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Travel Tourism in Oslo
Enjoy visiting Oslo, the capital of Norway with the ability to see many of the tourist attractions in the city. Oslo is a city rich in historical museum, a city most visited by: National Museum, the Viking Ship Museum and there is also the Opera House.
The following tourist attractions in Oslo you can visit:
1. Sculpture Park Vigelandsparken
Sculpture Park is a unique garden that you find out many of the sculptures of the sculptor Gustav Vigiland (1869-1943) with more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and cast iron. Vigiland was also responsible for the design and architectural plan for the garden. The artistic creativity with the huge creative message worth seeing. Vigelandsparken is one of the most visited attractions in Norway with more than one million visitors each year.
2. Oslo Fjord
Oslo Fjord refers to a wide range of waterways. Divided inner bay (Andr) and external (ytre) Oslofjord. In the summer you find different boats of all sizes on the fjord, which you can walk around it and kayaking, fishing and sailing. There are many fun activities to do for adults and children.
3. Opera House in Oslo
Located in the Opera House in Oslo Bjorvika neighborhood in the center of Oslo, at the head area Oslofjord. Characterized by their distinctive Opera House and the striking white marble roof slope that rises straight up to the Oslofjord, allowing visitors to enjoy and hiking with distinctive points of the city. Opera House in Oslo is the home of the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, and the national opera theater in Norway. The public can enjoy opera and concerts on three stages. There is a main hall which seats nine to 1369, and extends to nine in two phases to 400 seats and nine rehearsal stage 1 to 200 seats.
4. Akershus Fortress
Akershus Fortress or Akershus Castle is a castle dating back to the Middle Ages, which was built to protect Oslo. Has also been used as a prison. Akershus Castle, located in the city center by the Oslo Fjord, which is a great place to discover the history of Oslo and a lovely place to enjoy a wonderful summer day. Akershus Castle is still a military zone, but the area is open to the public daily until 21:00. Next to enjoy the castle, there is also the Norwegian Armed Forces Museum and the Museum of the Norwegian resistance, which can be visited.
5. Holmenkollen
Holmenkollen is a recreational area for skiing which dates back to the late 19th century. Holmenkollen is a hill which is seen on the northwest side of Oslo, here you will find one of the most popular recreational areas in the city; Nordmarka. Most of the tourist attractions are the famous Holmenkollen Holmenkollen Ski Museum and jumping in Holmenkollen
Why
travel to Oslo?
Oslo is not one of the most appealing
cities, compared to other European capitals, but this spacious city
has a quite few prime sights, particularly museums, and no shortage
of outdoor attractions and activities around the city.
The Vigeland (sculpture) Park is especially interesting. See below.
It's clean, calm and is an ideal place for stop at before or after
going for a Norwegian fjord experience.
Downsides
Life in general is very expensive and
it can be extremely chilly even in summer months
Oslo weather
Best: May-September for long, sunny days.
Worst: January, February, very cold, short dark days.
Main Attractions
**Akershus Fortress, a medieval castle
built around 1300 and modernized in the 17thC. It holds the Resistance
Museum and Defence Museum, displaying a history of the Nazi occupation
and the Norwegian resistance in WWII. Even if war is not your favourite
subject the site is green and pleasant, and the view overlooking
the city and harbour is worthwhile. During the summer, it hosts
events such as concerts, dances and plays.
***Vigeland (Frogner) Park, a superb
sculpture park (picture top right) with many and curious life-size
statues by one of the country's best-known artists, Gustav Vigeland.
The star piece is a 20-metre-high obelisk the world's biggest granite
sculpture, with 121 clambering bodies representing the human life
cycle.
**Bygdoy peninsula, with five good
museums (including an open-air Folk Museum and Viking Ships Museum,(see
Museums & Galleries section)and a couple of fine swimming beaches.
It's a 10-minute ferry ride across the harbour.
*Holmenkollen, green wooded hills,
with a ski jump and ski museums, it has the best city view and is
also a peaceful area for walks.
Short
Trips
**Drobak, on the eastern side of the Oslo Fjord, is
a pleasant seaside resort, with a good swimming beach, 40 km from
the city.
**Henie-Onstad Art Centre, in Hovikodden, is a private collection
of 20thC art, including Picasso and Matisse. 12km south.
**Lake Mjosa, Norway's largest lake, is for outdoor lovers.
120km north of Oslo to the main town of Hamar, a 1.5 hour
trip. The most worthwhile bit is Lillehammer, '94 Winter Olympic
venue, one of the best ski centres in Europe, but also for
other
outdoor activities. It has also one of Europe's largest
open-air
museums, Maihuagen (the Sandvig Collection of traditional
wooden
houses).
Festivals
Feb, Ski Festival, a cross-country ski race through the city.
May, Constitution Day, celebrates independence from Denmark, with
folk music, parades, entertainment, and people in traditional costumes.
June, Midsummer's Eve, celebrations for the longest day.
mid-Aug, Chamber Music Festival.
early Oct, Contemporary Music Festival.
Museums
and Galleries
***Munch Museum, a star attraction for art lovers, dedicated to
Norway's most famous artist, including his best-known painting 'The
Scream' - though often absent due to world demand.
**National Gallery, Norway's finest collection of art, from Greek/Roman
sculpture to Italian Renaissance and French Impressionists, as well
as Norwegian/ Nordic art.
**Folk Museum, a vast open-air museum of reconstructed traditional
architecture including the stave church.
** Kon-Tiki Museum, featuring the historic balsawood
raft which journeyed across the Pacific in 1947.
**Viking Ships Museum, displays restored Viking boats
and burials.
If
your stay is more than 2 days, it may worth getting an Oslo
Card (free public transport and entrance to most museums in the
city).
Arts/Culture/Night
life
The city culture scene is fairly active not only in summer time
but throughout the year, and includes theatre, live music, dance,
clubs and more.
Get 'What's on in Oslo' for listings
Accommodation
You need to make an effort to find reasonably
priced hotels, or any bargain/special deal/ weekend discount, etc..
Food
Visitors need substantial money to enjoy Norwegian cuisine fully,
but do try to experience some of the superb seafood restaurants. The
most popular dining area is along the city's main street, Karl
Johans Gate. The waterfront, Aker Brygge is also lively with modern
cafes, bars, and restaurants. It's difficult not to feel a poor
relation in this kind of environment!
Shopping
Expensive of course, but try shops along Karl Johans Gate,
especially the pedestrianized section, with its lively atmosphere,
souvenir stalls and fun buskers.
Alternatively, go to the shopping and entertainment mall, Aker Brygge.
April sales are the best time to do shopping in Oslo, especially
for traditional knitwear or winter sports equipment.
TOP RESTAURANTS
Feinschmecker
Punjab Tandoori
Baltazar
Markveien Mat og Vinhus
Fishermen Cooperative
Smia Galleri
TOP ACCOMMODATION
Ellingsens Pensjonat
Grims Grenka
Gamlebyen Gjestegaarder
Grand Hotel
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