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What to see and do Oslo is a vibrant city full of museums, restaurants and shopping opportunities, and being compact, the city center can easily be explored on foot. Oslo’s fasci- nating landmarks are the Norwegian Na- tional Opera, which is Norway’s largest music theatre. It has 13 soloists and was awarded the accessibility prize for the way it seeks to make opera available and ap- pealing to new audiences. The Astrup Fearnley Museum, right in the city center, is a museum of contemporary art and hosts exhibitions of international art and the Astrup Fearnley Collection, an exten- sive and important private collection of contemporary art. The Holmenkollen ski jumping hill is the oldest such sport venue globally. From there, you can enjoy a fan- tastic view over Oslo. If you have a lot of stamina and want to see as much as possible from Norway, one option is the one-day Norway in a Nutshell tour (www.norwaynutshell.com). The tour takes you through some of the country’s most beautiful UNESCO-protected fjord and mountain scenery, including Aurlands- fjord and Nærøyfjord. Travelers will also experience the breathtaking Bergen Rail- way, the scenic Flåm Railway and the steep incline of the Stalheimskleiva road. Where to stay The following hotels are all located in the center of Oslo: The Comfort Hotel Grand Central is only a two-minute walk from Oslo central sta- tion and is located in the hippest part of Oslo. The hotel is newly renovated and has a modern New York style. www.nordicchoicehotels.com/hotels/ nor way/oslo/comfort-hotel-grand- central | TripAdvisor Certificate of Excel- lence | 4-star THE THIEF hotel is well located near bus- tling Aker Brygge, a popular area by the Oslo Fjord. Just a stroll from Tjuvholmen beach, which used to be a haven for smug- glers, the hotel is a modern hideaway with a relaxing spa and some top international art pieces. https://thethief.com/ | 2017 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice | 5-star The newly renovated and very comfort- able Scandic St. Olavs plass is only a 5-minute walk from the Nationaltheatret metro station. www.scandichotels.com/hotels/norway/ oslo/scandic-stolavsplass | TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence | 3-star The modern Citybox Oslo hotel is a five-minute walk from Oslo central sta- tion. The rooms and lounge are cozy and the design emphasizes simplicity. | 2017 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice | 3-star Where to eat Publiko serves mainly Nordic food with a twist. The restaurant is newly opened and, with its excellent food and good vegetar- ian menu, has been a great success. It is close to the Bogstadveien station. http://publiko.no/ Südøst is a highly recommended restau- rant that offers cuisine crossing Asian and European culinary traditions—also try the cocktails. It is located in Grünerløkka, an area with many hip restaurants and bars. http://sudost.no/en/ Mister India is a restaurant offering deli- cious regional Indian cuisine close to Oslo central station. www.mister-india.no Alex Sushi has two restaurants in Oslo, in Tjuvholmen and Solli. Watch the chefs create the best sushi in town. The menu includes general Asian food and good op- tions for vegetarians. www.alexsushi.no Himkok bar and distillery was recognized as the 20th best bar in the world in fall 2017. Its team of cocktail professionals produce tasty and creative concoctions using homegrown spirits and herbs. www.worldsbestbars.com/bar/oslo/ city-center/himkok Profile Endodontics issue 2018 — 33