Norway’s Capital city Oslo is the perfect location to tie in a stopover if you are travelling further afield within the country or whether you might be just looking to do a city break.
Oslo
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A word from our travel specialist
Oslo has a relaxed vibe and plenty of interesting places to explore. I love strolling along the waterfront at Aker Brygge or catching a ferry out to the islands in the Oslofjord.
The MUNCH and Fram museums are always worth a visit, and the new National Museum is a great addition. For something a bit different, the floating saunas in the harbour are a fun way to warm up, especially if you’re up for a dip in the fjord afterwards. Oslo also has a great food scene, from cosy bakeries to stylish Nordic restaurants
Helga
Nordic Experience Specialist
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From grand city-centre classics to sleek, design-forward hotels by the fjord, our Oslo selection offers the perfect launchpad for your Norwegian adventure.
Sommerro House
Cosy spaces, lavish suites, decadent rooms with rich art deco details
Wood Hotel
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Sophisticated surroundings blend seamlessly with personalised service
The Thief
A sanctuary has never felt so comfortable and secluded, yet connected
Amerikalinjen
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Explore Oslo
There is plenty that the city can offer from fascinating architectural designs such as the Oslo Opera House and Munch (formerly Munch Museum), then there is all the history to discover from seeing Viking Longboats in the Viking Ship Museum, or visit the Royal Palace that is an easy walk from the centre of the city. In June the National Museum will be opening which will be certainly somewhere to visit too.
For those film and book fans, Oslo is the setting of Joachim Trier’s wonderful Oslo Trilogy and author Jo Nesbø famous detective Harry Hole.
When it comes to hotels there are some truly fantastic luxury hotels to experiences such as Amerikalinjen, The Thief, and Sommerro which opens in September 2022.
Getting There
Oslo is the main stopover airport for international flights into Norway, with multiple international flights every day. Trains run regularly from the city centre, including overnight trains North through Norway or across the border into Sweden. Public transport in the city is fast and reliable, with a fantastic network of busses, trams and underground trains.
Climate
Oslo’s location by the fjord, surrounded by forests and mountains, means each season is vastly different. Average temperatures in Winter sit around -3℃, with lows of -15℃, while in Summer the city enjoys mild days on average 15℃ – this regularly reaches up to 25℃, perfect for summer strolls through the city!
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