Star Conductors, Stellar Reputation: The Oslo PhilharmonicsA major attraction in the capital of Norway is the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, who boasts the broadest and biggest repertoire of classical music in Norway. This season offers 85 concerts, of which 25 on tour!
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Farewell to a GiantOctober 1st 2008 sees the central Holmenkollen skiing area closed to the public. Shortly after work will start deconstructing this famous giant in modern skiing history. Over the next two years the construction of the new Holmenkollen Arena will be a tourist attraction in itself.
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Oslo Fashion Week 2008: Promising, Trendy and InspiredNorwegian bikinis by Soak! Filmdivas, vagrants, chic Parisiennes, clowns, streetwear, the “Lusekofte”, outdoors, safari, environment, recycling, slow fashion. Everything at the ambitious programme of the Oslo Fashion Week in August 2008.
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The World of Ibsen: Ibsen Festival 2008No other country has the number of festivals and cultural events as Norway (Aftenposten 08.08.08), and Henrik Ibsen is perhaps the most important Norwegian cultural persona ever. Experience His world at the 2008 Ibsen Festival - a week of drama, events and performances that will be mind-boggling.
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New "Union Express" Connecting Capitals of ScandinaviaPrivate train company UnionsExpressen is now offering daily departures between Stockholm and Oslo in beautifully renovated 1960s trains. The journey takes a little more than five hours, connecting the capitals of Norway and Sweden.
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Wallpaper: Grims Grenka Among World's Top HotelsRenowned trend and lifestyle magazine puts Oslo hotel Grims Grenka among world's top 50. No other Nordic hotel made it to the list.
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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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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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