The Norwegian Santa is called Julenisse. Jul means Christmas and the Nisse is a small gnome who lives in the barn and takes care of people and farm animals. He normally wears a knitted red cap a sweater and suspenders. Although he is quite cute, Julenisse can be quite nasty if he is not given a bowl of oatmeal at Christmas--unlike America’s Santa, who has nary a mean bone in his body. You... more info

Leaving Oslo, your motor coach will make the climb through the outlying hills to the Holmenkollen Ski Jump for a commanding view of the city and mountains beyond. Return to the outskirts of Oslo for a visit to the open-air Norsk Folk Museum, spread over 3,500 acres with more than 140 rustic buildings. It depicts how people from every walk of life have lived in this country from the 16th-century... more info

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Discover beautiful Oslo on a brief city tour with your guide pointing out such memorable highlights as the Royal Palace, Town Hall, the National Theater and the city’s modern center of shops and office blocks. Take a 45- to 60-minute walk at Vigeland Park to view the world’s largest collection of sculptures executed by one single artist--Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943). Your next destin... more info

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info

A pleasant motor coach drive takes you through the center of Oslo, past Akershus Castle, the Parliament Buildings, the Royal Palace, the National Theatre, Oslo’s university and the Nobel Institute. See the Holmenkollen Ski Jump, the main venue of the 1952 Winter Olympic Games and look down over the city and fjord below--a truly beautiful sight. On the Bygdøy Peninsula, pass the open-... more info

By motor coach you will head up the Holmenkollen hills to see a collection of charming villas and some of Oslo’s most expensive residential real estate. En route you will pass through the central part of Oslo and along Drammensveien, you’ll catch a glimpse of the Royal Castle and its surrounding park. From Holmenkollen Hill there is an excellent view of the town and its numerous isl... more info

This unique tour of Oslofjord commences with a short walk along the pier to one of the beautiful old sailing vessels of Norway. Fully restored to its former glory, the tall ship also features modern amenities to ensure your safety and comfort. Setting out from the pier under engine power (the ship’s sails are not used), you will head for the highlights of the fjord, including the ruins of... more info

En route to the Vigeland Sculpture Park, you will drive through the centre of Oslo, passing the Akershus Fortress, the Parliament building, Karl Johan Street, the Royal Palace and the Nobel Institute. The Vigeland Sculpture Park was created and completed by one man--Gustav Vigeland. Centrally placed in the park is the 55-foot high monolith featuring 121 stone figures of men, women and children ... more info

Leave the ship by motor coach for a drive through the core of Oslo, Scandinavia’s oldest capital, founded in 1050. Modern suburbs lead to the lush, rolling countryside of Jevnaker County, pivotal in Norway’s agricultural industry. Continue to Hadeland Glassworks, where you’ll see the tradition of blowing glass--an artform that has been practiced in this region for more than 23... more info

Your ship will be docked close to the old town of Christiania. A guided walk will take you past historic buildings, cozy cafés and art galleries. You will see Engebret’s Cafe--one of the oldest restaurants in Oslo near the Museum of Contemporary Art. You will also see the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art and Christiania’s old concert hall. Coming into the city’s Golde... more info