Oslo Guide for Interrailers

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Norway Country Report Norway is a country in the north of Europe and belongs to Scandinavia. About 5 million people live in Norway. The capital and also the biggest city is Oslo, the politic Denis Mukwege, Nadia Murad al, economic and cultural centre. Once a year the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded, in 2018 to Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad.

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Numbers About 5,323,933 people live in Norway today , the area covered is 385,170 km2.

Language The official language is Norwegian. Recognized regional languages are Sami languages, spoken by the Sami minority in the north. Sami is taught as the first language in school for Sami children, and Norwegian is the first foreign language.

Climate Western Norway has a marine climate, with cool summers and mild winters. Eastern Norway has an inland climate with warm summers, cold winters, and not that much rain.

Landscapes About two-thirds of Norway is mountainous, its coastline is carved by deep glacial fjords, and there are about 50,000 islands. More than 30% of the land is covered by forests, there are many rivers and lakes.

Industry Norway has a great amount of natural energy resources like oil and gas. Hydro-electric power plants use renewable resources and accounts for more than three-fifths of the country’s total energy consumption.

Other industries: Electrometallurgy, engineering (equipment for the petroleum industry increased, supply ships , drilling platforms) Agriculture Livestock is the major agricultural product, due to the climate, most cereal crops must be imported.

Apples and cherries grow in the inland fjord areas. Most of the farms are small. Some farmers increase their income by forestry, along the coast, fishing plays an important role.

Popular Sports: winter sports, such as cross country skiing, biathlon, ice hockey, ski jumping, hiking, also football World Heritage UNESCO has included the fjords of Fjord Norway, exemplified by the Geirangerfjord and the Nærøyfjord, on its prestigious World Heritage List. Fjords were formed when the glaciers retreated and sea water flooded the U-shaped valleys. Most fjords are deeper than the adjacent sea; Sognefjord e.g., reaches as much as 1,300 meters below sea level. Because the fjords are so deep, they permit navigation by large ships.

More info here: https://www.visitnorway.com/things-to-do/nature-attractions/fjords/the-fjords-explained/

Sources: Wikipedia, simple English Wikipedia, https://www.britannica.com/place/Norway http://www.gonorway.no/norway/articles/4612, https://de.sognefjord.no/

Where to Stay in Oslo Saga Poshtel Oslo

Ko ge s gate ,

Oslo

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Storgata 55, 0182 Oslo, Norway

starting with 58 € a ight

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Ø re Slottsgate ,

Oslo

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Citybox Oslo, Prinsens gate 6, 0152 Oslo,

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, 48 NOK)

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4 km from the city center: Oslo Hostel Haraldsheim, Haraldsheimveien 4, 0587 Oslo,

starting with 3 €

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HOTELS IN OSLO -Smarthotel Oslo, 3 stars: - Location: St. Olavs gate 26, 0166 Oslo, Noruega - Price: 2 adults, 4 nights 362 € - It includes: Private bathroom Flat screen TV Free WiFi soundproofing ShowerHair dryer Free toiletries Cleanliness Heating

-Norwegian Hotel, 4 stars: -Location: Kjølberggata 29C, Gamle Oslo, 0653 Oslo, Noruega -Price: 2 adults, 4 nights 354 € -It includes: Non-smoking roomsRestaurantParking Free WiFi connection Pets allowed Pub, Breakfast

-Scandic Solli, 3 stars: -Location: Parkveien 68, Frogner, 0260 Oslo, Noruega -Price: 2 adults, 4 nights 564 € -It includes: Fitness center, Non-smoking rooms, Adapted for people with reduced mobility Restaurant, Private parking, Parking, Pub, Very good breakfast

-Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, 4 stars: -Location: Holbergsgate 30, 0166 Oslo, Noruega -Price: 2 adults, 4 nights 699 € -It includes: Swimming pool,Fitness center, Non-smoking rooms, Adapted for people with reduced mobility, Restaurant, Room Service, Pub, Very good breakfast

-Clarion Collection Hotel Folketeateret, 4 stars: -Location: Storgata 21 - 23, 0184 Oslo, Noruega -Price: 2 adults, 4 nights 681 € -It includes: Fitness center, Non-smoking rooms, Adapted for people with reduced mobility Restaurant, Free WiFi connection, Pub, Breakfast

All hotels found on booking.com – affordable when we have started a career 

FOOD IN OSLO (NORWAY) In this city there is a wide variety of food products: Fish and seafood are key to the Nordic cuisine as well as game meats.

Too biscuits, cookies and sweet breads,are fairly typical sweets.

For example: -

Farikal: chunks of lamb with cabbage cooked in casserole with potatoes.

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Lapskaus:veal stew.

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Kjottkaker:meatballs with peas and potatoes.

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Tinnlefse:roll cinnamon and butter.

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Geitost: sweet cheese accompanied with coffee.

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Aquavit: a destillate of potatoes with herbs.This is a traditional drink in Oslo.

FARIKAL

KJOTTKAKER

AQUAVIT/18+

To test these products, we can go to different places that are located in the city of Oslo. Most are restaurants: Here you can find some advice: https://budgettraveller.org/cheap-eats-guide-oslo/

-Rorbua: Typical food in a beautiful residential area, near the sea. With the Oslo Pass there is a 20% discount. In Stranden 71, 0250. Tel: +47 22 83 64 84.

-Handverkerstuene: Excellent traditional Norwegian restaurant located in the center of Oslo. Address: Rosenkrantz 'gate 7, Oslo.

-Elias Mat & Sant:Typical Norwegian dishes at relatively affordable prices to be in Oslo.Kristian Augusts 14, 0164. Preferably book at +47 22 20 22 21.

-Louise Restaurant & Bar:Well presented dishes with lots of portions. Located on the pier of Aker Brygge and with marine decoration. Address: Stranden 3, 0250.

Tel: +47 22 83 00 60

LOUISE RESTAURANT & BAR

ELIAS MAT & BAR

Oslo Where to eat Deli de Luca

Karl Johans gate 33, Oslo 0162

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Sofies Mat og Vinhus

Sofies gate 15, Oslo 0170, Norway

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Gazakjokken

Moellergata 10, Oslo 0179

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Check also: https://www.visitoslo.com/en/your-oslo/on-a-budget/restaurants-and-cafes/

Supermarkets Oslo Check: https://cheapskates.guide/maps/supermarkets-in-oslo/ REMA 1000

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OSLO WHAT TO DO SEE TRIP/ BUDGET VIGELAND SCULPTURE PARK: Sculpture park in the Frogner Park with more than 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland (1869–1943) in bronze, granite and cast iron, including The Angry Boy, The Monolith and The Wheel of Life . Vigeland was also responsible for the design and architectural outline of the park, which is one of Norway's top tourist attractions, with more than one million annual visitors. The park is free to enter at all times, all year round.

http://www.vigeland.museum.no/en/vigeland-park

THE VIKING SHIP MUSEUM: Museum on the Bygdoy peninsula with the world’s best-preserved Viking ships and things from Viking tombs around the Oslo Fjord. It costs only 5 €.

With the same ticket , you can use it for enter free to Historical Museum.

OPEN EVERY DAY ALL WEEK

1 May to 30 September: 09:00 to 18:00 (closed 1 Jan) 1 October to 30 April: 10:00 to 16:00 Closed: 1 January, 6 February, 13 February

/ www.khm.uio.no/english/visit-us/viking-ship-museum

NORSK FOLKEMUSEUM One of the world’s onless al largest open-air museums, with 155 traditional houses from all parts of Norway and a stave church from the year 1200. The museum also has indoor exhibits with traditional handicraft items, folk costumes, Sami culture, weapons, toys, pharmaceutical history and changing exhibitions.

In summer the open-air museum offers freshly-baked lefse, horse and carriage rides, feeding of the animals, guided tours, handicraft demonstrations and much more .

HOURS: 1 JAN 2019 - 30 APR 2019

MONDAY - SUNDAY

PRICES: CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS

FREE ENTRANCE

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ADULTS

ADMISSION

130.00 NOK

SENIOR/STUDENT

ADMISSION

100.00 NOK

https://norskfolkemuseum.no/en/ Find more information here: https://www.visitoslo.com/en/activities-and-attractions/attractions/

Oslo: What to see and Budget planning Sights A good guide: https://carrotsandtigers.com/2018/10/25/how-to-explore-oslo-in-2-days/ Free to visit: Akershus fortress City Hall Royal Palace Park Vigeland culpture Park in Frogner

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With costs: o City Sightseeing Oslo, price: 37.11 NOK = 3.85€ o Culturhistorisk Museum Oslo, price: 100 NOK = 10 € o Batservice / Boat trip with a ship for 1,5 hours, island hopping return ticket about 69 NOK o Oslo Selected Highlights, price: 430 NOK = 44€

Bigdoy Museum Island

Here you can visit the Fram Museum, the Viking Ship Museum and the Norwegian Folk Museum.

o Viking Ship Museum, from 10 o´clock – 16 o´clock: Under 18 adults Senior/Student Groups at least 10 persons

Free entrance Admission Admission By person

100.00 NOK 80.00 NOK 50.00 NOK

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Visit also o The Nobel Peace Center

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Adults Groups min. 10 pers.

Children under 16 years Senior/Student

120.00 NOK Admission 100.00 NOK Per person Free entrance 80.00 NOK Admission

This is a link to a tourist guide for Norway. You can find lots of info, also about travelling by train on the pages 15 and 16. https://assets.simpleviewcms.com/simpleview/image/upload/v1/clients/norway/Norway_in_your_pocket_2018_F_3f710b4e-eeca-490b-86b27e4dca303633.pdf

Oslo: Getting Around/ Public Transport https://www.visitoslo.com/en/transport/in-oslo/ The public transport ticket price systems in Oslo are the same for each means of public transport. The tickets are valid in city buses, regional buses, tram, underground, local trains.

You can buy the tickets at vending machines or from the driver on the Ruter buses. You can also go to the islands and some museums by ferry, but you have to buy another ticket. In Norway you pay with the Norwegian Krona.

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TICKET PRICES: o o o o

Single ticket pre-bought (free transfer/return within 1 hour) Adult 35 NOK /3.70 Euro Single ticket, bought from driver(free transfer/return within 1 hour) Adult 55 NOK / 5.70 Euro 24-hour ticket (flexible start time, non-personal ticket) Adult 105 NOK/ 10.90 Euro 7-day ticket(flexible start date, non-personal ticket) Adult 249 NOK/ 26.00 Euro

Tickets for the ferry to the museums: o o

BĂĽtservice ticket office on City Hall Pier 3: 48 NOK one way, 69 NOK return On board: 60 NOK one way

NSB AS is the national railway company and one of the most important transport companies in the country. It has a traditional history. At the year 1854 was the first railway line in Norway.

Oslo S is a bug transport hub, with connections to local and regional trains, to Sweden and further into Europe and access to the metro, the tram and bus stations .

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Oslo Budget Planning Getting around  24-hour ticket Adult NOK/

€ What to see/ What to do

 City Sightseeing Oslo 37.11 NOK/ 3.85 €  Boat Trip Island hopping 9 NOK/ € Where to eat or shop  Gazakjokken 200 NOK/ 20 €  REMA 1000 (Supermarket) Where to stay  Saga Poshtel Oslo 380 NOK/ 39 € 1 night

350 € for 5 days, 75 € per day

Sources https://www.visitoslo.com/de/produkt/?TLp=182075&Tarife-des-offentlichen-Transports#product-info1

Troll https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll A troll is a class of being in Norse mythology and Scandinavian folklore. In Old Norse sources, beings described as trolls dwell in isolated rocks, mountains, or caves, live together in small family units, and are rarely helpful to human beings.

Later, in Scandinavian folklore, trolls became beings in their own right, where they live far from human habitation, are not Christianized, and are considered dangerous to human beings. Depending on the source, their appearance varies greatly; trolls may be ugly and slow-witted, or look and behave exactly like human beings, with no particularly grotesque characteristic about them.

Trolls are sometimes associated with particular landmarks, which at times may be explained as formed from a troll exposed to sunlight. Trolls are depicted in a variety of media in modern popular culture.

Tales of Askeladden Askeladden (which translates to "ash lad") is a central character in many Norwegian fairytales. Here is the story of Askeladden and the eating match:

Ashlad and the troll (a Norwegian tale) Once there lived a woodcutter who had three sons. The eldest two lads were big and strong, but the third boy was different. His name was Ashlad, and he loved to sit in front of the hearth and read and dream. The elder boys often teased him.

"What good is reading?" they would ask.

When the woodcutter grew old and his debts began to mount, he called his two eldest sons to his side.

"I'm too old for this work," he said, "you'll have to chop wood to pay our debts."

The two sons went into the forest. Just as they prepared to chop down a tree, a hideous troll called out, "Chop my wood and I'll kill you."

Terrified, the sons ran home. "The troll will kill us if we chop his wood," they told their father.

Now the father was distraught. "Who will help me pay our debts? We're doomed!" he lamented.

But Ashlad said, "I'll hop the wood.“ The others laughed, ut Ashlad did not are. He had read about trolls, and so he packed a big round cheese in his bag, and then tucked the bag inside his shirt. Then he walked into the woods.

Just as Ashlad raised his ax, a voice thundered, "Chop my wood and I'll kill you!"

Ashlad did not run. He turned, reached into his bag, and pulled out the big round cheese.

"What's that?" asked the troll.

Ashlad smiled. "A big rock," he said, and then he squeezed the cheese until water dripped out of it.

The troll was stunned. "You squeezed water out of that rock!" he exclaimed.

"I did," Ashlad said, "and I'll do the same to you unless you help me chop this wood and carry it home."

"Very well," said the troll.

The two worked until it was almost sunset.

The troll did not want to lose his wood, so he said, "Let's go to my place and eat before we take this wood to your home." "Good idea," Ashlad said. The two prepared a stew. "How much would you like?" asked the troll.

Ashlad grinned. "More than you, I'm sure," he said.

The troll howled with laughter. "No man can eat as much as I." "We'll see," said Ashlad, and the two sat down. Ashlad began to spoon up stew, and whenever the troll wasn't looking, he slipped a spoonful into the bag hidden beneath his shirt. This went on until the troll was full. "You're not full?" asked the troll, staring in wonder at this little man.

"I'm getting there," Ashlad said, "so I think I'll make more room." Ashlad took his knife and made a slit in his shirt, into the hidden bag.

"Doesn't that hurt?" the troll asked.

"A little," answered Ashlad, "But it gives me more room," and he resumed eating. "Why don't you try it?" he asked the troll.

So the troll lifted up his knife and did just what Ashlad had done, and he died.

Ashlad then carried the troll's jewels and gold home, pleased to be able to help his family.

He always knew that his reading and learning would pay off!

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