What's On Oslo: July 2019

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YOUR GUIDE TO EVENTS IN JULY // MEET THE VIKINGS // THE MUSEUM LIST // SHOPPING // NIGHTLIFE//OSLO ON A BUDGET

Foto: Morten Brun

MEET THE PEOPLE Life, traditions, homes and history.

Daily activities, folk dance & music.

Medieval Stave Church.

www.norskfolkemuseum.no

LET IT (SUN)SHINE! Welcome to What’s On Oslo in July, when the heady days of the intense Nordic summer really hit their stride.

This is the main month of summer holidays for many people that live in Norway. It is a time of trips to forest, mountain and seaside cabins called “hytter” and the spread of sun and adventure hungry Norwegians across the globe.

If Oslo seems a bit empty, it is probably because the people are lying on beaches in Croatia, checking out ruined Inca cities in Peru, or dipping their toes in the still rather chilly Norwegian waters near their seaside holiday cabins.

For you lucky ones that have opted for a July in Oslo, this is the perfect time to explore not only the city but also the beautiful nature the city and its surroundings are blessed with. From leafy sculpture parks to mighty forests and islands surrounded by black-blue water in the Oslo fjord, the possibilities are many.

Oslo is not only a nature city, but also a major cultural hub. Oslo has more concerts than the other Scandinavian capitals combined, for instance, and lots of exhibitions and other activities.

In July things are calmer, but there are still lots of things to get up to.

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Our front page story is on one of these activities. The fabulous Norwegian Museum of Cultural History is both an outdoor and indoor museum, with great indoor exhibitions and old, traditional buildings from all over Norway, farms animals, folk dance, and much more.

The museum is located on the Bygdøy peninsula, which also has several other popular museums and even beaches and forest, making a trip there worthy of a whole day of exploration.

Also don’t miss our article on spectacular The Viking Planet, a brand new, cutting edge entertainment centre that opened in June. Here you can get up close with Vikings thanks to technology such as the latest in virtual reality, augmented reality – and even holograms!

As always we include our indispensable Museum Guide, our equally indispensable Event Calendar with things to get up to all over town and whatever your preferences and our practical guides to shopping and nightlife.

Near the end of the magazine we have maps and public transport information to help you find your way around town.

Enjoy! Team What’s On Oslo

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CONTENT

JULY

06 – 07 HIGHLIGHTS 08 – 21 EVENT CALENDAR 22 – 25 MEET THE VIKINGS 28 – 47 THE MUSEUM LIST 48 – 51 GREEN FIELDS, FARM ANIMALS AND HISTORY 52 – 55 OSLO BY NIGHT 56 – 59 SHOPAHOLIC 60 OSLO ON A BUDGET 61 – 65 HOW TO GET AROUND

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Text: Tarjei Kidd Olsen / VisitOSLO

HIGHLIGHTS 3 JUL, 19:00

RICKIE LEE JONES Rickie Lee Jones is a great songwriter who has been an inspiration for many throughout her career. Ever since her debut in 1979, she has been crafting a legacy of beautiful albums. She is known for her mix of jazz, pop and rock. She released the album The Other Side of Desire in 2015. The album is one of the most praised in her collection, and the only one with exclusively her material she has released in over 10 years. The follow-up Kicks is planned for release 7. June. It is a tribute to the great American songbook, and consists of everything from ‘70s rock to ‘50s blues.

Where: Rockefeller, Torggata 16 Website: www.rockefeller.no

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The Body as a Battlefield exibition at Nobel Peace Center July 1–31

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Photo: Astor Morgan

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Ricki Lee Jones plays at Rockefeller July 3

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THE PEACE PRIZE EXHIBITION: THE BODY AS A BATTLEFIELD The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Exhibition sheds light on how sexual violence has been, and still is, used as a weapon of war worldwide. Sexual violence has been used as a weapon of war since the dawn of time.

Where: Nobel Peace Centre, Brynjulf Bulls plass 1 Website: www.nobelpeacecenter.org

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EVENT Photo: Eduardo Ebbesen

CALENDAR

The following pages present selected highlights from Oslo’s event calendar: Dance performan­ces, concerts, opera, stand-up, and more.

For more events, go to: www.visitoslo.com

Elona Planman performs at Salt July 4

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CONCERTS 3 JULY, 19:00

4 JULY, 19:30

Club show with slacker rocker and cult hero Mac DeMarco at Sentrum Scene this summer. The Canadian had his big breakthrough with his 2012 album 2, as well as his latest, 2017’s This Old Dog. DeMarco recently confirmed that his follow-up album is coming in May 2019.

Location: Sentrum Scene, Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 More details: www.rockefeller.no

Concert at SALT with Elona Planman, who combines great musicality and poetry with a bold personality and charisma.

Location: SALT Art & Music, Langkaia 1 More details: www.facebook.com/ events/330671060899886

MAC DEMARCO

3 JULY, 19:00

Photo: Bilge Oner

RICKIE LEE JONES

Rickie Lee Jones is a great songwriter who has been an inspiration for many throughout her career. Ever since her debut in 1979, she has been crafting a legacy of beautiful albums. She is known for her mix of jazz, pop and rock. She released the album The Other Side of Desire in 2015.

The album is one of the most praised in her collection, and the only one with exclusively her material she has released in over 10 years. The follow-up Kicks is planned for release 7. June. It is a tribute to the great American songbook, and consists of everything from ‘70s rock to ‘50s blues.

Location: Rockefeller, Torggata 16 More details: www.rockefeller.no

4 JULY, 19:00

XAVIER RUDD

Xavier Rudd is not only one of Australia’s most unique singers, but he’s also a multi instrumentalist, surfer and activist with an ability to bring people together. Last year saw the release of Storm Boy, Rudd’s ninth album. It was fronted by the fantastic single Walk Away, and represents a step in a new direction, as well as classic Rudd.

Location: Rockefeller, Torggata 16 More details: www.rockefeller.no

ELONA PLANMAN

4 JULY, 19:30

JOHN FOGERTY

After Creedence Clearwater Revival split in 1972, front man and songwriter John Fogerty started his equally impressive solo career. In 1997, Fogerty won a Grammy for best rock album for his album Blue Moon Swamp, and he has earned a start on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The legendary artist is responsible for classics like Proud Mary, Susie Q, and Have You Ever Seen the Rain to name a few.

Location: Oslo Spektrum, Sonja Henies plass 2 More details: www.oslospektrum.no

JULY 7, 14, 21, 28

FRANK ZNORT QUARTET

Frank Znort Quartet is an institution at Blå, where they play every Sunday. The big band has been playing together since 1998 and moves confidently from genre to genre.

Location: Blå, Brenneriveien 9 C More details: www.blaaoslo.no

11 JULY, 20:00

KING BUFFALO / CHILD

The trio from New York, plays heavy, chewy stoner rock with strong undertones of blues and psychedelia. King Buffalo invades its listener’s ears with heavy guitar riffs, deep bass and big drums.

Location: Blå, Brenneriveien 9 C More details: www.blaaoslo.no

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Photo: Gavin Batty

12 JULY, 20:00

DUNGEN

Swedish band Dungen perform at Rockefeller July 12

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Photo: Annika Aschberg

Dungen from Sweden have received acclaim from rock connoisseurs all across the globe, despite the fact that all their lyrics are en Swedish.

Their music is often described as psychedelic rock, but is also strongly influenced by Swedish folk music, classical, indie and progressive rock.

Dungen’s breakthrough album Ta Det Lungt turns fifteen this year. The band celebrates by performing the album in its entirety at Rockefeller. Lyrics in Swedish.

Location: Rockefeller, Torggata 16 More details: www.rockefeller.no

16 JULY, 19:00

ZOTORA - BREATH IN THE MAUSOLEUM

Zotora is one of Europe and Scandinavia’s first didgeridoo players, perfecting his sound through the years. This evening offers contemplative music from what might be the mother of all wind instruments. The concert is held in "Oslo's best kept secret", the amazing Emanuel Vigeland Museum.

Location: Grimelundsveien 8 More details: www.emanuelvigeland.museum.no

a summer evening by the organ - with eminent organists from Scandinavia.

19 JULY, 19:00

Elisa is one of few Italian musicians to write and record mainly in English. She draws inspiration from many genres such as pop, alternative rock, electronica and trip hop. In Europe she is perhaps most recognised for the single Come Speak to Me. In 2012, the song Ancora Qui, a collaboration between Elisa and famous film music composer Ennio Morricone, was featured on Quentin Tarantino’s film Django Unchained.

Location: Blå, Brenneriveien 9 C More details: www.blaaoslo.no

31 JULY, 19:00

COMBICHRIST

Norwegian-American Combichrist have made waves with their brand of electro-industrial aggro-tech music. Their Norwegian front man brings the band “home” this summer, as part of their world tour.

Combichrist is Norwegian Andy LaPlegua’s project. He is also part of the band Icon of Coil. The band debuted with Joy of Gunz in 2003, and will be releasing their latest album One Fire this summer.

Location: John DEE, Torggata 16, entr. Hammersborggata More details: www.rockefeller.no

Foto : Anne Line Bakken

ELISA

ORGANIST AT OSLO CATHEDRAL.

9th JULY, 8 PM MAGNE H. DRAAGEN, ORGANIST AT NIDARÅS CATHEDRAL, TRONDHEIM.

Works by Kerli, Bach, Franck and Sixten.

Foto: Peter Knutson

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2nd JULY, 8 PM KÅRE NORDSTOGA,

Works by Bach, Buxtehude, Bruhns, Mendelsson and Franck.

16th JULY, 8 PM BENJAMIN ÅBERG, ORGANIST AT THE SWEDISH MARGARETA CHURCH, OSLO.

Works by Storace, Böhm, Krebs and Bach.

Foto: Elin Eike Worren

Prepare for a double dose of Gothenburg.

Dark Tranquillity has dominated the Gothenburg metal scene since the early 90s with their friends in Evergrey.

Location: Parkteatret, Olaf Ryes plass 11 More details: www.parkteatret.no

Foto: Julia Granberg

DARK TRANQUILITY / EVERGREY

23rd JULY, 8 PM ANDERS ELDSTEN DAHL, ORGANIST AT BRAGERNES CHURCH, DRAMMEN.

Works by Mozart and Bach.

100 NOK Pay at the door with card or VIPPS. Address: Hammersborg Torg 8b, Oslo

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JULY 4-6

MOTVIND 2019

Motvind is a versatile and inclusive music festival aiming to represent a broad spectrum of international music for a low price. It was created in 2016 as a pro-peace, pro-freedom, pro-quality festival, with an anti-corporate message.

Programme: Thursday 4 July: Xylouris White, Les Filles De Illighad, Evan Parker, Mette Rasmussen & Sofia Jernberg. Friday 5 July: Sanskriti Shrestha Avatar, Gush, Bass Primitives, Michaela Antalová. Saturday 6 July: Cüneyt Sepetci, Skadedyr, Frode Gjerstad & Hästi, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, Azkadenya (Vilde Alnæs, Inga Aas and Sidsel Endresen).

Location: Rockefeller, Torggata 16 More details: www.rockefeller.no

Xylouris White performs at music festival Motvind in July

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Photo: anolis Mathioudakis

FESTIVALS

FAMILY JULY 1-31

KLIMALAB

As part of the 2019 Oslo European Green Capital celebrations, the Nobel Peace Centre puts on an exhibition about climate and environment in the spirit of Alfred Nobel. KlimaLab is a vibrant exhibition about the climate, nature and people. It is an interactive experience for children and adults consisting of art installations you can touch, feel and even eat. Klimalab is open to the public, but it is not completed.

The Peace Centre wants you to help them complete the exhibition, because climate change concerns us all and it is up to our generation to find a solution together. To stop climate change, we all have to make changes in our own lives. Every Sunday, the whole family is invited to various Lab-events, where you can learn about the climate, the environment and our role in it all.

Location: Nobel Peace Centre, Brynjulf Bulls plass 1 More details: www.nobelpeacecenter.org

JULY 2-7, 9-14, 16-20

CHILDREN'S THEATRE (NO.) JAKTEN PÅ NYRESTEINEN Children's summer theatre in Frogner Park, presented by 2nd year students of the Norwegian Theatre Academy. In Norwegian.

Location: Frognerparken More details: www.sommerteatret.no

JULY 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31

PROMENADE THEATRE (NO.) ÅRRINGER I STEIN A guided tour through 700 years of history at Akershus Fortress.

The guiding is in Norwegian.

Location: Akershus festning More details: www.akershusfestning.no

JULY 6-7

HANDMADE IN NORWAY: MARKET AT SALT Handmade in Norway and SALT presents a weekend market where new and established artists and artisans sell their hand crafted products. SALT is an art project is settled on the edge of the Oslo fjord and consists of three monumental wooden structures. It is a lively place with concerts and other events held on a regular basis.

Location: : Langkaia 1 More details: www.salted.no

JULY 6, 13, 20, 27

KRAKABØLA MARKET Krakabøla marked is a creative, social and cultural market held on Norway's oldest marketplace in Oslo's old town.

The market is held every Saturday from May through September and offers live entertainment, good and reasonably priced food, fun for the kids, waffles and interesting stalls with used stuff, vintage clothing, hand-made jewelry, natural skincare products, LP records, art posters, cartoons and much more. The market organisers focus on the environment, and many of the vendors offer ecological and eco-friendly goods.

Location: Gamlebyen, St. Halvardsgate 21 More details: www.facebook.com/krakabolamarked

JULY 7, 14, 21, 28

SUNDAY MARKET IN INGENSGATE Sundays all year there is a handicraft and second-hand market in Ingensgate at Grünerløkka: Knit wear, jewellery, ceramics, glass, wool, clothes, toys, paintings, bags etc.

Location: Blå, Brenneriveien 9 C More details: www.blaaoslo.no

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Vikingr exhibition at Historisk Museum in July

JULY 1-31

THE PEACE PRIZE EXHIBITION 2018: THE BODY AS A BATTLEFIELD

The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Exhibition sheds light on how sexual violence has been, and still is, used as a weapon of war worldwide. Sexual violence has been used as a weapon of war since the dawn of time. Systematic rape, violent sexual assault and sexual slavery are used to spread fear, reward soldiers and exterminate entire religious and ethnic minorities. Exhibition photographer Cristina de Middel portrays the topic of sexual violence in conflict and war in a series of staged photographs taken in Nigeria in 2018, using local volunteers.

Location: Nobel Peace Centre, Brynjulf Bulls plass 1 More details: www.nobelpeacecenter.org

JULY 1-31

HISTORIES: THREE GENERATIONS OF SÁMI ARTISTS Histories shows 60 works by three generations of Sámi artists from Norway, Sweden and Finland. The exhibition focusses on art from 1970 to today and includes 13 artists who all have played a role in shaping Sámi society and identity.

Location: Slottsplassen 1 Entrance Parkveien More details: www.royalcourt.no

JULY 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30-31

PARALLELS. VIGELAND AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES

2019 marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869–1943), and the Vigeland Museum celebrates with a large anniversary exhibition enitled Parallels.

Gustav Vigeland and his contemporaries.

The exhibition focuses on Vigeland's position in art history, and includes borrowings from Musée Rodin, Musée d’Orsay og Musée Bourdelle i Paris, and The Glyptotek in Copenhagen. Vigeland's works are shown side by side with sculp-

tures by Constantin Meunier, Auguste Rodin, Aristide Maillol and Antoine Bourdelle, among others. The juxtaposing of Vigeland's art with other main works in European art history serves to put his oeuvre into a larger context.

Location: Vigeland-museet Nobels gate 32 More details: www.vigeland.museum.no

JULY 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30-31

THE SEA IS HISTORY

The Sea is History features work by contemporary artists who address issues of migration and displacement from both a historical and contemporary perspective.

The stories extend over a timeframe that begins with the African slave trade and continues until today. The exhibition title is inspired by the seminal poem by the St. Lucian Nobel-laureate poet Derek Walcott. The reference serves to emphasize the poetic undercurrent of the exhibition, while also highlighting the relevance of great Caribbean thinkers such as Derek Walcott, Stuart Hall, and Édouard Glissant within a wider geographical and theoretical context.

Location: Historisk museum, Frederiks gate 2 More details: www.khm.uio.no

JULY 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30-31

VIKING AGE EXHIBITION: VÍKINGR

Historical Museum's new Viking exhibition Víkingr (the Norse word for Viking) contains some of the most exquisite objects that we have from the Norwegian Viking Age, and invites you to become acquainted with Viking war culture and their journeys, and how society changed during the Viking era. The Vikings are known as being violent and ruthless warriors. However, they were also farmers, skilled artisans and traders. On display at the exhibition, you will find familiar and exquisite artefacts representing different aspects of life, death and society. The exhibition portrays three important aspects of the Viking Age: journeys, warriors and a changing society.

Location: Historisk museum, Frederiks gate 2 More details: www.khm.uio.no

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Edvard Munch, The Scream, 1910 © The Munch Museum

Exit! exhibition at Munchmuseet in July

JULY 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-31

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In 2020, a new Museum for Edvard Munch's art will open its doors in Oslo.

The exhibition Exit! marks the conclusion of the museum's tenure at its current location, and summarises an important chunk of Norwegian museum history.

The exhibition conveys historical highlights and tidbits, while also looking ahead at the new museum. You'll get to experience some of Munch's best known and iconic artworks, including Scream, Madonna and Vampire. The museum's history is full of drama, big cultural happenings and surprising events. Did you know, for instance, that Ivan the rottweiler lived at the museum between 1967 and 1972, and got dog food in return for guarding the building? And do you know what really happened when Scream and Madonna were stolen in 2004? You'll learn about this, and much more.

Location: Munchmuseet, Tøyengata 53 Sonja Henies plass 2 More details: www.munchmuseet.no

Discover the world’s most visited multimedia exhibition experience at Hadeland Glassverk this summer. The travelling exhibition Van Gogh Alive lets you venture into an exciting new world, forego all preconceived ideas of traditional museum visits, dispel all notions of tiptoeing through silent art galleries to view masterpieces from afar and change how you engage with art. Synchronized to a powerful classical score, more than 3000 Van Gogh images at enormous scale create a thrilling display that fills giant screens, walls, columns, ceilings and even the floor – immersing you entirely in the vibrant colors and vivid details that constitute Van Gogh’s unique style. Van Gogh Alive – The Experience transports visitors to another time and place, immersing them in the artists’ world.

Location: Hadeland Glassverk Glassverksveien 9, Jevnaker More details: www.hadeland-glassverk.no

EXIT!

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VAN GOGH ALIVE

Works from The Astrup Fearnley Collection exhibition in July

OLAV CHRISTOPHER JENSSEN – WORKS FROM THE ASTRUP FEARNLEY COLLECTION

Since the early 1980s, Jenssen has been developing an abstract expressionist style in which he has systematically explored formal possibilities and colour expression.

Parallel to the development of Pop art, Minimalism and Conceptual art in the 1960s, a new expressionism emerged in Europe. For nearly 30 years, he has created series of abstract paintings exploring the floating line, as well as a corporal engagement within the process of painting, constructing balanced structures in a dialogue with art history.

The Collection includes a large number of his works from a variety of periods, giving a comprehensive picture of his artistic journey through the years.

Location: Astrup Fearnley Museet More details: www.afmuseet.no

JULY 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30-31

TURN AND FACE THE STRANGE

Henie Onstad Art Centre celebrates its 50th anniversary with a large and playful presentation of the Henie Onstad Collection. When the Art Center opened its doors for the first time in 1968, the collection consisted of approximately 300 paintings donated by Sonja Henie and Niels Onstad.After 50 years, the collection has grown to more than 4000 works, and this exhibition presents a wide range of these. You will find beautiful works from the core collection by Picasso, MirĂł, Ernst, Dubuffet and Matisse in addition to important works from the special collections consisting of Cobra and Fluxus as well as larger deposits from Sparebankstiftelsen DNB with Schwitters and the historical avantgarde.

Location: : Henie Onstad Kunstsenter, Sonja Henies vei 31 More details: www.hok.no

Photo: Joerg Wiesner

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CITY TOURS JULY 1-31

GUIDED TOUR OF THE ROYAL PALACE

The Royal Palace is open to the public during the summer. All visitors must follow a guided tour. Entrance by Slottsgården on the west side (the back) of the Royal Palace. Each tour lasts for approx. one hour. The guided tour takes visitors through some of the most beautiful state rooms in the Royal Palace: Cabinet Cloakroom, Cabinet Parlour, Council Chamber, White Parlour, King Haakon VII Suite, Upper Vestibule, Bird Room, Mirror Hall, Family Dining Room, Small Ceremonial Hall, Great Hall and the Banqueting Hall.

Guided tours in Norwegian (every 20 minutes) All days: 10 am-5 pm.

Guided tours in English Daily: 12 noon, 2 pm, 2.20 pm and 4 pm.

Location: Slottsplassen 1 More details: www.kongehuset.no

JULY 1-31

NORWEGIAN EVENING ON THE FJORD

Evening fjord cruise on a traditional wooden sailing ship on the inner Oslo Fjord, passing a maze of green islands and sounds, Akershus Fortress, the Opera House, Hovedøya island and several lighthouses. The tour lasts for three hours, and included in the price is a traditional Norwegian prawn buffet with prawns "au naturelle", lemon, mayonnaise, bread and butter.

Drinks for sale on board.

Location: St. Halvardsgate 21 More details: www.facebook.com/ krakabolamarked

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FREE TOUR OSLO

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90-minute guided walking tour in English to the main sights in the city centre. Many of the tours are also available in Spanish.

The tour guides are not authorised Oslo guides, but know the city well and have many great stories to tell. The tour is free,

but you are encouraged to tip the tour guide at the end of your tour.

Location: Tiger statue, Jernbanetorget More details: www.freetouroslo.com

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FIVE-HOUR SIGHTSEEING TOUR BY BUS TO SEVERAL OF OSLO'S BIGGEST ATTRACTIONS AND MUSEUMS

The tour guide speaks in English only, but audioguides are offered in 7 language. The tour starts downtown before continuing with a walking tour in Vigeland Sculpture Park and a photo stop at the Holmenkollen Ski Jump. You then visit Bygdøy, where you tour the Viking Ship Museum and the Fram Museum. The bus then takes you back to City Hall. Museum entry is included in your ticket. Lunch is not included.

Location: Haakon VIIs gate 1 More details: www.sightseeingoslo.com

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OSLO PANORAMA

Guided sightseeing tour by bus to some of Oslo's biggest attractions with live guiding in English. Audioguides are also available in the 7 languages. The tour stars in the city centre and includes a short walking tour of Vigeland Sculpture Park and a photo stop at the Holmenkollen Ski Jump before ending back at City Hall.

Location: Haakon VIIs gate 1 More details: www.sightseeingoslo.com

JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

THE CITY OF CONTRASTS

Guided tour where you will get insight into one of the fastest-growing cities in Europe and learn how the city blends in new buildings with the old. The tour passes the Opera House before continuing into the historic area of Kvadraturen to the medieval fortress of Akershus.

Location: Oslo Visitor Centre More details: www.osloguide.no

Photo: Gavran Boris

Guided tours of The Royal Palace takes place on July 22-30

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GUIDED KAYAK TOUR ON THE FJORD

Daily kayak tours in the scenic surroundings of the Oslo Fjord. The tours are suitable for everyone, and you do not need any kayaking experience to join. Oslo Kayak Tours has many years of experience, and can customise the tours according to the weather and the participants' skill levels. The guides speak Norwegian, English, German and French.

Location: Sjølyst Marina, Drammensveien 164 More details: www.oslokayaktours.no

JULY 2-3, 5-7, 9-10, 12-14, 16-17, 19-21, 23-24, 26-28, 30-31

TASTE OF OSLO

Guided walking tour that lets you experience Oslo like a local, and sample traditional Norwegian dishes, snacks and drinks. Guiding in English.

Location: Karl Johans gate 31 More details: www.trip2scandinavia.com

JULY 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30

OSLO MUST SEES

Guided walk through Oslo with stops at several of the city's main attractions.

You will start out with a walking tour to Akershus Fortress, Oslo City Hall and the Royal Palace, before paying a visit to the magnificent Vigeland Sculpture Park.

Location: Nobel Peace Center More details: www.ourwaytours.com

JULY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

HARRY HOLE'S OSLO

Follow in Jo Nesbø's character Harry Hole's footsteps through the streets of Oslo, to the places that Hole frequents: the courthouse, the watering holes Underwater Pub and Schrøder, the Royal Palace Park, Egertorget Square and Sofies gate, where Harry lives.

Location: Karl Johan Hotell More details: www.osloguide.no

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JULY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

JAZZCRUISE

This jazz cruise takes you on a musical voyage on the Oslo Fjord, accompanied by a live jazz band and shrimp buffet.ding on the wishes of the participants.

Location: Rådhusbrygge 3 More details: www.boatsightseeing.com

JULY 3, 5-6, 10, 12-13, 17, 19-20, 14, 26-27, 31

MEDIEVAL OSLO WALK

Even though Oslo burned down in 1624, there are still a lot of remains from the middle ages to be found throughout the city. On this tour, you will learn about the people that built the city up again from the ashes, Norway’s last Viking king, Oslo’s Petrograd, and hear stories of warriors and seamen, all while visiting places that bear witness to Oslo’s long history. The tour is suited for everyone who likes a good story and those who think they already know everything about Oslo.

Location: Oslo More details: www.ourwaytours.com

JULY 6, 13, 20, 27

GUIDED TOUR FOR FAMILIES

Guided tour the Opera House for families.

Location: The Norwegian National Opera and Ballett, Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 More details: www.operaen.no

JULY 6, 20, 27

BLUESCRUISE

You are invited to board the Bluescruise sailboat for an evening of blues music and cruising the Oslo Fjord. There’s a new band playing each week. The ticket includes an all you can eat Norwegian shrimp sandwich buffet. Eat as much shrimp, bread, mayonnaise, butter and lemon as you want.

Location: Rådhusbrygge 3 More details: www.boatsightseeing.com

Photo: Gavran Boris

Guided kayak tours on the fjord take place in July

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Photo: The Viking Planet

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MEET THE VIKINGS At The Viking Planet groundbreaking virtual reality and surround video transports you to Norway during the Viking age.

Read our guide to Oslo’s spectacular newcomer.

Norway + Vikings = True. Now brand new The Viking Planet is revolutionizing public access to the Viking age with cutting edge technology. The center is set to become an instant classic after it opened its doors on June 21.

We highly recommend a visit. To get you started, we take you through the attractions you can experience in this brave new Viking world.

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THE VIKING PLANET

Photo: The Viking Planet

FRIDTJOF NANSENS PLASS 4 WWW.THEVIKINGPLANET.COM INFO@THEVIKINGPLANET.COM

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The Ambush: VR-Vikings In The Ambush you are transported back more than a thousand years, to a Viking ship during a Viking raid on Norway’s west coast at the end of the ninth century.

This immersive experience uses groundbreaking Virtual Reality technology, with 4D chairs and a cinema soundtrack. The Ambush is the first Virtual Reality experience of its kind in the world.

The Helmet: 270-degree Cinema With a combination of classic cinematic storytelling and innovative 270-degree filmmaking, you get another chance to step into the Viking age.

Inside a Viking-helmet-shaped theatre, and with a screen spanning the entire volume of the interior space, various memorable moments from daily Viking life unfold.

Fjordr: The Movie Theatre This is a fact-based account placing the Viking Age in the context of European history.

The Viking Age began in the late eighth century and lasted until there was a gradual transition into the Christian faith some three hundred years later.

Viking Windows Interactive screens with illustrations and text providing background information on different aspects of the Viking Age. One of Norway’s most respected writers on Viking culture and this significant period in the country´s history, Kim Hjardar, is the editor of The Viking Windows experience.

The Viking Windows can be explored on TV screens and huge wall-sized screens operated by an interactive tablet. It is available in eleven languages.

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• Original page from the Gutenberg Bible • Handwritten Bible pages from the 13th century • Medieval printing press - print your own page!

The world´s smallest edition of The New Testament

Nedre Slottsgate 4c, 0157 Oslo - www.nobimu.no 26 Tue-Wed 12-17, Thu 11-18, Fri-Sun 11-16

www.holmenkollen.com

KOLLENSVEVET Kollensvevet is a zipline that takes you from the very top of the Holmenkollen Ski Jump to the bottom as if you were jumping on skis.

From the top of Holmenkollen you can set off and enjoy the same view and sensation of speed as the ski jumpers do!

Open every day in July.

More information: www.kollensvevet.no

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MUSEUM LIST MAP Oslo's areas are shown in different colours on this map.

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To find out where a museum in the Museum List is located, match the coloured number on the museum you are interested in to the corresponding colour on this map.

Tip: A detailed street map with the same numbers is at the back of the magazine.

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MAJORSTUA

FROGNER 2

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BYGDĂ˜Y

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ST. HANSHAUGEN GRÜNERLØKKA 16

BISLETT

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GRØNLAND

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THE MUSEUM LIST

Norsk Folkemuseum / Morten Brun

Oslo has about 50 museums covering all kinds of topics, including intriguing stories from the past, classic and contemp­orary art, scientific and literary achievements, human rights, and much more.

Whatever you’re into, chances are high you’ll find it in one of the museums on these pages!

DRONNING SONJA KUNSTSTALL

ASTRUP FEARNLEY MUSEET 1

Astrup Fearnley Museet is a private contemporary art museum. Beautifully located by the Oslo Fjord in an architect designed building by world renowned Renzo Piano. The museum organizes temporary exhibitions of Norwegian and international contemporary art and houses an important collection of artworks by famous artists like Damien Hirst, Anselm Kiefer and Jeff Koons.

EXHIBITIONS

Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family

OLAV CHRISTOPHER JENSSEN – WORKS FROM THE ASTRUP FEARNLEY COLLECTION 3.5.19 – 15.9.19 ANSELM KIEFER – BOOKS AND WOODCUTS 30.5.19 – 15.9.19 PRIVATE PASSION – NEW ACQUISITIONS IN THE ASTRUP FEARNLEY COLLECTION 30.5.19 – 18.8.19 Vingen Bar serves high quality coffee, food and cocktails.

HOURS AND PRICES Tue, Wed, Fri: 12–17, Thu: 12–19 Sat, Sun: 11–17. Mon closed Admission: A: 130,- / S: 90,- / C (0-18): free entrance Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Strandpromenaden 2 Tel: +47 22936060 E-mail: info@fearnleys.no www.afmuseet.no facebook.com/astrupfearnley Instagram: @astrupfearnley

The Queen Sonja Art Stable

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THE QUEEN SONJA ART STABLE Exhibitions in the Art Stable vary between art and displays of objects from the Royal collections.

EXHIBITION 8.2.19 –25.8.19 HISTORIES THREE GENERATIONS SAMÍ ARTISTS Histories is a broad presentation of three generations of Samí artists, from ca. 1970 and up to the present day.

It includes works by pioneer Iver Jåks, as well as leading artists such as Synnøve Persen, Britta MarakattLabba, Inger Blix Kvammen and Aslaug Juliussen. The younger generation is represented by Marja Helander and Joar Nango.

THE ROYAL STABLES

Renovated for the opening of the Art Stable, the Royal Stables now appear as they did in their heyday in the interwar years. Where the horses once stood in their stalls, the public now enjoy art and history.

HOURS AND PRICES Every day 11-17 Admission: A: 100,- / C under 12 free

CONTACT

Entrance from Parkveien. www.royalcourt.no Transportation: Bus or tram to Solli plass

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AKERSHUS SLOTT Akershus Castle

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Akershus castle was built as a fortified medieval castle around the year 1300.

Since then the castle has been at the centre of events in Norwegian history.

Today it is used for state representation and cultural events. A tour of the castle takes you through the Government representation rooms, The Castle Church, The Royal Mausoleum and The Dungeon.

HOURS AND PRICES Mon – Sat 10–16 Sun 12–16

THE VISITOR CENTRE AKERSHUS FORTRESS

The Visitor Centre is located in the ‘long red house’ from 1774 by the Carp pond.

It is the natural starting point for a visit of the grounds. Our staff is up to date on the cultural events at the fortress and offer historical information on this unique monument of Norwegian history.

EXHIBITIONS 1716. THE SIEGE

In the year 1716 Akershus fortress was under siege by 'The Lion of the North', king Charles XII of Sweden. Follow the events on a day-to-day basis.

Admission: A: 100,- / C: 40,- / S: 60,- / P: 50,Free with Oslo Pass and ICOM. Audio guides included in admission

THE PRISONERS AT AKERSHUS – FROM THE MIDDLE AGES TO 1950

CONTACT

HOURS AND PRICES

Tel: 23 09 35 53 E-mail:akershusslott.kontakt@mil.no www.akershusfestning.no facebook.com/akershusslott instagram.com/akershus_slott

Mon-Sun 10-17 Free admission Tickets for guided tours: A: 100,- / C: 50,- / S: 80,- / F: 230,-

Gift shop

GUIDED TOURS Daily 11:00 and 15:00

CONTACT Tel: 23 09 39 17 E-mail: akershusfestning@mil.no www.akershusfestning.no

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FORSVARSMUSEET The Armed Forces Museum

HISTORISK MUSEUM 5

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The museum covers Norwegian military history from the Viking era, through the numerous Nordic wars under Danish rule (ca. 1400-1814) to the Napoleonic wars, the union with Sweden 1814-1905, the World War II campaign 1940 and the War at Sea 1939-1945. The latest exhibitions cover the Cold war period 1945-1990, recent international operations and “Krigskorset (the War Cross) – Norway’s highest decoration”.

What did the people of the past think, believe and know? How did they arrange their lives, their belongings and their knowledge? Take a journey to our house of many wonders.

Learn about the Norwegian Stone Age people, explore the Egyptian mummies and get an insight into wonderfully diverse cultures from across the World through our ethnographic exhibitions.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITION

Open from 5th April 2019 See gold treasures, ornate swords and the world’s only Viking helmet. The new exhibition features the most exquisite objects from the Norwegian Viking Age. Become acquainted with the Viking war culture, their journeys and how society changed during the Viking era.

THE NORWEGIAN ARMED FORCES MEDICAL SERVICES – 75 YEARS Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family

The Historical Museum

The museum is situated on the lower grounds of Akershus Fortress.

Café 11–15

NEW VIKING AGE EXHIBITION:

Museum shop

HOURS AND PRICES

HOURS AND PRICES

Tue–Sun 10–17

Mon–Sun 10–17

Admission: Adult: 100,Child (under 18): Free.

Free with Oslo Pass Two museums for the price of one: Use your ticket for free entry at The Viking Ship Museum within 48 hours.

Admission: Free entrance

CONTACT Tel: 23 09 35 82 E-mail: post.fmu@mil.no www.forsvaretsmuseer.no

CONTACT Frederiks gate 2 E-mail: postmottak@khm.uio.no www.khm.uio.no

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KREFTFORENINGENS VITENSENTER Cancer Science Centre

NOBELS FREDSSENTER The Nobel Peace Center 7

Explore the incredible frontiers of cancer science and the fascinating mysteries of the human body. Understand how cancer occurs, can be prevented and treated.

Our brand new, interactive installations let you repair DNA strands, test your skills as a laparoscopic surgeon or immerse yourself in the game «The Guardians of the Cells» where you help your immune system kill cancer cells.

Meet our AV1 robot that helps make everyday life easier for sick children, or test IBM's artificial intelligence computer system Watson which, through advanced algorithms, can find the right cancer diagnosis and suggest a suitable treatment.

You can find more information at www.kreftforeningen.no/vitensenteret

HOURS AND PRICES Tues-Fri 11–15, Sat-Sun 11–16 For activities during weekdays see kreftforeningen.no/vitensenteret.

Admission: Free admission.

CONTACT Kongens gate 6 (entrance corner of Rådhusgata) in Oslo city centre.

Tel: +47 21494921 E-mail: post@kreftforeningen.no www.kreftforeningen.no/vitensenteret Facebook.com/Kreftforeningen/ Photo: Logic Interactive

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PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS

Find peace and quiet in the Nobel Field, where all the Nobel Peace Prize laureates are presented. Learn more about the laureates and experience the Magical book about Alfred Nobel.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS THE BODY AS A BATTLEFIELD

This year’s Nobel Peace Prize Exhibition is about sexual violence as a weapon of war. It tells the story of Nobel Peace Prize laureates Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad, and the fight to hold the perpetrators of this violence accountable.

5.4.19–19.1.20 KLIMA LAB

A living exhibition about climate change, nature and us.

ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN Museum shop and café

HOURS AND PRICES Tue–Sun: 10–18 Daily guided tours in English Admission: A: 120,- / C(16): free / S: 80,- / P: 80,Oslo Pass free.

CONTACT Rådhusplassen/City Hall Square Tel: +47 48 30 10 00 www.nobelpeacecenter.org Photo: Christina De Middel

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NASJONALMUSEET – ARKITEKTUR

The National Museum – Architecture

MELLOMSTASJONEN 9

PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS HOUSING DESIGN

How have notions of housing quality changed during the century from around 1920 to the present? The exhibition shows how Norwegian architects have explored new forms of housing and new approaches to urban planning in residential projects.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS

Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family

8.2.19–1.9.19 OUTDOOR MATTERS It is one hundred years ago this year that landscape architecture was taught for the first time at Ås, just south of Oslo.

We are marking this anniversary with the exhibition Outdoor Matters.

Museum shop

HOURS AND PRICES

Tue, Wed, Fri: 11–17, Thu: 11–19 Sat, Sun: 12–17 Mon: Closed Admission: A: 50,- / C (0-19) free / S: 30,- / P: 30,Free entrance on Thursdays Oslo Pass free.

En route to the new National Museum

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Welcome to Mellomstasjonen, where you can find out about the plans for the new National Museum.

The new National Museum will open in 2020. In the meantime, you can visit the Mellomstasjonen information centre in front of the new building and get to know what is set to become the largest art museum in the Nordic countries!

Weekly program, see nasjonalmuseet.no Museum shop

HOURS AND PRICES Tue–Fri: 11–17 Sat–Sun: 11–16 Admission: Free entrance.

CONTACT Brynjulf Bulls plass 2, Vestbanen near Aker Brygge Photo: The New National Museum with Mellomstasjonen in front Kleihues + Shuwerk /MIR komm / Statsbygg

CONTACT

Bankplassen 3 Tel: 21 98 20 00 www.nasjonalmuseet.no «Tjøtta» Photo: Annar Bjørgli /Nasjonalmuseet

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NORDISK BIBELMUSEUM

OSLO CITY HALL

The Nordic Bible Museum

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PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS

This museum is the only one of its kind in the Nordic countries and is based on a collection of more than 3,000 Bibles.

Among the museum’s most valuable Bibles is an edition of the Swedish Gustav Vasa’s Bible from 1541, an original page from a 15th century Gutenberg Bible, as well as unique handwritten manuscripts dating back to the 13th century. Visitors will also find a miniature Bible collection with the world’s smallest Bible and a King James Version exhibition. At the Medieval printing press visitors can have their very own Bible page printed.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS 10.07.19-29.09.19 GERMAN LUTHER BIBLES FROM THE 1500 AND 1600S

The history and significance of the German Luther Bibles from the 1500 and 1600s. A presentation of one of the most influential books of all time.

Museum shop

HOURS AND PRICES Tue, Wed 12–17, Thu 11–18 Fri, Sat, Sun 11–16 Guided tours in English and Norwegian.

Admission: A: 50,- / C under 12 free

CONTACT Nedre Slottsgate 4C Tel: +47 401 05 777 E-mail: post@nobimu.no facebook.com/Nordiskbibelmuseum instagram.com/nordiskbibelmuseum www.nobimu.no

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Rådhuset

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he City Hall opened in 1950 and is the political and administrative heart of Oslo. The building in itself has an important place in the history of Norwegian art and architecture and stands as a monument to the main artistic movements from the middle of the last century.

The Nobel Peace Prize ceremony takes place in the Central Hall on December 10th every year.

HOURS AND PRICES Mon-Sun 9–18 Visit by free, guided tours only.

Please note that the City Hall will be closed on certain days during July and August.

See City Hall webpages for changes in opening hours: www.oslo.kommune.no/radhuset Between 18.6–11.8 tourists can visit only by one of our free guided tours.

Individual visitors can join a public guided tour. Tours are organized all day.

Admission: Free entrance

CONTACT Fridtjof Nansens plass Tel: 23 4 6 12 00 E-mail: omvisninger@rft. oslo.kommune.no www.oslo.kommune.no/radhuset Photo: Saiko3p / Adobe Stock

THE VIKING PLANET

THE ROYAL PALACE

Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family

Slottet

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The Royal Palace was built between 1825 and 1849 and is where the daily work of the monarchy is conducted.

It is the main residence of Their Majesties the King and Queen, and most members of the Royal Court have their workplace here.

The Palace is open to the public during the summer season. All visitors follow a guided tour through some of the most important and lovely rooms. The tour visits the Cabinet Parlour and the Council Chamber, the Bird Room where all those seeking an audience with His Majesty wait to be announced, the Ballroom and the Banqueting Hall where more than 200 people can dine during a gala dinner.

The Changing of the Guards takes place every day at 13:30.

HOURS AND PRICES Open to visitors: 22.06-25.08 Mon-Sun 10-17 Guided tours in English every day at 12, 14, 14:20 and 16.

Tours in Norwegian every 20 minutes.

Admission: A: 140,-/ C: 110,-/ S: 110,-/P: 110,Tickets available through Ticketmaster.

Remaining tickets sold at the entrance.

Feel The Viking Rush

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What was Norway like during the Viking age?

Through groundbreaking Virtual Reality technology, you can now step back more than a thousand years to board a Viking ship and witness a hyper realistic drama that unfolds up-close and personal in VR. With a 270-degree cinema The Viking Planet presents compelling original Viking content in a way never before seen. Through several interactive experiences, you can explore topics like: Ships & Navigation, Weapons & War, Women in the Viking Age and Religion & Mythology.

HOURS AND PRICES Mon-Sun 10–20 Admission: Adult: 295,Children under 12 years: 100,Family ticket (4 adults): 995,-

CONTACT Fridtjof Nansens plass 4 Next to city hall E-mail: Contactoslo@thevikingplanet.com www.thevikingplanet.com

CONTACT Slottsplassen 1 www.royalcourt.no Transportation: Tram, metro or bus to Nationaltheatret

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POPSENTERET

Museum and Experience Center of popular music

ARBEIDERMUSEET 15

A must-visit for music fans of all ages.

Exhibitions and engaging interactive installations. Discover popular music and culture in a new way. Enjoy music, studios, films, children’s room and much more! You`ll find us in the urban area of Grunerløkka, Oslo.

ACTIVITIES EXHIBITION: FUZZ! «The technology that changes music».

Experience the exiting, ongoing and magic story of how the music, the instruments and the sound is influenced by technology. DIY-stations, record a hit in the studios, make CD-cover, download and share. Play real instruments and be a popstar!

Guided tours in English Send a mail to kontakt@popsenteret.no if you want an interesting and engaging tour.

Visit Café Lille Oslo. Giftshop.

Located at Grünerløkka

Labour Museum

Welcome to the museum suitably located among the former industrial buildings that lined the Akerselva river at Sagene – Oslo’s most vital byway, as described by New York Times.

Guided tours: Sat–Sun at 12.00 and 14.00 Guided tours to the apartment «Brenna» that shows how three factory workers lived in a one room apartment.

English speaking guides!

EXHIBITIONS FACTORY GIRLS AND INDUSTRIAL PIONEERS ARTISTIC REFLECTIONS ON AKERSELVA Enjoy coffee and waffles at “HønseLovisas hus” by the Akerselva river.

HOURS AND PRICES Wed–Sun 11–16 Admission: Free entrance

CONTACT

Tue, Wed, Fri 10-16, Thu 10-16 Sat-Sun 11-17.

Monday: Closed

Sagveien 28 facebook.com/Arbeidermuseet/ Tel: +47 23 28 41 70 E-mail: post@oslomuseum.no www.oslomuseum.no

Admission: A:100,- / C:50,- / S:70,Free with Oslo Pass

Photo: Christina Krüger / Oslo Museum

HOURS AND PRICES

CONTACT

Grünerløkka, Trondheims­veien 2.

Tram: 11, 12 or 13 to Schous Plass (Tram 17, bus 30 and 31 to Heimdalsgt.)

E-mail: kontakt@popsenteret.no www.popsenteret.no

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MUNCHMUSEET Munch Museum

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM 17

Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family

11.5.19 – 8.9.19 EXIT! In 2020, The Munch Museum moves into its new home with a spectacular location

by Oslo’s waterfront. Before doing so, we take time to reflect upon and remember the history of the museum so far.

Visitors will be able to see Edvard Munch’s handwritten last will and testament, demonstrating the extraordinary body of work he left to the city of Oslo in 1940, four years before his death. We recreate parts of the original museum architecture to allow for a bit of time travel, with a selection of paintings and graphics from the inaugural exhibition in 1963 on display, including masterpieces such as The Scream, Vampire and Madonna. We also dive into the robbery of The Scream and Madonna in 2004, a sizzling crime story.

Through a wide range of posters, films, newspaper clippings, photographs and catalogues we share stories and anecdotes that show how the position of both the museum and the art of Edvard Munch have changed over the years.

HOURS AND PRICES Mon–Sun 10–17

Admission: A: 120,- / C(<19): free / S: 60,Free admission with Oslo Pass.

CONTACT

Tøyengata 53 www.munchmuseet.no

Naturhistorisk museum

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NATURALLY INCREDIBLE The museum includes a large botanical garden demonstrating the beauty and variation of the plant kingdom. Visit the arboretum with Norwegian and exotic trees, the two small but beautiful greenhouses and the thematic gardens such as viking garden and mountain garden.The museum is home to the famous primate fossil “Ida”, and the indoors exhibits display unique fossils, dinosaurs, rocks, meteorites, minerals and stuffed animals from Norway and around the world. The museum shop features souvenirs and gift items with themes from nature.

HOURS AND PRICES Botanical Garden: 7-21 Greenhouses: 10-21 Museum exhibits & museum shop: Mon–Sun 10–17 Admission: A: 120,-/C 50,- / S: 50,-/F: 280,Free with Oslo Pass Garden & Greenhouse: Free entrance

CONTACT Naturhistorisk museum University of Oslo Sars’ gate 1/Monradsgate Tel: 22 85 16 30 E-mail: informasjon@nhm.uio.no www.nhm.uio.no Photo: Guri Dahl

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BARNEKUNSTMUSEET The International Museum of Children´s Art

BYMUSEET 19

The 3 basic functions of the Museum is to collect, promote & preserve children’s art worldwide. Film director Rafael Goldin (1920–1994) and his wife, Doctor of Medicine, Alla Goldin (1938–2007), conceived and developed the idea of the Museum & collection.

PERMANENT COLLECTION

The Museum presents a variety of thematic exhibitions and art projects from around the world - and is a multicultural place where children and adults meet on children's terms. The main goal of the Museum is to promote the UN Convention on «the Rights of the Child».

WORKSHOPS Guided tours, art workshops & music activities. Drop in

HOURS AND PRICES Sat–Sun 11–16 Tue–Thu 11–16 Admission: A: 75,- / C: 40,- /S: 40,- P: 40,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Lille frøens vei 4 Tel: +47.22691777 E-mail: mail@childrensart.com www.childrensart.com twitter@barnekunst Instagram: childrensartmuseum Tram: Frøen station

Museum of Oslo

Exhibitions of the City’s history.

The museum is located in the beautiful old building of Frogner Manor House inside the Vigeland Park, approx. 200 metres south of the sculpture park.

EXHIBITIONS OSLOVE - THE STORY OF OSLO

Historical highlights of the city Free Audio Guide in eight languages

URBAN CREATURES

Both tame and wild animals are part of Oslo’s history. How have the animals influenced the city and what impact has the city had on the animals?

SEVENTIES

A feel of the 1970´s Guided tours: Sat and Sun at 13.00 Enjoy hot and cold meals at Café Mathia Museum Shop

HOURS AND PRICES Tue–Sun 11–16 Mon closed Admission: A: 90,- / C (0-18): Free / S: 50,- / P 70,-

CONTACT Frognerveien 67 Tel: +47 23 28 41 70 www.oslomuseum.no facebook.com/bymuseetOslo Instagram: @bymuseet Photo: Christina Krüger / Oslo Museum

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VIGELAND-MUSEET The Vigeland Museum

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In this beautiful museum situated next to the famous Vigeland Park you will find an almost complete collection of the works by Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943). The story behind the Vigeland Park and how the sculptures were made is also well documented in the museum, which was built as studio and home for the artist in the 1920’s.

ANNIVERSAY EXHIBITION

Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family

12.4.19–15.9.19 PARALLELS. GUSTAV VIGELAND AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES

HOURS AND PRICES

Opening hours 12.4-15.9: Tue-Sun 10–17, Mon closed.

Admission: A: 120,- / C: 60,- / S: 60,- / P: 60,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Nobels gate 32 Tel: +47 23 49 37 00 www.vigeland.museum.no

HOLMENKOLLEN SKI MUSEUM AND SKI JUMP

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At the top of Oslo you can visit Holmenkollen National arena, a site where many skihistorical moments have been created. In the heart of the arena trumps Holmenkollen Jump Tower and Ski Museum.

The world’s oldest Ski Museum is shot into the mountain underneath the Ski Jump. The exhibits cover the skiing disciplines of jumping, Cross-country and Alpine skiing; there are also exhibits covering important themes such as Norwegian Arctic explorers and the Norwegian Royal family´s passion for Skiing.

At the top of the tower you can enjoy the spectacular view of Oslo and the surrounding areas.

Check out the newest exhibition “Blåkollen” – a magical universe for the children.

HOURS AND PRICES Mon–Sun 9-20 Admission: A:140,-/ C: 70,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Kongeveien 5 Tel: 22 92 32 00 E-mail: post@skiforeningen.no www.holmenkollen.com Metroline 1 to Frognerseteren Photo: Andreas Bache-Wiig

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HOLMENKOLLEN SKI SIMULATOR

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New 2017 Skisimulator in Holmenkollen.

It is a Movie-Ride Theatre.

Experience Downhill Skiing at 130 km/ hour – and Ski-jumping at 100 km/hour.

Ski Simulator next to the Holmenkollen ski jump! Jump in “Kollen” and find out what it feels like to head down the world’s toughest downhill ski slopes alongside the world’s best performers on two skis. Technology which used to be available only to pilots and astronauts combines flight simulator movements with an “eye-­view” movie to create a unique and realistic feel.

Once inside the the Ski Simulator you will get the “ride of your life”, when the skiing starts. Up to 12 people can sit inside at the same time and the whole ride lasts about 5 minutes. “Amazing ride, amazing experience. It made me realize how crazy you have to be to go skiing at 130 km/h and how dangerous it is”.

HOURS AND PRICES Mon–Sun 9–20

Admission: A: 95,- / C: 55,- / S: 95,- / P: 95,-

CONTACT

Kongeveien 5 Tel to kiosk: 969-03-665 or try 900-12-046 E-mail: post@skisimulator.no www.skisimulator.no Metro / T-bane: No 1 to Holmenkollen Station

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The Norwegian museum of Science and Technology

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FUN-PACKED ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Visit web for full program.

With over 100 interactive installations and 25 historical exhibitions, you will be inspired!

EXHIBITIONS Go to the moon in Apollo 11 with our MOON LANDING 50TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION. Look into the concept of race in FOLK – FROM RACIAL TYPES TO DNA SEQUENCING. Visit GROSSRAUM on forced labor in Norway during WW2.

BLIND SPOT – explores the blind spot of the eye and our cultural blindness.

Explore interesting topics on value creation through the ages, the journey of medical history from the 1850s and cars and planes.

Enjoy refreshments and delicious food in our café. Museum shop.

HOURS AND PRICES Mon–Sun 11–18 Admission: A: 150,- / C: 100,- / S: 100,Family: 450,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Kjelsåsveien 143 Tel: 22 79 60 00 www.tekniskmuseum.no Tram 11 and 12, Bus 25 and 54.

THE POLAR EXPLORATION MUSEUM Frammuseet

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Fram is the most famous ship in polar history, known for its amazing expeditions to the North and South Poles. Ride the waves on Fram in our brand new cinematic projection surrounding the ship. Explore the hold, and see how the crew lived and worked together. Enjoy a number of activities for young and old. Watch our introductory film (10 languages).

Enter the first ship to navigate the Northwest Passage, Gjøa. Treat yourself to refreshments in Café Framheim, and relax on our sea view terrace.

HOURS AND PRICES Mon-Sun 9-18 Open every day!

Admission: A: 120,-/C: (6-16): 50,-/ S: 50,-/P: 90,Groups (≥15): A 80,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

MUSEUMS ON BYGDØY Bygdøy is a famous museum peninsula just outside the city centre.

This is a great place to spend a day (or three!) browsing museums, and maybe even exploring Bygdøy's pretty beaches and lush forests.

Bygdøynesveien 39.

Bus 30 to Bygdøynes Tel: 23 28 29 50 E-mail: post@frammuseum.no www.frammuseum.no Photo: Marcus Thomassen

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KON-TIKI MUSEET The Kon-Tiki Museum

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NORWEGIAN MARITIME MUSEUM Norsk Maritimt Museum

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Come see the original Kon-Tiki balsa wood raft and the papyrus ship Ra II from Thor Heyerdahl’s world-famous sea adventures!

For families: special storylines in the exhibitions, underwater exhibition with the famous whale shark, and walking in the Easter Island cave replica.

Norway’s interaction with the seas, from its oldest known vessel to the latest hi-tech offshore ships. Our panoramic cinema features an 18-minute journey along Norway’s extensive coastline.

Joint tickets with the Fram and Kon-Tiki Museums available!

EXHIBITIONS

NORWAY IS THE SEA: Try our shipping

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Kon-Tiki (1947) – across the Pacific Ocean on a balsa-wood raft Ra and Ra II (1969–1970) – across the Atlantic Ocean on a papyrus ship Easter Island expeditions (1955-56 and 1986) Thor Heyerdahl (1914–2002) – his life

See the the Academy Award-winning documentary film “Kon-Tiki” (English, 67 min) at 12:00.

Short film about Kon-Tiki and Thor Heyerdahl (English, 10 min) all day.

Souvenir design shop.

HOURS AND PRICES Every day 09.30–18 Admission: A: 120 / C: (6-15 yrs): 50 S: 50 / P: 90 / F: 240 / Group (10+) pp: 80 Free with Oslo Pass.

CONTACT Bygdøynesveien 36 Bus 30 to Bygdøynes Tel: 23 08 67 67 www.kon-tiki.no Instagram.com/kontikimuseet Facebook.com/KonTikiMuseum

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EXHIBITIONS game and explore modern ship technology!

THE SHIP: Try our tugboats in our in door boat pool! See Norways oldest vessel.

AT SEA! Seafaring from the Vikingera

until today. Features golden treasures, pirates and archeological excavations.

FOR KIDS:

Voyages with the Chief and Sally Jones.

Follow Gorilla Sally on a breath-taking adventure through the jungle, port cities and across the seven seas.

Try out our radioboats in our in door boat pool.

Fjord cafe, Museum shop

HOURS AND PRICES Every day 10-17 Admission: A:120,- / C(6-15): 50,- / S:50,P: 90,- / F: 240,- / Group (10p+) 80,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Bygdøynesveien 37.

Bus 30 to Bygdøynes Tel: +47 22 12 37 00 www.marmuseum.no facebook.com/maritimtmuseum/ instagram.com/maritimtmuseum/

HL-SENTERET

NORSK FOLKEMUSEUM The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History

Holocaust Center 28

MEET THE PEOPLE OF NORWAY OPEN-AIR MUSEUM Wooden farmhouses with fields and townhouses with streets show homes, life and traditions from the many Norwegian regions. Of particular interest is the Medieval Stave Church.

INDOOR EXHIBITS Folk Art. Folk Dress. Sami Culture.

Church Art. Oslo-homes 1879-2002.

“Hytta” - four walls around a dream.

DAILY

Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family

10.00-17.00: Hosts welcome you into historical homes and the stave church.

10.30-16.30: Folk dance & music is performed hourly by our trio.

11.00/12.00/15.00/16.00: Guided tour.

11.00-17.00: Traditional baking.

12.00-16.00: Horse-and-carriage-rides.

12.00 & 14.30: Norwegian Fairy Tales.

13.00: Guided walk to farm animals.

13.30: Extreme Makeover- we dress a visitor in an 18th-Century gown.

14.00: Death & funeral customs.

HOURS AND PRICES Mon–Sun 10–17 Admission: A: 160,-/ C: 40,- / S: 120,F: 320,-. Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Museumsveien 10, Bygdøy Bus 30 to Folkemuseet or the Ferry. www.norskfolkemuseum.no

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The Holocaust Center is located in Villa Grande, the former residence of the Nazi collaborator Vidkun Quisling.

PERMANENT EXHIBITION The story of Nazi genocide and mass murder during World War 2 – with special focus on the Norwegian Jews.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS YAZIDI: ENCOUNTERS AFTER A GENOCIDE THE STORY OF VILLA GRANDE BUNKER FROM WORLD WAR 2 Guided tours Weekends 11.30: The bunker 12.00: The permanent exhibition Kafé Villa Grande Outdoor seating in the beautiful garden Open from 11 - Mondays closed

HOURS AND PRICES Every day 10–18 Admission: A: 70,- / C (6-16): 30,S: 50,-/ P: 50,- / F: 130,- / Group per person: 50,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Huk Aveny 56 Bus 30 to Bygdøyhus Tel: 22 84 21 00 E-mail: post@hlsenteret.no www.hlsenteret.no

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VIKINGSKIPSHUSET The Viking Ship Museum

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Come face to face with some of the world's greatest Viking treasures!

Experience the best-preserved Viking Ships in the world and unique burial artefacts from boat graves around the Oslo Fjord. These ships have been on voyages of the sea before they became the final resting place for their wealthy owners. Here you will see incredible woodcarvings, mysterious skeleton remains and an immersive film that takes you into the Viking era. This is a museum experience out of the ordinary.

The summer palace of Oscarshall is located on the peninsula of Bygdøy in Oslo. The palace was commissioned by King Oscar I and Queen Joséphine, and was completed in 1852. Today it stands as a monument to Norwegian art and applied art from the 19th century.

The palace is considered to be one of the finest examples of Neo-Gothic architecture in Norway and is one of the country’s most important embodiments of the National Romantic style so popular in Norway during the period.

MUST SEE

Café Queen Joséphine open June-August: Wed-Sun Sept: Sat-Sun

The Viking Ship Museum's new film takes the audience on a unique visual journey into the history of a Viking ship.

The park surrounding the summer palace is open to everyone during the opening hours. No ticket required.

HOURS AND PRICES

HOURS AND PRICES

Every day 9–18 Admission: A: 100,-/C (0-18) free.

Free with Oslo Pass Two museums for the price of one: Use your ticket for free entry at The Historical Museum within 48 hours.

01.06-31.08: Wed-Sun 11-17 01.09-08.09: Fri-Sun 11-17 Tours in Norwegian start every hour on the hour. Last tour starts at 16.00.

Private groups are admitted all season by appointment Admission: A: 70,- / S: 60,- / C: 40,-

LOOK OUT FOR THE VIKINGS – VIKINGS ALIVE

CONTACT Huk Aveny 35 Bus 30 to Vikingskipshuset Tel: 22 13 52 80 Guided Tours: Tel.: 22 85 99 64 E-mail: entre-vsh@khm.uio.no www.khm.uio.no

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CONTACT Ocarshallveien Tel: 91702361 www.royalcourt.no Bus nr. 30 to Norsk Folkemuseum Ferry from Rådhusbrygga to Dronningen

SIGHTSEEING FJORD SIGHTSEEING MUSEUM FERRY

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Båtservice Sightseeing

At City Hall pier 3 you find our traditional sightseeing boats and sail ships.

The 2 hour Fjord Sightseeing is the most popular, sailing 6 departures every day!

In the evening you can enjoy the 3 hour "Shrimp buffet cruise" on a vintage schooner.

Buy your tickets in our ticket kiosk at City Hall pier 3.

HOURS AND PRICES MUSEUM FERRY TO BYGDØY March 15 to October 13 - 08.55 to 18.25 NOK 75 (round trip) FJORD SIGHTSEEING The classic tour March 15 to October 13 - 10.30, 13, 15.30 NOK 339 (2 hour cruise) CITY CRUISE HOP ON / OFF 5 stops in the Fjord City May 17 to Sept 1 - 09.45 to 16.10 NOK 225 (24 h. ticket) NORWEGIAN EVENING CRUISE incl. Shrimp buffet June 23 to Aug 26 -19.00 + extra departures in May and June NOK 465 (3 hour cruise)

Photo: Anshar73

JAZZ AND BLUES CRUISE incl. Shrimps and band June 1 to Aug 27 -19.00 Tue: Jazz Sat: Blues NOK 519 (3 hour cruise)

CONTACT Tickets: City Hall pier 3 or at www.nyc.no Tel.: 23 35 68 90 mail: booking@nyc.no

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GREEN FIELDS, FARM ANIMALS AND HISTORY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; IN URBAN OSLO

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Hop on a bus at the National Theatre or take the ferry from Oslo City Hall, and after just 15 minutes you’ve reached the Norsk Folkemuseum situated on the Bygdøy peninsula.

This picturesque Open-Air Museum features around 160 buildings from different towns and rural regions, showing life in Norway from the 1500s until today.

Green fields, domestic animals and wooden farmhouses offer a beautiful environment in which to gain insight into rural culture and history. Hear what daily life was like from the hosts in traditional dress or join one of the museum’s free guided tours. Be sure to explore the impressive stave church from the 1200s, relocated there from the valley of Hallingdal. Traditional baking, handicraft, folk dance and music all add to the experience, making history come alive. Especially popular with the children are fairy tales, rides with horse-and-carriage as well as meeting the farm animals.

Cobblestone streets, shops, homes of the wealthy merchant and the suburban working class recreate the atmosphere of historical Norwegian towns. The special candy sold at the Grocery Store has been a favourite among local children for generations. One of the more spectacular activities is when an adventurous visitor is dressed in an 18th century gown.

Have fun exploring the museum and find out why it’s so popular amongst both local and foreign visitors!

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Osloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nightlife is anything but boring. There are countless pubs, bars, clubs and concerts to choose from and the atmosphere is friendly and inviting.

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Photo: Tomasz Wozniak

OSLO BY NIGHT

CITY CENTRE & KARL JOHANS GATE In the city centre you can move and shake to whatever is most popular at the moment.

The area also boasts several jazz and blues clubs.

GETTING STARTED: At Oslo’s oldest rock bar Last Train (Karl Johans gate 45), Norwegian and international bands perform on a regular basis. 34 Skybar (Sonja Henies plass 3), a bar on the 34th floor of Radisson Plaza Blu Hotel behind the Oslo City shopping centre, has large windows with an impressive panoramic view of the city and fjord. Jaeger (Grensen 9) is a popular club with electronic music and DJs most nights. Hip Izakaya (St. Olavs Gate 7) is a Japanese bar with authentic Japanese food and drinks, where enthusiastic bartenders wax lyrical about sake and shochu. Trendy Rouleur (Ullevålsveien 16A) combines bicycle tours and rentals with a bar and café, with a wine menu focused on underrated wine regions like Beaujolais and Muscadet and top-notch Scandinavian style coffee. The Dubliner (Rådhusgata 28) is a huge Irish pub and an Oslo classic that has lots of rooms, a backyard, a stage for live Irish folk music, big football screens, shuffle board and even a super cozy wood-panelled whiskey bar. And then there Is Himkok (Storgata 27), a very special bar that makes amazing drinks and cocktails with alcohol from its very own in-house distillery and where one of its bartenders was voted Norway's best bartender in an international competition in 2016.

GRÜNERLØKKA Just northeast of the city centre is Grünerløkka, with active music venues that make concerts an important part of the borough’s nightlife. Many of the area’s popular cafés turn into hot spots in the evening, and this is one of the most popular areas for partygoers in general and hipsters in particular.

GETTING STARTED: Fru Hagen (Thorvald Meyers gate 40) is a café in the daytime that turns into a hugely popular (and cramped) bar in the evenings. Around the corner, bar and concert stage Parkteatret (Olaf Ryes plass 11) is equally popular. Bar Boca (Thorvald Meyers gate 30) with its tasteful ‘50s/’60s interior has professional bartenders and great drinks, and Schouskjelleren Mikrobryggeri (Trondheimsveien 2) is an atmospheric basement

micro-brewery with a large selection of beers. Blå (Brenneriveien 9), one of the most popular clubs in Oslo, hosts concerts and DJ-nights, a legendary in-house band every Sunday and has riverside outdoor seating. Beside it is Ingensteds (Brenneriveien 9), a bar with a big room for concerts and events, and beside that again is Bortenfor (Brenneriveien 7), a coctail bar with seats by the river and a slightly more relaxed environment than Blå. Downriver a couple of minutes is Syng (Nedre gate 7), a trendy karaoke bar with colourful seats by the river. Bar Vulkan (Vulkan 9) is a slightly upmarket bar known for its tasty cocktails and (in summer) large roof terrace, while beside it Norway’s first food hall Mathallen (Vulkan 5) has a number of interesting bars.

GRØNLAND Grønland on the east side of town offers a refreshing blend of friendly and laid-back clubs with varied music offerings, as well as slightly ragged bars with some of the cheapest beer in town.

GETTING STARTED: Dattera til Hagen (Grønland 10) is a colourful bar and café with two floors and a big, charming backyard. Oslo Mekaniske Verksted (Tøyenbekken 34) is a big and cozy bar/ pub with a big fireplace, board games, comfy sofas - and a theatre in the same building. Caféteatret (Hollendergata 8) is a multicultural bar, concert and theatre stage that includes popular open stage nights, while Pigalle's (Grønlandsleiret 15) new owners have ditched 80s kitsch for a cool and elegant Bauhaus / 1920s art deco style cocktail bar and interior complete with ferns. If you like it super traditional and Oslo Mekaniske Verksted is too trendy for you despite the old factory interiors, then Asylet (Grønland 28) is a really old wooden house with a cozy cobble stone courtyard and a genuine traditional pub feel inside.

YOUNGSTORGET In the Youngstorget area in the northern city centre, you’ll find a good selection of places with a more alternative/rock-oriented music profile, as well as a couple of clubs devoted to electronic music.

GETTING STARTED: Kulturhuset (Youngs gate 6) covers a huge 2000 square metres with four floor and bars, concerts, a coffee bar and games like shuffle board.

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Internasjonalen (Youngstorget 2A), in an Eastern European functional style, has classic cocktails, special brands of liqueur and beer, various music genres and an upstairs dance floor. The Villa (Møllergata 23-25) appeals to the electronic music crowd, with local and international DJs and genres such as house, techno and dub step. In the basement of the bar Revolver (Møllergata 32) young crowds (20 year age limit in basement, 23 upstairs) dance the night away to 80s pop, rock and disco.

Cafe Sør (Torggata 11) is another very popular place with nice drinks and great music, as well as the relatively low age limit of 20 (22 after midnight on weekends). Angst Bar (Torggata 11) is a bar in a passageway called Strøget which is hip, intimate, with great music and lots of art on the walls (also backyard parties during weekends). Andre Til Høyre (Youngsgate 19) is a cool 1920s style cocktail bar with vinyl records playing and an excellent second floor view of Youngstorget. Torggata Botaniske (Torggata 17b) is a green oasis inside in the middle of the city with lots of plants and excellent drinks, a great place to chill out in the jungle. At the mainly outdoor Prindsen Hage (Storgata 36) there’s a sandbox and many garden games for the children, table tennis and boules courts for the grown-ups, pop-up eateries – and of course drinks.

BJØRVIKA & SØRENGA Bjørvika and Sørenga, two newly developed seaside districts near the Opera House, are very scenically placed and have some quality places for grabbing a drink.

GETTING STARTED: Vesper Gastrobar (Dronning Eufemias gate 32) has made a name for itself with super tasty drinks and gourmet pub food. Bun's Burger Bar (Sørengkaia 71) has almost 100 types of beer, live music on the first Friday of every month, and of course great burgers.

You can also enjoy Italian food or just a few drinks at Cargo Restaurant & Bar (Sørengkaia 99).

AKER BRYGGE & TJUVHOLMEN Along the waterfront at Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen you will meet tourists, business people, everyday locals and the wealthy. This is a great place to go for relatively upmarket food, pubbing and clubbing, and a summer

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drink at one of the slick waterfront bars with beautiful views of the ocean.

GETTING STARTED: BAR Tjuvholmen (Bryggegangen 6) is a stylish and popular bar and restaurant on the waterfront in Oslo’s newest completed neighbourhood, and a great place for cocktails. Drink in style in Tjuvholmen’s only hotel bar at designer hotel The Thief (Landgangen 1).

The big wine and cocktail lounge Vérité (Grundingen 1-3) has a high-end metropolitan feel that's still unusual in Norway as well as their own sommeliers (wine stewards) that can help you choose the perfect wine. Beer Palace (Holmens gate 3) is located in the oldest building at Aker Brygge, and their motto is that everyone likes beer, but not everyone has found a type they like yet.

FROGNER & MAJORSTUA The Frogner and Majorstua areas in western Oslo have a long standing as places for those who like upmarket partying. Drinks are pricier, the dress code stricter, and the see and be seen factor is higher. Guys in suits and girls in glittering dresses are not an uncommon sight GETTING STARTED: Enjoy sparkling wines and tapas at Champagneria (Frognerveien 2) or shake it on the dance floor at popular Skaugum (Solligaten 2) bar and (at weekends) club. Trendy club VU (Hegdehaugsveien 24) has a courtyard, bar, lounge, dance floor and chambre séparée, while Mabou (Hegdehaugsveien 28) is cramped, intense and flirty. Monkey Bar Oslo (Henrik Ibsens gate 60A), Nox (Henrik Ibsens gate 100) and Soliis Bar & Lounge (Henrik Ibsens gate 90) are popular nightspots on and near Solli Plass. If you’re not planning to dress to impress, Lorry (Parkveien 12) is a two floor classic where young and old rub shoulders in cozy, eccentric and spacious surroundings, while Oslo Mikrobryggeri (Bogstadveien 6) has its own microbrewery (the first new brewery in Norway in almost 100 years when It was founded in 1989), and super tasty – you guessed it – beer. 

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SHOPA HOLIC Oslo has a great selection of interesting shops. There are a wide variety of department stores, boutiques and shopping districts with hundreds of outlets, charming antique shops, flea markets, exclusive international brands and local handicrafts.

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Oslo City (Stenersgata 1 / oslocity.no) near Oslo Central Station (“Oslo S”) is Norway’s most visited shopping centre, and contains more than 90 different shops, services and restaurants on five floors. From there you can cross a footbridge to Byporten Shopping (Jernbanetorget 6 / byporten.no), which has a further 70 shops. Ø (Jernbanetorget 1), in the oldest part of Oslo Central Station, has an attractive new dining and shopping area, a hotel and Oslo Visitor Centre. Paleet (Karl Johans gate 37) is a modern and Innovative shopping centre that is also worth a visit. At Aker Brygge (Bryggegata 9) there is a large and attractive seaside shopping area with lots of stores.

BOOKS & MUSIC

Bare Jazz (Grensen 8) is a great jazz-only specialty music store with a café and a place to hear good jazz music, sometimes

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live, while nearby Big Dipper (Møllergata 1) has a large selection of vinyl. Eldorado Bookstore (Torggata 9A) is the largest independent bookstore in Scandinavia, with 4,000 square metres of books, culture and music, including Norway’s largest departments for children’s books, audio books and classical music, and a coffee shop, back yard restaurant and four stages. Tronsmo (Universitetsgata 12) is a specialist book shop focusing on subjects like politics, feminism, gay & lesbian issues, movies and ficition, has a good selection of English-language literature, and a basement full of comic books.

Damm’s Antiquarian Books (Frederik Stangs gate 46) is the oldest antiquarian book store in Scandinavia and offers treasures from several centuries.

Outland (Kirkegata 23, Storgata 26) is an authentic nerd haven, with tons of comic books and comic series, board games and gadgets from both cartoons and movies.

Paleet / Einar Aslaksen

SHOPPING MALLS

VINTAGE & SECOND-HAND

FOOD & DELICACIES

ART & ANTIQUES

LUXURY & HIGH-END

Fretex, Norway’s biggest chain of second-hand shops with four shops just in Oslo, is run by the Christian charity Salvation Army Norway. It’s a great place to find clothes at very cheap prices.

UFF Second Hand (Prinsens gate 2) is a big vintage store with clothes, shoes and accessories from the last six decades.

Fuglen (Universitetsgata 2) is a great retro-looking coffee shop and cocktail bar, but “everything” here is also for sale, from the retro chairs and tables to the plates.

The vintage shop Frøken Dianas Salonger (Markveien 56) sells hand-picked, custom designed and mostly used clothes, and Robot (Korsgata 22A) focuses on imported vintage, retro and mod clothing, to mention just a few of the places in this hip area.

The popular Vestkanttorvet Flea Market (Vestkanttorvet, Professor Dahls gate 46 B) is Oslo’s oldest market, and the place to go for bric-a-brac and antiques on Saturdays (March – December).

Blomqvist kunsthandel (Tordenskiolds gate 5) is Norway’s largest auction house and specializes in local and international art, as well as Norwegian antiques. You might also want to take a look at, as well as antiques shop Galleri Gimle Arts and Antiques (Gimleveien 21). Basarhallene (Kirkeristen) houses several handicraft and antique shops.

DESIGN

David-Andersen stores have a great selection of gold, diamond, silver and enamel jewelry. Purenkel (Grünersgate 3) is a shop and gallery hybrid with stylish design and handicraft items as well as workshops. At Norway Designs (Stortingsgata 28) you’ll find great Norwegian, Nordic and European interior design articles, and at Pur Norsk (Industrigata 36) you can buy Norwegian design products such as furniture and personal items.

Heimen husflid (Rosenkrantz’ gate 8) is a traditional handicraft shop with Norwegian sweaters and other knitwear, blankets, arts and crafts and much more, and the shop Illums bolighus (Stortorvet 9 and Haakon VIIs gate 10) is four whole floors of famous and new Danish, Scandinavian and international furniture design.

One of the hottest places on the Oslo food map is Mathallen (Vulkan 5) – Norway’s very first food hall. In this red brick former factory building at Grünerløkka by the Akerselva river, you’ll find about 30 food shops and eateries offering a tasty and fascinating selection of food and delicacies from various regions of Norway and further afield. Fiskeriet (Youngstorget 2) is a great place to pick up freshly caught sea food such as fish and shellfish, fairtrade treats, local produce and special imports, and has a bistro with seasonal produce. And if you have a sweet tooth, Freia Chocolate Shop (Karl Johans gate 31) offers tasty, high quality Norwegian chocolate from Freia, Norway's traditional and biggest chocolate manufacturer.

Eger (Karl Johans gate 23 B) is Norway’s largest high-end fashion house, and stocks over 300 international fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands, while Steen & Strøm Department Store (Nedre Slottsgate 8) is a department store with many well-known and attractive Norwegian, Scandinavian and international brands.

Upmarket stores with self-explanatory names include Gucci (Nedre Slottsgate 8), Hermés (Nedre Slottsgate 15), Louis Vuitton (Nedre Slottsgate 13) and Mulberry (Akersgata 18). On and around Bogstadveien on the city’s west side there are also a number of high-end stores.

SOUVENIRS

At Karl Johans gate you will find The Troll Shop (Karl Johans gate 13) where you can buy classic souvenir items like trolls, lusekofte, wollen socks and much more. Near Oslo City Hall Norway Shop (Fridtjof Nansens plass 2) sells Norwegian knitwear, gifts and souvenirs, and Holm – Souvenirs & Sweaters (Hieronymus Heyerdalsgate 1) sells lots of headwear for all occasions, as well as sweaters from Dale of Norway. Oslo Sweater Shop in SAS Scandinavia Hotel (Tullins gate 5) and in Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania (Biskop Gunnerus’ gate 3) has the country’s largest selection of Norwegian sweaters.

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Oslo on a

Budget

It’s perfectly possible to visit or live in Oslo on a relatively low budget with a bit of planning! Here are some tips on how to spend wisely and still have a good time.

TEXT: TARJEI KIDD OLSEN

CHEAP ACTIVITIES:

The Oslo Pass gives you free entry to more than 30 museums and attractions, free travel on all public transport, free parking in municipal car parks, free entry to outdoor swimming pools, free walking tours, as well as discounts on sightseeing, ski simulator, Tusenfryd Amusement Park, concert tickets, climbing, ski and bike rental, and special offers in restaurants, shops, entertainment and leisure venues.

More information: www.visitoslo.com/en/ activities-and-attractions/oslo-pass

the most popular part of the forest around Oslo - with endless possibilities for walks, trekking, biking, skiing and swimming, and with cozy cafes hidden among the trees.

FREE ACTIVITIES:

Rema 1000, Kiwi, Rimi and Bunnpris are among the cheapest supermarkets, and can be found around town. Meny is a more expensive supermarket with a larger selection of more fancy food. Various other supermarkets are also available.

You can walk on the roof of the Norwegian Opera and Ballet, situated by – and literally sloping into – the sea near the central station, enjoying amazing views of the city, fjord and surrounding hills and islands.

EATING OUT:

Take a long walk and enjoy waterfalls, parks, bridges, swimming spots, historical buildings, bars, cafes, museums and cultural centres along Oslo’s urban river Akerselva, which snakes its way down from the lake Mariadalsvannet by the forest edge to Grønland in the city centre.

Examples are Tøyengata Bodega in Heimdalsgata 37, Café Sara in Hausmanns gate 29, Fiskeriet Youngstorget at Youngstorget 2, Viet Nam House in Bernt Ankers gate 6B, L’oasis Mazze in Trondheimsveien 14A, as well as Tasty Thai in Thereses gate 51 and Nippon Sushi in Sørkedalsveien 5.

The Vigeland Sculpture Park inside the beautiful Frogner Park near Majorstua boasts 212 impressive bronze and granite sculptures designed by Gustav Vigeland.

The Holmenkollen Ski Jump at Holmenkollen in the hills above Oslo is one of the capital’s most famous landmarks, hosts many winter sporting activities, and the area has great views. There is a ski museum inside the ski jump and an observation deck on top (free with Oslo Pass).

The Holmenkollen area (especially from Frognerseteren and Tryvann) is also a great starting point for trips into Nordmarka,

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Another good starting point for trips into Nordmarka is the forest lake Sognsvann.

Both Sognsvann and Holmenkollen are accessible by metro (free with Oslo Pass).

FOOD & DRINK SUPERMARKETS:

While restaurants can be quite expensive, a good tip is to check out cheaper eateries for instance at Grønland, Grünerløkka and Sofienberg on the east side of town - although there are cheap places on the west side too.

BEER: Norway’s high alcohol prices are no big secret, but there are large savings to be had on beer if you know where to go. As with food, many of the cheap places are on Oslo’s east side. Among the very cheapest places are Rett Inn Bar in Storgata 39, Samfunnet Bislet in Pilestredet 52 and Destiny café in Skippergata 26.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN OSLO RUTER’S CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE

Located in the clock tower outside Oslo Central Station, the customer service centre provides information about public transport timetables, tickets and prices in Oslo and the surrounding area. The centre also sells public transport tickets. In addition there is a popular Ruter website with price Information and searchable timetables: www.ruter.no Address: Jernbanetorget 1.

Tel.: (from Oslo/Akershus): 177 Tel.: (from out of town): + 47 815 00 176

TICKETS

Oslo’s local buses, trams, ferries and the metro share a ticket system.

Single tickets can be purchased on busses, trams and ferries, but are cheaper if you buy them in advance. On the metro tickets must be purchased before entering the train. Tickets can be purchased from vending machines and ticket offices at the metro stations, at Oslo Visitor Centre, in kiosks including Narvesen, 7-Eleven and Deli de Luca, and at Ruter’s Service Centre at Jernbanetorget (in front of Oslo Central Station). Remember to activate your ticket when you start your trip.

Free travel on all public transport within zones 1 and 2 if you buy the Oslo Pass, which also gives free access to many museums and other attractions: ruter.no/en/buying-tickets/ticketsand-fares/oslo-pass/ If you have a smart phone, you can buy digital tickets using the "RuterBillett" app. Prices here are the same as when you buy a ticket in advance, i.e. cheaper than buying on-board your bus, tram or ferry. There is also a "RuterReise" app with searchable timetables, including live arrival time estimates.

DIAL 177 www.177.no

National phone number for public transportation services in Norway.

Wherever you are in Norway, you can dial 177 and ask your specific question related to public transportation. The 177 website also gives you links to regional public transport facilities.

TICKETS RECOMMENDED FOR TOURISTS

Single ticket for Zone 1, valid for 1 hour.

24-hour ticket for Zone 1.

7-day ticket for Zone 1.

TRAM

Oslo has six tram lines that run through the city from east to west. The route network primarily covers the inner city, but a couple of longer routes go out to the residential areas west, south and north of the city centre

METRO (T-BANE)

Oslo’s metro network is extensive, with six connected lines and frequent departures from early morning until late at night. All branch lines and the ring line come together in a major tunnel through the city centre, with stops at Nationaltheatret, Stortinget and Jernbanetorget (Oslo Central Station).

BUS

Buses supplement the metro and tram systems within the city boundaries.

Oslo’s city buses have a two-digit route number, and the converging point for most bus routes is Jernbanetorget outside Oslo Central Station.

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OSLO FJORD City Cruise HOP ON - HOP OFF! Opera DFDS City Hall 09.45 10.00 10.15 11.15 11.30 11.45 12.45 13.00 13.15 14.15 14.30 14.45 15.45 16.00 16.10

Color Line 10.30 12.00 13.30 –

NOK 225 Museums 10.45 12.15 13.45 15.15

From 09.45 May 17 - Sept 1 Ticket on board Valid 24 hours Ending 16.10 at the City Hall

Fjord Sightseeing NOK 339 2 hours. This is the classic Oslo fjord sightseeing, passing the fortress, the Opera House and idyllic islands with small summer houses. Winter: 10.30 and 13.00, October 14 - March 11, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Not December 24/25.

New year: All days December 26 - January 6

10.30 13.00 15.30 March 15 - Oct 13 High season: 10.30 11.30 13.00 14.00 15.30 16.30 June 22 - Aug 25

Oslo Selected Highlights NOK 450 3 3/4 hour sightseeing by bus visiting the city centre, the Sculpture Park, Holmenkollen Ski Jump and the Kon-Tiki.

Attention: Dep. from Haakon VIIs gate/street 1

10.30 ALL YEAR

Oslo Grand Tour NOK 740 7 hour tour by coach and boat. By coach to the most interesting sights and museums in Oslo. Fjord sightseeing passing the Opera House. Attention: Dep. from Haakon VIIs gate/street 1

Except Dec 24/25, May 17 and Sept 21

10.30 March 15 - Oct 13 Except May 17 and Sept 21

Norwegian Evening on the Fjord NOK 465 3 hour evening cruise on board a sailing ship. Traditional Norwegian prawn buffet is included in the price. Additional departures in May: 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 30, 31 and June: 2, 9, 10, 16

19.00 June 23 - Aug 25 18.00 Aug 26 - Sept 15 (+crab)

Jazz and Blues Cruise NOK 519 3 hour evening cruise with live music on board a sailing ship Traditional Norwegian prawn buffet is included in the price.

Tuesdays: Jazz! Saturdays: Blues!

19.00 June 1 - Aug 27 Tue. and Sat.

Rådhusbrygge 3 · Tel 23 35 68 90 · www.boatsightseeing.com

Except June 4, 11 and 18

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