Publisher's Synopsis
Located between the Oslo fjord and the moose-inhabited forests, Norway's capital and largest city is a cosmopolitan melting pot. With glass-covered skyscrapers, trendy bars and royal parks, Oslo is one of the wealthiest cities in Europe and is devoted to constant development and growth. Introduction to Oslo - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When To Visit - Money & Currency - Sightseeing Highlights - Akershus Fortress and Castle (Akershus Slott og Festning) - City Hall (Radhuset) - Oslo Opera House (Operahuset) - National Gallery (Nasjonalgalleriet) - Royal Palace (Det Kongelige Slott) - Vigeland Sculpture Park (Vigelandsparken) - Norwegian Folk Museum (Norsk Folkesmuseum) - Viking Ship Museum (Vikingskipshuset) - Fram Museum (Frammuseet) - Holmenkollen Ski Museum (Skimuseet) - Norwegian Museum of Science & Technology (Norsk Teknisk Museum) - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places To Stay - Places To Eat & Drink - Places To Shop
