The city of Oslo, despite being one of the European capitals, is itself small and very clean. In Oslo, there is something to see: here you will meet samples of modern and ancient architecture, visit the most beautiful parks, get acquainted with monuments and museums. We offer you a small overview of the attractions of Oslo.
Akershus Fortress
In the heart of the city of Oslo is the Akershus fortress, located on the rocky shore of the bay. Built in the XIII century, the fortress protected the city from attacks by enemies. And today, visiting the castle, you can get acquainted with the history of Oslo, see with your own eyes the huge halls of this former royal residence, mausoleum and serfdom, visit the Military Museum.
From this point in the city of Oslo, you have a beautiful view of the fjord. The embankment and the environs of the fort Akershus are a favorite place for folk festivities.
Royal Palace in Oslo
The most popular landmark of the city is the residence of the reigning king of Norway. The Royal Palace is closed to visitors, however you can admire from afar the unusual architectural structure, take a stroll through Palace Square, watch the solemn change of guard at the palace. An interesting feature is the flag above the residence: if the king is in the palace, a flag embroidered with gold is raised above the roof, and if the monarch is absent, then instead of his standard raise the banner of the Crown Prince of Norway.
Vigeland Sculpture Park
One of the favorite places of Oslo residents is Gustav Vigeland sculpture park, located in the center of the city. This talented master recreated all the stages of human life in 212 sculptures of bronze, iron and granite. Vigeland's masterpieces attract attention and possess enormous energy. In the park Norwegians like to play sports, have picnics and just walk. One of the most grandiose exhibits, striking imagination, is the Monolith - a stele about 14 m high, completely carved from one stone. The Monolith depicts 121 human figures.
Also, visitors can visit the Vigeland Museum, where there are casts of sculptures of the famous master. It is Vigelandsparken that is the central place of tourist pilgrimage in Norway, there are simply no other such places all over the world. By the way, the park is open around the clock, and the entrance to it is absolutely free.
Opera House in Oslo
The Norwegian Opera and Ballet Theater was built relatively recently, in 2008. The building of the theater is built of glass and marble in a modern style. In addition to the usual theatrical performances, interesting excursions are held here. You will be told about the features of the building and architecture of the building, about the behind-the-scenes life of ballet actors, etc., and if you want, you can even climb to the roof of the building.
Museums of Oslo
In this relatively small Scandinavian city, there are many museums, each of which represents a large
- interest. The most popular among them are museums:
- Viking ships;
- polar expeditions;
- national art;
- natural science;
- traditional folk architecture.
By tradition, the "main" museum in Oslo is the museum of Viking ships. There is a unique collection of three ships built by the Vikings in time immemorial. These ships lay more than 1000 years on the seabed, after which they were raised and partially restored. One of them, the largest, belonged to the wife of the famous Scandinavian leader, the second was intended for long voyages, and from the third, unfortunately, only fragments survived. Among the exhibits of the museum can also be noted a variety of items from ships: canes with carved tips, sleigh and other antiques of Scandinavian navigators.
Also not an ordinary exhibition is the Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo, dedicated to the famous expedition and its scientific discoveries. Here is the famous raft of Kon-Tiki, on which Tour Heyerdahl crossed the Pacific Ocean in 1947. The museum has a gift shop and even a small cinema.
To visit Oslo you will need a passport and a Schengen visa to Norway.