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Roasted Rudolph Under a Thatched Roof High on the
Mountain
Frognerseteren Hovedrestaurant, nestled high above Oslo (and 1,400 feet
above sea level), is a classy, sod-roofed old restaurant. Its terrace, offering a
commanding view of the city, is a popular stop for famous apple cake and
coffee. The café is casual and less expensive, with indoor and outdoor seating
(90-krsandwichesandcolddishes,125-krentrées,Mon-Sat11:00-22:00,Sun
11:00-21:00, reservations unnecessary). The elegant view restaurant is pricier
(275-365-kr plates, Mon-Fri 12:00-22:00, Sat 13:00-22:00, Sun 13:00-21:00,
reindeer specials, reserve for evening dining, tel. 22 92 40 40).
You can combine a trip into the forested hills surrounding the city with
lunch or dinner and get a chance to see the famous Holmenkollen Ski Jump
up close (see here ) .
Oslo Connections
By Train, Bus, or Car
For train information, call 81 50 08 88 and press 4 for English. For interna-
tional trains, dial 81 56 81 00. Even if you have a railpass, reservations are
requiredforlongrides(e.g.,areservationtoStockholminfirstclasscosts140
kr, second class for 50 kr). First class often comes with a hot meal, fruit bowl,
and unlimited juice and coffee.
Be warned that international connections from Oslo are often in flux.
Schedules can vary depending on the day of the week, so carefully confirm
the specific train you need and purchase any required reservations in advance.
Aside from the occasional direct train to Stockholm, most trips from Oslo to
Copenhagen or Stockholm require a change in Sweden. From June through
August only, direct night trains run from Oslo to Stockholm and to Malmö,
Sweden (which is very close to Copenhagen).
From Oslo by Train to Bergen: Oslo and Bergen are linked by a spec-
tacularly scenic train ride (3-5/day, 7 hours, overnight possible daily except
Sat). Many travelers take it as part of the Norway in a Nutshell route, which
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