I'm looking to take my wife to Norway for her birthday (which is close to Easter). I'ver read that the cities virtually shut down for "Easter Week." How can I find out exactly when Oslo and Bergen will be on holiday? Also, how can I find out what airlines serve these cities from Heathrow? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Norway's Easter is the same as the UK - ie around 8th April 2007.

As for finding out who flies to Oslo/Bergen from Heathrow try the Heathrow Airport website

BA and SAS fly LHR-OSL. I don't think any fly LHR-BGO.

Norwegian flies STN-OSL and STN-BGO.

Ryanair flies STN-TRF (Torp, which is about 2 hours from Oslo).

Hi

Yes, Easter is an important holiday here in Norway so most things will shut down from Wednesday in Easter week until the following Monday.

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Shopping malls and grocery stores will usually be open a few hours on Saturday. Kiosks like 7-11 will be open all days, most bars and restaurants too, though possibly with reduced hours on Friday and Sunday.