As every previous review has stated: THE VIEW IS FANTASTIC. It is as beautiful the first day as the last. Otto’s house is fully equipped, spacious and easy to maintain. Otto answered all of our questions very quickly. We had high expectations and it was even better than expected!
For getting into the center of Oslo, a previous visitor gave us valuable advice. Let gravity help you. Walk down to the bus (Nordstrand stop) to go into the center and return by tram (Sørli stop) which drops you off at the top of the hill so you can walk down to the house. Use the RuterReise app to plan your trip and the RuterBillett to buy your tickets.
For groceries, if you have a car, we recommend Jakob’s Mathuset (Holtet). They have just about everything - including fresh whale steaks!
If you are driving up from Sweden, you might want to stop at the ICA Kvantum in Strömstad - or at the gigantic Nordby Supermarket (north of Strömstad, just before the border at the Svinesund). Both are open 7 days a week and are packed with Norwegians!