Vikings, Champagne Boat Tours and lots of NOK!
We touched down in Oslo on a Norwegian Air flight and I can safely say I’ll never complain about British Airways again. At least it was a short flight and the wine was ok, but general service and boarding was pretty terrible. Aside from the flight, the airport was beautiful and we were through security quickly. The next stage was a train journey into the city centre (or £83 in a taxi!). The train took 20 minutes, cost £18 and was spotless. It was zero faff and took us to the National Theatre stop, only a 5 minute walk to our hotel, the Hotel Bristol, which was an absolute find. It had classic old-world interiors and was perfectly situated, just a five-minute stroll from Aker Brygge, Oslo’s buzzy, waterfront promenade. That evening we eased into the city with a steakhouse dinner, followed by a bar crawl that included The Scotsman pub. Oslo nightlife? Surprisingly fun but shockingly expensive! DAY TWO: We began with a walking tour , which struck the right balance of hi...