Lonely Planet Norway

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2018
• Print ISBN: 9781786574657
• eBook ISBN: 9781787018877

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Norway is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Visit Oslo; Norway's cultural capital, hike glacier-strewn high country, or simply hope to catch the elusive Northern Lights -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Norway and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Norway Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - lifestyle, multiculturalism, economy, history, Vikings, independence, landscapes, national parks, wildlife, environment, forestry, Sami, religion, arts, architecture, music, literature, cinema, cuisine, drinks Free, convenient pull-out Oslo map (included in print version), plus over 50 colour maps Covers Southern Norway, Central Norway, Bergen, the Southwestern Fjords, the Western Fjords, Trondelag, Nordland, the Far North, Svalbard and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Norway, our most comprehensive guide to Norway, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Oslo

Sights

Activities

Tours

Festivals & Events

Sleeping

Eating

Drinking & Nightlife

Entertainment

Shopping

Oslofjord & Ostfold

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Fredrikstad

Halden

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Why Go?

Surrounded by mountains and the sea, this compact, cultured, caring and fun city is Europe's fastest-growing capital, with a palpable sense of reinvention. Oslo is also home to world-class museums and galleries to rival anywhere else on the European art trail.

But even here Mother Nature has managed to make her mark, and Oslo is fringed with forests, hills and lakes awash with opportunities for hiking, cycling, skiing and boating. Add to this mix a thriving cafe and bar culture, top-notch restaurants, nightlife options ranging from opera to indie rock, and a large and visible immigrant community who add their own colourful touch to the city, and the result is a thoroughly intoxicating place in which to forget about the fjords for a while.

When to Go

• Apr–May Spring flowers fill the parks, and National Day brings crowds.
• June The days are long and there's a packed cultural calendar.
• Dec The first snow falls and Christmas markets and concerts bring seasonal magic.

Best Places to Eat

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Best Places to Stay

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A The Thief

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A Hotel Grand Central

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Oslo Highlights

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Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Norway
• Norway's Top 15
• Need to Know
• If You Like...
• Month by Month
• Itineraries
• Outdoor Activities
• Travel with Children
• Regions at a Glance
• Oslo
• Southern Norway
• Central Norway
• Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
• Spectacular Norway
• The Western Fjords
• Trondelag
• Nordland
• The Far North
• Svalbard
• Understand Norway
• Norway Today
• History
• Landscapes & National Parks
• Wildlife
• Environmental Issues
• Norway's Sami
• Arts & Architecture
• Norwegian Cuisine
• Directory A-Z
• Transport
• Language
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writers