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- Oslo Central Station. Start your Oslo walking tour at the Oslo Central Station (Oslo Sentralstasjon). As Oslo’s as well as Norway’s main railway station, it serves as the main junction for both domestic and international trains.
- Tiger Sculpture. Standing just outside of Oslo Central Station is a striking bronze sculpture, popularly known as the “Tiger.” Cast by renowned artist Elena Engelsen, the sculpture stands an impressive 4.5 meters (15 feet) in length.
- Karl Johans Gate. Karl Johans Gate is the best-known and busiest thoroughfare in Oslo. This 1 km (0.6 miles) long historical artery is named after Karl XIV Johan, who was the king of Norway and Sweden from 1818–44 and is known simply as Karl Johan by the people of Oslo.
- Oslo Cathedral. Oslo Cathedral (Oslo Domkirke) is the principal church of Olso and one of the city’s must-see sights. The cathedral’s construction began in 1694, during the reign of King Christian V of Denmark-Norway, and was completed in 1697.
Mar 12, 2024 · Night view of Oslo's city hall (left) and harbour. Oslo, capital and largest city of Norway. It lies at the head of Oslo Fjord in the southeastern part of the country. The original site of Oslo was east of the Aker River.
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Mar 7, 2024 · The museum costs 140 NOK to enter and is well worth a visit during your 2 days in Oslo. City Hall. Cost: Free. Another seemingly unassuming Norwegian building on the outside, the City Hall is rather spectacular once you dig beneath the surface. The Hall is in command of the Oslofjord.
Mar 2, 2024 · Oslo is the proud host of the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, held annually in the Oslo City Hall. Green City Oslo has been awarded the title of European Green Capital for its commitment to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
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Mar 19, 2024 · Oslo City Hall Gallery; The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology; Oslo’s Natural History Museum; The Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art; The Holmenkollen Ski Museum; Norway’s Home Front Museum; The Kon-Tiki Museum
Mar 1, 2024 · 14. See City Hall. Oslo’s City Hall is open to the public and free to enter. While it might not sound like an interesting sight, the tours are actually quite informative. There are about 20 murals and works of art inside the building, covering everything from traditional Norwegian life to the Nazi occupation (which lasted from 1940-1945).
Mar 11, 2024 · The best area for your stay in Oslo is Sentrum, the central part of Oslo. Here, you’ll find the city’s main attractions, including the Royal Palace Park, City Hall, and the National Gallery, and there are plenty of amazing Oslo hotels, for example, the Hotel Bristol.