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Top 10 Places To Visit While In Oslo

Norway is one of the coldest and northernmost, but also one of the most beautiful countries in the old continent. The capital city Oslo is situated within the southern portion of Norway and therefore it offers quite more sunny and warm sensations. Plus, Oslo is a huge contemporary town, which can take your breath away once you witness its gorgeous cityscapes and glamorous skyline. The summer is perhaps the best time to visit Oslo, thanks to an air temperature of about 20 degrees Celsius, while the humid climate also offers truly invigorating coastal winds. This sounds like the perfect recipe for sightseeing tours all day long, but if you want to completely dive into the unique charm of this city - then you will need quite a long vacation, just because there is an abundance of irresistible things to do and see. A family vacation, romantic escape, business trip or just a summer relaxation - the top 10 places to visit while in Oslo should definitely be high on your trip list.


1. Norwegian Opera And Ballet   



Oslo looks like a city of the monuments, because you can almost everywhere come across a wide variety of contemporary art constructions, futuristic forms or abstract shapes that float above the waters, for example. If you love the art in all its kinds - then a great idea is to visit the Norwegian Opera and Ballet. It is located right in the Downtown and on a central place along the harbour, while the inspiration begins from the moment you see its exterior. Enjoy a short impromptu trip along the amazing colours and shapes of the Opera's modern architectural design, then continue your trip within the even more elegant interior. There, you will be impressed by another portion of art sensations. From gigantic art elements in a spacious lobby, to plenty of interesting rooms with exhibits and cultural performances - everything in the Norwegian Opera and Ballet building is a unique masterpiece of art.

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2. The City Hall   



The City Hall of Oslo is perhaps the most famous landmark in the Downtown. It is situated only a few streets distance from the white silhouette of the Opera House and it is one of the most quintessential places to visit while in Oslo. With its reddish nuances and a clean architectural style from the mid-20 century, the City Hall of Oslo is one of the best-distinctive sights to witness, as well as offers amazing settings for taking stunning photos. Right in front the main facade is situated a huge square, which is dominated by the sculptures of a huge fountain, while the huge towers of the City Hall look more likely gigantic and massive buildings that tower high above the entire skyline of the Downtown. Imagine the vistas at sunset, when the reddish facades of this iconic building are magically sprinkled by the golden glow of the sun.

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3. Vigeland Park   



After a long day or even only a couple of hours within the vibrant atmosphere in Downtown Oslo - one of the most irresistible things to enjoy is a captivating leisure within the beauty of the nature. Vigeland Park is the largest park in the city. The gorgeous green landscapes and lush scenic gardens are situated in a very close proximity to the Downtown area, and they always provide a perfect fit to indulge in the finest relaxing experience in Oslo. It comes to a multitude of scenic areas for a family picnic, for example, as well as scenic network of tranquil trails for a romantic walk, maybe. There are also numerous interesting historical and cultural landmarks to visit, while the sparkling fountains are a permanent part of the multi-colourful flower gardens. Even only a remote panoramic bench is enough to enjoy the real essence of a pleasant leisure.

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4. The Harbour Of Oslo   



The harbor of Oslo is another tempting place for leisure in the afternoon or maybe for a whole day long. The water's relaxing qualities are amazing, especially when you walk a few meters above them and watch the vibrant reflections of everything that surrounds you. From huge cruise ships, to luxury yachts, small boats and numerous marinas - the harbour of Olso is a real watery paradise to enjoy. Moreover, right in front the Opera House stretches another famous building - Havnelageret. Its pale facades and clean shapes create one of the tallest and most remarkable sights to witness during your walk along the harbour.

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5. Viking Ship Museum
 


If you seek for a bit more historical experience - enjoy a short trip by water or land to the heart of Bygdoy peninsula, where you can come across the famous Viking Ship Museum. Through a wide variety of ships, artifacts and other historical exhibits, this museum will really show you the best way to dive in the Viking Age. It comes to some really bygone ages - somewhere around 10th century. After a couple of hours or even a whole afternoon within the corridors of this amazing museum, a great idea is to enjoy the colours within the surrounding green meadows, while almost a half area of the peninsula is also covered by lush woodlands and green areas. The shores offer some really spectacular panoramic vistas of the blue waters and even these vistas can somehow remind you the atmosphere from 10th century, especially after your visit to the Viking Ship Museum.

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6. Oslo Fjord   



Oslo Fjord is a huge area south of Oslo, which is covered by crystal clear blue waters, as well as surrounded by steep rocky shores and dotted by countless green-topped islets. The rocky shores are also magically complimented by the numerous colours of small houses and huge villas, while the vibrant blue waters uniquely mirrors the clear blue sky. The best thing is that Oslo Fjord is huge and there are plenty of interesting places to visit during a scenic boat trip, for example. Or maybe a coastal exploration during a hike trip?

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7. Frognerparken   



Frognerparken is one of the largest and most inspiring sculptures in Oslo. It is located in the middle of a huge square in Vigeland Park and it represents a gigantic pillar, which is surrounded by mystical shapes. The proportions are also mystical, just because they are surrealist, while the human-like sculptures are everywhere. With different positions, symbolic interpretations and provocative vistas - Frognerparken is definitely one of the must-visit landmarks while relaxing in Vigeland Park.

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8. Royal Palace   



The Royal Palace is another amazing place to visit and it is entirely surrounded by tall green trees with spacious meadows. This unique combination is situated right in the city center and only a couple of streets from the harbour's blue waters. The Royal Palace is also one of the most beautiful historical buildings, thanks to its scenic architectural design from the mid-19th century with numerous large windows, tall columns, arches, pale colours and rectangular proportions. A spacious square in front the main facade offers some really fabulous panoramic vistas, while a tall monument is another tempting place to take a few photos.

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9. Akershus Castle   



One of the oldest and most famous historical landmarks in Downtown Oslo is situated right next to the harbour. It comes to the medieval Akershus Castle, which nowadays is one of the most visited places in Oslo as well. While strolling around the Downtown area, for example, or during a relaxing walk along the waterfront alleys you will definitely be impressed by the massive defensive walls of the castle. It is also a unique place to explore the military legacy of the country, thanks to Norwegian Armed Forces Museum and Norway's Resistance Museum, which are situated within the grounds of the fortress.

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10. Holmenkollen Ski Jump   



But that, with which Oslo is most famous for - is a unique winter atmosphere. Nearby the northern portion of the city you can take advantage of a huge complex for ski jumping and during the winter months it changes into an irresistible magnet for all the adventurers and real lovers of the winter sports. It comes to the amazing Holmenkollen Ski Jump complex, which is one of the greatest attractions in Oslo during the winter. In addition, this gigantic ski jump hill holds a wide variety of impressive records, while the surrounding scenery offers an unmatched enjoyment during the white snowy months.


This is it the capital of Norway - a picturesque combination of history, nature and lots of crystal blue waters. The gigantic contemporary buildings are also impressive sights to witness, while the dynamic squares are a permanent part of the entire charm of this city. The huge marinas with their countless boats and yachts make also no exceptions, while the scenic islands and green parks are just everywhere. The winter sports are also exceptionally exciting. If your thoughts are that you will need a truly long vacation to enjoy all these fabulous features - just keep in mind the Top 10 places to visit while in Oslo.