Hello Travelers:

Welcome to Welge Travel Reports’ guide to the best o Oslo. WTR's Oslo map shows you the location of Norwegian Museum of Cultural History and Viking Ship 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

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 September 16, 2018 see Dan Colen

Astrup Fearnley The collection contains key works that span 12 years of Colens artwork. The exhibition shows some of his experimental and hyperrealistic paintings, sculpture, installation and film.

Oslo & Helsinki – Welge Travel Report