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OSLO.
Despite being rated one of the world’s most
expensive cities, Norway’s capital is pushing
hard to attract more city breaks. Proximity
to the mountains is a big draw with skiing
usually possible until April.
Oslo claims cost of living surveys have
up your
little relevance for tourists, and according to
hotels.com, hotel rates have fallen faster
than in other European capitals. Unlike the
euro, the Norwegian krone has weakened
against the pound.
The Oslo Pass – from about £23 for 24
hours – gives “free” or discounted entry to
50 museums and galleries. Top attractions
summer
include the Vigeland Sculpture Park, Viking
Ship Museum and Nobel Peace Centre.
Main airlines are Ryanair (Stansted,
Birmingham, Liverpool and Prestwick), plus
British Airways and SAS from Heathrow.
■ visitoslo.com
BERGEN.
Nordic cities come alive in summer, when long hours of
Bergen might not have a big city feel, but it
daylight and coastal settings make them ideal for a has a spectacular setting by the North Sea as
relaxing break. By Dave Richardson
the gateway to the fjords.
It’s also a great historical centre, with the
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