy, fireworks everywhere, even next to your head. no policemen, only ambulances and firemen. Idiot playing paper guitor on the street...can't stop laughing.close

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by Sannah – posted on Dec 29, 2006

3

A great little city with plenty to do sightseeing wise, but everything's just so expensive, eating out is £20 plus per person everywhere from classy restaurant on the main trendy street, to a little back street cafe. Alcohol is really expensive from £5-8 for a lager, wine is...more A great little city with plenty to do sightseeing wise, but everything's just so expensive, eating out is £20 plus per person everywhere from classy restaurant on the main trendy street, to a little back street cafe. Alcohol is really expensive from £5-8 for a lager, wine is £30 plus a bottle and Spirits are £8-10 for a shot. Pepsi, Coke all £3-5 for 500ml bottle. Airport transfer from Torp, £25 return and the Oslo pass was the only value for money item at £40 for three days unlimited travel and entry to all Museums, so that was good but everything else, is expensive so beware, plenty of spending money required!close

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by paulsmi8929 – posted on Dec 27, 2006

3

There are great things to see (especially for art-lovers, as the Munch Museum, though small, is spectacular), but the city itself didn't make the best impression on me. Most importantly, it's incredibly expensive. Painfully so. Still, the art is wonderful and there are some very cool...more There are great things to see (especially for art-lovers, as the Munch Museum, though small, is spectacular), but the city itself didn't make the best impression on me. Most importantly, it's incredibly expensive. Painfully so. Still, the art is wonderful and there are some very cool neighborhoods and parks.close

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by lisawj – posted on Nov 12, 2006

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