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Sightseeing & Landmarks in Oslo

Akershus Fortress

Oslo occupies the northernmost end of the Oslofjord and is one of the biggest capital cities in the world. Most of its land is occupied by protected forests, parks, hills, and lakes.

The city is filled with beautiful landscapes, parks, museums, and what not. The attractions in Oslo date back to medieval times, and the Akershus Fortress, the Royal Palace bear their imprints. The Holmenkollbakken, The Nobel Peace Centre and The Viking Ship Museum are renowned worldwide.

Oslo offers lots of outdoor activities to enjoy and explore. Come and explore this city which has been declared as the 'best city in the world'.

Fram Museum
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Fram Museum

The Fram Museum (Frammuseet) tells the tales of the explorers that charted the ship through water and ice and made for a fascinating Norwegian polar journey. Visitors can have a close look at the legendary ship which was used for the expedition. A lot of paraphernalia related to polar expeditions are also housed here.

Address: Bygdøynesveien 36, 0286 Oslo, Norway.

Akershus Fortress
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Akershus Fortress

Akershus Fortress (Akershus Festning) is a medieval castle (slott in Norwegian) built by King Håkon V to protect Oslo city. The construction work began in 1929 as a replacement for Tønsberg, one of the greatest medieval castles of those times. This fortress was completed in the 1300s and held a lot of importance due to its strategic location. It protected Oslo as well as Norway from several attacks through the ages. It was renovated by King Christian IV in the Renaissance era and became the Royal family's residence. The castle was again refurbishment in 1899.

Address: Brynjulf Bulls plass 1, 0250 Oslo, Norway.

Holmenkollen Ski Museum
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Holmenkollen Ski Museum

Built in 1923, the Holmenkollen Ski Museum (Skimuseet i Holmenkollen) is one of the oldest ski museums in the world. This museum is situated at the base of the Holmenkollen ski jump. Explore 4000 years of skiing history, from rock carvings of the Stone Age to skis from the Viking Age.

Address: Kongeveien 5, 0787 Oslo, Norway<.

Holmenkollbakken
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Holmenkollbakken

Holmenkollbakken in Oslo is a famous ski jumping hill in the Holmenkollen area. The hill is part of Holmenkollen National Arena. The ski tower has a size of HS134 and can accommodate up to 70,000 spectators. Holmenkollbakken has been hosting popular skiing events like the Holmenkollen Ski Festival, FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, Winter Olympics, and FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.

Address: Kongeveien 5, 0787 Oslo, Norway.

Vigeland Museum & Vigeland Park
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Vigeland Museum & Vigeland Park

The Vigeland Museum (Vigeland-museet) is a sculpture museum located outside Frogner Park, which includes the Vigeland installation with sculptures by Gustav Vigeland. The Vigeland installation is unofficially referred to as Vigeland Park (Vigelandsparken). The sculpture area covers 80 acres and features more than 210 bronze and granite sculptures. Most of the statues are made of Iddefjord granite. The park's most famous attraction is the Monolith (Monolitten), towering 14.12 metres (46.32 ft) high and composed of 121 human figures.

Address: Nobels gate 32, 0268 Oslo, Norway.

Oslo City Hall
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Oslo City Hall

Oslo City Hall (Oslo Radhus) is where the annual Nobel Peace Prize ceremony takes place in December. It is also the common address for the City Council and various art studios and galleries. Construction work of the structure commenced in 1931 and was inaugurated in 1950. The work of the hall was temporarily halted for some time during World War II. The architectural design is by Arnstein Arneberg and Magnus Poulsson. It was named Oslo's "Structure of the Century" in June 2005. Various events and ceremonies take place in this hall.

Address: Radhusplassen 1, 0037 Oslo, Norway

Royal Palace
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Royal Palace

The magnificent Royal Palace (Slottet or Det kongelige slott) is located at the Karl Johans gate and is one of the most significant buildings in Norway. Constructed in the 19th century, this enormous palace comprises 173 rooms. This Royal House of Norway is owned by the state and is currently the residence of the Norwegian crown prince. All the daily proceedings of the country's realm are conducted from here.

Address: Slottsplassen 1, 0010 Oslo, Norway.

Oslo Opera House
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Oslo Opera House

The Oslo Opera House (Operahuset) is located in the Bjørvika neighbourhood of Oslo, at the Oslofjord. Norwegian National Opera and Ballet (Den Norske Opera & Ballett) company is resident at Oslo Opera House. This place is spread across an area of 530,000 sq ft and consists of 1,100 rooms. The auditorium can occupy 1,364 people at a time. The outer part of the building is constructed to make it appear as if it is rising from the water.

Address: Kirsten Flagstads Plass 1, 0150 Oslo, Norway.

Oslo Cathedral
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Oslo Cathedral

The Oslo Cathedral (Oslo Domkirke), formerly Our Saviour's Church, is situated at Stortorvet Square in Oslo. It is the main church for the Oslo bishopric and the parish church for downtown Oslo. Dating from 1694-1697, the main church, the bazaar, and the Fire Watch are built in red brick. The church hosts weddings and public events of the Royal family and the Norwegian government.

Address: Karl Johans gate 11, 0154 Oslo, Norway.

Nobel Peace Centre
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Nobel Peace Centre

The Nobel Peace Centre (Nobels Fredssenter), located at City Hall Square, is the place where you can learn about the various activities carried out by Nobel Peace Prize Laureates that made them worthy of the prize. One can also view Alfred Nobel's works, after whom the prize is named. The peace centre uses state-of-the-art technology to illustrate the works of laureates through films and recordings of Peace Prize ceremonies.

Address: Brynjulf Bulls plass 1, 0250 Oslo, Norway.

Oslofjord
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Oslofjord

Oslofjord (Oslofjorden) is an inlet in the southeast of Norway. The Oslofjord is a long stretch of water containing several islands, about 100 km between Færder lighthouse and Oslo. The islands of Oslofjord are popular tourist spots during summertime and are easily reached by ferry. The various islands, each with its fascinating history, are famous for monastery ruins, beaches, rabbits and recreational activities. Among them, the popular are Nakholmen, Langøyene, Gressholmen, Hovedøya, Lindøya, and Bleikøya. At the fjord, tourists can hire boats to indulge in numerous activities like kayaking, canoeing, fishing, sailing, playing beach volleyball etc.

Viking Ship Museum
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Viking Ship Museum

Situated at Bygdøy, the Viking Ship Museum (Vikingskipshuset) displays the articles obtained from the Viking ships from the 9th century. This place also contains many ships, boats, tools and other objects that once belonged to the Viking's tombs from Oslofjord and other areas like Gokstad, Oseberg and Tune. The museum belongs to the Museum of Cultural History.

Address: Huk Aveny 35, 0287 Oslo, Norway.

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