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The harbor in Oslo, Norway.

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Surrounded by mountains and sea, this compact, cultured and fun city has a palpable sense of reinvention.

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Rail Journey Through Norway's North in 12 Days

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  1. 1 Traveling to the steep mountains of Finse on Northern Europe’s highest major rail route
  2. 2 Exploring the craft shops and artisan boutiques of Bergen’s Bryggen Wharf
  3. 3 Tasting seasonal fare alongside innovative chefs at a sustainable Utskarpen farm-to-table restaurant
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Take in the view from an opera house rooftop, enjoy art at a free sculpture park, and feel the heat in a floating sauna, all on your trip to Oslo.

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Oslo is known worldwide as a capital of culture, with enough cutting-edge arts, cuisine, architecture and design to keep even the pickiest traveller…

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