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OUTDOOR SPACE Frogner Park OSLO, NORWAY The largest park in Oslo is one of the city’s most popular attractions. It’s open year-round and home to Norway’s largest rose Situated at the head of the Oslofjord, Norway’s capital collection — 14,000 boasts world-class museums, cozy cafes and lush forests. plants from 150 species. Here, award-winning crime novelist In the park’s Vidar Sundstøl shares his favorite places in the city. center is Vigeland Sculpture Park. It attracts more than SERIES 1 million visitors each PART 2 year and is home to 200+ sculptures made from bronze, granite and cast iron EAT by Norwegian artist Gustav Vigeland. Lorry Restaurant Opened in 1887, this pub serves up traditional After a day of Norwegian food – think reindeer meatballs – and more than 120 exploring, grab a types of beer. It’s a favorite of writers, artists and visitors and bite at Kafe Vigeland, known for its relaxed atmosphere. lorry.no which serves up pastries, coffee and sandwiches.

PREMIERE EVENT Every year, The Nobel Peace DID Prize is awarded at Oslo City Hall on Dec. 10, the YOU anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s KNOW? death. nobelprize.org Vigeland Sculpture Park holds the record for being the largest sculpture park accomplished by one single artist — Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943).

Crime novelist Vidar Sundstøl hails from Drangedal, Norway. He’s lived in the United States, Egypt, and now resides in Telemark with his family. Sundstøl is known for the “Minnesota Trilogy.” His latest novel, “The Devil’s Wedding Ring” released in September.

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BOOKSTORE Tronsmo Bokhandel This independent MUSIC bookstore specializes in Rockefeller foreign and Norwegian Music Hall Vidar fiction, crime, art and Sundstøl For live music film. The lower level is Sundstøl filled with some of the heads to this world’s best comics. concert venue tronsmo.no in downtown Oslo. It also hosts parties, film screenings and private events. rockefeller.no

The Viking Ship Museum Set on Bygdøy peninsula, it houses the world's best-preserved Viking ships. “It’s the most important place to see in the entire country,” says Sundstøl. “Nothing compares to the genuine Viking ships.” khm.uio.no

Established: 1814 Population: 661,000+ Location: Norway’s southern coast STAY Hotel Bristol “It’s a nice old place with live piano music in the lobby Oslo and great food,” says Sundstøl. This historic hotel is a perfect home base for visitors preferring to stay in the heart of downtown Oslo, close to Karl Johans gate, The

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