5 Best Places to Visit in Oslo

The image of Oslo, Beta World City, in my imagination had morphed into a sci-fi picture of mirrored structures as a result of what I’d heard. It made me wonder if Norway’s political and economic heart resembled what I’d observed thus far. Oslo was my final visit to Norway in a Nutshell itinerary. I was still drooling over memories of the glaciated mountains and fjords from which I had come. My fantastic Norwegian vacation came to a close in Oslo. Visiting this Beta World City demonstrated why Oslo is considered one of the best places in the world to live in. I completely agree with what I saw in terms of the city’s high-quality lifestyle.

The city is home to the majority of Norwegian company headquarters. Thousands of other visitors joined me in visiting Oslo, making it one of Norway’s busiest cities. If you travel in and around the city, the stunning landscape will continue to captivate you. Taking a scenic cruise, aesthetic sightseeing, or a gourmet sampling trip within Oslo is the greatest way to experience all Norway has to offer in one place. Then there’s the Southern Norwegian shore, which astonishes! I’ve narrowed down the best-of-the-best from my vacation, and here are the five best landmarks that you must positively visit before leaving the city.

Oslo City Hall

The City Hall, or the Norwegian Oslo Rådhus, as it is known locally, is the first destination I recommend, you see. Oslo City Hall, built-in 1931, is a rectangular bricked project with two towering towers. Rådhus exhibits a superb combination of modern engineering and traditional ideas in the middle of the city. This majestic building is Oslo’ City Hall, where the council meets to address administrative concerns. This red-bricked building, however, is more famous for its clock tower and the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony it hosts each December. I learnt here that, even though the structure was pitched in the 19th-century, the bricks are nearly the same size as those used in the Middle Ages. Don’t forget to look around the building’s eastern side, where you’ll discover 49 bells that occasionally play musicals.

Frognerparken (The Vigeland Park)

On my first visit, I spent close to four hours strolling through and photographing Frognerparken. After all, it is not only Oslo’s largest public garden but also the world’s largest sculptural park created by a single artist. Frogner Park, and the ancient Frogner Manor on the park’s southern side, which houses the Oslo City Museum, is Norway’s most popular tourist destination. All of the sculptural installations were designed and chiselled by Gustav Vigeland. Though there are also, some magnificent fountains and bridges to see throughout the park.

Viking Ship Museum

Ship museums are my favourite places to visit since they readily transport me to another era. We owe the Viking Museum to Swedish scholar Gabriel Gustafson, who ensured that the Viking Age finds were well-preserved in this cultural sepulchre. The Oseberg, Tune, and Gokstad ships all piqued my interest. Oseberg was excavated from the world’s largest ship burial complex. I’ve added images of the ships, Viking Age sledges, horse carts, and other burial items in a separate piece. A visit to this museum is like seeing a live Viking webcast!

Holmenkollen Ski Arena

The Norwegian Holmenkollbakken, or Holmenkollen National Ski Arena, is a massive 18th-century Ski Jumping Hill in Holmenkollen in Oslo. Unfortunately, severe rains were pelting the location the day I arrived. Else, this stadium, which can house up to 70,000 fans at a time, is a terrific site to catch the FIS Nordic Combined World Cup. This is a fantastic Nordic cross-country skiing and biathlon facility that you should add to your bucket list.

Oslo City Mall

When did shopping malls start gaining popularity as tourist destinations? You will ask. Let’s just say, since the 19th-century, when Oslo City Mall was proclaimed the city’s largest. The Oslo City Mall, which first opened its doors in 1988, presently contains approximately 90 retailers on three levels. I was lucky to travel during summer when most of these stores offer discounts of up to 70%. The best way to shop in the world’s second most expensive city is to take advantage of these deals.

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