subject: Hotell Oslo (hotel Oslo) Is Present For You With All Modern Facilities [print this page] Norway has long had the title "Land of the Midnight Sun". Vikings sailed their ships through Norwegian waters more than 1000 years ago, and today modern cruise ships and ferries glide those same waters. The capital of Norway, Oslo, is known as a port of the Baltic. It was founded by King Harald III around 1048. It is the most populous city also. These days, Norway is not as isolated as it used to be. If someone desires to experience the midnight sun - a natural phenomenon occurring in the summer months, he could take a trip to the northern part of the country where the sun is, weather permitting, visible 24 hours a day.
Connectivity
Oslo has now become a very safe tourist destination where tourists can move around freely without any fear. It is quite well connected to the other parts of the world, too. Many airlines, now, have direct flight to Oslo, and the number is on the increase.
Economy
Oslo is known to be one of the most expensive cities in the world. Oslo has a diverse and long-built economy and in the fDi Magazine report European Cities of the Future 2012, it was graded number one among all European large cities in terms of economic potentiality. In Europe, Oslo is a key centre of maritime knowledge and it is the home to around 1980 companies and over 8,500 employees in the maritime sector. Nearly 6,000 ships dock at the Port of Oslo with a total of 6 million tonnes of cargo per annum and ferry over five million passengers which brings a large chunk of revenue.
Touring Oslo
Oslo is a combination of modernity with touches of medieval history. The city is more than 1000 years old, but it has been rebuilt a number of times due to numerous fires. The modern city of Oslo is full of places of tourist attractions. It is also surrounded by heavy forests. As a result it is quite attractive to those who love the al fresco. Though Oslo is one of the largest capital cities in the world with an area of 175 square miles, tourists with a day in Oslo can cover much of the city comfortably on foot or opt for a city tour also. But there is a warning for those looking to stay in Oslo that, it is one of the most expensive cities in Europe, so, one must check the prices first before placing an order in a restaurant.
Accommodation
As Oslo is one of the most expensive cities in the Europe, most hotels in Oslo are of four or five star ratings offering luxury accommodations. But there are budget accommodations also. Tourists can opt for private apartments, hostels and cabins, too, for saving their money.
Some of the stops that should be included in the touring list
The Holmenkollen Ski Jump tower.
The Rdhuset (City Hall)
Vigelandsparken (Vigeland Sculpture Park or Frogner Park)
