I am planning to visit Norway sometime next summer. I was wondering how expensive it is to travel aroud a city such as Oslo, through the use of public transit. Also, what would be some nice places to stay that are not too expensive? (Canadian dollars)<BR>I was wondering as well, how currency works relative to Canadain dollars. Thanks to anyone who can help me out!

You can and should walk most places.

At Trafikanten, which is the little tower right in front of the central station, they sell all kinds of public transport cards. Usually the ordinary weekly ones are better deals than any "visit Oslo"-things. Walking is fine for most places, tram and bus for the rest. <BR><BR>the guide at http://www.unginfo.oslo.no/useit/index.php lists cheap accommodation in Oslo, as well as a lot of other things. The guys who make the guide are non-commercial and pretty good at it. Think they also mention transport deals.<BR><BR>www.xe.com and www.oanda.com are fine for converting prices into Canadian dollars. The Norwegian krone is pretty strong these days, at least in comparison with US$ and ?, so probably against the Canadian cash as well. Might change before next summer though, unless Bushy boy starts bombing the Iraqi oil wells...then the krone will go way up.

24-hour public transport NOK 50,-, does also work on the summerferries to the small islands outside Oslo. Summer-ticket NOK 40,- (can only be bought at the ticket machine by the ferry at Vippetangen) and is valid on all transportation for the rest of that day. 7 day pass NOK 160,-

Ellie: I am a Canadian who visited Norway this summer. You will find it very expensive, but there are ways of managing costs. At current exchange rates, divide Kroners by 5, and you will get the approximate Canadian dollar amount. <BR>One poster has already advised you about the 24 hour transit pass, which is not a bad deal, compared to the single fare costs. <BR>For accomodation, I would definitely recommend booking private accomodation through the Tourist Info. Offices. If you are arriving by train or bus, there is one downstairs in the rail terminal. For a private double room in someone's house in Oslo, we paid on average 60-80 Canadian dollars per night. Some accomodation has private bathrooms, others are shared; no breakfast. It is a bit of a hit and miss, because if you use the Tourist Info. office, you just show up, and make the booking there, and then. There is usually a two night minimum. A lot of the paid attractions are pretty expensive, but it is an easy city to walk around. For free, you can visit Vigeland Park, with its amazing sculptures, walk around the waterfront, and the downtown area, and just soak up the atmosphere. <BR>We usually made our own meals, by shopping at the local markets, as most restaurant meals are very expensive. Oslo, and Norway are great destinations, so don't let the cost put you off. Just do your dividing before you decide to buy something!!