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Welcome to Norway

This booklet includes information on preparations you need to do before you leave India and a brief description on whatto do when you arrive in Norway.

It also includes an introduction to Norway, its culture, atmosphere, climate and environment.

This covers also general behaviour, places to see in Oslo etc.



Preparations before leaving India

Things to bring with you to Norway

Required documents:

Currency (Euros or NOKs)

Clothing as per the season : For winters - Jacket, sweaters, shoes, cap, gloves etcCopy of Invitation letter

Health and travel insurance

Ticket, Passport

Photograph

Contact Numbers of Key people in Norway & India

Office & Apartment address

Custom clearance certificate. If you are carrying more than 2 laptops at the India airport, you should have anauthorization letter on company letterhead mentioning that you are carrying 2 laptops for official purpose.

Important items:

Norwegian SIM card- (if it is available in India), if not your Onshore manager will provide it to you when you arrive

Converter for charger (European converter from 3 pin to 2 pin – Very important)

Medicines as per your requirements

Debit & Credits cards with activation of international Usage

Activation of Cards for Internet TransactionsToiletries

Food items (tips)

Take ready to eat food packets from MTR (if employees are going for long term assignments or want to cook on their

own)

Rolling pin (belan) for making chapatis

Flour (Atta), Sugar, Rice (1/2 Kgs. initially) if you know cooking and want to eat homemade foodTiffin box, foil in case you are carrying your own lunch



Calling India from Norway

Use calling card (Lebara or Lycamobile, look at the best prices).

Use NYMGO for cheap calls. You can download utility, and buy credit starting from 5 $ to 50 $.

Call India @ 0.013 $/ sec. from laptop to any mobile or landline in India.

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Upon arrival in Norway

Travel from the airport

Arrived Oslo Airport - collect your baggage and exit customs, you will enter into the arrival hall, turn right and walk to the

end.

Take the Airport Express Train (Flytoget) to Oslo Central Station (approx. 20 min). Ticket is available for 170 NOK at ticket

vending machines at the airport and can be bought with Credit card or cash.

From Oslo S (Central Station) take a taxi up to your apartment location.

If you travel by your own, you should take the Airport express train to Oslo S and then a taxi to your apartment. If morepeople travel together, you could take a taxi directly from the airport to your apartment (approximately 45 min to 1 hour

drive).

You can pay the taxi with either cash or credit card.



Accommodation

The size of these apartments, are from studio and upwards.It’s possible to prepare Indian food in the apartments; however apartments for short-term stay 1-3 weeks might not have

these facilities.

One is responsible to clean the apartment properly and follow the guidelines given by the landlord:

Clean the hotplate after cooking

Switch off all the lights and heaters before leaving the apartment

Empty dustbin in designated containers located in Ground floor

When you cook food remember to switch on the exhaust fan, else the Fire alarm will be initiatedIn case Fire alarm is initiated by you because of smoke, open all the windows and go to ground floor and switch off the

fire alarm on the fire panel

In case of fire, exit the building immediately



First day at the office

On your first day at our office, you should report to the office at around 8 am and contact your respective manager.

He/she or the security officer at the reception will assist you in getting a visitor card which you need to get access to the

office.

Canteen

Our canteen is open from 10 am to 1 pm and on a daily basis, they offer warm soup, 2 warm dishes, salad bar, yogurt,

bread and a large range of different side orders. Please note that there is also some machines near by the canteen from

which you can buy chocolate, chips, soda, yogurt or ice cream

Fire Protection

In every floor you will find information related to our “brannvern”. You should make you self -aware of our escape plan

and emergency exits.

Smoking

It is not allowed to smoke inside the office at NETS.

Clean desk

You should try to keep your desk tidy and cleaned when leaving the office in the afternoon.

Dress code

Normally there is no strict dress code at our office, but we suggest that you wear business-casual clothing in the office. Incase of customer meetings you should check with your Norwegian manager regarding dress code requirements.



Food

Especially for strictly Vegetarians:

What to eat in office – Salad, Rice, Bread butter, Vegetarian pizza

Milk, Juice, Coffee, Tea, Chocolate Milk, Waffles (Complementary)

Where to buy Indian Groceries; Nordbygata dagligvare, on the corner of

Nordbygata and Tøyengata at Grønland in central OsloOne can also eat Punjabi food at Pakistani or Indian restaurant in Grønland

available for 70 to 150 NOKs

Do not hesitate to ask for assistance if you have any question regarding the food in

the office.

Business Etiquette

You will find more information on Norwegian business etiquette in part 3 of this document.

Transportation in Oslo

In case you need to travel from Oslo Central to our office in Nets Norway AS

Haavard Martinsens vei 54, NO-0045 Oslo , you should take the subway, route no. 5 Vestli which departs every 10 min

and uses 10 min to our office. Get down at Rommen.

Transportation in Oslo is very good and we recommend you to travel by bus, tram or subway:

Buy a monthly or weekly pass depending on the length of your stay (one can buy this at all grocery stores, such asNarvesen, 7eleven etc.)

This is valid in any Bus, Tram and T-Banen (subway) within Oslo.

Local travel information booklet, see www.trafikanten.no – you are able to select information in English.

Airlines: The airlines who operate within Norway are SAS, Norwegian and Widerøe.

Boats: There are ferry operators with lines to Denmark, Sweden and Germany.

Trains: NSB is one of Norway’s most important transportation companies, with traditions back to the opening of the first

railway in Norway in 1854.For see more of the various routes NSB can offer, please visit www.nsb.no

http://www.narvesen.no/

http://www.trafikanten.no/

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Other important contacts:

Contact your insurance company in case of any need of medical treatment, theft/loss or other problem that is covered by

your insurance.

Medical emergencies when it’s a matter of life or death, call 113.

Suspected fractures and wounds

The Emergency Medical Agency (Legevakten) in Storgaten 40 is open 24 hours a day.

You can call them at 22 93 22 93.

In the event of an emergency, please call:

110 - Fire

112 - Police

113 - Ambulance

120 - Emergency at open sea



About Norway – culture & country

Facts & Statistics

Official name: Kingdom of Norway

Location: Northern Europe, bordering Finland 729 km, Sweden 1,619 km, Russia 196 km

Capital: Oslo

Population: 4 781 134 inhabitants

Ethnic Make-up: Norwegian, Sami 20,000

Religions: Evangelical Lutheran 86% (state church), other Protestant and Roman Catholic 3%, other 1%, none and

unknown 10%

System of government: Constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy

The Royal House of Norway:

Harald V, King of Norway, born 21 February 1937

Sonja, Queen of Norway, born 4 July 1937

Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway, born 20 July 1973

Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway, born 19 August 1973

Ingrid Alexandra, Princess of Norway, born 21 January 2004

Sverre Magnus, Prince of Norway, born 3 December 2005

Head of Government: Prime Minister Jens StoltenbergArea: 385,155 square kilometres



Currency: Norwegian kroner (NOK) 1 krone = 100 øre

100 kroner equals approximately € 12,5

Time - Norway is +1 hour GMT

Time zone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) +1 hour.

National day: 17 May

Average life expectancy: Female: 82.5 years, male: 77.7 years

Dialling Code - the international dialling code is +47.

Language

Over 99% of the 4.3m population of Norway speak the official language, Norwegian.

Norwegian has 2 written forms, "Bokmål" and "Nynorsk".

They enjoy the same legal recognition, although "Bokmål" is increasingly more common.

Minority languages include Finnish, spoken by 0.2% of the population, mainly in the northern region of Finnmark, as well

as "Sami", a language closely related to Finnish, spoken by 0.9% of the Norwegian population.

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English Norwegian English Norwegian

Hell o Hall o / Hei City By

Good morning God morgen Ocean Hav

Good evening God kveld Norway Norge

Good night God natt My name is… Jeg heter…

Goodbye Ha det (bra) I am from… Jeg er fra….

Yes Ja I love you! Jeg elsker deg!

No Nei I'm homesick Jeg har hjemlengsel.

Please Vær så sni ll I feel si ck! Jeg er syk!

Thanks Takk Help! Hjelp!

You are welcome Vær så god/Ingen års ak Cheers! Skål !

Excuse me Unnskyl d When? Når?

Breakfast Frokost Why? Hvorfor?

Lunch Lunsj How? Hvordan?

Dinner Midda g Where? Hvor?

Supper Kveldsmat I am. Jeg er..

Food Mat You Du

Drink Drikke Train Tog

Coffee Kaffe Boat/shi p/ferry Båt

Tea Te Man/boy Mann/gutt

Water Vann Woman/girl Kvinne/jente

Beer Øl Hospital Sykehus

Ticket Bil lett Pharmacy Apotek

Bus Buss Police Politi

Street Gate Fire Brann



Road Vei University Universitet

Airport Flyplass Book Bok

Plane Fly

1 En 16 Seksten

2 To 17 Sytten /Søtten

3 Tre 18 Atten

4 Fire 19 Nitten

5 Fem 20 Tjue /Tyve

6 Seks 30 Tretti

7 Sju 40 Førti

8 Åtte 50 Femti

9 Ni 60 Seksti

10 Ti 70 Sytti

11 Ell eve 80 Åtti

12 Tolv 90 Nitti

13 Tretten 100 Hundre

14 Fjorten 1000 Tusen

15 Femten



Money

Prices of various commodities vary. The information we give is only meant to give you an idea about the living costs in

Norway.

Item Norwegian Name NOK Approximate Price

EURO Milk, 1 litre Melk 10-13 1,2-1,5

Bread Brød 15-20 1,8-2,4

Cheese, 1 kg. Gulost (plain white cheese)

Geitost (made of goat's milk)

50-100

50-150

6-12

6-18

Ground meat, 0.5 kg Kjøttdeig 32-50 6

Coffee, 0.25 kg Kaffe 15-30 1,8-3,6

20 cigarettes Sigaretter (røyk) 55-60 6,6-7,2

A bottle of wine En flaske vin 60-110 7,2-13,2

Movie ticket Kino billet 75-100 9-12

Disco cover charge Inngang på diskotek 50-100 6-12

Pint at a pub Halvliter øl på pub 35-60 4,2-7,2

Coffee at a café En kopp kaffe på kafé 10-30 1,2-3,6

Cheap restaurant meal Billig måltid på restaurant 60++++ 7,2

CD CD 100-200 12-24

Bus ticket (in the cities) Buss billett (i byene) 20-30 2,4-3,6

Jeans Jeans (dongeribukser) 300-600 36-72

Shoes Sko 200-1200 24-144

Car rent per day Pris for leiebil per dag 500 60

Gasoline, 1 litre Bensin 10-11 1,2-1,3



Please note:

1) Norway is one of the most expensive countries of the world and also one the best on living standards.

2) In Norway KRONER (NOK) are used, not EUROS or AMERICAN DOLLARS. Please change your money

into Euros or American dollars before you come if your country’s currency is not usually exchanged abroad.

Society & Culture

The Family

Many families consist mainly of the nuclear family.

Marriage is not a prerequisite to starting a family.

Many couples live together without legalizing the arrangement with marriage.

Women

Women are highly respected in business and generally receive equal pay and have access to senior positions.

Norwegian women expect to be treated with respect in & outside of the office.

Businesswomen are direct and can be skilled negotiators.

Jante Law

The poet Aksel Sandemose put Jante Law into words and they convey animportant element of Norwegian culture: humility.

Jante's Law teaches people to be modest and not 'think big'.

It is demonstrated in most people's refusal to criticize others. Norwegians try to see all

people as being on equal footing. They do not flaunt their wealth or financial

achievements and look askance at those who do.

All humans are worth equal.



Egalitarianism

Norwegians view themselves as egalitarian people whose culture is based on democratic principles of respect and

interdependence.

They like people for themselves and not for what they do for a living, their professional accomplishments or how much

money they earn.

They have simple tastes and are not prone to ostentation or excessive showiness.They pride themselves on being honest and sincere in their personal relationships.

Etiquette & Customs

Meeting and Greeting

Norwegians are very prompt and it ’s considered rude to be even a few minuteslate. If you are delayed for any reason, it’s very important to inform the meeting

organizer prior to the meeting. Greetings are casual, with a firm handshake, direct

eye contact, and a smile. Norwegians are egalitarian and casual; they often

introduce themselves with their first name only. In some circumstances people may

use the honorific title "Herr" (Mr.) or "Fru" (Mrs.) and their surname.

You can wait to be invited before moving to first names although most people will start with this.

Shake hands and say good-bye individually when arriving and departing.Shake hands with people on a first come first served basis.

Gift Giving Etiquette

If invited to a Norwegian's home, bring flowers, chocolates, pastries, wine, or imported spirits to the hostess.

Flowers may be sent the morning of a dinner party so they may be displayed that evening.

Do not give carnations, lilies or white flowers as they are used at funerals.

Do not give wreaths, even at Christmas.

Do not give even numbers of flowers.



A houseplant is well received in the winter months.

A bouquet of freshly picked wildflowers is always appreciated.

Gifts are opened when received.

Dining Etiquette

Invitations are generally given verbally.

Norwegians are punctual in both business and social situations.Confirm the dress code with your hosts.

Offer to help the hostess with the preparation or clearing up after a meal is served.

Do not discuss business. Norwegians usually separate their business and personal lives.

Reciprocate any invitation.

Table manners are more formal than one might expect of a culture that is informal and egalitarian. Most food, including

sandwiches, is eaten with utensils.

When you have finished eating, place your knife and fork across your plate with the prongs facing down and the handles

facing to the right.The male guest of honour, generally seated to the left of the hostess, thanks the hostess on behalf of the other guests

with the phrase "takk for maten" (thanks for the meal).

The host makes a small speech and offers the first toast.

Toast the host / hostess during the meal.

Women may offer toasts.

Toasts are made with alcoholic beverages, but not beer.

When someone is being toasted, raise your glass, look at the person, take a sip, look at the person again, and then return

the glass to the table.

Women must put down their glasses first after a toast.

If you were to think about the most important cultural attributes that you will see operating in business in Norway, they

would be:

Informal style

Individual interests

Transactional relationships

Direct communication



Building Relationships & Communication

Norwegians are transactional and do not need long-standing personal relationships in

order to conduct business.

Nonetheless, they prefer to do business with those they trust, so it is important that youprovide information about yourself and the company you represent prior to meeting

your business colleagues.

Relationships develop slowly and depend upon the other person being professional

and meeting all agreed upon deadlines.

Giving a well-researched presentation indicates that you are serious about conducting

business.

The basic business style is relatively informal.

Norwegians respect confident, self-assured businesspeople.

They are excellent time managers who do not require face-to-face contact in order to conduct business.

If you are like-minded, the relationship will develop over time.

Appearing overly friendly at the start of a relationship may be viewed as weakness.

Maintaining eye contact while speaking is interpreted as sincerity.

Norwegians are direct communicators.

They have no difficulty telling their colleagues if they disagree.

Their communication is straight forward and relies on facts.They are conservative and deliberate speakers who do not appreciate being rushed.

They are scrupulous about honesty in communication, often to the point of pointing out the negatives in their own

proposals in greater detail than the positives.

Norwegians are not emotive speakers and their body language is subtle.

Business Meeting Etiquette



Business Meeting Etiquette

Appointments are necessary and should be made as far in advance as possible.

Appointments may be made in writing or by telephone.

If writing, address the letter to the head of the division, even if you do not know the person.

Punctuality is imperative since it indicates trustworthiness.

If you are delayed even 5 minutes, call and explain the situation. Arriving late without prior notice can damage a

potential relationship.

It is often difficult to schedule meetings during July and August, which are popular vacation times; during the two weeksbefore and after Christmas; and during the week before and after Easter.

Meetings are rather informal.

Send an agenda before the meeting so that your Norwegian colleagues can be prepared.

There is not much small talk. Norwegians prefer to get to the business discussion quickly.

Presentations should be precise and concrete, and backed up with charts, figures and analysis.

Avoid hype or exaggerated claims in your presentation.

Leave time for Q&A at the end of a presentation. Norwegians do not interrupt and will save their questions until you

have finished speaking.

Negotiating

Decisions are consensus driven.

Expect decisions to take time as your colleagues must weigh all the alternatives.

Present a firm, realistic, and competitive initial price and expect a minimum of bargaining.

Price is often the most important deciding factor.

Norwegians do not generally give discounts, even to good customers or for large orders.Norwegians are detail oriented.

Maintain eye contact while speaking.

Negotiations are frank.

Avoid high-pressure sales tactics.

It is imperative to adhere to deadlines and commitments. If you do not, you will not be considered trustworthy, which

will destroy the business relationship.

New concepts should be shown to be high quality, practical, and already market tested.

Do not interrupt others while they are speaking.



2010

New Year's Day 1-Jan

Palm Sunday 28-Mar

Maundy Thursday 1-Apr

Good Friday 2-Apr

Easter Sunday 4-Apr

Easter Monday 5-AprPublic holiday 1-May

Constitution Day 17-May

Ascension Day 13-May

Whit Sunday 23-May

Whit Monday 24-May

Christmas Day 25-Dec

Boxing Day 26-Dec

Public holidays

Norway's national day – May 17th

May 17th is Norway's Constitution Day and is celebrated with children's parades and festivities throughout the country.

After being part of the Danish autocracy for 400 years, Norway got its own constitution in 1814 and joined into a loose

union with Sweden that lasted until 1905.

A limited and hereditary monarchy was introduced, whereby the king would exercise his authority through a

government, while Parliament (Stortinget) would allocate monies and make laws. The Norwegian constitution was the

most modern in Europe at the time.Norwegians celebrate their national day differently than in any other country.

On the 17th of May, the colourful processions of children with their banners, flags and bands - not military parades - that

play the main role. It is the spring celebration, from the lowliest backwater to the capital city of Oslo, where the Royal

Family waves to the passing procession from the palace balcony.

Another special characteristic that contributes to making this a unique day is all the beautiful bunads or national

costumes that more and more people are wearing in recent years. Foreigners especially seem to delight in experiencing

this special occasion.

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Opening hoursBanks are open from 0900 to 1500 (to 1600 on Thursday, closed on Saturdays)

Post offices are open from 0900 to 1700 (to 1500 on Saturdays). In addition to post offices, you may also receive/send

packages in groceries shops.

Oslo–

the Capital Oslo is the biggest city in Norway, and has been the country's capital since 1814. The Government and Parliament are

located here, and at the end of Oslo's main street, Karl Johans gate, you find the Royal Palace.

Municipality of Oslo, total area: 454 km2

Inhabitants 2008: Municipality of Oslo 560 000, urban area 860 000 (Norway approx. 4.7 million)

Forest: 242 km2

Parks, sports fields etc.: 8 km2

Number of islands in the Oslo Fjord: 40Number of lakes within the city boundaries: 343

Length of the Oslo Fjord: 100 km

Location

Oslo is beautifully situated at the head of the Oslo Fjord surrounded by forested ridges, and

this very location gives the city qualities you may not expect from a capital. Do you know

of any other capital where you can go skiing and kayaking, make excursions to an island

or go ice-skating – all within the city limits?

Oslo has just over half a million inhabitants, a very low number compared to other European capitals. But it also one of

the largest; Oslo covers an area of 450 square kilometres - most of it forest and cultivable land.



The Green City of Oslo

Oslo has a great location at the head of the Oslo Fjord, surrounded by forested hills. The city is a great destination for

those who enjoy outdoor activities.

Even in the city centre, the nearest park is never more than a few blocks away. A ten-minute boat ride from the centre

takes you to lovely beaches on the Oslo Fjord islands. In the winter Oslo has hundreds of kilometres of cross-country

trails within the city boundaries, in addition to eight ski centres.

In 2007 Reader's Digest ranked Oslo as number two on a list of the world's greenest, most liveable cities!

At the same time Oslo has everything you would expect from a capital.

The city offers an abundance of attractions, shopping possibilities and a flourishingcultural life, and a choice of restaurants which is almost unparalleled in

Scandinavia.

The possibilities are always many – whether you want to enjoy a sumptuous meal at a

Michelin-starred restaurant or you prefer a brisk, refreshing dog sleigh ride in the snow-draped winter forest.

Climate

Thanks to the Gulf Stream bringing temperate water from the Gulf of Mexico, Oslo's climate is milder that what itslatitude would imply.

Many people see Oslo as the winter capital. But Oslo is just as much a summer city. On a

summer's day the small boats crowd the Oslo Fjord and the parks are full of picnickers –

Oslo’s citizens really make the most of it when the sun appears.

Daily weather reports can be seen on www.yr.no

http://www.yr.no/

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Winter: November – March:

Average temperatures: 0,7 to -4,3°C

Min. temperature: -20°C

Max. temperature: 13,2°C

Spring: April – May:

Average temperatures: 4,5 to 10,8°C

Min.temperature: -2,4°C


Summer: June – August:


Min. temperature: 6,1°C


Autumn: September – October:


Min. temperature: -0,2°C

History of Oslo

The history of Oslo goes back to around year 1000 AD. Since the Middle Ages Oslo has gone through great changes, even

the name of the town has been changed a few times, before it became the city it is today.

One can easily be confused by the capital's different names through the years. The town was originally called Oslo. In the

Middle Ages it was located on the east side of the Bjørvika inlet. After a dramatic fire in 1624, King Christian IV decided

that the town be rebuilt in the area below the Akershus Fortress, and he changed its name to Christiania. From 1877 the

name was spelled Kristiania, and in 1925 it was changed back to the original name, Oslo



Medieval Oslo

Oslo's history begins in the Middle Ages; the first town-like settlement probably appeared

around the year 1000 AD. The medieval town was located below the Ekeberg hills, on the

east side of the Bjørvika inlet. Around the year 1300 AD Oslo had about 3000 inhabitants.

The town was the residence of King Haakon V (1299-1319) who commenced the building of

what is today known as the Akershus Fortress.

In the part of town called Gamlebyen (the Old Town) you find remains of medieval Oslo in the form of ruins, building parts

and cultural layers. Here you also find Oslo Ladegård's Medieval Office, a Middle Ages information office which also

organises guided tours of the medieval town. Close by lies the memorial park with ruins of the St. Hallvard cathedral (from

the 12th century) and the St. Olav convent.

The renaissance Town

From 1536 Norway was in a union with Denmark. After a dramatic fire in 1624, the Danish

King Christian IV decided that the town be rebuilt below Akershus, so the fortress could

function as a defence for the town. The town was named Christiania, after the king himself.

This part of Oslo's centre between the Akershus Fortress and Oslo Cathedral, Øvre Vollgate and

Skippergata is today known as Kvadraturen ("the quadrature") because of the rectangular

street pattern of Christian IV’s renaissance town. Several well-preserved buildings from the 17th century can be seen here.In Kvadraturen you can see the building that housed Oslo's first town hall, and the city's oldest restaurant, Café Engebret.

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A Capital is built

As a consequence of the Napoleonic Wars, Denmark in 1814 had to cede the territory of

Norway to the Swedish king, Karl Johan. This year Norway got its own constitution,

on 17 May, and Christiania got its official status as the capital of Norway. King Karl Johan

initiated the building of the Royal Palace in 1825. The palace was completed in 1848 under

King Oscar I. In 1866 the Parliament building in Karl Johans gate was finished.

The industrial era started along the river Akerselva around 1850. In the years between 1850 and 1900 the population

of Kristiania increased from about 30,000 to 230,000 mainly due to an influx of workers from rural areas.

Historical Oslo

As older cities Oslo has gone through big character changes as a result of fires and

redevelopment. Most of the original town is lost, but in some neighbourhoods you can stillget a feel of the past.

The more than 700-year-old Akershus Fortress is an important cultural monument.

Here the memories of World War II also come out strongly. Many Norwegian patriots were

executed here, and Akershus was surrendered to the Norwegian resistance movement in the last hours of the war. After

the war Vidkun Quisling was held in prison here. Thus it is natural that Norway's Resistance Museum is located

at Akershus.

In Frogner Park you find the Oslo City Museum. If you want to increase your knowledgeabout the history of Norway's capital, this is the place to go. The museum presents

models, objects and photos that together paint a comprehensive image of city

development, commercial and cultural activities, street life etc. through Oslo's long

history.

The river Akerselva was the cradle of industrialism in Norway. A walk along the river is

a pleasant experience and offers interesting meetings with living cultural memories.Cascades and old wooden houses provide a contrast to the enormous industrial buildings.

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What to see and to do in Oslo

Oslo have a lot of various things to offer, either you are interested in historical sites, museums, galleries, sculptures,

parks, sports etc. For more information, visit http://www.visitoslo.com/en/

Tourist Information Centres in Oslo

There are three tourist information offices in Oslo; one by the Central Station (open 365

days a year), one by City Hall (open all year) and one at the cruise ship terminal (open

when cruise ships call).

Call Center # (+47) 815 30 555

Monday - Friday 09.00 - 16.00

Alcohol regulations in Norway

The use of alcohol is heavily regulated in Norway. It is not allowed to consume alcohol in public.

You can buy beer until 20.00 on weekdays and 18.00 on Saturdays at the grocery shops.

Entertainment

Exploring Oslo: Shopping, Sightseeing, Nightlife, Restaurants, Activities around the year.

Something you should visit:

- Karl Johans Street:- Pubs, Restaurants, shopping

- Oslo City and Byporten Mall:- Shopping

- Holmenkollen ski jump arena:- Biggest ski jumping

- Bygdøy: Small Island (Good to visit in summer time)

- Fretex: Good shop for buying old items a and sometime antic ones

- Viking ship museum, King Palace, National Theatre, Nobel Piece Price centre

- Alnabru (Big shopping mall with Gift articles, toys, chocolates etc...)

http://www.visitoslo.com/en/





Shopping

You will find everything in Oslo! Shopping Malls, department stores, small boutiques, shopping streets with hundreds of

small shops and retailers, charming antique shops, flea markets, suppliers of exclusive international brand names and

local handicraft shops.

The city centre around Karl Johans gate:

Pedestrian precinct with several chains like H&M and Benetton. Larger shopping malls

and department stores in the area are Oslo City, Byporten, Glassmagasinet, Steen

& Strøm, Paleet and Aker Brygge. At Grensen you will find a good selection of shoes, while Møllergata is the street where

you can find furniture.

Majorstuen - the streets Bogstadveien and Hegdehaugsveien:

Here you will find a good mix of exclusive brands, mid-price clothing and value clothes at shops like Hennes & Mauritz

and Vero Moda. Spend the whole day strolling up and down these two streets!

Frogner - Bygdøy allé offers a good selection of exclusive, modern interior design shops. In this area you can also find

small independent shops with everything from exclusive underwear to kitchen utensils. A bit further down the road to

Skøyen there are several popular furniture and interior design shops as well. All located within walking distance.

Grünerløkka is the place to look for young, Norwegian designers. Small, independent

shops with clothes, pottery and handicrafts are presented - as well as second hand

book- and record shops. You will also find some of the chain stores here.

At Grønland there is a wide variety of shops run by immigrants. They offer Oslo’s best

selection of fruits and vegetables. In addition you can get a good bargain on exotic

textiles and gold. The main streets are Grønlandsleiret and Smalgangen.

Shops; normal opening hours are 0900 to 1800 (to 1900 on Thursdays and 1400 on Saturdays)



Cultural and Religious activities

http://mandir.no/ (The biggest Temple (Mandir) in Oslo)

http://www.gurudwara.net/gurudwaranet/Gurudwara_Details.aspx?GID=469 (Gurudwara - Sikh Temple)

http://desi.no/ (Activities within Asian community)

Useful websites

http://www.visitoslo.com/en/ - A site to explore Oslo, its history, links to restaurants, nightlife etc.

http://www.visitnorway.com/

http://twitter.com/visitnorway

http://www.yr.no/english/1.2025949 - Weather forecasts in English

http://www.pub.tv2.no/nettavisen/english/ - Norwegian newspaper in English

WELCOME

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http://desi.no/




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