Visit Scandinavia

Christmas the old fashioned way

Get into the Christmas spirit at Bærums Verk in Oslo. Take a short ride with horse and sleigh during the weekends or just enjoy the beautiful surroundings and small shops in old houses from the 17th Century. Experience an old-fashioned Christmas market with lots of handicrafts & designer-goods. Make Christmas tree decorations from sheep's wool or make your very own soap. Meet Norwegian fairytale characters, the Hulder and the Trolls!

Website: www.visitoslo.com

Nobel Peace Center (Nobels Fredssenter)

The Nobel Peace Centre opened June 11, 2005. The centre was constructed on the grounds of an old railway station near the Oslo City Hall where the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony is held on the 10th of December every year. The centre exhibits documents about the past Peace Prize winners and Alfred Nobel's efforts to raise interest in resolving wars and conflicts to achieve world peace. The centre has a lovely café and shop.

Address: Rådhusplassen i Oslo

Tel: +47 48 30 10 00

Website: www.nobelpeacecenter.org

Fram Museum (Frammuseet)

The Fram Museum shows the history of the polar explorers. Here you’ll find the world’s most famous polarship, Fram, from 1892, which is the museum’s main attraction. The ship is displayed in its original condition with interior and objects perfectly preserved. Every visitor is welcome on board Fram.

Address: Bygdøynesveien 39

Tel: +47 23 28 29 50

Website: www.fram.museum.no

Husfliden

At Husfliden you can purchase traditional handicraft products, such as hand-knit sweaters, woodcarvings and woven goods.

Address: Rosenkranz gate 19-21

Tel: +47 22 42 10 75

Business hours: Monday to Wednesday/Fridays 10am to 5pm Thursdays 10am to 6pm Saturdays 10am to 3pm

Closed: Sundays

Website: www.husfliden.no

Oslo Sweater Shop

The Oslo Sweater Shop is a well known store that stocks 500 different types of Norwegian sweaters and cardigans. It is very popular for its woollen and cotton products.

Address: Biskop Gunnerus' gate 3

Tel: +47 22 11 29 22

Inside Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel

Address: Tullingsgate 5

Tel: +47 22 11 29 22

Website: www.oslosweatershop.com

Maritime Museum (Norsk Sjøfartsmuseum)

The Norwegian Maritime Museum is in a fantastic location, right on the edge of the Oslo Fjord. The museum features a great panorama film "The ocean – a way of life" that takes the audience on a cruise along the Norwegian coast. Visitors can watch this visual sea voyage all year around.

Address: Bygdøynesveien 37

Tel: +47 22 43 82 40

Website: www.norsk-sjofartsmuseum.no

Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel

The Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel is a 37-storey hotel that opened in 1990. It is proud to be the tallest hotel in Northern Europe. From its bar on the top floor, you have a panoramic view of Oslo City. Its location is perfect with a two minute walk from central station.

Address: Sonja Henies Plass 3

Tel: 22 05 80 00

Fax: 22 05 80 10

Email: sales.plaza.oslo@radisson.com

Website: www.radisson.com/oslo_plaza

Grand Café

The Grand Café is located on the first floor of the Grand Hotel along Karl Johans Gate. This café was a gathering place for artists in the second half of the 19th century, where Ibsen and Munch were frequent visitors to the café.

Address: Karl Johansgate 31

Tel: 23 14 53 00

Website: www.grand.no/en/rest_grand.asp

The National Museum of Art, Architecture & Design

The new museum is a merging of the previously autonomous institutions The National Gallery, The National Museum of Contemporary Art, The Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, The Norwegian Museum of Architecture, and The National Touring Exhibitions, Norway. Well worth a visit for visitors with an interest in art and design.

Address: Bankplassen

Kafe Sult

Its name, "Sult", means "hunger" in Norwegian. Although it does not offer a vast selection of dishes, it is reputed for its excellent flavours and it is always buzzing with people.

Address: Thorvald Meyers Gate 26

Tel: 22 87 04 67

Business hours: Tuesday to Friday 4pm to late Saturdays 1pm to 1am Sundays 1pm to midnight Closed: Mondays

The Oslo Fjord

The Oslo Fjord cruise is recommended to take when you are in Oslo. It is a relaxing tour whilst viewing Oslo by water. Reserve the tours at your hotel or at the Tourist Information Centre

Website: www.visitoslo.no

National Gallery

The National Gallery is Norway's largest gallery that showcases a collection of national and international art works, including 1900 sculptures and 40, 000 block prints and line-drawings. This is a must-see gallery as it exhibits Munch's main pieces, such as "The Scream" and "Madonna".

Address: Universitegaten 13

Tel: +47 22 20 04 04

Website: www.nasjonalgalleriet.no

Norsk Form

Opened in 1993, Norsk Form is an information centre for matters relating to design and architecture. The centre also has a lovely exhibition space and a great café. Address: Hausmanns gate 16

Tel: +47 23 29 26 30

Fax: +47 23 29 26 31

Email: norskform@norskform.no

Website: www.norskform.no

Vigeland Museum (Vigeland-museet)

The Vingeland Museum contains Norway's finest sculptor collections. This museum also has a great café and museum shop.

Address: Nobelsgate 32

Tel: +47 22 54 25 30

Website: www.vigeland.museum.no

Rica Travel Hotel

Although Rica Travel Hotel is located near the busy Karl Johans Gate, it is blessed with a tranquil environment. They hotel consists mainly of single rooms and are equipped with most basic facilities.

Address: Arbeidergt. 4

Tel: 22 00 33 00

Fax: 22 33 51 22

Email: rica.travel.hotel.oslo@rica.no

Website: www.rica.no