Oslo City Breaks
From medieval architecture to modern day amusements, Oslo offers countless attractions for everyone and Cities Direct has many fantastic deals for your short city break in Norway’s capital. With flights available from all over the UK and Ireland and hotels to suit everybody’s taste and pocket, Oslo is becoming an increasingly popular destination for short city breaks.
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Oslo City Breaks
Oslo will not disappoint you, there is something for everybody, from the modern Sculpture Park to the Akershus Castle, Opera House, the Nobel Peace Centre and many museums. One of the most impressive Vigelandsparken Sculpture Park should be on your must-see list, it can be viewed for free at any time and it shows 212 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland, including a 14-metre high sculpture, consisting of 121 human figures.
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While visiting Oslo you should not miss the Akershus Castle and Fortress built in 13th century under the rule of King Hakon V to protect Oslo and Norway from a number of attacks through the ages, now the residence for the Royal family.
Right in the centre of Oslo stands the Opera House, one of the most impressive buildings, opened in 2008 has white sloping marble roof, allowing visitors to enjoy a stroll and take a view of the city.
One of the most fascinating places to visit on your Oslo city breaks is the Nobel Peace Centre, where you can learn about various Nobel Prize Laureates and the various activities, which they carried out making them worthy of the prize, as well as Alfred Nobel’s works, after whom the prize was named.
You might also want to consider a day trip to the islands of Oslo fjord, which are a popular tourist spot in Norway. The islands are worth a visit during the summer and are easily reachable by ferry. The various islands like Hovedoya, Lindoya, Nakholmen, Bleikoya, Gressholmen, and Langoyene have their own history and are famous for various attractions like monastery ruins, beaches and recreational facilities. You can also drive a couple of hours north one evening, in the hope of experiencing the Northern Lights.
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To make your Oslo city break truly amazing, Cities Direct offer a wide range of hotels from 2* to 5*, whatever you are looking for to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. One of the best selling hotels in Oslo is the Bondeheimen Hotel, a 3* hotel, centrally located only 100 meters from the parliament building, offering 127 spacious and comfortable bedrooms.
Another is the Royal Christania Hotel, second largest hotel in Norway. This 4* hotel offers 532 fully equipped and modern bedrooms and 21 conference rooms and its fantastic location right in the heart of Oslo makes it one of the most popular hotels in Oslo. Whatever your needs are, with an extensive range of hotels to choose from, we can make your short city break in Oslo extra special.
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For the latest special offers on short city breaks call us on 01242 536900 or visit our website and let Oslo take you on amazing journey!
