Uvdal Stave Church is located in Nore and Uvdal municipality in Buskerud County. On the basis of coin finds during archaeological excavation, it is estimated that the church was built in the late 1100’s. Through dendrochronological technology, scientists have proved… Read More ›
On September 27th, the new Astrup Fearnley Museum opens at Tjuvholmen in Oslo. According to Norwegian Broadcasting (NRK), it is the largest privately funded museum in Scandinavia. The new museum has a total area of 86.000 square feet, with a… Read More ›
‘Slow-TV’ has become a popular TV concept in Norway. Previously, Norwegian Broadcasting has shown the Hurtigruten journey between Bergen and Kirkenes, and the Bergen Railway between Oslo and Bergen Minute by Minute. Both programs attracted many viewers in Norway and… Read More ›
The Vigeland Park is the world’s largest sculpture park made by a single artist and one of Norway’s most popular tourist attractions. The park is free of charge and open every hour all year round. Surrounding the sculpture park is… Read More ›
Rodeløkka: Idyllic wooden houses, narrow streets and peaceful atmosphere bring you back to another era. (Photo: Anette Broteng Christiansen, Thor News) Rodeløkka is a neighborhood in central Oslo, and is known for its old wooden house architecture. After the city… Read More ›
Gamlebyen (English: Old Town) is a neighborhood located in the eastern part of Oslo between Ekeberg, Grønland, Galgeberg and Bjørvika. Gamlebyen’s original name was ‘Oslo’ when the city’s name was ’Christiania’. The area got its present name when the city’s… Read More ›
The Oslo Tramway (Norwegian: Oslotrikken) is a 131.4-kilometre (81.6 mi) tramway in Oslo, Norway which consists of six lines with 99 stops and has a daily ridership of 110,000. It is operated by Oslo Sporvognsdrift, a subsidiary of the municipal owned… Read More ›
The Oslo Opera House is the home of The Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, and the national opera theatre in Norway. The building is situated in Bjørvika downtown Oslo. It is located on Kirsten Flagstads square nr 1 after the… Read More ›
From April to October, Oslo offers its citizens and tourists bicycles for rent. For 12 dollars, you can use the city bikes all you want throughout the season. You can by the card at the tourist information office. There are… Read More ›
Towering high above Oslo harbor, one of the oldest remaining buildings in the city is located: Akershus Festning. According to historical documents, the construction of the inner castle started in the late 1200s by King Haakon V Magnusson.In the beginning,… Read More ›
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