We really enjoyed our stay in Hans Christian's lovely apartment. Everything is just as beautiful and clean as it looks on the pictures. We cooked ourselves and we found a very well-equipped kitchen which didn't lack anything. All over the apartment there are many different very comfortable spaces to sit and relax and to find your personal peace. My personal highlight was my morning tea on the terrace overlooking the rooftops of Oslo. So just staying at Hans Christian's place can be holiday in itself.
Hans Christian was a very kind host who communicated very well and in a very friendly way. He made sure everything was okay and always responded very quickly to any requests and tiny questions we had. And he also let us leave our luggage in the apartment when we arrived early.
The apartment is situated in a very agreeable part of Oslo. On the one hand there are fewer people than in the busy city centre and there are two lovely parks in the neighbourhood with wonderful views of the city. On the other hand everything you need is close by. There is a choice of different, large supermarkets just a few metres away and several bakeries and cafés with delicious coffee and baked goods. And you can easily reach the city centre with the tram or by foot (which is what we did). The next tram station is just a few metres away.
We really enjoyed wandering through the city, discovering the different neighbourhoods and sucking in the relaxed atmosphere of the city. There are many interesting redeveloped areas with good restaurants and shops, like for example the Vulkan area near the river (a 20 minute walk). There are also so many excellent museums you can visit. My personal favourite was the brand-new National Museum that has just been reopened in a really beautiful new building close to the city hall near the habour. Lots of international and Scandinavian art and design with interactive games for children in many rooms. Next time I will definitely also try to explore the vast woods surrounding Oslo in the North and which can be easily reached by public transport/tram.