Oslo affordable? Scandinavian countries are among the most expensive travel destinations and Norway may just top the list. But that doesn´t mean you can’t enjoy your vistit to Norways picturesque and lively capital! Here is how to get the most out of your trip to Oslo wirhout having to file for bancrupcuy afterwards:
- -go outside: The Norwegians love outdoor activities… so join them and wander in Oslo’s parks for free.
Use public transportation not taxis. Start by getting the shuttle train in from the airport. You can buy a 24 hour pass for the public transportation system. You should also look into the Visit Oslo Pass. The Oslo Pass will give you free admission to more than 30 museums and attractions in Oslo as well as free public transportation and ferry rides for the duration of the pass. There are discounts on dining and shopping - Walk!Oslo is a compact city, so it’s easy to get around to most sights by walking… and walking is certainly affordable. Wander Karl Johans Gate (Street). Admire the Norwegian Parliament, the University, and the Akerhus Castle.
- Visit the National Gallery and see Edvard Munch’s “The Scream” for free – but don´t go on Monday, as the museum is closed.
- Another picturesque place that won´t cost you a dime for entrance fee is the fish marked, Laksen Fisk and Vilt. It’s a great place to get a cheap lunch. Pick up some smoked salmon, cooked fish or prawns, get some bread or lefse (Norwegian flat bread… kind of like a tortilla) from a bakery or supermarket. Affordable Oslo on a platter…
- Eat ethnic:If you’re looking for a cheap meal in a restaurant, your best bet will be to go ethnic. Indian, Thai and Vietnamese restaurants are cheaper than those offering European fare. If you do want Norwegian fare, look for a restaurant called Dovrehallen. It serves up traditional and cheap Norwegian food, hings like stews and boiled or fried fish. It’s a bit out of the way, a brisk walk from the Domkirch, but then you’d expect to have to look for a cheap restaurant in Oslo.
- Visit the Vigeland Sculpture Park: it contains more than 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland, and the park is pretty to walk in. You’ll be sharing it with lots of Norwegian families.
- For small change by Norwegian standards, you can rent a sled and try the Korketrekkeren – The Cork Screw. The sled rental is about US$10 (60 Kroners) and you can sled down the bobsled run from the 1952 Winter Olympics.
Although Oslo might well be one of the most expensive European cities you still can have a lot of fun here for relatively little money. Just watch your steps and your wallet and make the most out of your visit – the right mindset is so much more important than a fat checkbook!
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