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New National Museum

Located in the heart of the city, the recently opened New National Museum is a museum dedicated to arts, crafts and designer objects along with timely exhibitions. In addition to its modern art, design, crafts, and contemporary architecture, the museum has a roof terrace offering a unique view of Oslo Fjord. This museum, which combines the collections of the Museum of Contemporary Art, the former National Gallery and the Norwegian Museum of Decorative Arts and Designs,displays permanent and temporary exhibitions illuminating some of the unique works in Norwegian art.Explore the Baldishol Tapestry, a collection of Norwegian glass cups and a collection of Chinese Imperial porcelain, along with Dutch and Flemish landscape paintings from the 17th century, among others. As part of the museum's plaza, there is a meeting room, an outdoor restaurant, and a vibrant space for public events. Read More

Located in City Hall Square is the museum for the Nobel Peace Prize known for its visually stimulating displays. The Nobel Peace Centre was inaugurated by His Majesty Harald V of Norway in 2005. Being Norway’s one of the most visited museums, it attracts over 2.5 million visitors annually. The Centre chronicles the story of Alfred Nobel and his unparalleled achievements through a fun mystery game.The museum also presents stories of other Nobel Prize laureates and their contributions to society. This is achieved through multimedia and interactive technology, seminars, discussions, theatre, exhibits, concerts, and conferences, as well as a comprehensive educational program and frequent guided tours. While the ground floor covers the most recent Nobel Prize recipients, the first floor showcases the past winners in the most educational yet elegant manner possible. The entire visit might take up to 40 minutes to 1 hour. Read More

The northernmost part of Oslo mainly comprises the heavily forested region known as Nordmarka. It is the largest, most picturesque central part of Oslomarka. The forests are popular areas for skiing and hiking. There are numerous cabins in Nordmarka that have cafes and nightlong accommodations. Nordmarka has several lakes that are used as a source of drinking water, with Maridalsvannet being the largest. Winter activities are commonly offered between December and March. Some locations have activities even up to April or the beginning of May. Visit this place for a fantastic nature retreat and recharge with lovely hikes and treks. Tourists who wish to explore the woodland regions in further detail are recommended to obtain information from the Turistforeningen shop in Storgata or the standard Tourist information offices. Read More

The Norway Resistance Museum, better known as the Norges Hjemmefrontmuseum, is popular museum in Oslo, housed in the Akershus Fortress. The museum's varied collection emphasizes the Norwegian resistance to the Nazi invasion in the early 1940s. In the museum's first section, intricate models and maps encompass the invasion of Norway. In the subsequent exhibits, newspaper headlines, records, photos, and artefacts are presented with a vivid depiction of the lives of the residents amid the terror. A black and white photograph portrays the smuggling of the nation's gold deposits in fishing boats. In one of the final exhibits, King Haakon VII is seen reopening the Parliament in December 1945, post the second world war. This museum paints an emotional yet educational picture of the Norwegian resistance. All the displays are described in Norwegian and English. Read More

Norsk Folkemuseum is a cultural history museum in Oslo, Norway. The museum showcases massive collections of antiques from all social classes and geographical areas of the kingdom. It includes a vast open-air museum with over 150 structures from different time periods, towns, rural areas, and regions in Norway. It was established by historian Hans Aall in 1894. The indoors of the museum exhibit timelines of various periods and the Norwegian heritage majorly. A beautiful collection of dwellings and other structures have been put together, representing diverse eras and regions of the nation. The museum is open all year long and has a robust activities schedule. This museum is worth a visit for its well-preserved artefacts and for the Stave Church, a 13th-century beauty, which is part of the museum’s relocated buildings. Read More

Norway Maritime Museum, located in the Bygdynesveien area of Oslo, is the shipbuilding museum for marine archaeology, serving as a beautifully designed attraction in the city's heart. The museum consists of boat models, ship models, marine archaeological pieces, and fishing tackle, all displayed in a spacious area. It includes six exhibits on coast culture and historical pieces on maritime discoveries, covering an entirely different part of the museum. In addition to this, visitors will also find colourful, informative paintings that depict the history of Norwegian Marine history by prominent artists like Axel Revold, Hans Gude, and Christian Krohg. Furthermore, the museums have souvenir shops where you can buy interesting souvenirs and cafes where you can enjoy delicious food and drink. Read More

The Oslo Cathedral, also known as Our Savior's Church, is a parish church located in the city centre of Oslo. It is decorated in the Baroque style, with acanthus carvings and carvings on the front of the organ, an altarpiece, a pulpit, and large murals on the ceiling. It was founded in 1697. Glass windows with painted sconces and high ceilings make the church more beautiful and elegant. This church is composed of two buildings, one of which is a beautiful chapel designed by the famous architect Arnstein Arneberg and the second one is a bazaar hall containing shops selling souvenirs. Three main pillars depicting the art, the diaconate, and services are sculpted beautifully into the main entrance of the church. Read More

The Oslo City Hall is a municipal building located in the city's heart. The Oslo City Hall features two towers, the tallest of which is 66 meters and the other 63 meters tall. The eastern tower has a carillon set of 49 bells. From classical music to more modern pop, the bells play it all. It was designed by renowned architects Arnstein Arneberg and Magnus Poulsson. The city hall bells in Oslo ring hourly from seven in the morning till midnight. The structure hosts several occasions and festivities, including the December annual Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.Along with other municipal organizations, it is home to the city council and the city's administration. The construction of the building took place between 1931 and 1950, with a break during the Second World War. Read More

The Oslo fjord is an inlet in the southeast of Norway that runs parallel to a possible line drawn between the Torbjrnskjaer and Frder lighthouses, down to Langesund in the south, up to Oslo in the north. A fjord here can refer to a variety of streams. The harbour is split into inner and outer Oslofjord. A delightful two-hour cruise on a traditional ship across the magnificent Oslo Fjord allows you to view the famous Oslo Opera and the picturesque islands where the locals own multicoloured wooden beach houses. An extremely engaging voiceover provides insights into the history of the sights you encounter and is interspersed throughout backed with soft Norwegian music. Read More

The Oslo Opera House is a cultural attraction dedicated to the Norwegian national opera and ballet. The building is not only known for its opera performances but also for its collections of paintings, sculptures, and artworks designed by notable artists such as Monica Bonvicini, Olafur Eliasson, etc. Its interiors are made of white granite and marble, with brown wooden furnishings. he theatre was founded in 1962 and has been operating continuously since. The building is beautifully designed in a contemporary setting and includes 1,100 rooms covering an area of 5,30,000 square feet, a mezzanine floor, and a seating capacity of 1,364 in the main auditorium. It has two small stages that can accommodate 200 to 400 people and is mainly used to stage mimes, ballets, etc. The main auditorium is shaped like a horseshoe and adorned with over 5,000 handmade crystals and a chandelier. Read More