Oslo

The phoenix of Medieval Europe, Oslo, survived near destruction by fire in the middle ages to become the exciting hub of Norway it is today. As the country's cultural and business heart, Oslo has many attractions and from the National Theater to the stunning architectural feats of the University of Oslo or one of the many museums and galleries, there is sure to be something to delight every traveler.

Oslo Airport is the principle international airport servicing Norway and airfare prices spike from Friday to Monday when business people and vacationers generally like to travel, so the best time to book is Tuesday through to Thursday for the cheapest flights into Oslo.

As non-stop flights are generally more expensive than if you break up your journey it is worth considering flying in from a European gateway city such as London, Frankfurt, Berlin or Paris. There are direct flights between Oslo and all these cities, so if you are coming from further abroad, then scheduling your trip through one of them can help you save on your airfare.

Flying with one of the many low-fare carriers in Europe is another sure way to save on your flight and if you are flying within Europe then this is definitely your best bet at the cheapest fare. Inter-continental travelers shouldn't rule this option out as most 'no-frills' airlines offer connecting fares with major carriers, and some of the larger ones offer transatlantic and Asia bound flight services as well.

For low cost airlines, consider flying with Norwegian which has six daily flights to Oslo and Britain's Easyjet, one of Europe's largest low fare carriers or SAS airlines all have cheap fares servicing Oslo daily.

The winter months are definitely cheaper to fly in as the shorter days keep many vacationers away however Norway offers many winter sports so there is still plenty to keep you entertained.