Oslo Guide PDF

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An Essential GuideOslo

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Introduction

Between the Oslo-fjords and Forest lies Norway’s capital, Oslo, a combination of city life combinedwith easy access to the great outdoors. Considered a globe city, Oslo was voted “beta World City”2008 and the city’s population is ever growing as nations from all around the world migrate to the

city to work in the many growing industries such as banking and shipping. Although considered one

of the most expensive cites in the world, ranked closely with central London. Oslo provides a strong

and efficient infrastructure that provides a high level of living combined with the flexible andemployee focused regulations of the Norwegian employment system, including good healthcare,

compulsory pensions and generous annual leave for family related activities.

Location:

Oslo is located in South East in Norway.

Longitude 59:57 N, Latitude 10:45 E, 1 m above sea level.

Climate:

Oslo has a humid continental climate (Dfb) with a varied daylight of up to 18 hours in the mid-

summer and as low as 6 in the mid-winter.

Local Time:The local time of Oslo is Central European Time (+1 GMT).

National Day of Norway:

17th May is constitutional day and the city is lined with a parade of all the school children and their

parents past the palace where they wave to the royal family. 2014 will be the 200th anniversary of

Norway’s independence.

Flag of Norway:

Norway’s flag is a red square with an off centred blue and white cross.

Currency:The currency of Norway is Norwegian Krone (NOK).


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Cost of Living

Oslo has a high cost of living but also has a strong infrastructure and healthy

environment to live, voted “Beta World City” in 2008. Like anywhere, the cost you incurcan range depending on your own needs. Find the right places and an expensive City can

become a reasonable price fun adventure.

Entertainment

Being the capital there are a variety of Restaurants and food establishments to choosefrom, some areas of Oslo are built with entertainment in mind.

Check out the Aker Brygge by the waterfront, full of good restaurants and bars. Seafood

is common place throughout Oslo and here you can find some of the best seafood dishes

in the city. For cheaper dinning try an Asian establishment or the area of Torggata.

Restaurant bills include a service charge and VAT, tipping is not compulsory. If you're

paying by card the machine will ask for your gratitude fist before asking for your PIN so

always check first and add 5%-10% if your happy to.

On the hills on the outskirts of the City lies a ski resort with a ski jump that lights red

above the city’s skyline at night. A short bus ride will ensure you’re getting plenty ofexercise at the weekends and great fun for families. For nightlife, clubs and bars stay in

the city centre and look out for Stortingsgaten and the parallel road Karl Johans gate

which both run down from the royal palace and are lined with people sat outside during

the warmer months.

Utility Bills

Home telephone rental, internet subscription, mobile tariffs and data costs are usually

included within rental agreements but are not expensive, particularly for internet and

telephone a strong service is available at a reasonable price. For a full breakdown of

cost comparisons try

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Taxes

Everyone who is resident in Norway or who has an income from Norway is subject to

income tax on salaries, self-employed earnings and other sources of income, although

there are various exemptions. Foreign nationals must obtain a tax registration card, a D-

number followed by a National ID number after 6 months of working. Employers

normally deduct tax direct from employees' salaries, along with social securitycontributions and a state compulsory pension. Freelancers have the option to register a

business in Norway (Which requires time and a substantial capital investment) or use

an employed solution via a tax agency.

Darwin works with several vetted Managed Agencies that specialize in Tax Solutions for

Freelancers so feel free to get in touch with them.

Quick Links Guide

Tax Offices for Norway:

http://www.skatteetaten.no/

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Schooling

Oslo is an international city and English language is commonly used and taught in

schools. There are a variety of international schools available from English taught

lessons to schools offering the IB. See the link below for specific details.

Schooling is compulsory from 6-16 and the school year runs over two terms from mid-

August to late June the following year. Primary school consists or Grades 1-7 and covers

the ages of 6-13, Lower Secondary covers grades 8-10 and ages 13-16, there is then the

option of Upper Secondary for three years from 16-19 grades VG1-3. Majority of

schooling in Norway is public schooling with 93% of Upper School attends being in the

public system.

Some useful links:

http://www.norway.org.uk/ARKIV/education/englishschools/

http://www.oslointernationalschool.no

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Travel

Oslo offers an effective public transport system comprehensive of trains, trams, buses,

metro, public bikes and boats all coordinated by Ruter . Find a Trafikanten (RuterService Centre) in oslo central, at the airport of in Aker Brygge and you can get maps,

timetables and tickets.

Oslo uses a zones system and tickets are priced for how many zones you pass through

and are suitable for all modes of transport. Once activated the ticket is valid for 1 hour

of travel in the zones permitted. PAYG Travel-cards and longer timed tickets are

available. Fines for not validating your ticket or travelling ticketless are at least 750

NOK.

Taxes charge a minimum fee depending on the time of day, company and location and

then a fee is charged for time and distance. Prices are displayed on stickers on thewindow so be sure to check these before entering as some companies can charge a lot

more than others. All companies accept Visa/Mastercard but you need to inform the

driver before making your journey.

Quick Links Guide

Airports:

Oslo, Torpe Or Rygge

http://www.visitoslo.com/en/transport/transport-airport/

Public transport information:https://ruter.no/en/

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Top 5 Sites To See

Holmenkollen Ski

Museum & TowerKongevn 5, Oslo Norway

A historic landmark in the Norwegian

consciousness, Holmenkollen embodies

more than a century of skiing tradition.

Inside the actual ski jump is the

Holmenkollen Ski Museum, the world's

oldest ski museum. The museum

presents over 4,000 years of skiing history and polar exploration artefacts. The observation

deck on top of the jump tower offers panoramic views of Oslo. Open 365 days a year!

Nordmarka

Nordmaka, Oslo 890, Norway

A vast forest that reaches almost all

the way to the large mountain

ranges. Wth tons of beautiful lakesit’s perfect for swimming, fishing,

hiking, cross-country skiing,

exploring and relaxing both in the

winter covered in snow and in the

summer when the views change to a

palette of greens.

Oslo Opera HouseKirsten Flagstads Pl.1, Oslo 0150,

Norway

Norway’s largest performing arts

institution and commissioned by

Norwegian architects Snøhetta, the

building on the Waterfront became

famous for being the first Opera

hose to allow visitors to walk, run

and ski on its roof.


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Fram Museum – The Polar Ship FarmBygdoynesveien 36, Oslo 286, Norway

Fram is the strongest wooden ship ever built and still holds the records for sailing

farthest north and farthest south. At the Fram Museum you can come on board the ship

and see how the crew and their dogs lived and managed to survive in the coldest and

most dangerous places on earth - the Arctic and the Antarctic.

Vigeland Sculpture Park

Kirkeveien, Western Oslo, Norway

Vigelandsparken is one of Norway's most

visited attractions with more than 1 million

visitors every year. The unique sculpture

park is the life work of the sculptor Gustav

Vigeland (1869-1943) with more than 200

sculptures in bronze, granite and cast iron.

Vigeland was also responsible for the design

and architectural outline of the park. A

monumental artistic creation with a human

message that is well worth seeing.

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