Luxury bespoke holidays to Amerikalinjen, Oslo, Norway
Facts in brief
Official star rating 4
Location In the heart of downtown Oslo, adjacent to the Central Station.
Annual opening All year
Closest airport Oslo
Distance from airport About 40 minutes by taxi
Closest railway station Oslo Central
Distance from railway station 2 minutes on foot
Hotel facilities and services
Four restaurants, 24-hour fitness centre, wellness centre with Finnish sauna, library, Vista – the Heritage Room.
Out and about nearby
Oslo, the capital of Norway. Cultural attractions of the Bygdøy Peninsula, home to five national museums: the Viking Ship Museum, the Fram Museum, the Norwegian Folk Museum, the Kon-Tiki Museum and the Norwegian Maritim Museum. The Akershus Castle and Fortress dates from the 14th century and has withstood every attack throughout the ages. Vigeland Sculpture Park features more than 200 sculptures and is one of Norway’s top tourist attractions. The Royal Palace is the official seat of the current Norwegian King and Queen. Take a tour of the palace during the summer or stop by to see the changing of the guard at 13:30
It was an excellent holiday - due to excellent planning on your side. Super efficient, very professional.Mrs F, Holiday to Norway, Oct 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard double room for 5 nights
From about
£1,260
Holiday Code EXH46364
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays to Amerikalinjen, Oslo, Norway
The Amerikalinjen in Oslo is housed in the 20th century former headquarters of the Norwegian American Line cruise company, the influence of which can still be seen in both the rooms and the public spaces. Its location adjacent to the central station means it is perfectly placed to explore Norway’s capital. The 122 rooms feature high ceilings and paned windows, with views onto Jernbanetorget Square and the surrounding neighbourhood, the fjords, or an internal courtyard. The furnishings, most of which are reproductions of original mid-century classic, and the collection of framed maps, photographs and old dining menus from ships which decorate the rooms complete the traditional maritime atmosphere, whilst more modern touches and amenities bring it into the 21st century. The ground floor and basement of the hotel comprise of a series of vibrant public spaces. The all-day brasserie Atlas serves an eclectic blend of European favourites and during weekends you can start your day with brunch in Haven, the glass-ceilinged courtyard in the centre of the hotel. For the evenings Pier 42 serves classic cocktails in a stylish setting with velvet furnishings and concealed lighting, whilst the intimate basement club Gustav serves food in a space inspired by New York’s jazz scene and speakeasy bars. For a more laid-back atmosphere you may want to relax in the hotel’s library after a day of exploring the city. An impressive collection of artwork inspired by various American artists decorates all of these spaces. You may also want to visit the 24-hour fitness centre or the Finnish sauna. Just a short distance away are the cultural highlights of Oslo, including the up-and-coming Bjørvika neighbourhood and the spectacular Akershus Fortress.
Room descriptions
The Amerikalinjen has 122 rooms and suites, all equipped with a walk-in shower, hair dryer, ironing board, iron, bathrobe, desk and Nespresso coffee maker.
It was an excellent holiday - due to excellent planning on your side. Super efficient, very professional.Mrs F, Holiday to Norway, Oct 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard double room for 5 nights
From about
£1,260
Holiday Code EXH46364
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays to Amerikalinjen, Oslo, Norway
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to the Amerikalinjen, Oslo, we include a scheduled flight from London to Oslo. From Oslo airport to the hotel it takes about 45 minutes by car. We can arrange for the hotel to collect you at a supplementary charge, or you can take a taxi. There is a train from the airport to the city centre railway station and the journey time is about 25 minutes. The hotel is adjacent to the train station.
It was an excellent holiday - due to excellent planning on your side. Super efficient, very professional.Mrs F, Holiday to Norway, Oct 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard double room for 5 nights
From about
£1,260
Holiday Code EXH46364
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays to Amerikalinjen, Oslo, Norway
About Norway
Norway is a fascinating destination for a luxury, tailor-made holiday. The land and the culture of Norway lend themselves to a diverse and rich array of holiday experiences and a choice of mode of transport. At first glance, Norway offers magnificent, dramatic, severe and wild natural surroundings in its glaciers, Arctic snow and ice, majestic fjords, crashing waterfalls and mystical natural phenomena such as the Aurora Borealis and Fata Morgana. However, Norway also offers cultural ties, a shared history dating from the days of the Vikings, a cosiness in its orchards and pastures, brightly-painted wooden houses, folk tales and mythology, world-class art, literature and music in the works of Munch, Ibsen and Grieg, to name but three, and international philanthropy as exemplified by the Nobel prize. Many towns have superb museums, ancient wooden stave churches are well-preserved, the heritage of the Vikings is visible not just in major centres such as Oslo but all around, and seemingly small places are rich with music and drama festivals. Whilst the length of Norway with is 2518 km poses a challenge to the visitor, this also means that it makes sense to use a variety of transport modes to travel around; scenic trains, sleeper trains, boat rides, coastal cruises and car-hire can all be incorporated. The landscape lends itself well to hiking and cycling and there are many national parks that offer a variety of conditions depending on your ability. Norway’s cities are vibrant and manage to blend modernity with tradition. The iconic Oslo Opera House sits a short distance from the Akershus fortress, the Old Town Hall dating from 1641 is a stroll away from the Akrobaten pedestrian bridge, a near-futuristic construction of steel and glass.
Highlights of Norway
The numerous fjords: Eidfjord – branch of the Hardangerfjord, Geirangerfjord – precipitous, one of Norway’s signature images, Hardangerfjord – rolling hills and pretty villages, Jossingfjord – vertiginous fjord in the flatlands of the south, Lysefjord – plunging cliffs, cruises and look out points, Naeroyfjord – narrow and very pretty, Sognefjord – Norway’s longest and one of the most beautiful, Trollfjord – very steep fjord on Lofoten, Vestfjord – sheltered bays and pretty villages separating Lofoten from the mainland. The Hurtigruten ferry that covers over 2500 km from Bergen to Kirkenes with over 30 stops. The Midnight Sun and the Northern Lights. Stave churches, beautifully preserved in wood, dating from Viking times, for example at Borgund, Lom, Ringebu and Urnes. Viking ships and artefacts, burial mounds and trinkets in museums throughout the country. The red, wooden houses perched stilts over the sea on the Lofoten Islands. The modern architecture of Oslo. Picking wild blueberries, sampling aquavit made from potatoes and caraway, and tasting reindeer steak with cranberries. The charm of Oslofjorden with its pretty, arty village and towns, harbours with sailing boats, islands offshore and beaches. Hike over the Jotunheimen and relish the natural landscape of this stunning National Park.
Cultural highlights of Norway
The architecture of stave churches dating from the Viking era and Viking treasure in museums around the country. The literature of Henrik Ibsen and Knut Hamsun. Folk tales and mythology. The music of Edvard Grieg and the art of Edvard Munch. Contemporary jazz and folk music.
Gastronomy of Norway
Norway’s gastronomy is a clear reflection of its land and sea. From the land come reindeer, venison, lamb, cured meats and potatoes of all types: boiled, roasted and fried. From the freshwater lakes and streams come salmon served grilled and smoked, and freshwater fish. Sea fish is a vast array of cod, haddock, shrimps, mackerel, fish soup, fish balls, salt cod. From the orchards particularly around the Hardangerfjord come apples, cherries and plums as well as berries of all sorts including blueberries, cranberries, bilberries and, a great delicacy, cloudberries. Cheeses include Jarlsberg and brown cheese. Coffee is almost certainly the national drink, followed by beer, of which there are all sorts of craft beers brewed locally, and Aquavit is the national spirit made from potatoes and caraway.
Facts in brief
Capital OsloAirport Oslo Gardermoen
Size 323,878 sq km
Population 4.4 million
