Cross country skiing in Venabu

Highlights

Very friendly, family-run hotel offering complete escapism! Super value, totally reliable snow, great discounts for children in school holidays. Good chance of seeing the Northern Lights too, especially in December and January.

Venabu Fjellhotel, Venabu

This traditional hotel is in a magnificent isolated location on the plateau above Ringebu.

All rooms in the hotel are ensuite and are mostly twin with the traditional single beds which are end to end. There are no tea/coffee making facilites in the rooms, however, both tea and coffee are available from reception all day.

There is large lounge area with a bar for relaxing after dinner.

Hotel Cecil, Oslo

The Hotel Cecil is a modern 3 star hotel situated next to the parliament and is in an ideal location for exploring the city centre. All rooms are light and airy with full en-suite facilities. They also come equipped with direct dial telephone, cable television and air-conditioning. Breakfast is buffet style and there is a selection of restaurants within walking distance for your evening meal.

Hotel Karl Johan, Oslo

The Karl Johan hotel is centrally located on the main street of Oslo and has 111 beautifully furnished rooms with full private facilities including direct dial phone, satellite television, hairdryer, minibar and radio. Breakfast is a generous buffet and is served in the fourth floor breakfast room. There is also a separate restaurant and bar available for lunch and dinner.

Oslo is the oldest Scandinavian capital dating back to 1048, its name derived from the Norse words 'As' meaning God and 'Lo' meaning field. It's colourful, confident and can hold its own against any other major city. Today it is a cosmopolitan place with over half a million people and transudes an easygoing ambience.

The old quarter's house some excellent museums and galleries, boast an interesting street life with cafes, shops and restaurants and offer dignified parks and gardens. During the summer, the city is a real delight with street entertainers, open-air pavement cafes, and many festivals. It's worth spending a couple of nights just to take in the sights and sounds.