Welcome to Oslo 

Photo by Thomas Bjornstad

  Transportation

By train and bus

If you can, we highly recommend choosing a more climate-friendly option when traveling - make your journey a part of the adventure! Entur.no is a good place to start for any traveling by public transport in Norway.

From Gardermoen airport

  • The airport express train (Flytoget) - Convenient. 252 NOK.
    • Departs to Oslo S every 10. minutes most of the day. Early morning/late evening every 20. minutes.
  • The regular Vy train - Cheaper. 129 NOK.
    • You can take R12 Kongsberg, RE10 Drammen or RE11 Skien.
  • The airport bus (Flybussen) - Flexible. From 259 NOK.
    • The bus covers different routes and have more stops. Handy if you don’t live in the city center.
  • Taxi - from around 900 NOK.

    Going directly
    If you’re a hard core lindy-traveller going straight from the airport to the party, you should look for trains that go all the way to Nationaltheatret, which is a 10 min walk from most of our venues. For the Vy trains: all the above mentioned lines goes to Nationaltheatret. For Flytoget: choose the lines with Drammen as the final destination.

    Torp airport
    Torp airport is located ca. 1 hour and 40 minutes from Oslo (even if the airlines try to tell you it is an Oslo airport). The VY train service from Torp costs ca. 300 NOK. The Torp express bus costs ca. 200 NOK.

    Public transport in Oslo

    Ruter # can help you get around just about anywhere by tram, metro, bus or boat. Download the Ruter app for iPhone or Android and register a payment method before you arrive. 

    You can plan your trip in the app, or use Google maps which is also linked to the public transport system and will be helpful for finding your way around.

    Stops close to our class venues

    • St. Olavs plass: Bus 37
    • Holbergs plass: Tram 17, 18 19
    • Nationaltheatret: Tram 11, 13 + Subway (any line)
    • Nordahl Bruns gate: Bus 37

    Taxi

    • Oslo Taxi - we recommend this one. Call +47 02323 or +47 22388090 (from abroad), or you can download their app: TaxiFix
    • Norgestaxi: +47 08000
    • Christiania Taxi: +47 02365

       Weather

    February can be a little cold in Oslo. There can also be some snow and ice. The average temperature in February is -2°C, so please pack and dress accordingly. Check the weather forecast for Oslo here!

      Things to do

    Well, except dancing.

    If you have some free time while you're here, some of our personal favourites are:

    • Visit Frognerparken/Vigelandsparken – a park full of statues of naked people.
    • Have a look at The Opera House – inside and outside. And also the neighbouring Deichman library and new Munch museum.
    • Get out of the city centre and check out the epic view from Holmenkollen or rent a sleigh and sleigh down the two kilometer hill Korketrekkeren from Frognerseteren.
    • Walk around at Akershus festning or check out the new National museum or Nobel Peace Center at Aker Brygge.
    • Hang out in hipster-joints and go vintage-shopping in Grünerløkka.
    • Try out the saunas at Salt and cool down with a bath in the Oslo fjord.
    • Bring your skis and try one of a multitude of skiing routes close to the city.

    You can also check out Visit Oslo and Visit Norway for more ideas.

      Staying

    We currently don't have a specific hotel deal, unfortunately.

    Hosting

    If you would like to stay with a local, we have created this Facebook group where you can connect with local dancers who offer hosting in their homes during the event. Feel free to write a post in the group if you are looking for a place to stay.

      Food

    Some recommendations

    Restaurants: Oslo Street Food, Smalhans, Le Benjamin bar & bistro, Izakaya, Koie Ramen, Girotondo, Lofthus Samvirkelag, Villa Paradiso

    Coffee: Fuglen, Java, Tim Wendelobe, Kuro, Hakone

    Drinks: Fuglen, Posthallen, Himkok, Bettola, Svanen, Amerikalinjen, queer clubs and bars

    Vegan and vegetarian options close to our venues: Nordvegan, Oslo Street Food, Ostara, Tunco. Have a look here for more suggestions: https://www.visitoslo.com/en/restaurants-nightlife/vegan---vegetarian/ 

    Lunch places close to our venues: Blings - Åpent bakeri, Baker Hansen Wesselsgate, Jizo Noods @ Trekanten, Tullins Cafe, Lofthus samvirkelag Kunstnernes hus, La Belle Flør cafe & planter

    Check out this Google Map for where to get food and find supermarkets, restaurants, take-away places and kiosks in the BLS area.

    PS: Most shops are closed on Sundays, including supermarkets. Take-away restaurants, kiosks and restaurants will normally be open, but might have limited opening hours. Check and prepare before traveling far!

    PPS: There will be coffee, tea and some assorted snacks available for sale at BLS. The BLS lunch area might get very crowded during lunchtime. Please be considerate, and dispose of your trash properly. We will provide bins and garbage bags.

    Photo by Christoffer Engström