Getting There

Scandinavian Airlines usually have the best prices to anywhere in northern Europe. Visit flysas.com to find the cheapest prices to fly to Oslo, Norway. If you are in New York City, though, I would suggest icelandair.com.

Places to Stay

For any budget traveler, hostels are well known places of accommodation. Oslo, being the capital city of Norway, has many to choose from. Not only are hostels generally the cheapest places to sleep, but you usually share a room with others. This may sound a bit intimidating, but it is an excellent way to meet new people, and, if you're traveling by yourself, most everyone in these rooms will ask you to join them. Many of the people staying at these hostels are around the same age - young adults. For around $75 per night, you can stay at a nicer hostel, or for around $50 per night, you can go to a smaller hostel.

Getting Around

The EuRail passes are always a good idea if you are wanting to travel around the country or to other countries, but for in-town travel, you would want something a bit more precise. The Oslo Pass, of which you can find more about on www.visitoslo.com., will give you free entrance to 35 museums, free public transport usage within zones 1-4 (most of the city - see website for exacts and maps), and numerous discounts on most anything you'd want to do in Oslo. These passes come in 24 ($35), 48 ($51), or 72 ($65) hours. There are further specials for children and seniors. Many people say that Norway, especially Oslo, is very expensive, but there are ways to travel on a budget here and still have just as much fun with less money. Don't be discouraged!

Things to Do

If you are looking to go to museums, the Oslo Pass is very affordable and offers so much. However, if the Oslo Pass is still too expensive, or you'd like to be outside instead of cooped up in dark museums all day, there are still many beautiful things to see that cost absolutely nothing, except what you pay to get there. Aker Brygge is a popular harbor and a large tourist destination, with a beautiful view of the Oslo Fjord. Walking down the main street, Karl Johanns Gate, you will come to the royal palace of Norway. It is a large, beautiful castle-like structure, even equipped with guards! Also, the Akerselva River runs straight through Oslo and has many waterfalls and small, medieval-looking bridges.