When planning a vacation with children in the Scandinavian countries, you should definitely stay in one of the oldest capitals - Oslo city. The most beautiful city Europe will find something to interest both big and small travelers at any time of the year and in any weather.

Oslo, the capital of Norway, can be reached in different ways: by plane or by ferry, depending on where you are traveling from.
If you want to combine a visit to Oslo and other Scandinavian capitals - Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen, then you can get by plane to Helsinki or Copenhagen, and from there go to Oslo by ferry... Both you and your children will enjoy traveling by ferry. Ships dock at the Vippetangen promenade (a 15-minute walk from the central station) or at the Hjorteneskaia pier, about 3 km west of the center (then bus 56 can be used).

Oslo airport

Direct regular flights from Moscow to Oslo are operated by Aeroflot; the flight takes 2.5 hours. With one transfer, you can get to Oslo from almost any big city Russia, since flights to Oslo are operated by many of the world's largest airlines.
If you still chose a flight to Oslo, then the international itself Oslo airport Gardermoen(Gardermoen), which proudly bears the title of the most punctual airport in Europe due to the fact that flights are never delayed there, is located 48 km from the city. You can go by bus, high-speed train or taxi.

I would like to warn you right away that a taxi ride will cost you the most. The cost will be calculated per car, depending on the time of day at which you order the transport, and can range from 650 to 900 kroons (the rate of the Norwegian krone to the ruble at the time of writing is about 5.5 rubles per one kroon).

It is very convenient to travel from Oslo airport to the center on special Flybassen buses SAS (Scandinavian Airlines). Buses leave from Oslo Airport every 20 minutes and connect to Oslo Central Station. Travel time is about 30 minutes. The ticket price is about 100 CZK per person. By the way, the bus stops at some of the major hotels in the city, so check with the driver if your hotel has a stop!

You can get to the center of Oslo and high speed train Flytoget... Travel time will be about 20 minutes. Trains leave the airport underground every 10 minutes on weekdays and every 20 minutes on weekends. The ticket price for an adult is 160 CZK, children under 16 years old accompanied by one adult admit free of charge.

You can download Oslo map by clicking on the picture to enlarge and saving it to your computer.

Transportation in Oslo

Public transport in Oslo is very well developed and renowned for its punctuality, as is the Oslo airport. You can get around the city by buses, trams and metro (T-bane). On your first trip around the city on this or that transport, take the route schedule in the cabin. All stops will be listed there and exact time arrival at the bus stop. In the summer in Oslo, water transport still works very well, moving which allows you to enjoy the beautiful views of the summer city.

Prices all modes of transport in Oslo are the same, no matter if you are traveling by bus or tram! This allows travelers not to get confused and know exactly how much a ticket around the city will cost. The cost of a single ticket purchased in advance is 110 CZK, children get a discount of about half the cost of an adult ticket.
There are various types of passes: for a day, for 7 days, for a month, and even for a year. The peculiarity of Norwegian public transport tickets is that if you buy them in advance, you can save a decent amount. Travel passes are not valid at night. Well, of course, you will have to pay extra for baggage transportation. All prices can be found on the Norwegian website. public transport www.trafikanten.no.

Buses and trams in Oslo have a circular route and leave every 10 minutes from Oslo's main bus station, which is located near the train station. Oslo Metro is represented by 6 lines.

To explore the city in Oslo in the summer, there is a great opportunity to take children on tourist bus City sightseeing Oslo... The route runs from April 29 to September 29 and covers all the main attractions of the city. The first bus departure is 10 am, the last one is 4:30 pm. Buses leave from the city hall. The ticket price is 150 CZK per adult and 75 CZK per child. A big plus is that the audio accompaniment can be listened to in Russian.

In summer it is also possible to ride by water boat on a guided tour of the Oslofjord with a Russian audio guide. In general, in summer in Oslo you can get a lot of impressions from water excursions, as there are many different routes for every taste and any duration: from two hours to a short sightseeing tour before the full fjord trip takes about eight hours! All boat trips run from April to October.

In winter however, you will have to explore the sights of Oslo using only public transport. But do not worry too much, because in winter there are a lot of ice rinks around the city, where you can rent skates and go for a little skate with your children, then take a break in a cafe, try non-alcoholic mulled wine brewed especially for children, and then continue to explore the sights of Oslo.

Oslo Pass Tourist Card

To save on travel costs, you can also purchase the Oslo Pass. Oslo Pass- it's kind of travel document providing discounts on tourist routes around the city, free travel on public transport and free admission to the city's main museums.
You can buy a tourist card at newsagents or tourist information centers Oslo, as well as order online at http://www.visitoslo.com/en/bookonline/oslopass/.
The cost of the card for a day is 240 CZK per adult and 120 CZK for a child, with a validity for 48 hours 395 and 145 CZK, and with a validity for 72 hours - 495 and 170 CZK, respectively. Please note that children's tickets everywhere in Oslo are discounted for children between the ages of 4 and 15.

Oslo is a fairly compact city, the center of which can be completely walked. The city has electric trains, buses, trams and metro. Public transport in Oslo is operated by the management company Ruter AS (Ruter.no). On the website of this company, you can see prices for travel and public transport routes.

Oslo fare

Oslo and the suburbs are divided into zones. The entire city of Oslo falls into zone 1, which is why I will only consider the fare in zone 1. Attention! The indicated rates do not apply to the trip before, other rates apply there.

Please note that these prices are valid for Oslo only. Traveling in Akershus will be more expensive.

How do I use my travel ticket?

• A single ride ticket is valid for 1 connecting journey.
• A one-way ticket for one zone is valid for 60 minutes after activation. It is also valid for an additional 30 minutes for each additional zone to which you buy a ticket.
• You can change to other modes of transport in those zones to which the ticket is valid, during the validity period of the ticket.
• The ticket can be used on buses, trams, metro and Ruter ferries, as well as on NSB trains to Oslo and Akershus.
• Travel for children under 4 years old is free.
• A child ticket is valid for children between the ages of 4 and 15, inclusive.
• Carriage of strollers on Oslo public transport is free of charge.
• Transportation of sledges and bicycles is possible with the purchase of a child ticket for them, valid in this area.
• Baggage transportation is free.

Where to buy a travel ticket?

you can buy Travelcard with a certain number of rides on it. The cost of the card is 50 NOK. The card can be topped up at Narvesen, 7-Eleven, Mix and Deli de Luca kiosks or ticket vending machines. Buying a card will suit those who have come to Oslo for a long time. You can also buy a ticket for 1 ride or a ticket for 24 hours at the same ticket machines. Ticket vending machines are located at metro stations, at major bus and tram stops, and at railway stations.

For validation, place the card on a card reader at a metro / train station or on board a bus / tram. Tickets can also be bought on board buses and ferries. You cannot buy a ticket on the metro and trams.

Trains in Oslo

Oslo has a commuter train system, including the popular train between Oslo and Drammen via Skøyen, Lysaker and Asker. Please note that there are a lot of people on the trains during rush hour. Oslo's main railway station is called Oslo S and is located near Oslo's main bus station.

Oslo Metro (T-Bane)

Oslo has 6 metro lines that cover most of the city. All lines intersect in the city center, so important stations such as Majorstuen, Nationaltheatret, Stortinget, Jernbanetorget, Grønland and Tøyen can be taken on any metro line. There is also a circular line formed by branches 4 and 6, which intersect at the Nydalen / Storo points north of the city center.

Line 1 is popular with tourists and takes you to the Holmenkollen ski jump. This metro line is home to the Oslo National Theater and Royal Palace(Nationaltheatret metro station), central bus and railway station (Jernbanetorget station).

The current Oslo metro map can be viewed below.

Trams in Oslo

Trams are another way to get around downtown Oslo. Oslo's tram network connects many parts of the city. Popular tram destinations include Vigeland Sculpture Park, Bislett Stadium, Oslo's Aker Brygge and Grünerløkka districts, and most of the attractions in the city center. Trams run on time, with a daily interval of 10 minutes.

Buses to Oslo

There are two types of buses in Oslo: red buses that cross the city and connect the center to the outskirts, where no other means of transport go, and green buses - regional buses that run long distances and depart from the central bus terminal in Oslo. Opening hours of daily bus routes: from 05:00 to 00:00. Night buses run at night.

Green buses should go to the front door and show your ticket, informing the driver of your destination outside the city. You can enter the red local buses at any door, without forgetting to punch your ticket.

Passenger ferries to Oslo

Your ticket is valid on a limited number of passenger ferries to the smaller islands near Oslo - Hovedøya, Lindøya, Nakholmen, Bleikøya, Gressholmen and Langøyene. All of these islands are part of transport zone 1. Several ferries connect Oslo with the city of Nessoden and other cities further along the Oslofjord. Oslo is connected by regular ferry services to the cities of Denmark (Copenhagen, Friedrichshafen) and Germany (Kiel).

Ferries leave from the promenade near the Town Hall (Rådhuset). Tickets can be purchased at ticket offices in terminals or online in advance. Ferry tickets are by no means cheap.

Taxis in Oslo are not cheap. In taxis in Oslo, a system of surcharges is applied: for a trip in the evening and at night, for a landing. The main taxi companies in Norway are OsloTaxi, Norges-taxi. Taxis can be taken from the wheels or ordered by phone. Taxi operators speak English and Norwegian. In a taxi, you can pay in cash or by card.

If you need to get to, say, the airport at a certain time, for convenience you can contact a Russian company in advance.

Rent a car in Oslo

Norway is a very interesting country for travel with hidden corners of pure nature hidden from the eyes of tourists. There is not much to do in the cities of Norway. To explore the whole country, I recommend renting a car. A rental car will make you independent from the work of public transport and will allow you to see the most best places countries at their own pace.

It is very comfortable to see the sights of Norway with a rented car. I advise you to rent a car in advance on the website in order to rent a car for more favorable price and choose a car of the desired class.

Tickets in Norway

Tickets for public transport in Norway can be bought both at the box office (kiosks, shops, bus stations) and from the driver (30% more expensive).

All types of public transport (including water transport) have unified tickets, the cost of which depends on the zones. Oslo transport zones map.

Ticket price per adult passenger (prices in CZK)

Penalty for ticketless travel in Norway - 900 kroons / 5,000 rubles.

Tourist Card - Oslo Pass

The card is valid for all types of public transport and allows free admission to over 30 Oslo attractions and museums.

You can buy a card at the airport, train stations, tourist centers and in many hotels.

Oslo Pass ticket price (price: CZK / RUB)

Buses and trams in Oslo

Oslo has an extensive network of city bus and tram routes... The main bus station (Jernbanetorget) is located near the train station.

Bus operating hours in Oslo: 05: 00-00: 00. Night routes operate at night.

Oslo bus route map

Metro in Oslo

The Oslo metro consists of 6 lines and 163 stations. Interval of train movements: from three minutes in the center, up to 30 minutes on the outskirts. Trains run less frequently on weekends.

In the city center, all trains intersect; on the outskirts, you cannot change trains.

Oslo metro map

Intercity buses in Norway

Bus companies in Norway guarantee the availability of seats on all intercity routes, therefore, it is not necessary to buy tickets in advance.

Approximate prices for intercity directions

Discounts on bus transportation in Norway:

• When buying a round trip ticket: 20% discount
• People from 16 to 26 years old and seniors: 33% discount
• Children under 4: free
• Children from 4 to 16 years old: 50% discount

Bus companies often arrange sales, so we recommend that you visit the carrier's website in advance and familiarize yourself with the current promotions.

All buses in Norway are well equipped, they have air conditioning, seats for children and disabled people, comfortable seats. Buses running on long routes equipped with dry closets.

Largest bus operator in Norway: Nor-Way Bussekspress

Low-cost bus operator:

Oslo metro fares

The fare in the Oslo metro depends on the number of restricted zones, a map of the zones can be seen near any ticket kiosk.

The following types of tickets can be purchased to travel on the Oslo Metro:

• One-way ticket.
• Coupon card for 30 coupons.
• Passes for 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days and 365 days.

For children under 4 years old travel is free. Those under the age of 16 and seniors who have reached the age of 67 can buy a ticket at a reduced price (with a 50 percent discount). Discount rates are indicated by the words barn / honnør.

• One-way ticket (Enkeltbillett)

A single-trip ticket during its validity period gives the right to travel in public transport with any number of changes. It is not necessary to punch single-use tickets, the time will be stamped on them when they are sold. The cost of the trip is calculated depending on the number of crossed zones; when buying this type of ticket, you pay for no more than 5 zones, no matter how far you travel.

The ticket is valid for 1 hour in the first zone, plus 30 minutes for each additional zone, for a total of 180 minutes for a ticket for 5 zones.

• Coupon card for 30 coupons (Kupongkort á 30 kuponger)

Traveling with this ticket will be cheaper than buying a one-way ticket. The cost of the trip is calculated depending on the number of crossed zones; when buying this type of ticket, you pay for no more than 5 zones, no matter how far you travel. When using this ticket, you punch 3 coupons for the first zone, and then 2 coupons for each additional zone. If you are driving within one zone, the card is stamped on the third coupon.

The cost of a ticket for adults is 270 CZK.

Price discount ticket- 135 CZK.

The coupon card can also be used as an additional ticket. For example, if you purchased a ticket for one trip within 2 zones, and there was a need to travel further, you simply cancel 2 coupons of the coupon card for each additional zone of the trip.

• 24-hour ticket (24-timersbillett)

If you are going to travel around Oslo for the whole day, then the best option would be a travel card for 24 hours. This ticket is valid for unlimited travel for 24 hours after activation. The fare depends on the number of zones crossed, but if you use a 24-hour pass, you pay a maximum of 3 zones, no matter how many zones you cross.

• Weekly pass (7-dagersbillett)

If you are going to spend several days in Oslo and all this time you plan to actively move around the city, opt for a 7-day pass. This pass allows you to make an unlimited number of trips within 7 days from the moment you activate your ticket. The cost of the trip depends on the number of zones crossed, if you use a 7-day pass, you pay a maximum of 3 zones, no matter how far you travel.

• 30-day ticket (30-dagersbillett)

This pass allows you to make an unlimited number of trips within 30 days of activation. The cost of the trip depends on the number of zones crossed, if you use a travel pass for 30 days, you pay a maximum of 3 zones, no matter how many zones you cross. If you register a ticket, if you lose it, you can block it and get a duplicate. If you have lost an unregistered ticket, blocking it and issuing a duplicate is impossible.

The student pass is intended for full-time students from 20 to 30 years old. If you are over 30, you must buy a regular adult ticket.

• Yearly ticket (365-dagersbillett)

The 365-day ticket allows unlimited travel for a year from the date of ticket activation. This type of ticket is not sold at a discounted price - only the “adult” version is available. The fare depends on the number of zones crossed, if you use an annual pass, you pay a maximum of 3 zones, no matter how far you travel. If you register a ticket, if you lose it, you can block it and get a duplicate. If you have lost an unregistered ticket, blocking it and issuing a duplicate is impossible.

• Oslo Pass

In Oslo, as in many other European cities, there is a special Oslo Pass for tourists. The cardholder is entitled to free admission to more than 30 museums and attractions, free travel on all types of public transport in zones 1 and 2, free parking in municipal car parks, free admission to outdoor pools, discounts on excursions, car rental, ski rental, Special offers in restaurants, shops, etc.

Oslo Pass is available for 24, 48 or 72 hours. The discount card is intended for children from 4 to 15 years old and for people over 67 years old.

Together with the card, they give out a free booklet with detailed information about the institutions participating in the program. In transport, it is enough to validate this card once at the beginning of the first trip, in a museum or any other institution to which its validity applies, this will be done by the cashier.

Helpful information:

• The five lines of the Oslo metro (T-banen i Oslo) are distinguished by numbers, colors (blue, purple, green, orange and yellow) and names of end stations. The metro is mainly used for communication with the suburbs. In the city center, four branches actually merge into one, and the trains move along the same paths. On the outskirts, the lines diverge, the tunnels end, the trains go to the surface, turning into a commuter train. The fifth line (Frognerseteren - Majorstuen) never reaches the center.
• The interval of train movement is different: from 3 minutes in the center to 15 minutes on the outskirts. At night, the interval of movement can reach 30 minutes.
• There are practically no escalators in the Oslo metro: underground stations are shallow, going down just a few dozen steps underground. Trains are mostly red and consist of 3-4 carriages.
• Distances between three central stations- Jernbanetorget, Stortinget and Nationaltheatret are small, in the center it is easier and cheaper to walk. But if you want to visit Holmenkollen ("blue" line no. 1) or Lake Sognswann ("yellow" line no. 3), the metro in this case is the most convenient way to travel.
• There are no turnstiles in the metro, no one controls you at the entrance. However, remember: just behind the yellow line begins the territory of the metro, where you cannot stay without a ticket.

TRANSPORTATION IN OSLO

Public transport in the capital of Norway is represented by metro, buses and city trains. Its distinctive features are punctuality and comfort. There is also water transport to the islands that are part of the city.

In the salons of public transport, you can purchase booklets with detailed timetables for each specific type. Route patterns are also available at stops.

All transport runs at intervals of approximately 5-10 minutes. As a rule, the driver himself announces the stop. And in trams and buses above the driver's cab there is a scoreboard with a creeping line showing the name of the next stop and resembling the route number and destination.

Entrance to tram, bus and commuter trains is located low enough - for the convenience of using transport for people with disabilities.

Tickets to Oslo are the same for all public transport. You can buy them at railway ticket offices, at metro stations, in the offices of Traficantene, as well as in most of Narvesen kiosks and 7-Eleven stores. The fare varies according to the distance traveled, increasing by NOK 20 with each transport zone. The ticket price also depends on whether it was purchased in advance, or directly from the driver. So, in the first case, the cost of the trip will be 30-110 kroons (depending on the zone), in the second - 50-130 kroons.

For children from 4 to 15 years old, as well as for pensioners over 67 years old, there are benefits. In addition, it is possible to purchase tickets for the day, week, month and year. A daily pass currently costs CZK 75-175, a weekly CZK 220-560.

For children and pensioners, benefits also apply to travel passes. Thus, the child's and concessionary passes will cost 38-88 kroons per day and 110-280 kroons per week. In zones 4 and 5, passes are not valid.

More information on transport in Oslo is available at Ruter.no.

Oslo metro

The Oslo metro system consists of 6 lines. The underground stations are shallow: only a dozen steps down. There are no escalators in the local metro. A special feature of the metro in the city is that in the center of Oslo, all lines converge, and trains run along the same tracks. Closer to the periphery, they diverge, the tunnels disappear, and the cars are already on the surface.

Trains consist of 3-4 carriages, they run every 3 minutes in the center and 15 minutes in the outskirts. More detailed information about the Oslo metro can be found at Tbane.no.

Below is a map of the Oslo metro. To enlarge the image, click on the picture; for additional enlargement - click on the "Expand to actual size" icon that appears at the bottom of the picture (a square with an arrow).

Buses to Oslo

Buses run throughout the city from 5.00 to 0.00. There are also night routes, on which, by the way, travel passes do not work.

In addition, in the city you can go to bus tour... The route passes through the most popular places among travelers. Tourist buses start at 9.45 am and depart every 30 minutes. The duration of the trip is 90 minutes. Ticket for sightseeing bus costs 150 CZK for an adult, 75 CZK for children 5-15 years old and 400 CZK - the so-called "family", which involves the trip of two adults and two children. All types of tickets are valid within 24 hours after purchase.

Trams in Oslo

The city's tram system has its own name - Oslotrikken. Trams run every 10 minutes. Routes, timetables and other information regarding tram services in Oslo can be found at Trikken.no.

City electric trains

All trains in the city arrive at Central Train Station called Oslo S. The station consists of two buildings where you can find everything you need: cafes, restaurants, lounges, shopping centers, bars. You can get to the station by any transport. Full information about the station can be found on its official website.

Water transport

The water transport of the Norwegian capital is represented by ferries, boats and sea vessels carrying passengers to the islands belonging to the city. Travel time is from 10 minutes to 2 hours. Tickets are sold on the websites of ferry companies or at the box office. Their cost is not high, and by booking a trip in advance, you can get a 20% discount. Routes change depending on the season, so it's best to check the timetable online in advance.

Taxi in Oslo

Norwegian taxis are very expensive transport. According to the daily rate, valid until 17.00, the cost consists of the boarding price - about 40 kroons, and about 12 kroons for each kilometer of the journey. From 17.00 to 22.00 there is a more expensive evening rate, and from 22.00 to 4.00 - the night rate, which is even more expensive.

The car can be called by phone, taken in the parking lot or "caught" on the street. The most popular taxi companies are Norgestaxi and OsloTaxi.

Taxis can be ordered online to some points of the city (for example, to the railway station or to the Oslo airport) - for this, use the search form below:

Fill in the required fields and click To find... A list will open on a separate page possible options transfer along the route indicated by you. Choosing the right one, you can immediately place and pay for the order.

Tourists wishing to independently move around the Norwegian capital and its surroundings by car can use