OSLO GUIDE 2020 MEET THE VIKINGS PAGE 10 The Official Oslo Guide SPECTACULAR! -a must see... FAMOUS EXPLORATION SHIPS, POLAR BEARS & MODERN VIKINGS! see...hear... touch... smell... explore! THE POLAR EXPLORATION MUSEUM, OPEN EVERY SINGLE DAY OF THE YEAR! “Amazing experience” “The best thing to see in Oslo” “One of the best museums I´ve ever seen” “Fascinating displays” “A hands on polar experience!” “Not to be missed” “Unexpectedly fantastic” “Adventure Ahoy!” “A Truly Engaging Experience” “Polar exploration buffs - this is heaven!” “Impressively executed!” “Inspiring and fun” “Great museum! A must!!” See THE NANSEN PHOTOGRAPHS, a temporary exhibition showing ALL images from the First Fram Expedition! - Reviews from Google & www.frammuseum.no VISIT PEACE PAGE 33 VISIT THE LOUVRE OF CHILDREN’S ART At The International Museum of Children’s Art in Oslo, you can see the world through children’s eyes and understand how children’s art is a carrier of aesthetic values. The museum views children’s art as a living part of folk art and also an important element of our national and universal culture. The right to have and preserve one’s own culture is an accepted principle when referring to nations or parts of a population. For more information, visit www.childrensart.com or follow us on lnstagram, Twitter, Facebook, Artstor and Google Art Project. Address: Lille Frøens vei 4. Metro 1 to Frøen. CITY HALL SQUARE – OSLO Oslo INDEX The city with a focus on culture Winter activities . 12. Summer activities . 14. Oslo is a modern and diverse city, and each district has its Sightseeing . 17. own personality . More than half of Oslo is covered by forests and parks, making Museums and attractions . 26 Oslo a green city in the summer and a ski destination in the winter . The compact city centre is easy to explore on foot, Shopping . 44. by bike or electric scooter, and an efficient public transport system makes the entire city accessible . Food & drink . 46 The city abounds with cultural events . We like to call ourselves a real festival town, and can tempt with everything from music Architecture . 54. to food and children’s festivals . Nightlife . 56. No other city in Norway has as wide a selection of restaurants as Oslo . Here you will find everything from exciting street food and traditional Norwegian dishes, to world-class gourmet What’s on? . 58 restaurants . Our city is constantly growing - new neighbourhoods are appearing and old ones are getting developed and transformed . Publisher: WISP Kreativt Studio AS 2020 will be an eventful year for Oslo with the opening of Design: WISP Kreativt Studio, Brandlab two new cultural institutions: The new Munch Museum and Translation: Tarjei Kidd Olsen Photo credits: Didrick Stenersen (2), Nikitamaykov/Adobe Stock (6), Gray Hughes/The Viking Planet (10) Deichman main library in the exciting neighborhood Bjørvika . VIAR PRO studio/Adobe Stock (12), Kyle Meyr (14, 43), CH/VisitNorway com. (20), Einar Aslaksen (28, 29) Thomas Johannessen (29), Ruth Marie Vatne (30), Charlotte Weigård (30), Nicki Twang (31), Annar Bjørgli (32) Edvard Munch, The Scream 1910 @ Munchmuseet (31), Johannes Granseth/Nobels Fredssenter (33) Welcome to us, enjoy discovering your Oslo! Christina Krüger/Oslo Museum (35), Marcus Thomassen (36), Ivar Kvaal (36, 37), Anne Marte Foer (39) Andreas Bache-Wiig (24, 39), Håkon Bergseth (40), Gabrielle Croppi (40), Laurian Ghinitoiu/Kistefos (42) Thomas Ekström (44), Olga Klochanko/Adobe Stock (46), Fursetgruppen (48, 49, 50, 52, 53) Morten Almeland/Adobe Stock (54), Ajwk/Adobe Stock (56), Eirik Førde (58) Christian Lunde Jörg Wiesner/Den Norske Opera & Ballett (60) CEO, VisitOSLO Front cover: Gray Hughes/The Viking Planet WISP Kreativt Studio AS is not responsible for any errors in or changes to the information provided in this guide . The final edit was in December 2019 . Oslo Guide 2020© WELCOME TO THE OPERA! The Norwegian Opera & Ballet is Norway's largest music and performing arts institution. In addition to experiencing opera, ballet and concerts on three different stages, you can walk on the roof and continue into the open and beautiful foyer. Also visit the Opera Shop or enjoy refreshments and a meal in one of the restaurants. We have daily guided tours in Norwegian and English that give an insight into what happens behind the stage before the carpet goes up. For opening hours and purchase of tickets see www.operaen.no Photo: Erik Berg OPERAEN.NO KIRSTEN FLAGSTADS PLASS 1 TEL + 47 21 42 21 21 At visitoslo.com you will find more information and inspiration for your stay in Oslo WELCOME TO OSLO The city is located at the innermost point of the Oslo fjord. A green and modern city with a population of 680,000. Oslo’s history goes back 1000 years, but it only became the capital city of Norway after the constitution was drafted in 1814. 010 www.visitoslo.com/en/articles/norwegian-capital www.visitoslo.com/en/articles/norwegian-capital 011 The new National Museum The Nordic region’s largest art museum is now being built in Oslo. The new National Museum will give a boost to the visual arts field and will put Norway on the world map as an art nation. Østbanehallen THE BEST VENUE FOR DIFFERENT CULINARY EXPERIENCES IN THE HEART OF OSLO Centrally located, Østbanehallen is the natural meeting place for anyone living in or traveling to Oslo. While full of history and tradition, Østbanehallen has, at the same time, a modern and fresh look and atmosphere. Østbanehallen is home to a variety of exciting restaurants, bars, cafés and shops, including Oslo Visitor Centre. The old train station building provides a unique food court experience, situated under a spectacular glass roof. Our venue offers traditional Norwegian foods, together with flavors from around the world – ranging from Japan to America, Italy and England – right in the centre of Oslo. Østbanehallen is the perfect hub for any occasion, whether you’re meeting up for after work drinks, want to grab a tasty snack before heading to a concert, or are just transiting and need an easy-access place to lower your shoulders. ostbanehallen.no Nasjonalmuseet.no Welcome to THE VIKING PLANET LEARN HISTORY IN A NEW AND EXCITING WAY The Viking Planet offers varied and unique experiences based on our rich Viking heritage. Norway’s first digital Viking museum allows you to explore the world of the Vikings in a new and exciting way. At The Viking Planet, the Viking Age is resurrected with the help of VR technology, holograms, interactive screens and 270-degree movies. Learn and experience the Vikings’ everyday life, join an expedition, climb aboard a Viking ship in the storm and take a picture of yourself as a Viking. The centre is equipped with the latest technology and has hired experienced production companies for story- telling and virtual reality. Here you can use all your senses to learn about the Vikings’ religion, mythology, ships and cultural heritage. Don’t miss our great museum shop packed with Viking inspired products. THE VIKING PLANET www.thevikingplanet.com See www.thevikingplanet.com for Fridtjof Nansens Plass 4 opening times and prices. Close to Oslo City Hall Alpine skiing and WINTER snowboarding Just outside the city centre is ACTIVITIES Oslo Winter Park, a large ski resort with 18 runs and 11 lifts If you’re visiting Oslo in winter, why not open from November to Easter . combine skiing and skating with Oslo Winter Park Ski Hire has skiing, snowboarding and related shopping, food and culture? equipment . Ski courses and private lessons can be booked at the Oslo Winter Park Ski School . Skating The ice rinks in Oslo are open throughout the winter . The Spikersuppa ice rink is located in Ski the city centre, whilst a larger rink is located in Frogner stadium 30 minutes at Majorstua . Skate rental from Oslo available at both venues . city centre Tobogganing Korketrekkeren is Oslo’s largest and most popular toboggan run — two kilometers long with a fall height of no less than 255 meters . Sleds can be rented on top of the hill, and the subway carries you from the bottom of the hill and up to the top again . Cross Country Skiing In the woods surrounding Oslo there are 2,700 kilometres of prepared cross country trails with wonderful hiking opportunities for both beginners and experienced skiers . The nearest trails are only 30 minutes from Oslo city centre . Ski equipment can be rented at Oslo Vinterpark ski rental, and a number of companies offer courses and private lessons in the cross country tracks . 12 www.visitoslo.com/en/your-oslo/winter www.visitoslo.com/en/your-oslo/winter 13 Swimming pools Frognerbadet on Oslo’s west side has large outdoor swimming pools with plunge towers . If you want to swim in the Oslofjord you can try Sørenga sea bath, Tjuvholmen town beach, or one of the islands or beaches just outside the centre . Climbing Oslo Sommerpark and Oslo Klatrepark are large climbing parks 30 minutes from Oslo city center . Both parks have a variety of trails adapted to all levels and ages, as well as many hundred metres of zip-lines . TusenFryd In the TusenFryd amusement park you will find over 30 roller coasters and carousels, a water park and a number of activities for the youngest kids . The park is located approx . 20 kilometers south of Oslo city center and is open from April to October . Cycling Experience Oslo from your bicycle seat! City bikes from Oslo Bysykkel are a simple and affordable option . In the middle of town Viking Biking has quality bikes for rent and if you want to ride a bike in the forest, renting from Oslo Sommerpark is a good option .