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Weekend Breaks: Oslo

Weekend breaks in Oslo and travel to Norway, Oslo offer an enchanting exploration of an ancient Viking founded city, which dates back to 1048 and is home to the beautiful surroundings of the oldest Scandinavian capital. The city is bordered by lush forests and enchanted by myths of Norwegian heroes, princesses and trolls, and history vibrates through the ancient city, offering a truly Norwegian experience and one of the best City breaks in Norway.

Travel to Norway, Oslo is unique as the city has a surprisingly low population, meaning exploration of the historic medieval buildings and ancient churches is a relaxing and hassle free experience. Weekend breaks in Oslo also boast an array of museums and galleries, theatres, bars, clubs and excellent restaurants, offering both traditional Scandinavian food and gourmet international cuisine.

With an abundance of lush natural landscapes bordering the city, visitors will find they do not have to travel far to encounter the beauty of nature on a weekend break in Oslo. However for those who wish to experience as much as possible on a city break in Norway; the Bygdøy Peninsula is only a short ferry ride away and is home to the Norwegian Folk Museum, Viking Ship Museum and an array of attractions connected to Norway's rich seafaring history.

 

 


Essential Information on Germany

Money

The official currency is Norwegian Krone (NOK) divided into 100 ore. Larger establishments accept major credit cards and travellers cheques. Use of credit cards is widespread, with Eurocard/Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club the most common. Visitors should be aware that credit cards are generally not accepted as a means of payment in Norwegian supermarkets and petrol stations. Foreign currency and travellers cheques can be exchanged at banks and major post offices, as well as many hotels and travel agents, although for poorer rates. ATMs are available in all towns and cities.

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Passports / Visas

All visitors to Norway must have sufficient funds, return or onward tickets and all documents needed for further travel. Passports should be valid for at least the period of intended stay. Some European countries require only their National Identity Card if coming as a tourist to Norway. The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all.

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Communications

The international access code for Norway is +47. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). City/area codes are not required. Two operators providing GSM 900 mobile phone networks cover most of the country. Internet cafes are widely available.

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