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Oslo & Helsinki – Welge Travel Report

By Dick Welge

March 13, 2018

Hello Travelers:

Welcome to Welge Travel Reports’ guide to the best o Oslo.  WTR's  Oslo map shows you the location of The Vigeland Park  and The Munch Museum. 

WTR's Carlota Cuisine describes the signature dish at Restaurant Eik and what to order at  Solsidan Restaurant.  Then you're off to Helsinki to the Ateneum Art Museum.

Oslo & Helsinki

Welge Travel Report Notables for Oslo

Getting around Oslo

Public transportation in Oslo

WTR's Tony Transit says the best site for public transportation in Oslo is (visitoslo.com/en/transport/)

People Watching in Oslo

Our Francois Flaneur says the best "PW" is at The Royal Palace and Park or Karl Johans Gate area.

Beverages in Oslo

Norway like most of Scandinavia has high taxes and tight control on alcoholic beverages.  WTR's Larry Lager says acquavit is available and beer is popular.

Dining in Oslo

WTR's Carlota Cuisine says the best dining in Oslo is at  Maaemo - D: Nighlty, Schweigaards gate 15, 47 221 79 969

oslo-maaemo

Bring your credit cards for this 3 Michelin star culinary tour of Norway.

Nightlife/Entertainment areas in Oslo

Our Shauna Showtime says the best nightlife in Oslo is at Solli Plass, Youngstorget and Karl Johans Gate.

Shopping areas in Oslo

WTR's Shari Shopper says the best shopping is at Bogstadveien, Grünerløkka and a good place to start is Markveien and Aker Brygge.

Business Information for Oslo

Here is help in regard to your business in Oslo: (norway.usembassy.gov/doingbusiness.html)

Exchange Rates (http://www.x-rates.com/)

Recognition for Oslo  

We extend special thanks to the people who manage and/or own the institutions, museums and restaurants featured in our guides.  In some instances we have relied on their descriptions and photos.

Lagniappe for Oslo

WTR's Ernie Exhibit provides information on special current exhibitions for our featured museums such as: Astrup Fearney Museum

Now to May 20, 2018 see Lizzie Fitch/Ryan Trecartin

In the last decade, the critically acclaimed artist duo Lizzie Fitch (1981) and Ryan Trecartin (1981) have created large-scale video installations that examine the effects of technology and social media on identity formation and the mutability of language.

Astrup Fearnley Museet will exhibit one of the artists’ room size “sculptural theaters” Plaza Point (2009), alongside a major presentation of Fitch and Trecartin’s sculptures.

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Categories : City Reports, Travel Tips
Tags : Finland, Helsinki, Norway, Oslo, Oslo & Helsinki
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