Oslo City Breaks

Oslo Short Breaks - Breathtaking scenery
Few directline-citybreak destinations can match Oslo for spectacular scenery. Oslo city breaks not only feature the charm of the oldest Scandinavian capital, but also offer the opportunity to experience the grandeur of Norway’s famous fjords and majestic mountains, forests, waterfalls and lakes. Oslo short breaks should not miss out on spectacular excursions. Even the briefest of weekend breaks in Oslo can enjoy a short fjord cruise. Fantastic walking and skiing can be reached rapidly by underground and train. Long weekend breaks in Oslo should consider one of the amazing longer tours that combine unforgettable train journeys, stunning fjord cruises and breathtaking mountain roads.

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Oslo City Breaks - Idiosyncratic Nordic atmosphere
Oslo weekend breaks feature an idiosyncratic Nordic mix of medieval buildings, churches and modern architecture. Visit the mighty fortress, the royal palace, renovated quayside warehouses and characterful waterfront cafes. Short breaks in Oslo offer pleasant shopping in indoor and outdoor markets. Green parks, open spaces, animated waterfront quays, and a nice collection of charmingly low-key attractions make Oslo city breaks a good choice for relaxed walking and sightseeing. Summer city breaks in Oslo enjoy amazingly long hours of sunshine and daylight. Oslo city breaks in winter have a special atmosphere, with snowy squares and a wonderfully cosy atmosphere in warm cafes, bars and restaurants.

Oslo Weekend Breaks - Viking ships and maritime history
Short breaks in Oslo feature a city rich in folklore and maritime history. All Oslo city breaks should include the short ferry trip to the Bygdøy Peninsula with its fascinating collection of amazingly well-preserved Viking ships and iconic vessels like Thor Heyerdal’s Kon-Tiki and the 19th century boat Amundson used in the Antarctic. Oslo city breaks also feature an outstanding open-air folk museum and a brilliant sculpture park. Relaxing Oslo weekend breaks offer delightful small-scale galleries and museums, and a cultural scene that includes classical concerts, opera and ballet. Oslo nightlife cannot compete with the Icelandic capital Reykjavik or the multicultural liveliness of Stockholm, but Oslo city breaks can offer buzzing cafes and pubs, live music that includes jazz, blues and rock, and a small but stylish clubbing scene.