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Oslo tourist guide - hotels and services

Positioned at the head of the Oslofjord, Oslo is the oldest capital in Scandinavia, and boasts an interesting mix of historical and new architecture, together with renowned museums, monuments and parks, making it a laid-back and rewarding destination for holiday makers.

The capital of Norway is a cosmopolitan city with a relaxed ambience. Oslo and its surroundings offer plenty of scenic places and exciting activities. A fascinating excursion can be made across the harbour to the nearby Bygdøy Peninsula. The place boasts several fine beaches, maritime museums, a large open-air folk museum and restored stave churches. Further afield, on Oslo's northern border, you will find the Nordmarka which is a wilderness area, and the picturesque fishing town of Risor, with its charming harbour and Stangholmen Island.

A large number of Oslo's buildings including the Akershus Slott date back to the medieval years. The Royal Palace is a famous attraction is the Royal dominating the scenery past the Parliament.

Luxurious accommodation establishments can be found in every part of the city, while there are outstanding restaurants and relaxed cafes. The city has a pulsating nightlife with pubs, discos, clubs and bars to suit all tastes.

A must-see when visiting Oslo is the medieval Akershus Fortress dating from the 13th century, featuring scary dungeons with dark, moist cells, astonishing banquet halls and beautifully decorated staterooms, and a chapel containing the crypts of King Olav V and Håkon VII. It was used by the National Socialists during the Second World War as an execution place and prison. Now the Norway Resistance Museum occupies the building. Here you can see several exhibits of life in Norway under Nazi occupation. The fortress' surrounding areas are ideal for relaxation and picnics, and provide impressive views of Copenhagen and the port.

Alternatively, Oslo's surrounding hills are great places for skiing or other winter sports. The Holmenkollen ski-meeting is held annually, attracting a large number of international skiers. Drobak, farther south on the Oslo fjord, is a winter port of the city and a summer resort. The TusenFryd amusement park features 23 restaurants and eateries, 74 games, 33 carousels. It is the largest amusement park in the country and a guaranteed exciting day out for the entire family.

Hotels in Oslo

Oslo has plenty of accommodation options on offer to suit all tastes. Some of the popular and established hotels include the 3-star Best Western Hotell Bondeheimen which is situated in a central part of the city. The establishment is an award-winning hotel and provides excellent facilities including a fully equipped gym, outdoor swimming pool, sauna, internet access, 24-hour front desk, postal services, safety deposit boxes, restaurant, meeting facilities and more.

A good establishment for those on a budget is the Carlton Hotel. The First Millennium Hotel is a high standard modern facility and the Hotel Bristol is highly dedicated to tradition.