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Planning guide to Hotel Continental in Oslo with room types, breakfast details, facilities, transport routes, and booking notes.

THE THIEF is a waterfront hotel located on Tjuvholmen in Oslo, adjacent to Aker Brygge and the Oslofjord promenade. The hotel offers design-oriented rooms and suites, on-site spa and wellness facilities, and paid parking, with central Oslo accessible on foot and by public transport.

Edinburgh’s visitor levy adds a 5% charge to paid overnight accommodation from 24 July 2026, with a booking cutoff date that determines whether the levy applies to your stay.

The EU Entry/Exit System is expanding across Schengen external borders, and travelers should plan for longer passport control queues as biometric checks scale up toward full rollout in April 2026.

A Lombardy rail strike  is expected to affect Trenord regional, suburban, airport, and long-distance services on Monday 12 January 2026 . If you are moving around northern Italy by train, plan around the guaranteed time slots and be prepared for short-notice timetable changes. For broader context, you can track similar updates in the site’s News hub . If you are planning a wider Italy route, start with Italy travel information . Lombardy rail strike timing and guaranteed serv

A deep freeze in northern Finland has triggered Kittilä Airport flight cancellations , stranding thousands of travelers in Finnish Lapland during peak winter tourism. Reports describe temperatures near minus 37°C, creating major challenges for aircraft de-icing and airport operations. If you are planning winter travel in Europe, keep an eye on the broader News section  and review the practical disruption basics under Transport . Kittilä Airport flight cancellations: what hap

Rome travel information in one place, with transport from FCO and CIA, ATAC basics, typical costs in EUR, seasons, where to stay, and a practical shortlist of hotels and core sights.

Italy visa rules depend on your passport. This guide covers Italy entry requirements, the 90/180 Schengen limit, passport validity, and how to apply for a short-stay Schengen visa for Italy.

Italy travel information in one place. Practical planning details on getting around, typical costs in EUR, seasons, and the best regions to base yourself for a first trip. Updated January 2026.

New Mount Etna tour restrictions limit dusk excursions, require a 200 m distance from lava, and enforce 10-person group caps. What it means for Sicily trips.

Rome’s Trevi Fountain adds a EUR 2 ticket from 1 February 2026 for close-up access to the basin area. Here are the reported hours, who pays, and tips to avoid queues.

ETIAS Europe is expected to start in the last quarter of 2026. Learn who needs it, the EUR 20 fee, validity rules, and practical planning tips.

 Norway visa rules depend on your passport. See Norway entry requirements, the 90/180 Schengen limit, passport validity, and how to apply for a Norway visa for short stays.

Sweden visa rules depend on your passport. See Sweden entry requirements, the 90/180 Schengen limit, passport validity, and how to apply for a Sweden visa for short stays.

Norway travel information in one place. Practical planning details on getting around, typical costs in EUR, the best seasons to visit, and the best regions to base yourself. Updated January 2026.

This Denmark travel information page is written for travelers who want practical planning details. Denmark is compact and well-connected, so most first trips combine Copenhagen with one additional region, such as the West Coast of Jutland, Aarhus and East Jutland, or an island stay. Planning is simplest when you choose a clear regional focus and match it to the season, transport style, and daylight. Last updated: January 2026 Denmark travel information for travelers: Quick ov

Denmark visa rules depend on your passport. See Denmark entry requirements, the 90/180 Schengen limit, passport validity, and how to apply for a Denmark visa for short stays.

Copenhagen travel information in one place. Practical planning details on transport from CPH Airport, public transport basics, typical costs in EUR, seasons, and where to stay in Copenhagen. Updated January 2026.

Stockholm travel information in one place. Practical planning details on transport from Arlanda, SL public transport, typical costs in EUR, seasons, and where to stay in Stockholm. Updated January 2026.

Sweden travel information in one place. Practical planning details on getting around, typical costs in EUR, the best seasons to visit, and the best regions to base yourself. Updated January 2026.