Oslo is a beautiful city which provides the perfect setting for both exploring and relaxing. It is possible to have fun in Oslo on a low budget, even though the Deutsche bank has regarded it as the most expensive city in the world to buy a beer.
Here are the things you should keep in mind when exploring:
1. How to get around
Rent a bike in Oslo. The Oslo municipality has paved the way for a simple bike rental system: Download the app The Oslo City Bike. It is more expensive than the public transport card.
If you are planning to use public transport and visit museums, you may purchase a The Oslo Pass.
There are three types, based on how long your stay is: 1 day for 395 NOK (41 EUR), 2 days for 595 NOK (≈ 61 EUR) and 3 days for 745 NOK (77 EUR).
Because of its small size, you can also spend none and simply walk.
You can walk starting from Grønland by the river close to the Metro station, and walk along the green oasis Akerselva (Aker River).
2. Where to stay
Saga Hotel Oslo
This boutique hotel is a five-minute tram ride from the Central Station in the leafy Uranienborg neighbourhood, a quiet corner of Oslo. The cosy rooms are spotlessly clean and well equipped.
It's firmly placing itself in the "boutique" category with its stylish lobby, dimly-lit bar, inviting outdoor terrace and trendy sushi restaurant. Saint Raw, the basement sushi restaurant, is the highlight of the place. Menus are there to be ignored - simply tell the waitress how much you want to spend and they will prepare accordingly.
3. Places to visit
Bygdoy Island
The Bygdoy peninsula showcases some of Oslo's most famous galleries, museums, and beaches.
Clustered together in a small radius are The Norwegian Folk Museum, the Viking Ship Museum, the Kon-Tiki, Polarship Fram and the Norwegian Maritime museum.
Nobel Peace Center
The Nobel Peace Center is thoughtfully laid out in different themed rooms with exhibitions about issues relating to war, peace and conflict resolution.
You can unveil The Electronic wallpapers, the magical book describing Alfred Nobel's life.
As the museum for the Nobel Peace Prize, it offers exhibitions, guided tours, debates, educational programs and family activities.
4. Things to do
Go swimming at Frysja
Located at the very start of the river Akerselva which origins from Maridalsvannet, you will find large green fields on both sides of the river. Frysja is next to a waterfall and the Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology.
It is popularly used for swimming, fishing and as a starting point for walks along the river.
Island hopping in the Oslo fjord
Visit for a walk or to bask in the sun to get a nice tan. With a regular public transportation ticket or an Oslo Pass, take a ferry to Oslo fjord. Each island has its unique character and history worth exploring.
Fjord cruises are a good way to take in the scenery. You can visit city highlights such as Akershus Fortress, the Oslo Opera House, and Vigeland Park.
We hope you have a good idea of the basics now.
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