Attractions in Oslo
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If you have the opportunity you should be in Oslo on the 17th of May. It's the national day of Norway, and the most spectacular day of the year. |
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For more than a houndred years Aker Brygge was a shipyard called 'Akers mek. verksted', but in 1982 the old wharf was turned into a modern place with restaurants, shops, offices, luxurious apartments and leisure-boat docks.
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This river runs from Maridalen in the north of Oslo, to Vaterland in the south. Along the river is a beautiful 8 km path which is perfect for a walk. |
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Akershus Fortress (Akershus Festning in norwegian) was originally the medieval fortress of Oslo, built in 1299. It was later rebuilt to a renessanse castle before it was expanded to an armed fortress in 1592. |
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Gronland lies in the downtown of Oslo, close to both the bus- and trainstation. This has for many years been a popular place for foreign people living in Oslo. Taking a walk here, can remind you of places far away - like the Middle East. |
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The famous skijump Holmenkollen gives you an incredible view of Oslo, from its position on one of the hills surrounding the town. |
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Only 400 metres from the city of Oslo lies the first of more than 40 islands in the Oslofjord. |
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Karl Johansgate is the main street of Oslo, running from the trainstation to the castle. |
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Middelalderbyen is located in Gamlebyen (the old city) of Oslo, and it is the largest site with preserved ruines from the medieval ages in the north of Europe. |
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The norwegian Royal Palace is situated on the top of Karl Johansgate in Oslo, with a great view of the street. |
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Sognsvann is a beautiful lake in the north of Oslo. The metro takes you to this big lake, and it's a very popular place. |
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The parliament of Norway is situated in the middle of Karl Johansgate in Oslo. It was built in 1861-66 by the swedish architect Emil Victor Langlet. |
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Tøyen Hovedgård - the Tøyen Estate - is a place that is rich in history. The name, originally Todin, originated in the first centuries AD. 'Tad' means fertilizer and 'vin' is grazing land or pasture. King Frederik VI bought the estate in 1812 and donated it to the newly established university of Christiania. The estate included a very considerable area of land and a shoreline to the Oslo Fjord. But most of these were later sold or leased.
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Attractions in Oslo
