Norway City Breaks - Oslo and the spectacular fjords
Directline weekend breaks in Norway centre on the charming city of Oslo, Scandinavia’s oldest capital. No other Norway city break destination offers such an idiosyncratic and appealing mix: medieval buildings and churches, a strong sense of tradition and folklore, and the finest in Scandinavian contemporary style and cuisine. In common with Stockholm in Sweden, much of the appeal of weekend breaks in Norway lies in the truly spectacular scenery on the outskirts of the city. Even the shortest of city breaks in Norway can experience the grandeur of spectacular fjords and majestic mountains on a short fjord cruise. Long weekend breaks in Norway allow time for amazing excursions that combine dramatic train journeys, stunning fjord cruises and astonishing mountain roads.

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Norway Short Breaks - Maritime tradition
As well as glorious scenery, Norway city breaks offer plenty of history, architecture, art and culture, along with interesting shops, quality restaurants and fun nightlife. Families with children will find Norway short breaks particularly attractive. The city has green parks and open spaces, charming markets, interesting waterfront quays and a nice collection of enjoyable attractions based on Oslo’s maritime past. All Norway city breaks in Oslo should include the short boat trip to the Bygdøy Peninsula with its famous folk museum, brilliant sculpture park and superbly preserved Viking ships. Visit Oslo's royal palace, mighty fortress, renovated quayside warehouses and charming waterfront cafes.

Norway Short Breaks - When to go
Norway city breaks in summer enjoy amazingly long days of warm sunshine. Summer weekend breaks in Norway capture Oslo at its most vibrant and festive. Summer weather is idyllic for walks or longer mountain hikes. It is also worth considering Norway short breaks in spring and autumn when the weather is fine for relaxed sightseeing and the city is wonderfully calm. Museums, theatres, romantic cafes, waterfront restaurants and enjoyable nightlife ensure short breaks in Norway are popular all year round. Winter city breaks in Norway offer world-class cross country and downhill skiing on the city’s doorstep. Cheap city breaks to Norway are available all year round from convenient regional airports throughout the UK.