Author Topic: Oslo (Read 4623 times)

mordylich · « **on:** April 27, 2011, 04:17:52 PM »

Anybody been there? Heading there this summer...No starwood hotels in all of Norway! Any recommendations?

SuperFlyer · « **Reply #1 on:** April 27, 2011, 06:01:28 PM »

Ive been in Norway, but only flown via OSL.

You should find plenty of Radisson Blu hotels, which are very decent but expensive.

Know that they are very anti israel (jews).

Also, the country is abnormaly expensive.

Nature is beautiful though.

mordylich · « **Reply #2 on:** April 27, 2011, 10:27:11 PM »

Quote from: SuperFlyer on April 27, 2011, 06:01:28 PM

Ive been in Norway, but only flown via OSL.

You should find plenty of Radisson Blu hotels, which are very decent but expensive.

Know that they are very anti israel (jews).

Also, the country is abnormaly expensive.

Nature is beautiful though.

thanks. anything else besides the very expensive hotel option? To see the fjords, should i stay in oslo or somewhere else?

SuperFlyer · « **Reply #3 on:** April 28, 2011, 03:06:50 AM »

Oslo is far from the fjords.

How much time do you give yourself to visit the fjords?

mordylich · « **Reply #4 on:** April 28, 2011, 11:36:01 AM »

Quote from: SuperFlyer on April 28, 2011, 03:06:50 AM

Oslo is far from the fjords.

How much time do you give yourself to visit the fjords?

i fly into oslo and have 3 full days.

SuperFlyer · « **Reply #5 on:** April 28, 2011, 04:50:44 PM »

If we are talking about the summer, if possible try having your stop in Stavanger.

A quick search on google images will explain why.

SuperFlyer · « **Reply #6 on:** April 28, 2011, 04:51:44 PM »

Buying a oslo-stavanger ticket is although close by, very costly.

mordylich · « **Reply #7 on:** April 28, 2011, 04:58:33 PM »

Quote from: SuperFlyer on April 28, 2011, 04:51:44 PM

Buying a oslo-stavanger ticket is although close by, very costly.

i am flying from frankfurt...will have to see if lufthansa flies there and if i can change it...

SuperFlyer · « **Reply #8 on:** April 28, 2011, 06:28:34 PM »

LH has a flight to Stavanger.

mendoul · « **Reply #9 on:** May 03, 2011, 02:37:16 PM »

i went for pesach in norway and thats my 6th time im going there
oslo and norway is CREASY BUT CREASY EXPENSIVE!!!!
( ex: bootle of coke 1l around 8$, taxi 5 minutes around 30$)
the contry is a nice contry in the summer is only day and for 15 minutes the sun disipear
if you go there you shuld call the shliach shaul wilhelm is a very nice person he will be very happy to help you
is number is 004792694770
if u have any question email me at mendoul@gmail.com

ad120 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 27, 2016, 02:34:25 AM »

Can anyone recommend a transfer service from OSL to RYG?
I am flying into OSL on Norwegian Air and flying out of RYG on Ryan Air. It seems like public transpo is generally a viable option I however only have 2:40 between flights.

mendoul · « **Reply #11 on:** January 29, 2016, 07:04:28 AM »

Quote from: ad120 on January 27, 2016, 02:34:25 AM

Can anyone recommend a transfer service from OSL to RYG?
I am flying into OSL on Norwegian Air and flying out of RYG on Ryan Air. It seems like public transpo is generally a viable option I however only have 2:40 between flights.

from OSL to down town oslo you have the fasttrain (flytoget) which is 25 min ride

but i dont know about going to RYG

ad120 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 29, 2016, 12:20:52 PM »

Quote from: mendoul on January 29, 2016, 07:04:28 AM

from OSL to down town oslo you have the fasttrain (flytoget) which is 25 min ride

but i dont know about going to RYG

i am not going to do this route. I would have to get from gate to gate in 2:20. That means I need to land on time, clear customs, take an hour cab, clear security, and arrive at my gate within that time.Too risky.

AsherO · « **Reply #13 on:** January 29, 2016, 01:51:49 PM »

Quote from: mendoul on January 29, 2016, 07:04:28 AM

from OSL to down town oslo you have the fasttrain (flytoget) which is 25 min ride

but i dont know about going to RYG

During the daytime flytoget is very often, every 10-15 minutes during the day, but cost some 160-200NOK (some $15+ USD at current exchange rates) each direction.

ad120 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 31, 2016, 12:23:47 AM »

so you think this is doable?

G11600 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 31, 2016, 12:31:33 PM »

Quote from: ad120 on January 31, 2016, 12:23:47 AM

so you think this is doable?

No way. It would probably take at least 1 1/4 hours, even if no traffic. It's a long way. There can be traffic coming into Oslo at certain time of the day, and if your incoming flight is even a few minutes late you're up the creek. Also be ready for the taxi fare - last year I missed the last train once and it ended up costing me (well, my company..) around $250 for the 25 minute run into Oslo...

ad120 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 31, 2016, 12:42:13 PM »

Quote from: G11600 on January 31, 2016, 12:31:33 PM

No way. It would probably take at least 1 1/4 hours, even if no traffic. It's a long way. There can be traffic coming into Oslo at certain time of the day, and if your incoming flight is even a few minutes late you're up the creek. Also be ready for the taxi fare - last year I missed the last train once and it ended up costing me (well, my company..) around $250 for the 25 minute run into Oslo...

I concur
The taxi to Rygga would cost around $110. However if my inbound is delayed, there is a long line at customs, or traffic I am toast.

AsherO · « **Reply #17 on:** February 10, 2016, 06:17:36 AM »

Quote from: ad120 on January 31, 2016, 12:42:13 PM

I concur
The taxi to Rygga would cost around $110. However if my inbound is delayed, there is a long line at customs, or traffic I am toast.

The other issue you have is that Ryanair at RYG isn't going to be nice to you if you're late or miss your flight. When I posted uptrhead I didn't read everything that was written, having read you'd only have 2:40 I'd say you don't have enough time. At least Norwegian is more on schedule than they used to be when they just launched this route.

shapsam · « **Reply #18 on:** January 08, 2018, 10:27:45 PM »

Anything interesting to do for a 3hr stopover in OSL?

Something Fishy · « **Reply #19 on:** January 08, 2018, 10:33:42 PM »

Quote from: shapsam on January 08, 2018, 10:27:45 PM

Anything interesting to do for a 3hr stopover in OSL?

Nope.