Oslo for 2 days mid April.

[dave0010]

Myseld and a friend have booked some cheap flights to Oslo mid April and just wondered if people had any recommendations? Were both in our late 20's and would like a mix of things to do/see. Maybe a museum or fun attractions then some live music in the evening?

[Hedgeman]

I was in Oslo last year with kids, so can't really help with the live music, but in terms of sites and museums I'd recommend the Viking Ship Museum, the Fram Museum, the Castle, and taking a trip out to the Vigelandsparken Sculpture Park. If you have time, a short cruise on the Fjord is a nice way to see things.

It's bloody expensive though, which took the lustre off the trip for me. £9 for a pint, £2.50 for a snickers bar and £20 a head for the most basic and cheap of meals just left a bad taste.

Gary.

[dave0010]

I have heard it was going to be expensive. We simply plan on eating probably from the supermarkets and street vendors. Were only there for 1 night so its not to bad. Il google the sculpture trail thanks

[Wolff]

I was taken to a bar called Bla (http://www.blaaoslo.no/) when I was there last year. Was a good night out, I think I was the only tourist there, and drinks were reasonable (for Norway!). Its a live rock/indie/jazz - the night we were there was about a 20 piece band playing all sorts of music. A little out of the way, but Oslo is a small city centre which makes walking around pretty easy.

There were quite a few bars/student type places in Grunerlokka, which is north west of the river - again, not far to walk from the centre.

When people say its expensive, they aren't joking. Bar in the centre to watch the football, couple of portions of chicken wings, glass of wine and two beers.... £60

The other suggestions are good ones. The public transport is, as you would expect, efficient and relatively cheap. You can get a travel card which covers the metro and bus, but didn't cover the harbour ferry. We took the metro up to the ski jump for pretty great views over the city (you can zip line down the jump if feeling rich and brave!), then back to the sculpture park (great opportunities for some "cheeky" photos!!), then by bus onto the Folk museum (http://www.norskfolkemuseum.no/en/), walk to the Viking Museum, then the ferry back to the City, quick walk around the fort at the harbour (where there is also the Home Front museum), on to the Opera House, then up to the royal Palace (easy to walk around the grounds), and you are then back in the centre. Map them out if you want to do a few of them and work out a route that suits you.

I liked Oslo, apart from the prices!

Edit: If flying into the main Oslo airport (Gardermoen), the trains to the city centre are regular and fast, and include free wifi. By far the easiest way!

Edit again: Cafe Sara is open late and does good food. Again, its expensive, but pretty much the only late night choice you have! Its on the corner of Torgatta and Hausmans Gate, and is open until 03:30!

Edited by Wolff on Wednesday 25th March 18:41

Edited by Wolff on Wednesday 25th March 18:47

[Stephanie Plum]

If you have any interest in WW2, down by the harbour there is a little museum that outlines the role of the British and the Resistance in Norway - will only take an hour or so but worth a visit if it's your kind of thing. The Frognerparken (sp?) is the sculpture park and is well worth a visit as already said.

[dave0010]

Awesome cheers for the info