Attractions in Oslo

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Oslo's impressive Vigelandsparken Sculpture Park is a must-see. The park's 212 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland can be viewed for free at any time.

The Opera House became an instant hit when it opened in 2008. Groundbreaking architecture and world-class opera and ballet performances have made the extraordinary marble and glass building in Bjørvika one of Oslo's most popular attractions.

One of Norway's most visited tourist attractions, the Holmenkollen Ski Jump, was rebuilt for the 2011 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oslo. The new state-of-the-art ski jump features the world's oldest Ski Museum and an observation deck with panoramic views of the city.

Oslo's fascinating history is on display at the Historical Museum in the city center and Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) on Bygdøy. The museum peninsula of Bygdøy also includes the Fram Museum, the Kon-Tiki Museum, the Viking Ship Museum and the Norwegian Maritime Museum, all of which provide insight into Norway's exciting maritime history and great explorers.

The Norwegian capital is over 1,000 years old, and the remains of medieval Oslo can still be seen in Gamlebyen (the old town) and at Akershus Fortress. 
Oslo's fascinating industrial history can be explored on a walk along the Akerselva River, which runs from Lake Maridalsvannet, through the city and into the Oslofjord.

Art lovers adore Oslo for its fine art establishments; highlights include the Munch Museum, The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design (is comprised of the National Museum of Architecture, the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the National Gallery and Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art.

In the summer season, TusenFryd Amusement Park, just south of Oslo, offers thrilling rides, a water park and great family fun. Also in summer, guided tours are available at the Royal Palace, home of Norway’s King Harald V and Queen Sonja.

Oslo is the home of the Nobel Peace Prize, and the Nobel Peace Center and the Holocaust Center have both been designed to give you an understanding of Norway as a nation of peace.