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Oslo has a compact set of “must-see” attractions that are easy to reach without a car. A good short list (choose what fits your interests): • A major landmark in the city centre (easy to combine with a walk). • One or two top museums (art/history/heritage). • A viewpoint for a panoramic city...

If you have 1–2 days in Oslo, here’s a simple plan that works well for first-time visitors. Day 1 (city centre + waterfront): • Walk the waterfront area and central landmarks. • Visit one major museum (choose based on your interests: art/history). • End the day with a scenic viewpoint or an...

Oslo can be expensive, but you can still eat well on a budget if you use a few simple strategies. Budget-friendly options: • Supermarkets: prepared sandwiches, salads, hot-food counters (varies by store). • Bakeries/cafés: often cheaper than full-service restaurants for breakfast/lunch. • Lunch...

In Oslo, most local public transport tickets are handled through Ruter (buses, trams, metro, ferries, and some trains in the Oslo/Akershus area). How ticketing works (simple): 1) Use the Ruter app to plan your journey and buy tickets. 2) The ticket price is based on travel zones (the app...

Info only (not medical advice). If someone is in immediate danger, call emergency services. Key emergency numbers in Norway: • 110 — Fire • 112 — Police (emergency) • 113 — Medical emergency / ambulance If it’s urgent but not life-threatening (medical): • 116 117 — Local out-of-hours medical...

The “best” option depends on your phone and where you’re coming from. Here’s a simple way to choose: Option A — Use roaming (easy) • If your current plan includes Norway at a reasonable price, roaming is the easiest: nothing to install, it works instantly. • Check your operator’s roaming terms...

Short answer: most tourists cannot use Vipps as a regular user. Vipps is designed for residents with Norwegian banking/ID setup. To use Vipps, you typically need things like: • BankID • A Norwegian national ID number (or D-number in some cases, if your bank supports it) • A Norwegian phone...

In Oslo, you have several reliable “go-to” options for toilets and free drinking water. Free drinking water: • Tap water in Norway is generally safe to drink. In Oslo, you can usually refill your bottle from taps in public places. • Common refill spots: libraries, many museums/cultural venues...

The easiest way to get from Oslo Airport (OSL) to the city centre is by train. There are two common train options: 1) Airport Express Train (fastest, very frequent) 2) Regular Vy trains (often cheaper, also direct) Step-by-step (simple): • Follow the “Train / Trains” signs inside the terminal...