Oslo Host: The People of Oslo as Tourist Attractions!Recent surveys have shown that in addition to historical sites, architecture and design, the people of Oslo are among the elements given the highest approval ratings after Oslo visits. Now VisitOSLO and Innovation Norway are taking it a step further.
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Oslo at Your Fingertips!The VisitOSLO website is one of the most popular Norwegian websites for travellers. We’ll help you orientate, explore and plan on hundreds of pages from dynamic weather reports, one of Scandinavia’s best event databases, hotel and activity booking to news, general and entertaining information, movies and inspirational pages. Welcome to our world!
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Rapid Growth Leads to Grand OSL Airport Expansion PlansAvinor, which owns and operates Gardermoen, plans to build a second terminal and a new pier at the existing terminal. When completed, the project will increase Gardermoen's passenger capacity to a staggering 35 million pax annually. The first expansion stage should be completed by 2012.
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World Amazed at Opera Opening Galla April 12thThe whole world watched as Snøhetta Architects, Statsbygg Constructors and the Norwegian Opera and Ballet celebrated the new Oslo Opera House. The magnificent building has already changed the Face of Oslo. During the first open week more than 50.000 people visited the already famous Opera roof!
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Grims Grenka - Grand Opening in May 2008Oslo's new design hotel has "soft-opened" its purple lighted revolving front doors and designer reception - and 49 individually designed rooms - so far. Before this summer there will be a total of 66 rooms. The new hotel is situated in Oslo's 16th century squares near the Akershus Castle and Fortress, and is promising to be an attraction in itself. "A five star hotel without the attitude," says Director Atle Hovde. The official grand opening will be held in May 2008.
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Thon Hotel Astoria - Freshened up!Thon Hotel Astoria has opened 50 brand new doubles and spacious family rooms in the centre of Oslo - and a completely refurbished dining room!
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The National Museum - New Museum of Architecture Opened March 2008The new National Museum of Architecture opened this spring in the old Bank of Norway building at Bankplassen 3, exhibiting none other than internationally renowned Norwegian architect Sverre Fehn. Among Fehn's projects is the Nordic Pavillion in Venice and projects from Saudi Arabia to the North Cape.
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More than Four Million Served!The Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel Oslo celebrate check in number four million! Assistant Director Robert Holan, Managing Director Tarje Hellebust and Reception Manager Kristoffer Solstad congratulates surprised guest Anders Bergslie of Sweden (second right)
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Winter Walks a Success - Continues in 2009Good for you and Good for Oslo! The new and environmantally friendly way to see the city has started out as a considerable success. Every day a different theme is presented while strolling the streets wih experienced and multi-lingual Oslo Guides.
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