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 Legend on Karl Johan |
Karl Johans gate 31 Oslo 0159 Norway |
The café at Grand Hotel was a favourite of Norwegian painter Edvard Munch and playwright Henrik Ibsen (he still has his own table). Even if absinthe-drinking anarchists and crazy artists no longer frequent it, Grand is still an important meeting place and serves a fantastic prawn sandwich. You will find Norway's largest sandwich, pastry and salad buffet here, and the à la carte menu offers a wide selection of excellent dishes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Tradition and luxury |
Karl Johans Gate 31 Oslo 0159 Norway +47 23 21 2000 http://www.grand.no |
This hotel is one of the oldest and most exclusive establishments in Oslo. When pop stars visit the city, they wave at their fans from the hotel balcony (or hide behind their bodyguards in the lobby). Built in 1874, the hotel has catered to celebrities for over a century. Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen was a regular visitor to the hotel restaurant, the Grand Café. The hotel has a swimming pool, skylight bar and nightclub. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Shopping and sightseeing |
Karl Johans Gate between Drammensveien and Nedre Slottsgate Oslo 0155 Norway |
This is Oslo's main street, a pedestrian area leading from the central station to the palace. Visitors can watch the world go by at one of the street's numerous watering holes or simply follow the crowds down the road, past street vendors and entertainers, past the parliament, national theatre, Grand Hotel and the university. With hundreds of different shops, the street is also a Mecca for shopaholics. The park between the parliament and national theatre is turned into an ice-rink in the winter. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 National theatre |
Karl Johans gate Oslo Norway +47 22 00 1400 http://www.nationaltheatret.no |
The National Theatre, steeped in tradition, is located by Karl Johans Gate and is something of a national symbol. The theatre shows mainly - but not exclusively - Norwegian plays and a mix of classics and more modern works. It recently celebrated its hundredth anniversary. The National Theatre also has a café and offers equipment for those with hearing difficulties. Guided tours can be arranged. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All railway connections and tourist info |
Jernbanetorget 1 Oslo 0154 Norway +47 23 15 0000 http://www.nsb.no |
If you are coming via the Flytoget express from Gardermoen Airport, this will be your entrance into the city. The main railway station by Jernbanetorget square, at the eastern end of Karl Johan street, also provides tourist information, from Monday to Saturday 8am to 5pm. The OsloCard is on sale here, and they can assist with hotel reservations and currency exchange. The station is of course the centre for the main domestic (local and Intercity) and international railway connections, as well as the terminus for the Airport train to Gardermoen. The adjacent shopping centre, Byporten, can be accessed directly from the main gallery. On the southern side you will find Østbanehallen, the old part of the station that has now been converted into a small shopping arcade. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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