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Oslo, Norway's capital city, is beautifully positioned at the

head of the Oslofjord in the shadow of Akershus Castle.

Karl Johan's Gate, Oslo's main street, has many great shops and excellent restaurants offering both Scandinavian and international dishes- try the famed Grand Cafe on Karl Johan's Gate where the writer Ibsen used to take coffee with his friends. Here also stand the Cathedral, Storting (Parliament), National Theatre, University and Royal Palace.

The picturesque harbour, Aker Brygge, is a popular gathering point with its renovated wharf buildings which have been tastefully converted into restaurants and cafes as well as shops, craft studios, boutiques and luxury city centre apartments. It is also the departure point for many excursions into the Oslo archipelago. Set back a little from the harbour is Oslo’s controversial Rådhus or City Hall. Opened in 1950 the building had few fans being a twin-towered modern building in dark brown brick however over the years opinion has softened and the building is the venue for the presentation of the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize.

Frogner Park lies to the northwest of the city centre and houses the open-air Vigeland Sculpture Park commemorating the modern Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland. On a nice day it is definitely worth joining a guided tour of the park to learn a little about the history and meaning behind the sculptures particularly the magnificent central fountain depicting the burden of life and the 20 metre high obelisk depicting the cycle of life.

Other than the city centre the place you are most likely to spend most of your time is the Bygdøy peninsula to the southwest of the city. The peninsula houses 5 of the city’s most popular museums, the Kon-Tiki and Viking Ships museums, the Folk museum, the Fram museum and the Norwegian Maritime museum.

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Day 1

Fly from the UK. Arrive Oslo Airport. Airport bus (included) to hotel.

3 nights OSLO - Hotel Bristol **** (BB) or Hotel Continental *****(BB)

Day 4

Airport bus (included) to Oslo Airport for return flight to the UK.

By Air: Daily from London Heathrow Airport
Departure Dates: 1 May - 30 September 2012

Duration: 3 nights (additional nights possible)

Hotel Bristol***plus

In a world of constant change, Hotel Bristol is dedicated to tradition. As soon as you enter the lobby you will experience the unique style that characterizes the hotel; an air of elegance which has been maintained since the hotel welcomed their first guests in 1920. Centrally situated just off Karl Johan’s Gate, the hotel has 251 rooms (10 of which are suites) all equipped with TV, mini-bar, hairdryer, trouser press and telephone. The hotel has a spa and gym, bar, conference centre, garage, room service and wireless internet access. The hotel also has two restaurants; Bristol Grill, focusing on international and Norwegian dishes using local produce and Hambro’s Cafe, a popular Italian bistro.

Hotel Continental *****

Hotel Continental has been a family enterprise for four generations. It is over 100 years old, and is situated in the heart of Oslo between Aker Brygge and the Oslo fjord, The Royal Palace, The National Theatre and Parliament. Since 1975 Hotel Continental has been the only Norwegian member of The Leading Hotels of the World. The hotel has six restaurants each with a reputation for excellence with Theatercafeen being listed by the New York Times as one of the 10 world’s most famous cafes. The hotel also offers impressively equipped fitness facilities with the option to book a personal trainer for your workout session. All rooms have TV, telephone, mini-bar, broadband internet access, hairdryer and either trouser press or iron and ironing board (on request).

Grand Tour of Oslo

Description: Guided tour by coach and boat. Classic fjord sightseeing passing the Opera House to the polar ship Fram, the Kon-Tiki Museum, the Maritime Museum with panorama film, the Norwegian Folk Museum, the Viking Ships, Holmenkollen Ski Jump with museum and the Vigeland Sculpture Park.
Operates: 20 May - 28 Aug.
Departs: 10:30
Duration: 7½ hours.
Price: £75 per adult; £37 per child 4-16; under 4's are free.

Norwegian Evening on the Fjord from Oslo

Description: Cruise on board a traditional wooden sailing ship, passing through a maze of green islands, the Opera House and the fortress. A Norwegian prawn buffet is included in the price.
Operates: 19 Jun - 5 Sep.
Departs: 1900.
Duration: 3 hours.
Price: £43 per adult; £22 per child 4-16; under 4's are free.

Fjord Sightseeing from Oslo

Description: This is the classic guided Oslo Fjord sightseeing which passes the fortress, the Opera House and through a maze of islands with small summer houses. Refreshments sold onboard.
Operates:
Daily, 1 Apr - 20 May & 29 Aug - 25 Sep, 1030, 1300 & 1530.
21 May - 24 Jun, 1030, 1300, 1530 & 1745.
25 Jun - 28 Aug, 1030, 1130, 1300, 1400, 1530, 1630 & 1745.
Duration: 2 hours.
Price: £27 per adult; £14 per child 4-16; children under 4 are free.

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