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City Card
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The Oslo Pass gives free entry to museums and attractions, free travel on public transport, discounts on sightseeing excursions and a range of other benefits.
The Oslo Pass is available at tourist information centres, www.visitoslo.com , hotels, camp sites and other official sales points in Oslo.
The Oslo Package includes hotel accommodation, breakfast and an Oslo Pass for your entire stay! www.visitoslo.com
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Language
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Norwegian
English is widely spoken
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Currency
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Norwegian krone
1 krone = 100 øre
www.xe.com/ucc
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Opening hours shopping/ banking
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Opening hours for most banks are 08.30-15.30 Mon-Fri (Thu 08.30-17.00), Sat-Sun closed. Most banks close earlier during summer.
Post offices are open 09.00-17.00 Mon-Fri, 09.00-13.00 on Saturdays.
Opening hours of shops vary on weekdays Mon-Sat.
Most shops are open 10:00-17:00 or 10:00-19:00 Mon-Fri and 10:00-16:00/18:00 Sat. Sun closed.
Shopping centres and grocery stores have longer opening hours
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Climate
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Despite being on the same latitude as St. Petersburg, Russia and Anchorage, Alaska, Oslo's climate is temperate due to its favorable location near the Gulf Stream and the protection provided by the mountains from the Atlantic rainfall. Statistically, Oslo is Scandinavia's sunniest capital. Average temperature May-Sept: 20°C
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Tipping/Tax
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Up to 10% for good service. Sales tax (VAT) at 24% is included in all prices
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Website
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www.visitoslo.com
www.oslocruisenetwork.no
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Transportation to/from the airport
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For information about transport to/from Oslo Airport Gardermoen, please visit our website www.visitoslo.com/en/transport-airport (Airport Express Train, NSB local and intercity trains, Airport Express Bus (SAS transport service), Flybussekspressen, Oslo Taxi)
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