A Day in Oslo"

"A Day in Oslo"

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Karl Johans Gate "Shopping & Sightseeing"

This is Oslo's main street, a pedestrian area leading from the central station to the palace. Visitors can watch the world go by at one of the street's numerous watering holes or simply follow the crowds down the road, past street vendors and entertainers, past the parliament, national theatre, Grand Hotel and the university. With hundreds of different shops, by aikijuanma the street is also a Mecca for shopaholics. The park between the parliament and national theater is turned into an ice-rink in the winter.

+47 8153 0555 (Tourist Information) [email protected] Karl Johans Gate, Oslo

Storting "The Norwegian Parliament"

The Parliament building houses the Norwegian Storting (Parliament) and dates back to 1866. The magnificent building was designed by the renowned architect Emil Victor Langlet. The facade is a beautiful blend of styles, mainly inspired from Italy and France. Visitors can enroll themselves for a guided tour of the entire structure. Private tours for by aikijuanma groups can also be arranged upon request. The tours last approximately one hour. Admission is free.

+47 23 31 3050 www.stortinget.no/no/ [email protected] Karl Johans Gate 22, Oslo

Kvadraturen "The Old Christiania Lives On"

Kvadraturen is the heart of Christian IV's town Christiania, built after the town of Oslo was burnt down in 1624. The city was not renamed Oslo until 300 years later. The sculpture on Christiania Torv square symbolizes the King's words, when he decided 'The new town will lie here'. A statue of the King himself can be found on Stortorvet. Kvadraturen offers fine by Dion Hinchcliffe dining at Statholdergaarden, Mediterranean dishes at Celsius or dine in modern elegance at Brasserie Hansken.

www.visitoslo.com/en/product/?TLp=181186 Kvadraturen, Oslo

Båtservice Sightseeing "Sightseeing by Boat & Coach"

Båtservice Sightseeing organizes fantastic sightseeing excursions by boat and coach. You can do anything from a mini-cruise on the fjord (50 minutes) to all-day combination tours by boat and coach, covering most of Oslo's attractions and landmarks. There is a tour for everyone! All tours depart from Pier 3 in front of the Town Hall. The season goes from May to by MartinStr September. The price varies depending on the tour. See their website for further details on times and prices, or call for a brochure. +47 23 35 6890 www.boatsightseeing.com [email protected] Rådhusbrygge 3, Oslo m

Det Gamle Biblioteket "Main Library in the City Centre"

Oslo's main library was established more than 200 years ago, when Carl Deichman bequeathed his vast collection of books to the city. Today, the Oslo Public Library houses over one million volumes. You will find the library building not far from the Trefoldighetskirken and the Goverment Offices. It is within easy walking distance of the city center. by Mahlum Supplementing the main building, there are 16 more specialized branches of the library scattered throughout the city.

+47 23 43 2900 deichman.no postmottak.deichman@kul. Arne Garborgs Plass 4, Oslo oslo.kommune.no

Norway's Resistance Museum "History of the Norwegian Resistance Movement"

Situated within the walls of the beautiful Akershus Fortress in an over 300 year-old, half-timbered house, this permanent exhibition takes you through the history of the Norwegian resistance movement during World War II. Small models of many of the encounters, particularly during 1940, by Mahlum along with many authentic photos, equipment, and documents from the war-torn era are on display as well. Guided tours for groups are available if booked ahead of time.

+47 23 09 3280 www.forsvaretsmuseer.no [email protected] Akershusstranda, Bygning /nor/Hjemmefrontmuseet 21, Akershus Festing, Oslo

Aker Brygge "Vibrant Seafront Scene"

The old workshops on the seafront beneath the town hall, belonging to Akers Mekaniske Verksted, have been converted into one of Oslo's most popular shopping and nightlife areas, Aker Brygge. There are places to eat and shop, art galleries, theaters, an IMAX and a regular cinema. A walk along the waterfront is a great way to spend a fine summer afternoon. by Nuffern Take trams 10 or 15 or walk from Akershus fortress past a children's play area and numerous ice-cream stalls.

+47 22 83 2680 www.akerbrygge.no/ Aker Brygge, Oslo

Norwegian Nobel Institute "Handsome building housing the Nobel committee"

This handsome building on Drammensveien near the Royal Palace is the home of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. Every year the Committee selects a Peace Prize winner, based on the criteria that Alfred Nobel (the Swede who left a fund for an annual Peace Prize) specified in his will. Up by Bjørn Erik Pedersen to 1946, the Peace Prize was awarded at the Institute, but today, the award ceremony takes place in Oslo's Town Hall. The ceremony takes place on 10 December every year, to mark the day of Alfred Nobel's death in 1896.

+47 22 12 9300 nobelpeaceprize.org/en_G [email protected] Henrik Ibsens gate 51, Oslo B/institute/ Astrup Fearnley Museum "The Best of Modern Art"

Originally founded in 1993 at Dronningens Gate, this modern museum features a series of temporary and permanent exhibitions by Norwegian and international artists from the post-war era. The permanent collection includes Anselm Kieferen's sculpture, The High Priestess/Zweistromland, a monumental bookshelf with a good collection of books made of lead, by Kvikk and one of Damien Hirst's best-known pieces, Mother and Child Divided. Towards the end of 2012, Astrup Fearnley Museum shifted its location to Oslo's Tjuvholmen neighborhood. Call ahead for more information.

+47 22 93 6060 afmuseet.no/ [email protected] Strandpromenaden 2, Tjuvholmen, Oslo

Norwegian Museum of Cultural History "All About Norwegian History"

Norsk Folkemuseum, the open-air museum that has been giving visitors a peek into a life-sized past for over a century, contains more than 150 authentic buildings from different regions. The buildings date from as far back as medieval times, including the 13th-century Gol Stave Church. The by Roede permanent exhibition features sections on handicrafts, traditional clothing and the culture of the Sami people. A souvenir shop, cafe and restaurant are located on the grounds.

+47 22 12 3700 www.norskfolkemuseum.n [email protected] Museumsveien 10, Oslo o/ o

Bygdy Peninsula "Beaches, Museums or a Stroll"

Bygdy is a peninsula packed with leisure activities for everyone. Many of the city's museums are situated here, and you can easily spend the whole day visiting them. The Vikingskiphuset are a must. There are also great beaches, which are excellent for swimming and sun-bathing. You could see the King's farm, or visit a small castle used as a summer residence by by bjaglin a previous king. Alternatively, take a pleasant stroll among the many magnificent houses of this affluent residential area (home to former prime minister Gro Harlem Brundtland). The best way to get there in the summer is by ferry from the pier in front of the Town Hall. Bus number 30 will get you there all year round.

+47 8153 0555 (Tourist Information) [email protected] Bygdøy, Oslo

Emanuel Vigeland Museum "Small, Yet Impressive"

The former studio of sculptor Gustav Vigeland's lesser-known brother, Emanuel, is now a combined museum and mausoleum. The windowless, church-like room plays tricks on your eyes when you enter, but after a few minutes an impressive mural covering the walls and ceiling will unravel, a truly awe-inspiring representation of entire human life. by Orland +47 22 14 5788 www.emanuelvigeland.mu [email protected] Grimelundsveien 8, Oslo seum.no/museum.htm seum.no Sognsvann Lake "Popular Lake & Hiking Area"

Sognsvann Lake, and its surrounding countryside, is one of the most popular choices for a city-dweller's day out, both in summer and winter. During the hottest months, the lake is excellent for swimming and sun- bathing, and when the lake freezes over later in the year, it becomes a huge, natural ice rink, popular with skaters of all ages. Sognsvann is the by Aslak Raanes terminus for the Sognsvann branch of the underground, so it is very easy to get to, whether you come from the city center or from Majorstuen. Marked trails take you straight into the woods, with a variety of alternatives for short and long walks. In the winter, the same paths, now snow-covered, are used for cross-country skiing.

+47 815 30 555 (Tourist www.visitoslo.com/en/pro [email protected] Nordmarka, Oslo Information) duct/?TLp=181560

Akerselva Park "Excellent river walk"

Akerselva is a pleasant park with walking paths along the Akerselva river. Walks start eight kilometres upstream, by lake Maridalsvannet, Oslo's main source of drinking water, and end at Vaterland Park by the harbour (close to the Plaza Hotel). Discover traces of the industrial revolution in old buildings that were once mills, factories and workshops. Artisans' by Kekka workshops are open to the public at Frysja. The Museum of Technology is just a stone's throw away from the walking paths. Fishing and swimming are possible at several spots along the route, as is canoe hiring towards the lower end of the river: take up the challenge of mooring elegantly while being observed by the in crowd at riverside jazz café Blå. Your reward: a lovely atmosphere and great music. For more details about the river and proposed walking routes , contact a tourist information center or see the Oslo kommune/Park- og Idrettsvesenet map of Akerselva.

+47 8153 0555 (Tourist Information) Akerselva, Oslo

Holmenkollen Ski Museum "The World of Skiing"

Founded in 1923, this is the world's oldest museum dealing with skis and the history of skiing. Situated in the enormous ski-jump at Holmenkollen (which offers exceptional views of the city), the Ski Museum covers the 4000-year history of skiing and contains exhibits like Viking skis and skis used by famous Arctic explorers like Amundsen and Nansen. The museum by David Jones also describes the Norwegian royal family's interest in the sport and contains the royal ski collection.

+47 22 92 3200 www.skiforeningen.no/hol skimuseet@skiforeningen. Kongeveien 5, Oslo menkollen no

Holmenkollen Chapel "Log Chapel"

Beautifully set next to the small mountain lake at the Holmenkollen ski jump, this log chapel was designed by architect Holger Sinding-Larsen in 1903, in a Nationalist style inspired by medieval stave churches. It was built to seat up to 300 students, but nowadays the congregation is more likely to consist of the elegant residents of this upmarket neighborhood. by Sigurd2010 The chapel is popular for weddings. Old as it may appear, the actual church is in fact a copy made in 1996 of the original which was destroyed in a fire some years before.

+47 2322 2000 www.kirkesok.no/kirker/Holmenkoll Holmenkollveien 142, Oslo en-kapell Holmenkollbakken "Norway's Legendary Winter Sports Arena"

Holmenkollbakken on the west side of the city is famous for the enormous ski jump that can be seen from just about everywhere in Oslo. The most popular sports arena in Norway, Holmenkollen also contains the world's oldest Ski Museum and an exciting ski-simulator (on which visitors can try out the Holmenkollen ski jump themselves!). Holmenkollen hosts a variety by Michael.Camilleri of winter sports events, culminating in the annual ski festival in March. Even those not interested in winter sports should not miss the chance to enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of the city.

+47 916 71 947 www.skiforeningen.no/hol [email protected] Kongeveien 5, Holmenkollen menkollen National Arena, Oslo

Oslo Winter Park "Downhill & Alpine Skiing"

Located only a short drive away from downtown, Oslo Winter Park (previously Tryvann Winter Park) is one of the best Alpine ski centers in the Oslo region. The 18 slopes and seven lifts offer a variety of activities including skiing, Telemark skiing, snow-skating and snowboarding. There are jumps, a fun-box and an Olympic standard super-pipe and half-pipe for by Diogo Valério snowboarders and a series of runs of different standards for skiers. The park also has its own ski school, cafe and equipment rental facility . Please visit the website for more information.

+47 40 46 2700 skimore.no/oslo/ [email protected] Tryvannsveien 64, Oslo

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