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Mum’s going to Oslo

Trish Burgess Posted on10/06/201409/08/2016 Norway, Oslo 16 Comments
The Thief, Oslo.
Photo courtesy of  hotel website. 

I knew it wouldn’t be too long before Scandinavia would lure me back to its shores. It was that short break in Copenhagen a few years ago which ignited my passion, coupled with an overwhelming urge to get my hands on Sarah Lund’s sweater.

Sweden followed in 2012, a full two weeks of travelling around the country from Stockholm to Ystad via the stunning lakes and beaches.

Now it’s Norway’s turn. I have been here before as a child when we took a family trip to Ulvik, on the Hardangerfjord. The short break was organised by our local newspaper, the Newcastle Evening Chronicle, taking advantage of new local flights to Bergen. It was a fantastic little holiday with organised tours to a typical Norwegian home and a hydro-electric power station plus hotel-based cookery lessons. I still have very strong memories of the beauty of the country and the hospitality of our Norwegian hosts.

This time my own little family and I are planning a short three-night stay in the capital, Oslo. We have been keen to visit ever since we heard last year about the opening of the Design Hotel, The Thief, which is located in the Tjuvholmen district of the city, on the peninsula looking out onto the Oslofjord.

Dougie and I have been lusting after this hotel for a good few months now so we decided, since we weren’t having parties for our 50th birthdays this year, we could afford to splash out on a little luxury. Rory is coming with us too, of course – an extra 18th birthday present for him.

Now that flights and accommodation are booked, I need your help with ideas of what to do when we are there. If anyone has some good suggestions, please let me know. I’m sure most of you are aware, it’s not always the usual tourist fare that grabs our attention: finding the unusual and quirky attractions is just as fun. You came up trumps with ideas for Sweden: let’s see how you get on with Norway.

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16 Comments

  1. libby Reply
    10/06/2014 at 4:28 pm

    50th birthdays this year eh? and the pair of you look so young. I have never been to Sweden or Norway or Finland but am champing at the bit to visit all 3…will be looking forward to you tales.

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      11/06/2014 at 12:02 pm

      You haven't seen me up close, Libby :-)) but thank you for that lovely compliment.

      Will hopefully have lots to report back on.

  2. BavarianSojourn Reply
    10/06/2014 at 8:16 pm

    I am sure you will love Norway! We didn't spend too long in Oslo last time, choosing to drive a few hours further to Risor, which was beautiful..But what we did see of Oslo, I loved! Norway is definitely in my top ten! 🙂

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      11/06/2014 at 12:03 pm

      We did wonder about having a longer break and visit other parts of the country – definitely do that some time in the future.

  3. Steve Reply
    10/06/2014 at 8:25 pm

    Wow. What a fabulous piece of architecture. You'll have to point out which room you stayed in!

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      11/06/2014 at 12:05 pm

      I'm hoping for a room with a view – will certainly let you know!

  4. Nana Go-Go Reply
    11/06/2014 at 7:32 am

    Only thing I know about Norway is that is has wood – the Beatles told me so! Oh, and lots of lovely knitwear. Have fun you lucky young ducks!x
    ps what an odd name for a hotel?

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      11/06/2014 at 12:07 pm

      Apparently the peninsula on which the hotel sits used to be called Thief Island in the 18th century when it was a prison. The area has undergone quite a lot of urban renewal lately as it wasn't very salubrious in its recent past either.

  5. Sarah Reply
    11/06/2014 at 8:22 am

    Can't help you with suggestions, I'm afraid, but I hope you have a fab time.

    Living in a Norwegian prison is my retirement plan if all else fails. They're pretty cool apparently, and I expect I'd be able to keep my Kindle. 🙂

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      11/06/2014 at 12:08 pm

      Ha! I didn't know that about the prisons: how very civilised.

  6. Jay Reply
    12/06/2014 at 7:10 am

    A great way to have a birthday treat, nothing better than seeing new places. I've never been so I'm no help whatsoever!

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      14/06/2014 at 10:12 am

      That's what we thought – a lot better than organising a party, plus we can pretend we really aren't 50 after all.

  7. Older Mum Reply
    14/06/2014 at 8:28 am

    I wish I could give you some help but I've never been to Norway. I used to DJ in Sweden though many moons ago but I'm guessing that doesn't count :o). It will be a lovely birthday treat for you tough, and you have those very light evenings to look forward to – it will still be light at midnight there now? The hotel looks lovely. :o)

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      14/06/2014 at 10:14 am

      DJ in Sweden?! Now there's a few tales I'd love to hear about!
      Yes, I'm hoping with the light nights we can make the most of our three days.

  8. About Last Weekend Reply
    17/06/2014 at 12:16 am

    Loved it there, went for a press junket once. There was some beautiful island there where we went to drink champers and eat oysters. We were all poor journalists so we ate our fill as you can imagine

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      17/06/2014 at 8:09 pm

      Sounds fabulous! Getting excited now!

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