Experience Norway’s magical Nordic winter wonderland without Scandinavian price shock. We’ve unbundled a pre-Christmas escape to Oslo featuring direct return flights paired with a premium, fully-equipped city apartment located right by Oslo Central Station. Stroll along the snow-dusted, illuminated chalets of Jul i Vinterland on Karl Johans gate, warm up by roaring outdoor fire pits with spicy gløgg, and explore the festive harbourfront from just £128 per person.
The Cost Breakdown (Based on 2 sharing)
| Component | Route / Provider | Cost (Total) | Cost (Per Person) |
| Return Flights (Manchester) | MAN ➔ Sandefjord Torp (TRF) Direct via Ryanair | £76.00 | £38.00 |
| Return Flights (London) | STN ➔ Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) Direct via Ryanair | £132.00 | £66.00 |
| Central Apartment (2 Nights) | BJØRVIKA APARTMENTS (Superior 1-Bed) | £180.00 | £90.00 |
| Total DIY Trip (Ex-Manchester) | Direct Flights + Central City Apartment | £256.00 | £128.00pp |
| Total DIY Trip (Ex-London) | Direct Flights + Central City Apartment | £312.00 | £156.00pp |
1. The Flight Options (Direct Returns)
Option A: Manchester (From £38pp Return)
- Outbound: Tuesday, 8 Dec 2026 | Departs MAN 09:40 ➔ Arrives TRF 12:30 (Direct, 1h 50m)
- Inbound: Thursday, 10 Dec 2026 | Departs TRF 19:40 ➔ Arrives MAN 20:45 (Direct, 2h 05m)
- Airline: Ryanair UK (FR3226 / FR3227)
- Ground Transfer: Sandefjord Torp connects smoothly to Oslo Central Station via the Torp Ekspressen coach or the direct Vy regional train line (takes ~1h 40m).
Option B: London Stansted (From £66pp Return)
- Outbound: Tuesday, 8 Dec 2026 | Departs STN 10:20 ➔ Arrives OSL 13:25 (Direct, 2h 05m)
- Inbound: Thursday, 10 Dec 2026 | Departs OSL 15:45 ➔ Arrives STN 17:00 (Direct, 2h 15m)
- Airline: Ryanair UK (FR1392 / FR1393)
- Ground Transfer: Flies directly into Oslo Gardermoen main airport (OSL), where the local Vy train gets you to Oslo Central Station in just 23 minutes.
2. The Stay: BJØRVIKA APARTMENTS, Teaterplassen (£90pp for 2 nights)
- Rating: 8.2 / 10 “Very Good” (5,200+ reviews)
- Location Score: 8.8 / 10 “Great Location” (Gamle Oslo / City Centre)
- Apartment Type: Superior One-Bedroom Apartment (409 sq ft)
- Apartment Highlights: Includes a separate bedroom with a double bed, full private kitchen with oven and dishwasher, private balcony, coffee machine, high-speed Wi-Fi, and modern bathroom.
- Flexibility: Free cancellation before 24 November 2026, and pay nothing until 22 November 2026.
- The Unbundled Advantage: Eating out in Norway is notoriously expensive. Having your own full modern kitchen and a Rema 1000 supermarket right downstairs means you can brew your own coffee, cook hearty breakfasts, and save your budget for mulled wine and reindeer sausages at the market stalls!
What Makes Oslo’s Winter Markets Magical
- Jul i Vinterland (Spikersuppa): Set along Karl Johans gate right under the Royal Palace, Oslo’s main market is an illuminated wonderland of rustic wooden chalets, giant Ferris wheels, and a free open-air ice-skating rink surrounded by glowing pines.
- Warm Fire Pits & Nordic Treats: Huddle around open log fires sipping warm Norwegian gløgg (mulled wine infused with almonds and raisins), feast on freshly baked cinnamon buns (skillingsboller), smoked salmon, and hot waffles topped with brown goat’s cheese (brunost).
- Fjord-Side Saunas: Stroll 10 minutes from your apartment down to the modern Bjørvika harbourfront, admire the floating Oslo Opera House, or book a wood-fired floating fjord sauna followed by an invigorating dip in the icy harbour!
How to Book This Deal
We never add middleman markups. Lock in this Nordic winter break directly:
- Click your preferred Flight Link (Manchester or London Stansted) and select your seats (Tue 8 Dec – Thu 10 Dec).
- Click the Accommodation Link to reserve your central one-bedroom apartment with free cancellation.
Pre-Christmas flights to Scandinavia sell fast at sub-£70 rates, and central apartments book up months ahead. Secure base fares direct before they rise!