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    Posted: 04 May 2012 at 3:46am
My self and the gf are flying home via Oslo. Have to stay one night anyway but was thinking of staying two. Was never there and not likely to be there again so good chance to see the city. Had a quick check on accomodation and we could get a double for bout 90 between us a night.
I know it's a mad expensive place but can things be done on the cheap? Don't plan on drinking, just some grub and visit museums. I know there is a pass that you can buy for muesums and it seems reasonable. From what I read bus from Ryan air hub is 25 quid each one way, so that's 100 straight away. I know it's like 80km to Oslo so thinking maybe stay in moss for two days and just visit Oslo for the day.
Anyway any tips or stories from norway. Is Oslo worth the visit, am I missing extra costs that will make me sh*t me pants. Read another thread bout the lads who got take away in airport costing over 100 euro. I think I would cry if that happened. I've budgeted pretty well so far with our trip, don't want to be made bankrupt in Oslo!
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I was there about a month ago. Its pretty expensive. If money is an issue, I would probably advise against staying an extra night. Pint are circa. €9-10. But eve if you don't plan on drinking like you say, you will have to eat. And that is expensive. Around €25 for mains in a cheapish restaurant. Big Mac Meal in McD's even around €12. A bottle of coke in a standard shop- around €4. A bar of chocolate in a shop- around €3. Accommodation is the one thing that is pretty reasonably priced. And it costs around €30-35 to get into Oslo from Rygge. So its not cheap. However, I thought it was a beautiful city. People spoke excellent English and were friendly. Loads of nature and culture. Didn't think the nightlife was amazing but then it was around €10 per drink! So if you have a little money to spare- then go for it. If money is an issue- perhaps the one night is enough.
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Didnt think much of Oslo to be honest. Fairly boring place, as are other places in Norway so staying in Moss could even be more depressing.
Food is very expensive, McDonalds/Burger King would cost about €20 for a meal. There are some nice bars in the port area but again are expensive.
The Edvard Munch museum would be worth a visit, cant remember exactly but dont think it was too expensive relative to other prices there.
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flew through oslo for the estonia game, was in oslo for a night, didnt seem to be much about to be honest, though i didnt really get a proper look around

went to moss on the way back as i had a 10 hour gap between flights, the place was dead (though to be honest we stopped at the first bar from the train station) and that was a saturday afternoon and the beer was a rip off!
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def wont be drinking, may even try to get a apratment or hostel with cooking facilities. bit bothered about bus to oslo, possibly costing 120 return between us.  No matter how rich i was i dont think i could spend 12 euro on a big mac. it just feels wrong!
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Was in Oslo for the Friendly a few Years ago and came back from Estonia via there. Never AgainThumbs Down
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Originally posted by brianie brianie wrote:

Was in Oslo for the Friendly a few Years ago and came back from Estonia via there. Never AgainThumbs Down


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