Oslo (28 Jul - 29 Jul 23):
Prague (Czech Republic)
Krakow (Poland)
Oslo (Norway)
Oslo's history in a few lines:
Origins:
Oslo was founded around 1049 by King Harald Hardrada. Its location on the Oslofjord made it an important commercial and maritime center.
Middle Ages:
During the Middle Ages, Oslo was an episcopal see and the capital of the Norwegian kingdom. It suffered several fires and reconstructions, which marked its urban development.
19th Century:
In the 19th century, Oslo (then called Christiania) experienced significant economic and industrial growth. It became the cultural and political heart of Norway after independence in 1905.
Present:
Today, Oslo is the capital of Norway, renowned for its quality of life, modern architecture, and commitment to sustainability. It is an economic, cultural, and technological hub in Northern Europe.
We really liked Oslo and also getting around between the islands (you don't need to take a cruise because there are taxis that take you to the nearest islands with incredible views).
The island we liked the most was Lindøya. It just so happened that there was a local party going on and everyone was smiling, and although they were super friendly, we felt embarrassed to join in.
Surrounded by low chalet/bungalow-style houses, we went swimming there, at a small dock. The water is dark, but the temperature is great in summer—not cold at all, despite being a glacial lake. There are two stops on this island. The downside of taking the ferry back is that during peak hours it sometimes doesn't stop (to be sure, go to the first stop).
We generally liked the city, and the weather was fantastic, so there was a great atmosphere everywhere. It's an expensive city, and the most affordable (though still pricey) option is burger joints. Paying with Revolut is ideal.
And as you can see in the last photo, you can also do everything by kicking.
It's quite curious to see the Holmenkollen ski jump in summer without its characteristic snow (where the famous ski jumping events of the winter games are held):
Hotel Scandic St. Olavs plass: With breakfast, €237 for two people, two nights. The breakfast was spectacular, one of the best we've ever had. But if you're ordering takeaway, they really need to improve it. Taking a taxi to the airport is incredibly expensive (around €150). There are trains that go there, but on our return day, there weren't any at the time of our flight because of a holiday or something, and we had to share a taxi with a girl who also needed one.
🎥 Three cities, one unforgettable trip 🌍:
Flight: €488 (for both of us!), we took a combined trip to 3 countries (Prague, Krakow and Oslo) via Destinia choosing multi-trip and bouncing to (Airhopping).
Don't look directly at this last one because it's usually more expensive. We fly with Ryanair, except for the one from Oslo to Madrid, which was with Norwegian.
Information obtained for Oslo from the web https://www.exteriores.gob.es
Passport/ID: Either one is valid.
European Health Insurance Card: It's necessary, it's very easy to order online and they send it to your home. Request.
Vaccines: There are no mandatory vaccinations for entry.
International driving permit: There's no need.
Payment card/currency exchange: we always go with Revolut definitely.
Roaming: Yeah.
Consejos prácticos para viajar a Oslo
Si viajas a Oslo desde Bergen, una de las opciones más habituales es hacerlo en tren en unas 6–7 horas, algo que muchas veces merece la pena por ser uno de los trayectos ferroviarios más bonitos de Europa. Además, también existe la opción de vuelo si buscas optimizar el tiempo. Oslo es uno de los destinos más interesantes del norte de Europa, ideal para combinar cultura, naturaleza y rutas espectaculares en pocos días.
