Currency Exchange:

One US dollar equals 7.60 Norwegian krone

 

Average Weather(*F):

Month       High     Low    Precip.  

January:      26         16        3 in

Febuary:     28         16        3 in

March:        35         20        3 in

April:          46         30        3 in

May:           56         38        3 in

June:          63         46        4 in

 

Time Zone:

Central European Time 

 

The Top Three Bed and Breakfasts:

1.     Cochs Pension-They are located on the corner of Royal Palace Park with a popular combination of central location, solid accommodation and reasonable prices. 

2.    Ellingsens Pensjonat-The service is spectacular, and the rooms are comfortable and clean.

3.    Villa Frogner B&B-This is a large private home, converted to a B&B, on a beautiful street steps from one of Oslo's truly wonderful Parks.

 

The Top Three Hotels:

1.     Smarthotel Oslo- They are located located only a few steps away from the Royal Castle and its surrounding parklands, Karl Johans Street, the National Theatre and the National Museum of Art, Architecture & Design.

2.    Comfort Hotel Xpress Youngstorget-This will a different kind of a hotel experience: a hotel put together by music, concrete, technology, social media, people and graffiti.

3.    Citybox Oslo-The room is modern and very comfortable. It is well situated for city centre shopping,restaurants,coffee shops and the sights are only a short walk away. 

 

The Best Restaurant:

Kolonihagen- It has a barn-like atmosphere, organic local ingredients, and a delicious menu. With a Norweign-French lunch menu. Seasonal ingredients are complemented in dishes like fire-grilled reindeer, and also wild mushroom soup with black truffles. They have a strict no-microwave policy.

 

 Top Three Children's activities: 

1.     Frogner Park-It is the biggest park in the central parts of Oslo. It is a popular recreational area for both its neighbours and people from other parts of Oslo.

2.    The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet-Tourists love its amazing landscape, and its always a pleasure to watch people perform. 

3.    Vigeland Museum-It is the world's largest sculpture park made by a single artist, and is one of Norway's most popular tourist attraction