Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Libraries The Oslo municipal library, Diechmann Library, Henrik Ibsens
Gate 1 ( & 23-43-29-00; T-banen: Stortinget), is the largest in Norway. It
has many English-language volumes, a children's department, and a music
department. Hours are Monday to Friday from 10am to 8pm (to 6pm
June-Aug), Saturday from 9am to 2pm (11am-2pm June-Aug).
Lost Property It's uncertain—even in law-abiding Norway—whether
someone will actually return a valuable object that you've lost, but the
two most obvious places to begin your search are the Lost Property office
at Gardermoen Airport ( & 47-64-81-34-77 ), which is open daily 7am to
6pm; and the Lost Property office at the Central Railway Station ( & 23-
15-40-47 ), open Monday to Friday midnight to 5pm.
Luggage Storage & Lockers Facilities for luggage storage are available at
the Oslo Sentralstasjon, Jernbanetorget 1 ( & 81-50-08-88 ). It's open daily
from 4:30am to 1am. Lockers cost 25NOK to 45NOK ($3.55-$6.40) per day,
depending on size.
Newspapers & Magazines English-language newspapers and magazines
are sold—at least in the summer months—at newsstands (kiosks)
throughout Oslo. International editions, including the International Her-
ald Tribune and USA Today, are always available, as are the European edi-
tions of Time and Newsweek.
Photographic Needs Try Preus Photo, Karl Johans Gate 33 ( & 22-42-98-
04 ), for supplies, including black-and-white and color film. Film can be
developed in 1 hour. It's open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, and Satur-
day 10am to 3pm.
Police Dial & 112.
Post Office The Oslo General Post Office is at Dronningensgatan 15
( & 23-14-90-00 for information). Enter at the corner of Prinsensgate. It's
open Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm; it's
closed Sunday and public holidays. You can arrange for mail to be sent to
the main post office c/o General Delivery. The address is Poste Restante,
P.O. Box 1181-Sentrum, Dronningensgatan 15, N-0101 Oslo, Norway. You
must show your passport to collect it.
Radio & TV The most important broadcaster is the Norwegian govern-
ment, which owns and controls programming on the NRK station. Oslo
receives many broadcasts from other countries, including BBC programs
from London, on 9410kHz.
Restrooms Clean public toilets can be found throughout the city center,
in parks, and at all bus, rail, and air terminals. For a detailed list, contact
the Tourist Information Office.
Safety Of the four Scandinavian capitals, Oslo is widely considered the
safest. However, don't be lulled into a false sense of security. Oslovians no
longer leave their doors unlocked. Be careful, and don't carry your wallet
visibly exposed or sling your purse over your shoulder.
Taxes Oslo has no special city taxes. You'll pay the same value-added tax
throughout the country (see “Fast Facts: Norway,” in chapter 2).
Taxis See “Getting Around,” earlier in this chapter.
Transit Information For information about tram and bus travel, call
Trafikanten ( & 81-50-01-76 ), located in front of the Central Station. For
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