Oslo - Buses and Buses - Transportation - Attractions

Oslo is the capital and largest city of Norway. It is beautifully located in the southeast of the country, on the bay of Oslofjorden, surrounded by hills, forests and lakes. It is inhabited by more than 700,000 people, while the entire Oslo metropolitan area concentrates more than 1/4 of Norway's total population. The city was founded in 1048, although according to recent research it may have been founded even before 1000.

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In the minds of many Poles, Oslo tends to be a city of economic emigration, and it is less common to opt for a vacation or city-break in Norway's capital. Although it is one of the most expensive places in the world, it is also extremely picturesque, friendly and full of attractions not found anywhere else. With proper planning of your trip, accommodations and meals, as well as advance procurement of an Oslo Pass, you can significantly reduce the cost of a trip to the Norwegian capital.

Oslo - attractions of the Norwegian capital

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Despite the fact that it is a relatively small city, there is no shortage of attractions. What can delight Oslo. What to see while in the capital of Norway

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The Royal Palace in Oslo

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Located in the heart of the city, the palace is the official residence of the Norwegian monarchs. It was built between 1824 and 1848. In front of the palace, the Royal Guard stands watch, changing at 1:30 p.m.

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Oslo City Hall

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The city hall houses the city government on a daily basis, and one of its halls hosts the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony every year. Inside, a small exhibition about the most famous award and photos of the presentation of this prestigious award await visitors.

Vigeland Park

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This is a frequently visited attraction in Oslo and throughout Norway. This park, the largest in the city, is filled with sculptures created by the famous Norwegian artist Gustav Vigeland. The 212 bronze, iron or granite sculptures depict more than 600 naked figures of various ages and stages of life embodying human emotions.

Opera in Oslo

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The opera house is located in the Bjørvika district. Its design has been awarded many prestigious prizes. The sloping roof of the opera house is a great vantage point, a popular place for walks and meetings, and the interiors are just as impressive as the body of the building itself.

Akershus Fortress

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This is a medieval fortified complex that once protected the city from invasions by enemies. It dates back to the 13th century. It has been besieged nine times over the centuries, but always unsuccessfully. Inside, it houses a museum and the tombs of the royal family, and hosts state ceremonies and various cultural events.

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Norwegian Folk Museum

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The Norwegian Folk Museum is one of Europe's largest open-air museums. It is located on the Bygdøy peninsula in Oslo and covers 140,000 m². There you can see more than 150 different buildings, reconstructed streets and numerous exhibits dating mainly from the 17th to 19th centuries from all over Norway. One of the oldest buildings there is a stave church from Gol in the Buskerud region from the early 13th century.

Frammuseet

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Frammuseet (Fram for short) is a museum dedicated to the history of Norwegian polar discoveries and expeditions. It is located on the Bygdøy peninsula. The mass of its conical building was specially designed for the most important exhibit, the Norwegian polar ship built in 1892, commissioned by the traveler Fridtjof Nansen, who took part in three major polar expeditions. The second part of the museum houses the Gjøa, the first ship to cross the Northwest Passage in the early 20th century.

Skiing Museum and Holmenkollen Ski Jump

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The Museum of Skiing in Oslo takes a look at the history of the sport, as well as the history of the polar expeditions of Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen. A ski jumping simulator awaits visitors, and for the braver of the brave there is the opportunity to ride down from the top of the tower on a 361-meter long rope. From the tower of the ski jump you can enjoy beautiful views of Oslo and the Oslofjord.

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Grefsenkollen hill

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There is a restaurant and cafe at the top of the hill, and the views from the hill are most charming at sunset. Other hills surrounding Oslo, such as Vettakollen, are also worth climbing. The view from Ekeberg Hill is said to have inspired Edward Munch to paint his most famous painting, "The Scream."

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