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Eaten plenty of traditional Norwegian food? Then try something diff erent and visit this lively, high-quality Italian restaurant in the heart of Oslo. The lunch menu is particularly good value.
Address: FROGNERVEIEN, 1A FROGNER. | Tel: +47 (0)2 255 4060
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Hear | August 2011
The brightest star in Norway's pop music fi rmament, Robyn has been newly announced as the headliner for this year's Festningen. Taking place on 26-27 August at Akershus Fortress, the music fest also features Primal Scream and Bryan Ferry this year. The historic location makes this a truly special event.
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Hotels | August 2011
Opened this year, this innovative concept hotel (pictured) does away with reception staff .Check-in for the 180 smart, hi-tech rooms is at kiosks in the lobby. Centrally located a few minutes from Karl Johans Gate. Doubles from NOK 580 (€74).
Address: 26 MOLLERGATA. | Tel: +47 2203 1100
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Bars | May 2011
At this very cool bar, once you choose a brew from the extensive beer menu it will be poured for you by one of the friendly, well-dressed, tattooed staff. Sandwiches are supplied by excellent local deli Hotel Havana, and Scandinavian indie is the soundtrack.
Address: 11 OLAV RYES PLASS. | Tel: +47 2235 6300
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Shop | March 2011
The mammoth Oslo Sweater Shop stocks over 5,000 styles and sizes of cosy woollies. The best ones are the handmade products from the Dale of Norway brand, though expect to spend upwards of NOK1,200 (€150) for this kind of quality.
Address: 3 Biskop Gunnerus Gate. | Tel: +47 2211 2922
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Visit | March 2011
Edvard Munch was Scandinavia's greatest
painter, who explored the darker sides
of humanity through the themes of love,
death and anxiety. His namesake museum holds some 20,000 paintings,
drawings, and prints, including The Scream.
Address: 53 Toyengata. | Tel: +47 2349 3500
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Hotels | March 2011
Given that it is the tallest building
in Norway
Address: 3 Sonja Henies Plass. | Tel: +47 2205 8000
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Set in a handsome 1929 building between
a lush park and the fjord (the views from
the Ekeberg's windows ostensibly inspired
Munch to paint The Scream), this is
a superb spot for lunch or dinner.
Address: 15 Kongsveien. | Tel: +47 2324 2300
