10 things to do in Oslo
By John K
The Opera House has become an iconic landmark for the city of Oslo and is considered one of the most important architectural works in the country.
The building is an angular shape, covered with white marble and granite and is inspired by the icebergs and glaciers of Norway’s coastline.
The Oslo Opera House offers spectacular views of the city and the fjord.
The Royal Palace of Oslo, is located in the heart of the city.
The palace is the official residence of the Norwegian Royal Family and visitors can take guided tours of the grounds and interior.
The palace grounds include the Royal Park, which is home to many sculptures, monuments and a small lake.
Vigeland Park is the world's largest sculpture park, featuring more than 200 bronze, granite and iron sculptures by the Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland.
The most famous sculpture in the park is The Monolith, a 14-meter-high granite sculpture made up of 121 human figures.
The park is open for anyone throughout the year.
Holmenkollen offers a stunning view of the capital and it's surroundings.
It is the world's oldest ski jumping hill, having opened in 1892.
In the summer, adventurous visitors can take the zip-line down, if they dare!
Along its 8 km course, Akerselva passes through several parks, bars and restaurants, before it sweeps by the Opera and into the ocean.
Akerselva is also home to several historic sites, such as old mills, churches, and ruins.
Tusenfryd is one of Norway's largest amusement parks, located just outside of Oslo.
It features over 30 different rides and attractions, including a wooden roller coaster and a log flume.
In addition to the rides, Tusenfryd also features a variety of shows and events throughout the season.
Hop-on cruises offers another spectacular view of the capital.
A relaxing guided tour or an action filled experience on a RIB; sail between many of the cozy islands in the fjord of Oslo.
Oslo Botanical Garden is the largest of its kind in Norway, with over 5,000 species of plants from around the world.
Other than being tremendously beautiful, The Botanical Garden conveys knowledge about the diversity of the plant kingdom and the importance of conserving it.
The garden also has a variety of permanent and temporary exhibitions, as well as an outdoor cafe and restaurant.
Akershus Castle is an important cultural place in Oslo.
It was built in 1299 and has been used as a royal residence, a prison and a military base throughout its long history.
Today it regularly hosts events like concerts and shows, and it is possible to walk the old and amazing interiors of the castle.
Rådhuset is the city hall of Oslo, and located in the city center.
The interior is decorated with paintings and sculptures by renowned Norwegian artists.
The bell tower on top of the building rings every hour, and plays everything from classical pieces to more recent pop.
See you in Oslo!
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