City walks in Oslo
Norway
The Norwegian capital delights with its unique blend of modern architecture, breathtaking nature and rich culture. Oslo is a fascinating destination with the impressive Viking Ship Museum, the famous Vigeland Park and the magnificent Opera House. Whether artful sculptures, vibrant city life or leisurely boat trips on the Oslo Fjord - there is something for everyone to discover here. Our travel guide will tell you everything you need to know for your trip.
The most beautiful city walks in Oslo
Norway's capital
Oslo is Norway's cultural centre. King Haakon resides here in his royal palace. Oslo, which used to be called Christiania, is home to the seat of government, the bishop's residence, the Academy of Sciences and the Nobel Peace Centre, where the Nobel Prizes are awarded every year. For many years, Oslo was the marketplace for the surrounding rich farming villages. The Akershus fortress still bears witness to this era. In the course of time, Oslo has become a modern metropolis with excellent museums such as the Munch and Vigeland museums. Oslo's surrounding countryside is also extremely attractive and should definitely be explored during a longer stay.
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After the museum, you can walk straight to the Opera House, which looks like a sculpture of a floating iceberg. From there you can visit Akershus Fortress, built in 1299, the Nobel Peace Centre and the hip Aker Brygge district, where you can stop off at a restaurant or buy something to eat at a stall on Oslo harbour. After a rest, continue to the beautiful National Theatre and the Royal Castle. From the castle, Oslo's most famous street, Karl Johans Gate, leads to Central Station. Here you will find numerous boutiques and restaurants.
Along Karl Johans Gate you will also find the magnificent Parliament Building, built in 1866, and the Cathedral Church with its impressive ceiling and stained glass windows by Emanuel Vigeland, who is as famous in Norway as Edvard Munch and his brother Gustav Vigeland, who was a sculptor. Your tour of Oslo is now drawing to a close. Let it end in the equally hip Grünerlokka district, which you can reach on foot along the Akerselva River. If you still have time, visit the Mathallen market hall in the Vulkan district.
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