The Norwegian capital received its status in 1905. Oslo is an amazing city, half of which is parks, forests and lakes. Despite this, it is highly developed culturally. There are about 50 museums, art galleries, as well as many buildings with modern architectural design.
A tourist card that can significantly reduce the cost of a trip. When purchasing an Oslo pass, the traveler can use transport for free. Free access to the best galleries and museums of the city is available (for example, the Norwegian Maritime Museum, the Munch Museum). With the card you can get good discounts in shops, restaurants, even on excursions.
The cost of Oslo pass: for a day – about 3000 rubles, for 2 days – about 4500 rubles. Detailed information can be found at the information centers near the airport/railway station.
The city’s attractions
There aren’t really that many of them. In Oslo, most people are indifferent to matters of faith, so there are very few cathedrals and temples here. But, despite this, the capital of Norway has something to surprise tourists with.
The most famous park in Oslo. Emotions of people, their behavior and actions are expressed through statues. More than 200 sculptures are exhibited in the park.
The fountain in the Vigeland Sculpture Park is decorated with 60 bronze sculptures. After death comes life – the main concept of a cultural object.
On the bridge there is the famous sculpture “Angry Baby”.
Aker Brugge
The most popular area for walking among tourists and locals. Aker Brygge has a promenade from which you can see the Akerhaus fortress. Locals love to come to cafes and restaurants on the waterfront. There are wonderful views of the bay from here, especially during sunset.
New Opera
The white-stone building, which looks like a rock rising from the sea, opened in 2008. The area of the cultural object is 38,000 square meters. Inside there are about 1100 rooms and 3 stages. The main hall of the opera is the one in which classical concerts are played. Its shape resembles a horseshoe. You can find an attraction on Bjorvik – the central peninsula of Oslo.
Athletic facilities
Winter sports are very popular in Norway, and the capital is no exception. Here you can visit several sports facilities:
- Ski resort “Holmenkollen“;
- Bislett Multisport Stadium;
- Football stadium “Ullewall”;
- Ice skating rink at Spikersuppa Square.
Travelers do not come to Oslo as often as to other European capitals. A green city with a high quality of life always welcomes guests in a friendly manner. Oslo is a meeting place for wildlife and modernity.
