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Norway : Oslo - October 2007

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Once a typically Nordic city, in recent years, Oslo has begun to reflect the multicultural backgrounds of its inhabitants. Visitors can choose between the city’s traditional draws, like Viking ships and picture-perfect fjords, and the more modish diversions of areas like Grünerløkka. Ariana Kumar takes her pick

Getting around

Gardermoen Airport is 48km north of the city centre.

Bus: A shuttle bus leaves the airport every 20 minutes, taking about 40 minutes to reach central Oslo. A single ticket costs €15/NOK 120.
Train: The Flytoget express train leaves Gardermoen airport every 10 minutes and takes about 20 minutes to reach the city. A single ticket is €20/NOK 160.
Taxi: A journey to the city centre costs approximately €70/ NOK 560 and takes about 45 minutes.
Tourist information: The main office is near Central Station in the Trafikanten Service Center, 1 Jernbanetorget (tel. , visitoslo.com).

Sentrum

Look beyond the city centre’s high street shops and chain restaurants for something a bit different.

Sleep soundly – The Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel (3 Sonja Henies Plass, 80 00, radisson.com, rooms from €221/NOK 1795) is a stone’s throw from the central train station, and has fabulous views of the city.

Culture vultures – Oslo City Hall (Rådhusplassen) and its adjoining Munch gallery are well worth a visit.

Must eat – Pascal (11 Tollbugata, 11 19) is the original French restaurant in Oslo, but prices can be high, so those on a budget should sample the excellent lunch menu. Hai Café (6 Calmeyersgate, 38 72) serves inexpensive, tasty Vietnamese food.

Must drink – Olapalula (28 Stortingsgata) is conveniently situated off the main shopping street Karljohans.

Dance the night away – Café Sor (11 Torgata) has a laid back vibe with in-house DJs and plenty of drinks offers.

Shop til you drop – If you’re after unusual Scandinavian jewelry, ceramics and handicraft, stop by Norway Designs (28 Stortingsgaten). The up-market Paleet (37 Karljohansgate) is a haven for shoppers after designer labels.

Grünerløkka

Young and hip, Grünerløkka is the place for people watching. Café culture is live and kicking here, and the bars are brimming with life.

Sleep soundly – The Anker Hotel Best Western Oslo (55 Storgata, 75 00, anker-hotel.no, rooms from €67/NOK 539) is conveniently situated in between Grünerløkka and the city centre.

Culture vultures – DogA Museum (16 Hausmanngate) showcases some of Norway’s finest design and architecture.

Must eat – Head to the stylish SüdØst (5 Trondheimsveien, 30 70) to enjoy some traditional Nordic food. Villa Paradiso (5 Olaf Ryes Plass, 40 60) serves up the best pizza in town.

Shop til you drop – Fashion mavens make a beeline for Rebella (52 Thorvald Meyersgate), Boa (50 Thorvald Meyersgate) and Norway Says (15 Thorvald Meyersgate).

Frogner

A trip to Oslo is not complete without visiting Frogner, which boasts some of the best park life the capital has to offer.

Sleep soundly – The Frogner House Hotel (8 Skovveien, 00 56 rooms from €130/NOK 1040) is simple but cosy.

Culture vultures – Named after its creator Gustav Vigeland, Vigelandsparken (Kirkeveien) is a must. You can also view Vigeland’s sculptures in the museum within these grounds.

Must eat – Bølgen og Moi (14 Lilleakerveien, tel. ) offers good food in pleasant surroundings. Kastanjen (18 Bygdøy Allé, 43 44 67) is also a good place to go for tasty European food at reasonable prices.

Shop til you drop – Some of the smaller, more exclusive shops can be found in this area, such as Den Dama (4 Skovveien) and Benedikte Ferner (12 Skovveien). The antiques market at Vestkanttorget is open every Saturday all year round.

Aker Brygge

Perhaps the most famous district in Oslo, Aker Brygge is a shoppers’ paradise.

Culture vultures – If you’re still keen to see more, take one of the many boats which run from 3 Rådhusbrygge, to Bygdøy Island where you can visit the Viking Ship Museum and the Kon-Tiki Museum.

Must eat – Druen Mat og Vinstue (1a Stranden, tel. ) has an extensive wine list. If you fancy seafood, then head to Lofoten Fiskerestaurant (75 Stranden, 08 08) where the menu is seasonal and the quality is high.

Must drink – Åpen Bar (1 Stranden) does over 100 cocktails.

Compiled by Ariana Kumar