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THE MOST FREQUENTLY VISITED PLACESOslo can offer some 50 museums and many art galleries. Amongst the internationally known attractions are: the Vigeland Park, the Viking Ships Museum, the Kon-Tiki, the Fram Museum, the National Gallery, the Norwegian Folk Museum, the Munch Museum, and Holmenkollen.In the table headed "Museums and Places of Interest", attractions are described with their opening hours, admission, prices and how to get there by public transport. Sightseeing tickets can be purchased from the Tourist Information Offices. Akershus, also known as Oslo's "Green Belt" has a great deal to offer. Museums, places of interest, shopping and accommodation are listed individually in the relevant columns.
Guided tours for individuals or groupsBåtservice Sightseeing A/SRådhusbryggen 3, Post-Box 1465 - Vika. N-0116 Oslo. Tel 22 20 07 15 Fax 22 41 64 10. Sightseeing trips by boat or bus. Daily departures from Pier 3 in front of the City Hall, mornings and afternoons. Possibility of combining bus/boat trips. See advertisement.
Christian Qvart A/S
H.M.Kristiansens Automobilbyrå A/S
Marka Safari
Bislet Limousine A/S
Charterrederiet M/S Lånan
Cruise-Båtene AS
Hertz Bilutleie A/S
Marine Service A/S
Norway Yacht Charter A/S
Oslo og Follo Busstrafikk A/S
OsloTaxi
Turbilsentralen
for Oslo og Akershus A/S
Den Rustne Eike -
Sykkel tur og Utleie A/S.
Sunrise Charterbåtene
Viking Cruise A/S
Norske Turistbusser A/S
Guideservice A/S
Scandinavian Tour Management
Sam's Turbiler AKERSHUSBoat trips on the Øyeren and Glomma canal systemGansvika, N-1903 Gan, Tel: 63 88 38 10 Boat trips on the Øyeren and Glomma canal system. Shrimp party on board (3-4 hours). Regular services, charter by appointment. Stops at Olavsgaard Hotel, Lillestrøm, Fetsund Lensemuseum and Sørumsand.
Nes Villmarksforum AS, Nes
NOCA Tours, Drøbak
NORMAR Adventure AS
Norway Adventure,
Norway Booking
Viking Natur THE MOST VISITED MUSEUMS AND PLACES OF INTEREST IN OSLOThe Viking Ships Museum with its authentic 1,000-year-old Viking ships, and archeological finds from Viking times: wagons, rowing boats, tools, sledges, etc.Kon-Tiki/Ra Museum and the Fram Museum: The adventure museums on the tip of Bygdøynes. Polar and tropical expeditions that have altered our view of world history. The Norwegian Folkmuseum with the Stave Church. One of Europe's largest outdoor museums, showing Norwegian traditions and culture. Antique wooden houses from all areas of Norway, including a timber Stave Church from the year 1200. Indoor collections of furniture, silver, handicraft, and Lappish exhibitions. Vigeland Sculpture Park. This is Oslo's main park and is recommended for people who like walking and philosopy.The artist Gustav Vigeland has created 200 sculptures in granite and bronze in this park: "The Fountain" "The Monolith" "The Bridge Statues" and the "Wheel of Life" illustrate the Cycle of Life, all aspects of human relations and emotions. Don't miss "The Angry Boy". At the south end of the Frogner Park, you will find the Oslo City Museum presenting the 1000 year history of Oslo. Holmenkollen. Steeped in tradition, the world-famous ski-jump above Oslo. Come and see the view from the ski jump tower and visit the ski museum.
IMPORTANT MUSEUMS OF SPECIAL INTERESTNorway's Resistance Museum at Akershus Fortress portrays the dramatic occupation years during the Second World War. The invasion, resistance efforts and liberation. A historical, fascinating and important museum.Sjøfartsmuseet (Norwegian Maritime Museum) Next to Fram and Kon-Tiki on Bygdøynes, you will find Norsk Sjøfartsmuseum (Norwegian Maritime Museum) - an encyclopaedia of Norwegian maritime tradition: sailing boats, old-fashioned ships, hundreds of models of ships right from Viking times up to the present day. Slide-shows and films. Henie-Onstad Kunstsenter. Just outside Oslo, at Høvikodden. Norway's largest collection of international modern art. The Munch Museum at Tøyen is devoted to the expressionist Edvard Munch, who used his own feelings - joy, fear, humour and jealousy - in order to reach a better understanding of life. His work can also be found in the National Gallery ("The Scream"), the University and the City Hall. The Museum often houses concerts and special exhibitions. The National Gallery provides one with a complete understanding of Norwegian art and consolidates Norway's place in art history. Large classical international collection. Barnekunst museum (Children's Art Museum). See the world through children's eyes in the museum that presents children's art from 180 countries. Astrup Fearnley. Altemating exhibitions display Norwegian and international paintings from the post-war period until today. PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE CITY CENTREIn the centre of Oslo you can take a lovely stroll and pass central and important places like: the Akershus Fortress, Oslo Cathedral, the City Hall, the Royal Palace, the University, the Nobel Institute, the Historical Museum, the National Gallery, the National Theatre and the Paliament Building.SUGGESTED WALKSAkerselven. Take a delightful walk or cycle ride from the Maridal Lake to the city centre, following the banks of the Akerselven.Minneparken. You will find the ruins of Old Oslo from the Middle Ages. St. Hallvardskirken, Mariakirken, Bispegården, etc. Damstredet/Telthusbakken. Here you will find charming small timber houses dating from the 1800s, built in intimate proximity to each other. Walking in the heart of Oslo. Authorised English-speaking Oslo guides show you Oslo's "golden centre". See and hear about the splendid monuments and buildings around Karl Johan Street - City Hall, The National Theatre, the Royal Palace and Queens Park, The University and Storting (parliament) See "What's on in Oslo" for times. SUGGESTED BICYCLE TOURSWe recommend that you rent a bike at "Den Rustne Eike" (see guided tour for further details).The Rock Carvings at Ekeberg. Suggestion: Cycle from the city centre to Ekeberg Hill and see The Rock Carvings. Visit the ruins of Old Oslo in the Memorial Park and continue to Akershus Fortress : Oslo's history from the ice-age to present day. Oslo-Marka. Cycle (or take your bike on the underground) from the city centre to Frognerseteren, and cycle to Tryvannshytta and Ullevålseter. Return by Maridalsvannet and the cycle path along Akerselven to the city centre. MAKE USE BY BOAT ON THE FJORDBoat to Bygdøy -Oslo's jewel. Start out from Rådhusbrygga and take the Båtservice boat to Dronningen at Bygdøy. Take "the museum train" from here or walk/cycle to all the places of interest on Bygdøy: Norwegian Folk Museum with the famous Stave Church, the Viking Ships Museum, the Kon-Tiki Museum, Fram Museum and the Maritime Museum. At Bygdøy you will also find several places where you can swim (Huk, Paradisbukta), and the magnificent Kongskogen. Return to the City centre with "Båtservice" from the Kon-Tiki Museum, or by bus no 30.Boat to Hovedøya and Langøyene. Take boat no 94 from Vippetangen to Hovedøya and visit the Abbey Ruins and beaches. You can continue with the same boat (94) to several islands (for example Langøyene), and discover The Oslo Fjord in an exciting and original way. Ferry to Nesodden. Take one of the many ferries from Aker Brygge to the peninsula of Nesodden and take a bicycle ride there. Cabins, beaches and pleasant atmosphere. SIGHTSEEING WITH GUIDEBåtservice Sightseeing and HMK Sightseeing organize complete guided tours by bus and/or boat. Passengers are picked up at a number of hotels. Both companies offer tours to Oslo's most important places of interest. Regular departures morning and afternoon in summer. The tourist train "Christian IV" takes you on short trips in the city centre.Oslo Guideservice provides guides for tours in all of Oslo's museums, including theme tours, such as "In Henrik Ibsens footsteps", "In Kristin Lavransdatters footsteps", "Christian IV's city". We can tailor tours as customers wish. Scandinavian Tour Management provides qualified and experienced city guides in Oslo and travel guides for Scandinavia.
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