How to Find Cheap Digs and Get Around Oslo, Norway. Oslo is the capital city of Norway, which is located just above Denmark. Traditionally, Norway is known for its fjords, which are long cuts made by glaciers in the mountains that have flooded with water to form magnificent waterways. Oslo boasts its own fjord that cuts through the city's center. Geographically, this makes the city very interesting because it is lower in the center and gradually builds upwards, like an amphitheater. Aside from the fjords there are many exciting things to see in Oslo and many accomodation options.
Visit the forests of Nordmarka outside the residential areas of Oslo for views of limitless untouched nature in Norway.
Take a trip out to the islands off the western coast of Oslo during the summer for a traditional Norwegian pastime.
Sightsee in the city center. Here you will find Oslo Central Station, lots of shopping, and historic Scandinavian architecture.
Don't forget to visit the Royal Castle in the western part of the city.
To book accommodations, contact The Tourist Information in Oslo at 011 (+47) 815 30 555 or visit their Web site (see Resources, below). (If calling outside the United States or Canada, call 00 (+47) 815 30 555.)
Check out cheap bed & breakfast establishments near Vigeland Park, the hugely popular sculpture park in Oslo. Prices here start at around $25 a night.
Sublet a student flat (apartment) during the peak summer travel times near the University of Oslo for an extended stay. Monthly rates range from $450 to $650.
Seek mid-range accommodations near the city center or on the fringe of the shopping district. Prices range from $140 to $200 a night.
Splurge for luxury accommodations right in the heart of the city's center. These hotels feature deluxe rooms and services, and typically go for $220 to $500 or more a night.
Set up camp in many of Oslo's forest areas during the summer for incredibly cheap accommodations (about $20 per night). If you want electricity, it'll cost you about roughly $40 a night.
Fly into Gardermoen Airport, 25 to 45 minutes northeast of the city.
Rent a car. Roads are clearly marked and fairly easy to navigate.
Use the public transportation in Oslo. A comprehensive conglomerate of buses, trams, T-bane/metro trains, and boats, this system can be used with one 20 NOK ticket (less than $5 USD) purchased in advance at a kiosk or machine.
Understand that taxis here are not cheap, averaging about $20 USD each way for even a short trip.
