48 hours in… Oslo
WHERE TO STAY
The 140-year-old Grand Hotel has an illustrious cultural history in the city. It hosts the annual Nobel Peace Prize ceremony and past live-in guests include playwright Henrik Ibsen and explorer Fridjof Nansen.
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WHERE TO GO
Bask in the green surroundings of one of Norway’s most important heritage sites, the Akershus Fortress, a collection of buildings that have been built over a period of 700 years, including a 14th century castle and church.
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WHERE TO DRINK
Sample over 300 of the best cognacs in the country at Bar 1, a stylish, warehouse-style establishment with exposed brick walls and premium cigars in the fashionable precinct of Aker Brygge.
bar1.no
WHERE TO EAT
Rumour has it that Frognerseteren serves the best apple cake in Oslo, but if that isn’t to your liking, then the view will be. The Viking revivalist restaurant is located 400ft above sea level.
frognerseteren.no