Smiley Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) Much to see & do? Any recommended tips, hotels, bars, restaurants, etc. Possibly have 4-6 hours in Oslo city centre. And 2 full days in Tallinn. Got a wedding in Helsinki - but as I've previously been and didn't really want to return, I'm trying to enhance the trip either side and reduce time in Hel!! T'other option is Copenhagen instead of Oslo - would have similar - 3-4 hours to explore (been Cop before, but not been since I was 8-9 years old). Edited May 15, 2014 by Smiley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyldesley_white Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Much to see & do? Any recommended tips, hotels, bars, restaurants, etc. Possibly have 4-6 hours in Oslo city centre. And 2 full days in Tallinn. Got a wedding in Helsinki - but as I've previously been and didn't really want to return, I'm trying to enhance the trip either side and reduce time in Hel!! T'other option is Copenhagen instead of Oslo - would have similar - 3-4 hours to explore (been Cop before, but not been since I was 8-9 years old). Depends what you like, there is Akershus Fortress , world war 2 stuff, for a drink I would suggest Aker Brygger overlooks the water ( but it will not be cheap) or if you like museum’s you could go to Bygdoy that where the Viking ship and Fram Museum are, or if you have time you could go up to Holmenkollon to have a look at the ski jump, you can go to the top if you so wish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elson Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) Much to see & do? Any recommended tips, hotels, bars, restaurants, etc. Possibly have 4-6 hours in Oslo city centre. And 2 full days in Tallinn. Got a wedding in Helsinki - but as I've previously been and didn't really want to return, I'm trying to enhance the trip either side and reduce time in Hel!! T'other option is Copenhagen instead of Oslo - would have similar - 3-4 hours to explore (been Cop before, but not been since I was 8-9 years old). You could do all of Tallin in a day its Tiny, nice square and some good bars, Walk the city walks is a TV tower that you can go up and see the Views easy to get to on the Bus. Stayed in the Radisson Blu had a great Sky Bar with views across the whole City. also KGB muesum which was closed when we went based in Hotel but on a secert floor of it, was also a church tower you could go up and walk about outside. Edit Call Olevisite Church Edited May 15, 2014 by Elson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghana White Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Helsinki not worth visiting then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Oslo is so compact you can wander round and see most of it within a couple of hours. Everything you need eating and drinking wise can be found on Karl Johansgate, If you are getting the train from the airport (which is fucking expensive, as is everything in scandinavia) get off at either sentrum or national theateret, which will see you in the middle of everthing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Tate Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I'd go to Hag Fold before I went to Helsinki again. Tallinn is a good place to be for a few days, KGB museum is well worth the effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I'd go to Hag Fold before I went to Helsinki again. The slags are certainly cheaper there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) Helsinki not worth visiting then?Seen what I needed to see last time. Found it a bit grim. It's planes trains & boats. Flying to Oslo Rygge - bus to city centre (sounds a drag - 1hr 40). Then following afternoon express train to Oslo Gard. (If I've read correctly its £20 for a 20 min journey - FFS!) & flight to Helsinki. Wedding. Bit of sightseeing & then ferry to Tallinn. Edited May 15, 2014 by Smiley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiwhite Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Seen what I needed to see last time. Found it a bit grim. It's planes trains & boats. Flying to Oslo Rygge - bus to city centre (sounds a drag - 1hr 40). Then following afternoon express train to Oslo Gard. (If I've read correctly its £20 for a 20 min journey - FFS!) & flight to Helsinki. Wedding. Bit of sightseeing & then ferry to Tallinn. Went to Oslo in 2002, the train fares are about right. See if JB from Doncaster has still got the sports bar in the main street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 Hot hot hot in Oslo!!! Not sure how many rounds I can manage at nearly £9 a pint. Trying my best!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Self employed man in holiday surprise. (Sent from my sunbed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcat Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Didn't rate Tallin much... of the three visited that particular year it came a poor third behind hamburg and prague... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 Self employed man in holiday surprise. (Sent from my sunbed) You taken your mobility scooter down to the Dog & Duck for a full English and 'Only Fools & Horses' re-runs yet today? (Sent from the in-flight wifi en-route to Helsinki) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) You taken your mobility scooter down to the Dog & Duck for a full English and 'Only Fools & Horses' re-runs yet today? (Sent from the in-flight wifi en-route to Helsinki) All inclusive mate. Jeremy Kyle on telly in room. Edited August 7, 2014 by Ani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Didn't rate Tallin much... of the three visited that particular year it came a poor third behind hamburg and prague... Understandable if on lads trips - but for scoring lots of Brownie points it's a bob-on place for taking the little lady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules_darby Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Understandable if on lads trips - but for scoring lots of Brownie points it's a bob-on place for taking the little lady.Very nice of you to treat NB to a holiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wovlad Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Was in Oslo on Monday & heading back there tomorrow after 5 days in Badeland gjestegaard. The train journey is just under 2 hours and cost 225 krona. About £22.50 at current rate one way. Paid on average £6.40 a pint in Oslo and its about the same price all over Norway for 0.4 litre. Guinness was £8.40 for a 0.6 litre. It is an expensive country to visit but the natives all speak English and are really friendly. I, d recommend it but warn the bank manager first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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