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The capital and largest city of Norway.

Oslo.

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Which Norwegian language to learn?

I'm taking a short trip to Norway next year and while doing a bit of research I've been thoroughly confused by which language to learn. Wikipedia goes into great depth about 3-4 different languages, but Google Translate just lists Norwegian As I'll…
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Train tickets for tourists in Norway from Oslo to Bergen

We are a group of Chinese friends traveling to Schengen countries in March and April. Our last stop is Bergen, Norway and from there we will fly to London Gatwick. We understand that Oslo to Bergen is supposed to be a scenic train journey and our…
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If I am checked by ticket inspectors on the bus in Oslo with a ticket that expired over 1 hour ago, how to prove my ticket is actually valid?

There is this rule in Oslo public transport that has me wondering. I am gonna get to the more extreme example in the title of the question near the end, but I will start with an actual example that happened to me today: Today, I took the metro from…
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Is frozen chicken widely available in and around Oslo, Norway? Is the price higher than other capitals like Stockholm?

I will be travelling to Norway next month. I was wondering about what is available to cook and eat in the supermarkets there. So specifically: are frozen chicken legs/breasts cheaper than other kinds of meat there? I saw this link which prompted…
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What historic sights can I see in Oslo on a 4 hour train layover?

During my journey through Norway at the end of August I'll have a 4 hour layover in Oslo. My train arrives on 07:04 at Oslo sentralstasjon and the train departs on 11:01 from the same station. This is on a Tuesday. I've never been to Oslo before and…
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Senior aged travelers

My wife and I are 75 years old and modestly fit. We fly into Oslo and plan to board the rail to the city center station. We understand the scenic train to Burgin leaves from this station. My concern is baggage handling. We each will have a 45 pound…
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Can I pay with cash for the train from Oslo airport to the central station?

Next week I am travelling to Norway. To get from the airport to my hotel I will need to catch the train to Oslo Central Station. Can you pay by cash at the ticket machines or is it card only? If not, is there a manned kiosk where I can pay using…
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What fare zones are the islands visited by the Oslo ferries in?

Looking at the Island ferries map and the zones map of the Oslo public transport system, it isn't entirely clear which zone the islands are in because they aren't shown on the simplified zones map. I would guess that (shown by Google Maps as being…
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Short trekking close to Oslo

I plan to spend 5 days in Norway, landing in Oslo. Most trekking trips I found are at least 300 km from Oslo, which means 4-5 hours of travelling before getting there. So getting there and back would be a waste of one day. Can you recommend some…
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How can you buy train tickets at Oslo Airport?

In June I will have to travel from Oslo Gardermoen airport to Oslo Central Station to catch the train to Finse. I already booked a ticket from Oslo central station to Finse (with NSB), but didn't want to be tied to a certain time for the ticket from…
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How big are the luggage lockers at Oslo's central railway station?

All being well, I'm going to be having an 8 hour layover in Oslo next week. I'll be changing between airlines and between tickets, and I won't be able to check my luggage through. Given the length of the layover, I won't be able to re-check it on…
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Locating outdoor / hiking shops which sell gas cans in Oslo?

In a while I will be traveling to Norway for a hiking trip. In between getting from the Oslo Gardermoen airport to Finse, I'll have to get gas cans with a that are UNEF 7/16" threaded, which means they look like this: Any tips on where to get…
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Oslo Gardermoen Airport transfer international to domestic flight

I'll arrive in Oslo Gardermoen via Icelandair from Reykjavik. Have a 2.25 hour layover. During that time I need to transfer to a domestic flight (Norwegian) to Ålesund. I understand that I will have to collect and recheck my suitcase, going back…
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Required to check-in in person at international layover airport

So my wife and I will be traveling to the UK this month, and we booked the flight from Los Angeles to London through Kiwi.com. Our itinerary is LAX to OSL via Norwegian Air, and then OSL to LHR via SAS. We are travelling carry-on only, no checked…
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Is it possible to get a reasonably priced and safe taxi from Oslo Airport after 11:00 p.m?

I'll be having lot of luggage with me and will be arriving in Oslo around 11:00 p.m. Is it possible to get a taxi during late hours? If so, How do I book the taxi (I will have NOK in cash and International Debit Cards) and Is it safe to travel in…
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