If travelling from the north, check prices from Northern England - Oslo fr. £85 If you live in Scotland check fares from Scotland to Oslo from £91
Transfers from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL), Norway
This airport lies about 30 miles distance north of Norway's capital city. It is well served by public transport and is easily accessible by car via the E6 motorway, exit Jessheim.
Taxis
Taxis are plentiful, a taxi booking desk is in Arrivals. Journey time to Oslo takes about half an hour, taxi fare costs from about £50-£70.
Bus
SAS Flybussen run to Oslo every 20 minutes from the airport, stops at the bus station, the SAS Radisson hotel and Helsfyr. The Bussexpress departs regularly to Oslo and Asker, Bærum, Kongsvinger, Ski and Gjøvik. Local buses run to many surrounding destinations.
Train
Frequent trains (the Flytoget) run straight from the airport to Asker, south of Oslo, and also stops at Oslo central station, journey time takes 19 minutes. A cheaper option is to take the slower stopping train, this takes 37 minutes to the city. Long distance trains on the Skien - Oslo - Lillehammer - Trondheim route also stop at Oslo Gardermoen airport.
Delights of Oslo
The Norwegian capital is a roomy city with wide streets and spacious parks.
Lakes, mountains, forests and the seaside are all on the city's doorstep.
Karl Johans gate - The main street is lined with classical buildings.
Royal Palace - 1840's Palace in parkland, daily changes of the guard.
Domkirken - Oslo's late 17th C. cathedral has fine stained glass and a delightful painted interior.
Stortinget - Imposing neo-Romanesque Norwegian parliament building.
National Gallery - The largest and best art collection in Norway.
Viking Ships Museum - Three magnificently preserved 9th C. Viking ships and their treasures.
Norwegian Folk Museum - Open air period farms and houses, furniture etc.
Kon-Tiki Museum - Celebrating the journeys of adventurer and explorer Thor Heyerdahl.
Munch Museum - Many works by Norway's most famous painter.
Oslofjord - Attractive wooded islands such as Hovedoya can be explored and accessed by ferry.