Oslo Gardermoen Airport
Recent Review
by bjorn.wastvedt
My first experience sleeping in an airport was a wonderful night. The Oslo airport is a popular space to spend the night and a good one too. My friend and I found six free leather cushioned chairs even though we got there late at about midnight. We spent the night and weren't bothered one bit.
Accommodations: Keep your eyes peeled for the abundant cushiony couches that are snapped up first. On the ground floor (outside the security) there are about 30 recliner thin-padded leather chairs made for sleepers. Further toward the exit on the ground floor, right across from the 24hr information booth, there are superawesome leather well-padded chairs inside a restaurant area that's open for sleeping at night. A cleaner came around and we didn't even have to move for him. Other chairs and second rate accommodations abound, but go for one of these three places.
Services: On the ground floor there is a 24hr info kiosk. Very helpful. A couple of shops are open 24 hours. Everyone speaks English. Most people speak Norwegian. The Norwegians are very nice. The last train to the city is a little after midnight (maybe 1am). The security opens at 4:45am. I spent five minutes in the security line and then had plenty of time before my 6:00am flight (the first one of the day).
Note: Sleeping in airports is (apparently) completely normal and popular. You will not feel socially irresponsible. You will feel accepted by a wonderful community of others who take advantage of a FREE night's stay.
It would be cheaper and at least as comfortable to take the train to and from the airport for the night if you have a train pass than to just stay in the city overnight. If you have a train pass.
Don't take the train to the airport without a ticket. They do check.
Timing: We were warned to get there early, but we got there around midnight. No problemo. Maybe on a super-busy night, this would be a problem, but on our average weekday night, there were plenty of spaces left. If you are there before 11pm, you will (probably) get a place to sleep. If not, there is plenty of floor space.
There is Free internet on airport computers right around the corner from the 24hr info desk. Use it!
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Oslo Gardermoen Airport Guide
Airport Lounges
- Scandinavian (SAS) - for gold card holders
- Scandinavian Business Lounge (SAS) - full fare passengers
- OSL-Lounge (for non-Star Alliance airlines)
Airport WiFi / Internet
- Free WiFi is available throughout the terminal (as of May 2011). You need be authenticated with a code to get online. Codes are valid for 1 hour and are available at most of the kiosks, information and other services areas.
- The Kon-Tiki Kitchen & Restaurant offers free internet zone
- There are also 16 internet kiosks. Locations: domestic departure gate 18 and 21, international departure gate 41 and 44, and at the information desk in the arrivals hall.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the Gardermoen Airport does not appeal to you, there are hotels near the airport....
- Radisson Blu - connected directly to the airport
- Park Inn Oslo Airport - located beside the terminal
- Comfort Hotel RunWay - shuttle bus available
More Services, Facilities & Things to Do at the Airport
- Food / Dining
>>>Landside: Peppes Pizza • La Baguette • Franks • Bar(t)
>>>Domestic - Airside: Monolitten Café • Pizza Hut • Sinnataggen • O'Learys • Upper Crust • Franks • Christiania Bar • Caffé Ritazza • Seafood Bar
>>>International - Airside: Norwegian Aquavit Bar • Pizza Hut • Seafood Bar • Take off bar • Upper Crust • Kon-Tiki Kitchen & Restaurant (open 24 hours) • Explorer Bar - ATMs / Cash Machines
There are 18 ATMs offering 19 currencies. Location: Airside and Landside. - Showers
Not available - Luggage Storage / Lockers
Location: Arrivals Hall, east end, opposite train station. Hours: 5am-12am - Car Rentals
Avis • Budget • Europcar • Hertz • Sixt. Location: Arrivals Hall, west side, towards railway station
Airport Hours
open 24 hours
Oslo Travel Sites
- Oslo Hotel Deals - compare rates, check availability and read reviews
>>>Read All Oslo Airport Reviews
Last Updated: 06 Jan 2011 | Oslo Gardermoen Airport
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