Preparing for Oslo: Tips & Hints

1. Vast majority of hotels, restaurants and shopping centers accept payments by international credit cards, so taking much cash is not necessary.

2. The weather in the city is quickly changeable all year round, so you should definitely take an umbrella with you when you plan to go for a long walk. Even in summer you should definitely take warm clothes with you because it can be pretty cool at night.

3. Travelling on suburban roads of Oslo independently is rather difficult. The roads here are very narrow and in some areas they resemble serpentine.

4. Drivers should keep in minds that either in the territory of the city or in its suburbs the roads are equipped with security cameras. Even the slightest excess of speed will be certainly fixed, and the penalty for violating traffic rules will be a large fine.

5. Prices in local hotels and restaurants are quite high, so those tourists, who are used to save during their holidays, will have to spend much time searching for a suitable budget hotel or a restaurant.

6. The majority of nightlife entertainment venues close after 1 a.m., and only a third of clubs work until morning.

7. The city is very convenient for travelling by public transport. You can save more if you buy a special pass for buses or subway.

8. It’s not common to catch a taxi on the road in Oslo. You can call it to a restaurant or a hotel, as well as to find a free taxi in one of the city’s parks.

9. The majority of shops and public institutions are closed on Sundays, and Saturday is considered a short working day.

10. Tourists are recommended to visit the city during Holmenkollen ski festival, which is one of the largest festivals in Europe of its kind.

11. Every year a large jazz festival takes place in Oslo in the middle of August. This festival is recommended for visiting by all fans of this music direction.

Other articles about Oslo:
Oslo sightseeing
Best restaurants and cuisine
Oslo attractions and leisure
Oslo cityguide
Photogallery of Oslo