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PARLIAMENT OF NORWAY BUILDING<br />
Wintry wonderland<br />
From its clean air to its dazzling seafood and lively nightlife, Norway's capital is fresh<br />
in every way. Check out cutting-edge art and design, Viking ships or the breathtaking<br />
countryside nearby.<br />
WHAT TO SEE<br />
Valiant Vikings<br />
Oslo offers Renaissance<br />
splendour at Akershus Fortress<br />
(Akershus Kommandantskap;<br />
+47 23 093553), tales of maritime<br />
rampages at the Viking Ship<br />
Museum (www.khm.uio.no/<br />
vikingskipshuset) and famed<br />
polar explorer Roald<br />
Amundsen’s ship at Fram<br />
Museum (frammuseum.no). For<br />
the best views of Norway’s<br />
amazing fjords, see them by<br />
boat (boatsightseeing.com).<br />
WHERE TO EAT<br />
Reindeer & hot dogs<br />
Fresh seafood abounds in the<br />
city, while specialist menus also<br />
serve traditional Norwegian<br />
meats such as reindeer. The city<br />
has a few Michelin-starred<br />
restaurants, such as the renowned<br />
Bagatelle (bagatelle.no), but less<br />
pricey options are also available,<br />
mostly in Aker Brygge and the city<br />
centre. For a snack, try bright red<br />
pølser hot dogs, a local favourite.<br />
WHERE TO BOOGIE<br />
Nordic nights<br />
Music lovers can revel in Norway’s<br />
fi ne classical traditions at The<br />
Norwegian National Opera<br />
(operaen.no) or the Oslo Concert<br />
Hall (oslokonserthus.no), both of<br />
which offer top-notch<br />
performances from local and<br />
visiting performers. Hipsters might<br />
prefer the city centre and nearby<br />
Majorstua, which are packed with<br />
cool bars, laid-back cafes and<br />
trendy clubs. Cafe by day, club by<br />
STARS TO SAIL BY<br />
night, Sikamikanico (Møllergata<br />
2; +47 22 414409) draws a<br />
different crowd each evening for<br />
its hip-hop, jazz, drum & bass<br />
and progressive house parties. .<br />
HOW TO GET THERE<br />
KLM operates seven direct<br />
daily fl ights to Oslo<br />
Gardermoen Airport from<br />
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.<br />
Tourist information<br />
visitoslo.com<br />
Looking for handy, up-to-date<br />
travel information? Check out<br />
KLM’s Destination Guide pages<br />
— and book your fl ight — on<br />
klm.com. Content provided by<br />
Frommer’s Unlimited © <strong>2012</strong>,<br />
Whatsonwhen Limited.<br />
TOUCHDOWN OSLO<br />
DON’T MISS<br />
Star attraction<br />
Strap on the blades and<br />
skate away. In the heart of<br />
Oslo, Spikersuppa ice rink<br />
entices romantics seeking a<br />
wintry dance on the ice, with<br />
the city's monuments — the<br />
National Theatre and<br />
Parliament — as backdrop.<br />
Skates are available for hire<br />
and admission is free.<br />
Eidsvolls square, near<br />
The National Theatre<br />
TWINKLE TOES<br />
Holland Herald 67
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