What’s on oslo may 2016

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THE CITY OF TIGERS! See pages 46–47

YOUR GUIDE TO: EVENTS IN MAY / NIGHTLIFE CONSTITUTION DAY / MR. COSMOPOLITE THE MUSEUM LIST / RESTAURANTS AND MORE

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Compose your own experience by navigating through our selection of small portions bursting with flavour.

We offer a unique sharing experience in a delightful ambience with friends or sweethearts, accompanied by excellent wines and the best sangria in town!

Lunch, dinner or anything in between – The choice is yours!

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EXPERIENCE NORWEGIAN CULTURE Homes & history. Medieval Stave Church.

Family activities every weekend.

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Publisher What’s On AS. red@whatsonoslo.no whatsonoslo.no Editor-in-chief Charlotte Weigård Editor Tarjei Kidd Olsen Advertising red@whatsonoslo.no Design and production What’s On AS. www.whatsonoslo.no Editing completed 20.04.2016 Always updated on What’s On in Oslo!

THINGS ARE HEATING UP! Welcome to What’s On Oslo in May, the month where Norwegians mark Constitution Day with a huge celebration, early summer says hello and the city starts to really come alive as it heats up.

Sometimes locals even like to look beyond the borders of their Tiger City.

And when they want to look really far many go to Cosmopolite, Oslo’s premier stage for top quality world music concerts. We talked to Cosmopolite’s founder to find out what drives him and how it all started 24 years ago.

Unless climate change helps us out with some freak weather you won’t be seeing people sunbathing on the beaches of Oslo in May, but summer lovers will be seeing a sunny light at the end of the tunnel.

And that article might make you want to go to concerts! We have the solution to that too, with our regular Event Calendar where you also find club nights, theatre plays and other great events.

Furthermore May 17th is Norway’s Constitution Day, and Norwegians really know how to celebrate it regardless of weather! In this issue you will get a useful introduction to some of the many events, including a giant parade to the royal castle, which will keep you busy that day.

Many locals actually celebrate their city year round by uttering the magic word “Tigerstaden”. “The Tiger City” is a common term here more or less meaning that we live in an exciting and ambitious city. What most don’t know though is that it used to have a far darker meaning… Find out more inside!

The Museum List is our exhaustive overview of exhibitions and events happening at the city’s museums in May, and there are other chapters for eating out, shopping and nightlife.

Enjoy May in Oslo - and Happy Constitution Day!

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EVENT CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS THE MUSEUM LIST OSLO PEOPLE / MR. COSMOPOLITE WINE & DINE SUNNY TASTING DANGEROUS OSLO SHOPAHOLIC CONSTITUTION DAY OSLO BY NIGHT HOW TO GET AROUND LEARN NORWEGIAN FAST

EVENT CALENDAR MAY The following pages present selected highlights from Oslo’s event calendar: Concerts, dance performances, opera, stand-up, and more.

Diary relies on externally provided information. While we strive to ensure that the listings are correct, errors may sometimes occur. A great tip is to double-check information at the event websites we include for each event.

For more events go to: www.visitoslo.com

Preben Hodneland as Mercutio in the theatre play Romeo & Julie at Det Norske Teatret.

Foto: Gisle Bjørneby.

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CONCERTS SUNDAY MAY 01 01.05 AT 18:00

CHARLIE PUTH (US) All ages. Multitalented pop sensation Charlie Puth has worked with stars like Lil Wayne, Jason Derulo, Stevie Wonder and Meghan Trainor, to name a few. Entertainment Weekly called him «the next big thing in music» and we couldn’t agree more!

Location: Parkteatret Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 290,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.parkteatret.no

01.05 AT 20:00

KINKY FRIEDMAN Country, blues, anarchistic and social criticism all go hand in hand when Kinky Friedman takes to the stage. The Jewish artist has been surrounded by a certain level of controversy, born from song titles such as They Aint Making Jews Like Jesus Anymore and Ride Em Jewboys.

Location: Vulkan Arena Address: Maridalsveien 13 B Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 245,How to get there: Bus No.34/54 > Telthusbakken www.vulkanarena.no

MONDAY MAY 02 02.05 AT 19:00

EIVIND AARSET Eivind Aarset has been a significant part of the Norwegian jazz scene since the 1980’s, both accompanying other musicians such as Nils Petter Molvær and with his solo project.

The New York Times called his solo debut «Électronique Noire» (1998) «one of the best post Miles electric jazz albums» and «Dream Logic» (2012), was described by Jazzwise as «…the most significant album to come out of Norway since «Khmer» in the late 1990s».

Location: Parkteatret Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 275,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.parkteatret.no

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02.05 AT 20:00

BASIA BULAT Basia Bulat has become one of Canada's most conspicuous talents. Since releasing her debut in 2007, Bulat has shared a stage with artists including Arcade Fire, The National, Nick Cave, Daniel Lanois, St Vincent, Sufjan Stevens, Beirut, Destroyer, Tune-Yards, The Tallest Man On Earth, and Andrew Bird.

Location: Revolver Address: Møllergata 32 Prices: 190,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/ Storgata www.revolveroslo.no

TUESDAY MAY 03 03.05 AT 19:30

A-HA: AFTERGLOW WITH VOID Norway's most famous band a-ha is creating a completely fresh take on the concert experience. They are putting aside their usual stage show to experiment with technology and create a new way to enjoy live music. Design studio Void is responsible for the new technology that will feature use of light, 3D scanning technologies, and sound-sensitive elements in an effort to erase the boundaries that are usually found between band and audience.

Location: Oslo Spektrum Address: Sonja Henies plass 2 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 845,How to get there: Transport > Oslo S www.oslospektrum.no

03.05 AT 21:00-03:30

TUESDAY NIGHT JAM Tuesday night jam at Herr Nilsen.

Location: Herr Nilsen Konsertpub Address: CJ Hambros plass 5 Tickets: herrnilsen.ticketco.no Prices: 70,- > 120,How to get there: Tram No.11/17/18 > Tinghuset www.herrnilsen.no

WEDNESDAY MAY 04 04.05 AT 20:00

RALPH TOWNER & PAOLO FRESU Jazz performance at Victoria.

Location: Nasjonal jazzscene Address: Karl Johans gate 35 Tickets: billettservice.no

Prices: 190,- > 240,How to get there: Transport > Eidsvolls plass/Nationaltheatret www.nasjonaljazzscene.no

THURSDAY MAY 05 05.05 AT 19:00

WOLFMOTHER Wolfmother recently released their new album Vitcorius, and are bringing it all back to Oslo after an eight year absence.

Location: Sentrum Scene Address: Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 385,Hopow to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

05.05 AT 19:00

FLAMIN' GROOVIES Flamin' Goovies from San Francisco were big in the heydays of early punk in the 60's and 70's. They are hailed as a pioneering band within the punk genre.

Location: John DEE Address: Torggata 16, entr.

Hammersborggata Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 285,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

FRIDAY MAY 06 06.05 AT 20:00

SCOTT BRADLEE'S POSTMODERN JUKEBOX Postmodern Jukebox is a concept that has taken YouTube by storm with its vintage covers of modern pop classics. The band covers everything from Radiohead to Beyoncé, but does so in a way that pays homage to classic acts like Louis Armstrong or the Beach Boys. A unique postmodern concept visits Rockefeller Music Hall.

Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 305,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/ Storgata www.rockefeller.no

06.05 AT 20:00

SVEN VÄTH A veteran and a giant in house and techno landscapes, Sven Vãth still fills the clubs at Ibiza and at venues all around the

world. Ibiza club concept Cocoon is his creation, and he has helped a number of famous DJ's to break through from the island's many stages.

Location: Sentrum Scene Address: Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 455,Hopow to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

SATURDAY MAY 07 07.05 AT 15:00

OSLO PHILHARMONIC: CHAMBER CONCERT Chamber concert at the Munch museum with musicians from the Oslo Philharmonic.

Location: Munchmuseet Address: Tøyengata 53 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 50,- > 200,www.munchmuseet.no

07.05 AT 18:00 (all ages) & 21:00 (18+)

CASA MURILO (UK/NO)

The pop-band Casa Murilo are well known for their energetic live shows. This evening they celebrate the anniversary of the release concert of their very first album, also at Parkteatret, five years ago!

Location: Parkteatret Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: (All ages) 120,- / (18+) 220,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.parkteatret.no

07.05 AT 22:00

MANDING MORRY Manding Morry is a rapper from the Gambia who is embarking on a tour of Europe with Oslo as his first stop.

Location: Cosmopolite, Soria Moria Address: Vogts gate 64, Soria Moria Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 330,www.cosmopolite.no

SUNDAY MAY 08 08.05 AT 20:00

KAMPENJAZZ CONCERT SERIES Kampenjazz has established itself as one of the most significant jazz scenes in Oslo. The concerts take place every Sunday evening, in a beautiful former Methodist church at

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Grønland. The series features jazz of high international quality, and is known in particular for its showcasing of great young talents.

Location: Cafeteatret Address: Hollendergata 8 Tickets: Tickets at the door Prices: A: 215,- / S: 165,How to get there: Tram No.18/19 > Oslo gate / Munkegata Bus No.37 > Politihuset www.kampenjazz.no

MONDAY MAY 09 09.05 AT 20:00

LOGIC

Logic is a young US rapper on the Def Jam Recordings label. He has just released his second album, The Incredible True Story, which started at number 3 on the Billboard 200 list, and sold 135.000 copies in the first week.

Location: John DEE Address: Torggata 16, entr.

Hammersborggata Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 295,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

09.05 AT 21:00

NIKKI LANE Nikki Lane continues the tradition with cool women in country music – just like Loretta Lynn and Wanda Jackson, but mix it with garage rock, indie pop and surf rock.

Location: Café Mono Address: Pløens gate 4 Tickets: tigernet.no Prices: 150,How to get there: Tram > Brugata www.cafemono.no

TUESDAY MAY 10 10.05 AT 20:00

LEON BRIDGES a soul and blues artist credited with reviving interest in rhythm & blues and soul of the 60's. He’s only 26 years old but is already being compared to Otis Redding and Sam Cooke.Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 365,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/Storgata www.rockefeller.no

Casa Murilo perform on May 7th at Parkteatret.

Photo: Anine Desire

WEDNESDAY MAY 11 11.05 AT 20:00

VIJAY IYER TRIO Vijay Iyer Trio is jazz band hailed as one of the best right now. Iyer's piano, Stephan Crump's bass, and Marcus Gilmore's drums will certainly deliver rythmic and musical elegance at the National Jazz Scene.

Location: Nasjonal jazzscene Address: Karl Johans gate 35 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 170,- > 220,How to get there: Transport > Eidsvolls plass/Nationaltheatret www.nasjonaljazzscene.no

THURSDAY MAY 12 12.05 AT 20:00

LISA FISCHER & GRAND BATON Former well known backing vocalist has also become increasingly popular as a solo artist, and is currently travelling with the trio Grand Baton. The music is inspired by rhythms from Africa, The Middle East and The Caribbean, with elements of psychedelic soul and progressive rock.

Location: Cosmopolite, Soria Moria Address: Vogts gate 64, Soria Moria Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 310,- > 360,www.cosmopolite.no

12.05 AT 21:00

SHIT CITY/ EL CUERO Nobody in Norway has sounded more like an angry Neil Young than El Cuero, and no-one more like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allmanna Brothers and The Grateful Dead than Shit City.

Location: Café Mono Address: Pløens gate 4 Tickets: tigernet.no Prices: 220,How to get there: Tram > Brugata www.cafemono.no

FRIDAY MAY 13 13.05 AT 20:00

THE SPACE LADY The Space Lady plays a mix of self-produced songs and cover songs, with "Ghost Riders In The Sky", "Born To Be Wild" and "Major Tom" as highlights.

Location: Blå Address: Brenneriveien 9C Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 170,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Schous plass Bus No.34/54 > Møllerveien www.blaaoslo.no

13.05 AT 20:00

URGEHAL/ BEASTCRAFT/ ENDEZZMA Concert at Vulkan Arena with three black metal bands playing in honour of Urgehal's deceased frontman, Trondr Nefas.

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14.05 AT 21:00

PALLADIUM LATIN NIGHT Palladium Latin Night is an evening dedicated to Latin-American music. Palladium was one of the most popular clubs with a Latin-American vibe in New York in the 50's and 60's, and Cosmpolite is recreating that vibe this evening.

Location: Cosmopolite, Soria Moria Address: Vogts gate 64, Soria Moria Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 175,- > 225,www.cosmopolite.no

SUNDAY MAY 15 15.05 AT 20:00

TORY LANEZ

Tory Lanez performs on May 15th at John DEE.

After Drake, many are betting that Tory Lanez will be the next big music export from Toronto. The rapper, singer and producer is now ready for his first headliner-tour in Europe, together with the guest VeeCee. Location: John DEE Address: Torggata 16, entr.

Hammersborggata Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 325,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

24.05 AT 18:00 Location: Vulkan Arena Address: Maridalsveien 13 B Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 280,How to get there: Bus No.34/54 > Telthusbakken www.vulkanarena.no

SATURDAY MAY 14 14.05 AT 20:00

DAVID RITSCHARD/ ROGER GRÆSBERG/ COUNTRY HEROES

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David Ritschard & Krokodiltårarna: Swedish honky tonk music. Roger Græsberg & Foreningen: A new Norwegian country band.

Country Heroes: Norwegian country inspired by the honky tonk, and the Baksersfield sounds of the 50's and 60's.

Location: Pokalen Pub Address: Maridalsveien 13 B Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 225,www.vulkanarena.no

BOB DYLAN 75 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

The Network of Norwegian Dylan fans known as Norsk Dylanologisk Selskab (Norwegian Dylanologic Society) are proud to present a proper celebration of Bob Dylan’s 75th birthday, with artists such as Elliott Murphy (US), Monica Heldal, Tom Roger Aadland and many more.

Location: Parkteatret Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 300,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.parkteatret.no

MONDAY MAY 16 16.05 AT 19:00

TURBONEGRO Norway's favourite band made their second comeback in 2012 with a new lead singer and drummer. Their sound has evolved through the years, but the denim attitude stays the same. After the comeback they

quickly regained their position as a mythical underground band with a huge fan club.

Location: Sukkerbiten Address: Nylandsveien 28 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 280,www.sukkerbiten.no

16.05 AT 20:00

THE CARBURETORS Quality rock and punk with more than a hint of diesel fumes. The album Laughing In The Face Of Death is their latest release.

Location: John DEE Address: Torggata 16, entr.

Hammersborggata Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 250,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

THURSDAY MAY 19 19.05 AT 19:00

TROYE SIVAN He got his breakthrough on YouTube in 2007, where his videos quickly reached millions of people. His songs and video diaries have given him a huge fan base worldwide.

Location: Sentrum Scene Address: Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 Hopow to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

19.05 AT 20:00

SOLBRUD

Solbrud have managed to release ten albums in their relatively short career, but with these full-length albums they have already been played at festivals such as Copenhell and Roskilde.

Location: Blå Address: Brenneriveien 9C Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 200,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Schous plass Bus No.34/54 > Møllerveien www.blaaoslo.no

19.05 AT 20:00

LUH. (UK)

Former WU LYF frontman Ellery James Roberts is finally back with his new project LUH, together with Ebony Horn. Their debut album is out in May and we are very excited to hear it performed live at Parkteatret.

Location: Parkteatret Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 220,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.parkteatret.no t

19.05 AT 20:00

25 BAND

Persian artists Tamin and A-del make up 25Band, whose music is a mix of Persian and modern western music with elements of pop/electro, R&B and hip-hop.

The Carburetors perform on May 16th at John DEE.

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How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

20.05 AT 20:00

HUMMING PEOPLE

Humming People perform on May 20th at Rockefeller.

Norwegian band Humming People play Americana/roots/country inspired by old heroes like Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan, but give their music a modern touch.

Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 250,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/ Storgata www.rockefeller.no

SATURDAY MAY 21 21.05 AT 20:00

CROWBAR Location: Cosmopolite, Soria Moria Address: Vogts gate 64, Soria Moria Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 360,www.cosmopolite.no

FRIDAY MAY 20 20.05 AT 20:00

BJØRVIKA BUSINESS BAND: SHAKE IT OFF Big band Bjørvika Business Band invites you to an evening of shaking it off on the dancefloor at Cosmopolite. Their music is inspired by film and television productions such as Mad Men and The Great Gatsby.

Location: Cosmopolite, Soria Moria Address: Vogts gate 64, Soria Moria Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 150,- > 280,www.cosmopolite.no

20.05 AT 20:00

DON MARTIN Don Martin is a Norwegian rapper who can count himself among the veterans of the hip-hop scene in Oslo. He is a former member of the group Gatas Parlament, released his first solo album three years ago, and now has a new single out and a new album in the works.

Location: John DEE Address: Torggata 16, entr.

Hammersborggata Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 285,-

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It has been a few years, but the sludge legends in Crowbar have always been current.

They have inspired a whole generation of metal bands with their defining heavy sound.

Location: Blå Address: Brenneriveien 9C Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 300,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Schous plass Bus No.34/54 > Møllerveien www.blaaoslo.no

21.05 AT 20:00

NADIA REID

Nadia Reid from New Zealand is hailed as meaningful new voice in folk and Americana music. At a young age she started playing at local venues in Christchurch and getting inspiration from the town's active folk and Americana scene.

Location: Buckleys Address: Lille Grensen 7 / Arbeidergata Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 200,How to get there: Transport > Stortinget www.buckleys.no

MONDAY MAY 23 23.05 AT 20:00

ACID KING Acid King from the US has delivered hard fuzz metal music for more than 20 years.

Although they have few releases to their name they have appeared in works such as The Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal.

Location: Pokalen Pub Address: Maridalsveien 13 B

Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 250,www.vulkanarena.no

MONDAY MAY 23 24.05 AT 20:00

SIMPLE PLAN This is a French-Canadian pop-punk group with the classic sound that made the genre so famous in the 90's. In light of the band's hundreds of millions of plays on YouTube the reports of this genre's death appear to be greatly exaggerated.

Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 375,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/ Storgata www.rockefeller.no

MONDAY MAY 25 25.05 AT 20:00

ELLIOTT MURPHY Elliott Murphy is an American rock artist, writer, and journalist.

Location: Grefsenkollen Address: Grefsenkollveien 100 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 220,www.grefsenkollen.no

25.05 AT 20:00

LIVE FOYN FRIIS/ SYNNE SANDEN/ SIMA Live Foyn Friis: Somewhere in between pop,

jazz, indie, and electronica. Synne Sanden: Experimental pop with honest lyrics about love, fear, jealousy and rejection. SIMA: Upand-coming electro-pop artist with an 80's inspired synth-filled sound.

Location: John DEE Address: Torggata 16, entr.

Hammersborggata Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 150,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

MAY 26 26.05 AT 20:00

FAT WHITE FAMILY (UK)

The boys who fight as well as they play music are honourable when they must and immoral when they get away with it. They are the best young rockbound in the world.

Location: Parkteatret Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 275,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.parkteatret.no

26.05 AT 20:00

DEAD BY APRIL

Swedish Dead by April has a death metal sound coupled with electronic elements.

This has proved to be a successful recipe which has taken the band to big stages in the US and Europe.

Location: Vulkan Arena Address: Maridalsveien 13 B

Nadia Reid performs on May 21st at Buckleys.

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How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

SATURDAY MAY 28 28.05 AT 21:00

BOMBINO Bombino performs on May 28th at Cosmopolite.

Concert with Bombino, aka Omara Moctar, a desert blues legend known for his hypnotic live shows. He recently released his fifth album Azel on Partisan Records.

Location: Cosmopolite, Soria Moria Address: Vogts gate 64, Soria Moria Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 280,- > 330,www.cosmopolite.no

SUNDAY MAY 29 29.05 AT 20:00 Photo: Alice Durigatto

Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 350,How to get there: Bus No.34/54 > Telthusbakken www.vulkanarena.no

FRIDAY MAY 27 27.05 AT 20:00

JONATHAN WILSON UNPLUGGED

American rock musician who’ll be playing unplugged at Rockefeller.

Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 325,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/ Storgata www.rockefeller.no

27.05 AT 20:00

RAMMSUND

Rammsund is something of a Rammstein cover band with a twist. Rammsund does Rammstein songs with lyrics translated into New Norwegian, a written language with which the Norwegian population has a love/ hate relationship. Love it or hate it, Rammsund brings the Sonne and the Feuer Frei.

Location: John DEE Address: Torggata 16, entr.

Hammersborggata Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 285,-

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TUXEDOMOON

Tuxedomoon have been around for almost 40 years. The three original members Steven Brown, Peter Principle and Blaine Reininger visit Norway in May to play their debut album Half Mute (1980) in its entirety.

Location: Vulkan Arena Address: Maridalsveien 13 B Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 295,How to get there: Bus No.34/54 > Telthusbakken www.vulkanarena.no

MONDAY MAY 30 30.05 AT 19:00

NELLY

Nelly became one of the world’s biggest rap stars in the beginning of the 2000's with Country Grammar og Nellyville. Both albums won Grammies and were bestsellers all over the world.

Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 430,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/ Storgata www.rockefeller.no

TUESDAY MAY 31 31.05 AT 19:30

5 SECONDS OF SUMMER

5 Seconds of Summer has taken the world by storm in recent years, with a number of

hit singles and a debut album that topped the charts in 76 countries.

Location: Telenor Arena Address: Widerøeveien 1 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 500,- > 550,How to get there: Bus No.31 > Fornebuparken www.telenorarena.no

FORTROLIGE SAMTALER [THEATRE/NO]

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Drama based on the story of director Ingmar Bergman's mother. Performed in Norwegian.

Dates / times: May: 2-3, 9-10 at 19:30.

Location: Nationaltheatret Address: Johanne Dybwads plass 1 Tickets: nationaltheatret.no How to get there: Transport > Nationaltheatret www.nationaltheatret.no

TURANDOT [OPERA]

MARTYRER [MUSICAL/NO]

In Puccini's opera, Princess Turandot has sworn never to marry any man unless he can correctly answer her three riddles.

Captivated by her beauty, the unknown Prince Calàf takes up the challenge, well aware that the untouchable ice princess has issued an ultimatum: anyone who tries and fails must die.

Dates / times: May: 2, 4, 9, 11, 13, 16, 24, 26 at 19:00. 7 at 18:00, Location: Den Norske Opera & Ballett Address: Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 Tickets: billettportalen.no Prices: 100,- > 795,How to get there: Transport > Jernbanetorget/Oslo S www.operaen.no

A young girl's experiences as a Christian fundamentalist.

Dates / times: May: 6 at 19:30 Location: Nationaltheatret Address: Johanne Dybwads plass 1 Tickets: nationaltheatret.no How to get there: Transport > Nationaltheatret www.nationaltheatret.no

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM [THEATRE/NO]

New adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy, directed by Jo Strømgren. Performed in Norwegian.

Dates / times: May: 3, 4, 10, 11, 12 at 19:00.

Location: Oslo Nye Centralteatret Address: Akersgata 38

5 Seconds of Summer perform on May 31st at Telenor Arena.

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From the theatre play "A Midsummer Night’s Dream".

Photo: Fredrik Arff.

Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 145,- > 370,www.oslonye.no

DET ER LOV Å VÆRE BLID MED ELSE [TV SHOW/NO]

Audience tickets for Norwegian comedy talk show Det er lov å være blid med Else.

Attendees will meet at TV2's offices on Karl Johan st. at 17:00.

Dates / times: May: 4, 11, 18, 25 at 17:00 Location: TV 2 Studio Address: Karl Johans Gate 14 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 90,-

RASKE MENN: 90 MINUTTER PÅ 80 MINUTTER [COMEDY SHOW/NO] One of Norway's largest revue successes, Fast Men, is back with its third show. A performance by and with Carl-Fredrik Hellevang Larsen, Anders Hoff and Øyvind Rafto.

Dates / times: May: 6, 7, 13, 14 at 19:00.

Location: Latter på Aker Brygge Address: Holmens gate 1 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 520,How to get there: Tram No.12 > Aker Brygge www.latter.no

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MYSTERIES [THEATRE/NO]

Adaption of Kunt Hamsun's Mysteries performed in Norwegian.

Dates / times: May: untill 7 at 18:00. 11-12 at 19:30.

Location: Nationaltheatret Address: Johanne Dybwads plass 1 Tickets: nationaltheatret.no Prices: 250,- > 590,How to get there: Transport > Nationaltheatret www.nationaltheatret.no

THE DICTATOR [THEATRE/NO] Sven Elvedal's theatre is bankrupt and should be shut down. But suddenly a possible rescuer pops up a with full wallet. All she wants is her tribute to a person named Quisling to be set up at the theater.

Dates / times: May: 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21 at 19:30.

Location: Oslo Nye Trikkestallen Address: Torshovgata 33 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 165,- > 275,www.oslonye.no

HERR MARMELADE [THEATRE/NO] A dark comedy about being four years old and alone a lot.

Dates / times: May: 7 at 18:30. 12 at 13:00.

13, 19 at 20:30.

Location: Det Norske Teatret Address: Kristian IV’s gate 8 Tickets: billett.detnorsketeatret.no Prices: 200,- >250,www.detnorsketeatret.no

Nationaltheatret www.nationaltheatret.no

TRASSALDEREN [THEATRE/NO]

Irish comedian Dara O'Brian is a recurring face on Norwegian televisions screens in shows like QI and Live at the Apollo.

He is considered to be one of the UK's best comedians, and he has also visited Norwegian venues before.

Dates / times: May 7 at 19:00.

Location: Folketeateret Address: Storgata 21-23 Tickets: billettportalen.no Prices: 450,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/ Storgata www.folketeateret.com

Norwegian comedy play about growing old and staying alive.

Dates / times: May: 13, 14 at 19:30.

Location: Chat Noir Address: Klingenberggata 5 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 275,- > 375,How to get there: Transport > Nationaltheatret www.chatnoir.no

ØY [THEATRE/NO] A young man is stranded alone on a desert island where he must save himself as best he can. That is the basic premise of Daniel Defoe's legendary adventure book Robinson Crusoe, a novel which has given its name to its very own direction in literature; the Robinsonade.

Dates / times: May: 4, 9-10, 13, 18-19, 26-27 at 19:30.

Location: Nationaltheatret Address: Johanne Dybwads plass 1 Tickets: nationaltheatret.no Prices: 400,- > 430,How to get there: Transport >

DARA O'BRIAN: CROWD TICKLER [COMEDY SHOW]

ABRAHAMS BARN [THEATRE/NO] Through history, stories and holy texts Svein Tindberg and Kjetil Bang-Hansen will tell us about three religions; about similarities and differences.

Dates / times: May 3 at 13:00.

Location: Det Norske Teatret Address: Kristian IV’s gate 8 Tickets: billett.detnorsketeatret.no Prices: 210,- >420,www.detnorsketeatret.no

From the theatre play "Mysteries"

Photo: Øyvind Eide.

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From the theatre play "Richard III".

Photo: Øyvind Eide.

ROMEO AND JULIET [THEATRE/NO]

RICHARD III [THEATRE/NO]

A Doll’s House is choreographer Jo Strømgren’s take on Henrik Ibsen’s immortal drama, performed in English by American actors.

Dates/times: May: 6, 19, 24 at 19:30. 28 at 17:30. 31 at 19:30.

Location: Det Norske Teatret Address: Kristian IV’s gate 8 Tickets: billett.detnorsketeatret.no Prices: 200,- >350,www.detnorsketeatret.no

The civil war between the royal families Lancaster and York are over, and on the throne King Edward IV of house York now reigns. But not everyone celebrates peace.

The king's younger brother, Richard, is not satisfied. He is the Duke of Gloucester, but has bigger ambitions than that. He seeks the throne for himself and in pursuit of position and power he sets in motion a perilous political game - a game that impresses, arouses horror and leaves behind a bloodbath.

Dates / times: May: 4, 13 at 19:00. 14 at 18:00. 18-19. 26-27 at 19:00. 30-1.6 at 19:00.

Location: Nationaltheatret Address: Johanne Dybwads plass 1 Tickets: nationaltheatret.no Prices: 210,-> 550,How to get there: Transport > Nationaltheatret www.nationaltheatret.no

KVEN ER REDD? [THEATRE/NO] We meet Bjørn, an average quality actor in midlife. Now he faces the main task so far in his career: He will play the lead role as George in Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf?. While he is preparing for the rather sad and dramatic life of the great role character, his own life begins to seem increasingly problematic.

Dates/times: May 3 at 19:30 Location: Det Norske Teatret Address: Kristian IV’s gate 8 Tickets: billett.detnorsketeatret.no Prices: 200,->350,www.detnorsketeatret.no

IF/THEN [MUSICAL/NO] If/Then (Tenk om) is about one woman, but two different destinies. Love, environmental battles - and modern urban planning - is the theme of this fresh New York musical, which has become a real Oslo story.

Dates/times: May: 4, 6 at 19:00. 12, 19 at 20:00. 21 at 18:00. 26-27 at 20:00.

Location: Det Norske Teatret Address: Kristian IV’s gate 8 Tickets: billett.detnorsketeatret.no www.detnorsketeatret.no

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JIMMY CARR: FUNNY BUSINESS [COMEDY SHOW] Jimmy Carr is a British comedian, actor and TV-host. In Funny Business he offers you dark, naughty and insulting humour. Or just a ridculously funny show at the theatre.

Dates / times: May 21 at 19:00.

Location: Folketeateret Address: Storgata 21-23 Tickets: billettportalen.no Prices: 485,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/ Storgata www.folketeateret.com

BIBLE BABBLE [COMEDY SHOW] Comedy show in Norwegian.

Dates/times: May: 27, 28 at 19:00 and 21:00.

Location: Latter på Aker Brygge Address: Holmens gate 1 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 445,- >550,How to get there: Tram No.12 > Aker Brygge www.latter.no

FAMILY KARSTEN OG PETRA [THEATRE/NO] Karsten and Petra are known and loved by most Norwegian toddlers. This is the first time we have the opportunity to experience them at the theatre. The performance is based on the books by Tor Åge Bringsværd, but tell a brand new story about the good friends.

Dates/times: May: 3-4 at 11:30. 6-3, 10-12, 11-2.6 at 18:00.

Location: Torshovteatret Address: Vogts gate 64 Tickets: 815 00 811 How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Torshov www.nationaltheatret.no

PERFORMANCE FOR BABIES Enter a landscape where gentle sounds and dance intrigue babies and toddlers.

Two dancers and a musician spin up whimsical circles and interesting timbres.

Suitable for children ages zero to three.

Dates/times: May: 7, 8 at 13:00/14:30/16:00. 9 at 10:00/11:30/13:00.

10 at 10:00.

Location: Dansens Hus Address: Møllerveien 2 Tickets: billettportalen.no Prices: 100,- > 150,How to get there: Bus No.34/54 > Møllerveien www.dansenshus.com

THE POLAR BEAR KING [THEATRE/NO]

17:00. 19-20 at 17:00. 21 at 15:00. 24 at 18:00.

Location: Det Norske Teatret Address: Kristian IV’s gate 8 Tickets: billett.detnorsketeatret.no Prices: 235,- >295,www.detnorsketeatret.no

FESTIVALS XELABRATION FESTIVAL Xelabration is a mini-festival dedicated to electronica. Artists: Agent Side Grinder, Wulfband, Cryo, Hearts of Black Science Dates / times: May 7 at 20:00.

Location: Pokalen Pub Address: Maridalsveien 13 B Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 255,www.vulkanarena.no

ONLY CONNECT 2016 & TECTONICS Alternative contemporary music and art festival OnlyConnect pairs up with Tectonics, a festival dedicated to mixing modern classical music with contemporary genres.

Dates/times: May 20 and 21 Location: Sentralen Address: Øvre Slottsgate 3 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 275,- > 375,www.sentralen.no

OTHER ST. HALLVARD'S DAY The saint of Oslo, St. Hallvard, is celebrated every year on 15 May. This is a tradition with roots all the way back to the Middle ages. The celebration includes a historical tour, a vesper service and a St. Hallvard mass. Open day at Oslo Ladegård.

Dates /times: May 15 at 11:00.

Location: Middelalderbyen Oslo - Ladegården Address: Middelalderbyen - Gamlebyen Prices: Free www.sthallvardsdag.no u

Staging of the Norwegian fairy tale The Polar Bear King. Will be performed in Norwegian.

Dates/times: May: 10 at 18:00. 11-13 at

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Text: Tarjei Kidd Olsen / VisitOSLO

HIGHLIGHTS MAY 7

We Love the 80s We Love the '80s has become a popular annual event in Oslo, with 80s hit makers hitting the stage for a cavalcade of retro music. Best of all, the 2016 edition of the show features the biggest lineup yet: Billy Ocean, Belinda Carlisle, Alphaville, Kim Wilde, Opus, Paul Young, Johnny Logan, Katrina & The Waves, Samantha Fox, Weather Girls, Christer Sandelin, Rune Rudberg, Ole I`Dole, Torhild Sivertsen / Tomboy and Bonnie Tyler (special guest).

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Where: Telenor Arena, Widerøeveien 1 at Fornebu Website: www.telenorarena.no/upcoming_events/we-love-the-80s-2/ Tickets: www.billettservice.no

Go green and get inspired at Oslo Vegetarian Festival. Photo: Nick Hagger.

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MAY 7-8

Oslo Vegetarian Festival

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Norway's biggest event for vegetarian food makes its triumphant return for the seventh time. The festival includes samples from vegetarian chefs, cooking classes and lectures (in Norwegian) and much more. Tickets at the door (cash and debit card). Bring cash as some exhibitors do not accept cards. Cooking classes and lectures are included in the entry ticket.

Where: DogA Norsk Design- og Arkitektursenter, Hausmanns gate 16 Website: www.oslovegetarfestival.no Tickets: Tickets are bought at the venue on the day. You can see prices on the festival website.

Get to know your inner medieval person at the Oslo Medieval Festival.

Photo: Tomasz Majewski.

MAY 27-29

Oslo Medieval Festival Oslo Medieval Festival celebrates the inner medieval person in all of us. In other words those colourful, hardy, lively people that hung out in Europe from the 5th to 15th centuries.

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The festival features solidly medievalish things like a medieval market, historical play, a knights’ tournament, longbow shooting, concerts with medieval instruments and songs, and of course wandering jugglers, jesters, beggars and musicians.

This is a festival for people of all ages, with children’s activities to keep the little ones occupied while the grown-ups brush up on their longbow skills.

Where: Akershus Fortress (near Aker Brygge) Website: www.oslomiddelalderfestival.org Tickets: oslomiddelalderfestival.org/ billetter

MAY 27-29

Norwegian Military Tattoo In case you are wondering: No, this is not about soldiers getting tattoos!

In fact, Norwegian Military Tattoo, the biggest indoor event in Norway with almost 800 participants, is a military music show presented every other year. It features Norwegian and international military bands, as well as choirs and artists from other creative genres. The Tattoo has developed into a very popular event, which attracts military music enthusiasts from all over the world. It is also very much a family show.

Where: Oslo Spektrum, Sonja Henies plass 2 Website: www. forsvaret.no/ normiltattoo Tickets: www. billettservice.no

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OSCARSHALL

THE MUSEUM LIST

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The summer palace of Oscarshall is located on the peninsula of Bygdø 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.

Gallery Queen Joséphine open May-August: Wed-Sun. Sept: Fri-Sun. Free entrance.

Café Queen Joséphine May-Sept: Fri-Sun.

HOURS AND PRICES

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 good you’ll find it in one of the museums on these pages! *On the map pages at the back of the magazine you will find numbers that correspond with the numbers for each of the museum listings.

Photo: At the Norwegian Opera and Ballet.

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13.05-28.08 Wed-Sun: 11:00-17:00. Closed: 17.05 02.09-11.09 Fri-Sun: 11:00-17:00 The tours 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,-

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

THE FRAM 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. Come aboard, and see how the crew and their dogs endured years of sailing through treacherous waters, storms and the freezing cold. The fantastic stories still take the breath away from adults and children.

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

Enjoy the northern lights show dancing in the ceiling of the Fram Museum.

See the first ship to navigate the Northwest Passage, the polar vessel Gjøa! Experience the exhibitions and the fascinating polar history.

SEE ALSO: SPECTACULAR SHACKLETON EXHIBITION! WALK THE FREEZING COLD DARK WALK – IF YOU DARE! HOURS AND PRICES Every day: 10:00 - 17:00 Admission: A: 100,C: (6-16): 40,-/ S: 40,-/P: 70,F:(2+3): 200,-/Groups (+15): A 70,- Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Bygdøynesveien 36 Tel: 23 28 29 50 Bus 30 to Bygdøynes www.frammuseum.no

THE VIKING SHIP MUSEUM

NORSK MARITIMT MUSEUM

The Norwegian Maritime Museum

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Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo

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The museum celebrates 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!

Houses the best preserved Viking ships in the world and the fantastic artefacts from the graves.

EXHIBITIONS:

was built around 820 AD and was used as a burial ship for two powerful women.

OPENS MAY 7TH “HOPE FOR THE OCEANS?“

The ships were discovered in three large burial mounds where they had been buried to serve as vessels for their rich owners’ final journey to the realm of the dead.

The Oseberg Ship

The world’s seas are filling up with plastic and dangerous wastes. Why is that?

What can we do about it?

The Gokstad Ship

Other exhibtions on: Seafarers from the Viking era until today, ship techno­ logy and maritime art.

The Tune Ship

“Children’s Boat Workshop” Build a wooden boat with hammer and nails!

Every Sunday 12:00-15:00.

FJORD CAFÉ opens May 7th!

HOURS AND PRICES Tue – Sun: 10:00 –16:00 Mon closed From May 15th: 10-17 daily Closed on May 17th Admission: A: 100,-/C (6-16): 30,-/S: 50,-/P: 50,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Bygdøynesveien 37 Tel: + 47 24 11 41 50 www.marmuseum.no

was built around 890 AD and used as a burial ship for a chieftain. was built around 900 AD.

THE MUSEUM SHOP

sells books and souvenirs, postcards and jewellery.

Hours and prices Every day: 09:00 – 18:00 Admission: A: 80,-/ C (<18) free,-/F (2+2): 150,Free with Oslo Pass Two museums for the price of one: Use your ticket to the Historical Museum within 48 hours.

CONTACT

The Viking Ship Museum Huk Aveny 35 Tel: 22 13 52 80 Bus 30: Vikingskipshuset Guided Tours: Tel.: 22 85 99 64 E-mail: entre-vsh@khm.uio.no www.khm.uio.no Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo

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NORSK FOLKEMUSEUM The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History

HL-SENTERET HoLocaust Center 04

MEET THE PEOPLE! 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, Church Art and Sami Culture. Apartments from Oslo 1879-2002.

DAILY The Stave Church

is open. See the indoor exhibits and explore the many visible interiors.

WEEKENDS Traditional

baking & coffee by the fire.

Meet the farm animals.

Hosts in costumes welcome you to historical homes.

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

EXHIBITIONS BEHIND BLACKOUT CURTAINS

Anna-Eva Bergman's wartime caricatures.

PERMANENT EXHIBITION

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

RUTH MAIER'S ARCHIVE

About the young girl Ruth Maier who was deportedfrom Norway and killed i Auschwitz in 1942.

BUNKER FROM WORLD WAR 2 Kafé Villa Grande open every day from 11:00–16:00 (Mondays closed).

HOURS AND PRICES

May 1-14: Weekdays: 11:00-15:00 Sat/ Sun/Hol: 11:00-16:00 May 15-31: (closed May 17) Every day 10.00-18.00 Admission: A: 125,-/ C: 40,S: 90,-/ F: 250,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Museumsveien 10, Bygdøy Tel: 22 12 37 00 www.norskfolkemuseum.no

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HOURS AND PRICES Mon - Fri: 10:00-16:00 Sat and Sun: 11:00-16:00 Admission: A: 100,-/C (6-16): 30,-/S: 50,-/P: 50,Free with Oslo Passs

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

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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.

In the world’s oldest ski museum, built into the mountain underneath the ski jump, you can experience 6000 years of skiing history.

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

Check out our newest exhibition “Freedom on Snow. Snowboarding and modern skiing” Our zipline Fly Holmenkollen is now open, for opening hours see: www.kollensvevet.no

HOURS AND PRICES Every day 10:00-17:00.

Admission: A:130,-/ C: 65,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Kongeveien 5 Tel: 22 92 32 00 E-mail: post@skiforeningen.no www.holmenkollen.com Metroline 1 to Frognerseteren Terje Bakke Pedersen / Pictura

HOLMENKOLLEN SKI SIMULATOR

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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 ‘eyeview’ movie to create a unique and realistic feel.

Once inside the the Ski Simulator you will get the ‘ride of your life’, including wind-effect 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 Every day 10:00 – 17:00.

Admission: A: 75,- / C: 50,- / S: 75,- / P: 75,20% discount with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Kongeveien 5 Tel: 900 12 046 E-mail: post@skisimulator.no www.skisimulator.no Metro / T-bane: No 1 to Holmenkollen Station

The City Museum in the Vigeland Park

VIGELAND-MUSEET The Vigeland Museum 08

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

OSLOFUNKIS

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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.

Early Modernism in Oslo

IN THE LIMELIGHT Theatre History

OSLO SAYS

Language in the city Guided tours: Sat-Sun at 12.00 and 14.00 Enjoy hot and cold meals at Café Mathia Museum Shop

HOURS AND PRICES Tue-Sun 11:00–16:00 Mon closed Admission: Free entrance

CONTACT Frognerveien 67 Tel: +47 23 28 41 70 E-mail: post@oslomuseum.no

19.02.2016-15.05.2016 MATTIAS HÄRENSTAM

Weaknesses, Secrets, Lies This exhibition is the most comprehensive presentation of Mattias Härenstam's (b. 1971) works until now, comprising both former and new works.

HOURS AND PRICES Tue-Sun 12:00–16:00.

Mon closed.

Admission: A: 60,-/ C: 30,-/ S: 30,- /P: 30,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

oslomuseum.no facebook.com/detekteoslo

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

Photo: Christina Krüger/Oslo Museum

Photo: Mattias Härenstam, Kontroll, 2016.

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ASTRUP FEARNLEY MUSEET

HENIE ONSTAD KUNSTSENTER Henie Onstad Art Center

IBSENMUSEET The Ibsen Museum

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Henie Onstad Kunstsenter is a leading venue for 20th century and contemporary art and music. The art center is located in a large sculpture park by the fjord, 15 minutes drive from Oslo.

Astrup Fearnley Museet is a private contemporary art museum. Beautifully located by the Oslo Fjord in 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 such as Anselm Kiefer, Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons.

19.02-15.05.2016YAYOI KUSAMA – IN INFINITY 10.06-11.09.2016 NIKOLAI ASTRUP – PAINTING NORWAY

The first international exhibition of painting and prints by Nikolai Astrup.

24.11.15 -31.12.2016 HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE COLLECTION KURT SCHWITTERS

Permanent exhibition.

DROP-IN HOK LAB.

The children's workshop

26.02.16 – 15.05.16 MATTHEW BARNEY – BILDUNGSROMAN Ongoing: THE WORLD IS MADE OF STORIES

CONTACT Sonja Henies vei 31 Høvikodden Tel: 67 80 48 80 E-mail: post@hok.no www.hok.no Transportation: 15 minutes from Oslo. Bus: no. 151 to Høvikodden.

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Welcome to Henrik Ibsen’s apartment. This is where he lived the last 11 years of his life together with his wife, and here we are introduced to the private sphere of the world famous playwright.

EXHIBITION IBSEN + LENNON. THE BEATLES IN A DOLL`S HOUSE Ibsen –Lennon.

HENRIK IBSEN - ON THE CONTRARY

more about Ibsens life and work Every hour. Take a guided tour in Ibsens apartment.

Admission includes entry to the Exhibition.

Works from the Astrup Fearnley Collection

Audioguide tour from the Ibsen museum to Grand café, you can rent the players at the Ibsen museum.

HOURS AND PRICES

Museum shop

HOURS AND PRICES Tue-Thu 11:00-19:00 Fri-Sun 11:00-17:00 Mon closed.

Admission: A: 100,-/(130,- 19.02-15.05) S: 70,-/(90,- 19.02-15.05) C: free entrance Oslo Pass free

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Tue, Wed, Fri: 12:00–17:00 Thu: 12:00–19:00 Sat, Sun: 11:00–17:00 Mon closed Admission: A: 120,-/ S: 80,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 twitter.com/astrupfearnley Instagram: @astrupfearnley

HOURS AND PRICES Everyday 11:00-16:00 Thursdays 11:00- 18: 00 From May 15th: everyday from 11:00 – 18:00 Admission: A: 115,-/ C: 30,-/ S: 75,- /P: 75,Free with Oslo Pass.

CONTACT Henrik Ibsens gate 26 Tel: 22 12 35 50 E-mail: ibsen@norskfolkemuseum.no www.ibsenmuseet.no Tram: 13 and 19 Bus: 30, 31 to Slottsparken

NOBELS FREDSSENTER STORTINGET The Nobel Peace Center

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PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS

Find peace and quiet in The Nobel Field or learn about the laureates in The Wall Papers. The magic book in The Nobel Chamber tells the story about Alfred Nobel.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS The Nobel Peace Prize Exhibition 2015: THE TUNISIAN METHOD About the National Dialogue Quartet.

TARGETS Last day 22 May How soldiers learn to kill,

by German photographer Herlinde Koelbl.

1965 UNICEF Why UNICEF received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965.

SYRIA IS MY ONLY HOME About life as a refugee seen through children's eyes.

ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN

Fred & Toca Loca activity booklet and children’s trail.

Visit our museum shop

HOURS AND PRICES > 15 May: Tue–Sun 10–18.

Guided tours Sat and Sun. < 15 May: Mon–Sun 10–18.

Daily guided tours.

Admission: A: 100,-/C(<16): free/ S: 65,-/ P: 65,-/ F:180,- Oslo Pass free.

CONTACT Rådhusplassen/City Hall Sq. Tel: +47 48 30 10 00 www.nobelpeacecenter.org Photo: © Herlinde Koelbl

THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

The Parliament

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Would you like to see the Parliament from the inside? If so, why not join one of our guided tours?

Every Saturday from 9 January - 18 June (except 19 March, 26 March and 14 May) we provide guided tours on Saturdays:

Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo

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THE VIKING COLLECTION:

farmers, traders and warriors.

THE TREASURE CHEST:

The best collection of gold treasure from the Viking period.

THE MEDIEVAL GALLERY:

Is devoted to church art, such as stave church doorways and sculptures of saints.

• 10.00 (English) • 11.30 (English) • 13.30 (Norwegian only) • 15.00 (Norwegian only)

THE EGYPTIAN MUMMIES:

Tours last for approximately one hour and we recommend turning up 15 minutes in advance of the advertised time (no bookings available).

We can accommodate up to a maximum of 30 visitors per guided tour. Please use the entrance from Akersgata (the opposite side of the building to the main entrance). Guided tours of the Storting are free of charge to all visitors.

NORGES BANK-SALEN

We reserve the right to make changes. Please visit our website for updated information.

CONTACT Karl Johans gate 22 Tel: 23 31 31 80 E-mail: befo@stortinget.no www.stortinget.no/en

Norway’s oldest and largest collection of Egyptian artefacts The Norwegian National Gold Coins rescued from the Nazis.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITION: TAKE IT PERSONALLY stories about personal adornment

HOURS AND PRICES Tue-Sun 11:00 - 16:00.

From 15th of May: 10:00 - 17:00 Admission: A: 80,-/C (<18): free/ S: 50,-/ P: 50,Free with Oslo Pass Two Museums for the price of one: Use your ticket to the Viking Ship Museum within 48 hours.

CONTACT The Historical Museum Frederiks gate 2 Tel: 22 85 99 10 Guided tours: Tel.: 22 85 99 64 E-mail: postmottak@khm.uio.no www.khm.uio.no Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo Tram: all to National Theatre

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NASJONALGALLERIET The National Gallery

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19.02.–08.05.2016 ALONG THE COAST - GUDE AND HIS STUDENTS AROUND 1870

NASJONALMUSEET FOR KUNST, ARKITEKTUR OG DESIGN THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART, ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design is Norway´s largest museum, receiving around 600.000 visitors annually. We arrange exhibitions, run educational programmes and care for the country´s most extensive collections of art, architecture and design.

Admission: Nasjonalgalleriet - One ticket – four museums Adults: NOK 100 / NOK 50 Kunstindustrimuseet, Museet for samtidskunst og Nasjonalmuseet – Arkitektur Adults: NOK 50 / NOK 30

In the late 19th century, coastal scenes became highly popular. This exhibition explores how realistic maritime painting was established in Norwegian art. Hans Gude and his Norwegian students at the art academy in Karlsruhe played a major role in this development.

03.01.2015–01.01.2017 THE DANCE OF LIFE. THE COLLECTION FROM ANTIQUITY TO 1950

Highlights of Norwegian and international paintings and sculptures from antiquity until 1950. Masterpieces, including J.C. Dahl and Romanticism,Christian Krohg and Realism, evocative paintings from 1900 and Edvard Munch’s Scream.

Museum shop and café

HOURS AND PRICES

Children (under 19): Free entrance Thursday: Free entrance for all Free with Oslo Pass

Tue, Wed, Fri 10:00–18:00 Thur 10:00–19:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–17:00 Mon: Closed

Edvard Munch, The Scream, 1893, The National museum of art, architecture and design©Munchmuseet / Munch-Ellingsen-gruppen /Bono

Universitetsgaten 13 Tel: 21 98 20 00 nasjonalmuseet.no

CONTACT

Hans Gude, 1876, Fresh Breeze on the Norwegian Coast

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Hans Gude, Entrance to Christiania, (detail), (1874)

KUNSTINDUSTRIMUSEET MUSEET FOR The Museum of Decorative Arts SAMTIDSKUNST and Design

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14.02.–15.05.2016 EKSTRØM EXTREME: FURNITURE AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

Terje Ekstrøm (1944–2013), regarded as one of Norway’s first postmodern designers, was at once a product of his own time, and far ahead of it. This is the first retrospective exhibition of one of the pioneers of Norwegian design history.

02.01.–01.10.2016 DESIGN AND CRAFT 1905-2005

The collection ranges from antique Greek vases and East Asian artefacts through to items illustrating the history of European style.

Museum shop

The Museum of Contemporary Art

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04.03.–18.09.2016 SILENT REVOLT: NORWEGIAN PROCESS ART AND CONCEPTUAL ART IN THE 70'S AND 80'

With this exhibition, the museum wishes to revise the notion of conceptual art as a void in our recent history.

ANNA-EVA BERGMAN. A GRAPHIC UNIVERSE 13.11. 2015–14.8. 2016

The rhythms, lines, fields, and volumes of Anna-Eva Bergman’s art are inspired by nature. Her simple, geometric, and natural forms conjure up a sense of the poetical and the spiritual.

13.03.2015–14.08.2016 POOR ART – RICH LEGACY. ARTE POVERA AND PARALLEL PRACTICES 1968–2014

HOURS

Museum shop and café

Tue, Wed, Fri:11:00–17:00 Thu: 11:00–19:00 Sat, Sun: 12:00–16:00 Mon: Closed

HOURS

CONTACT

NASJONALMUSEET - ARKITEKTUR

Tue, Wed, Fri: 11:00–17:00 Thu: 11:00–19:00 Sat, Sun: 12:00–17:00 Mon: Closed

St. Olavs gate 1 Tel: 21 98 20 00 nasjonalmuseet.no

Bankplassen 4 Tel: 21 98 20 00

Terje Ekstrøm: Ekstrem chair, 1972, produced in 1984

Inghild Karlsen, «Breeding Balloon», 1988

CONTACT

The National Museum – Architecture

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01.04–14.08.2016 LARS BACKER – ARCHITECT. A PIONEER OF NORWEGIAN MODERNISM

The Birth of Norwegian Functionalism With the construction of Restaurant Skansen, Ekeberg Restaurant and Horngården, Lars Backer introduced functionalism to Norway.

12.03. 2016–29.05.2016 A NEW PARLIAMENT BUILDING. COMPETITION AND DEBATE 1836–1866 On the occasion of the building's sesquicentennial, the National Museum will present how the Storting's location and architectural design were decided upon.

(The Vault)

19.09.2014–01.01.2019 BUILDING IDEAS. FROM THE ARCHITECTURE COLLECTION, 1830 TO THE PRESENT

This exhibition presents a selection of architectural ideas drawn from the National Museum’s collection.

Museum shop and café

HOURS Tue, Wed, Fri: 11:00–17:00 Thu: 11:00–19:00 Sat, Sun: 12:00–17:00 Mon: Closed

CONTACT Bankplassen 3 Tel: 21 98 20 00 nasjonalmuseet.no

Lars Backer, drawing of «Skansen», Restaurant Skansen. Foto: Platou arkitekter

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AKERSHUS SLOTT Akershus Castle

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AKERSHUS CASTLE AND FORTRESS Spend a day at Akershus fortress and experience centuries of Norwegian history. Once an active fortress, the area is now a place for official representation, culture, learning and recreation. Within the fortress walls you will find two museums, a castle, beautiful views of the fjord and the city – and history from the Viking age to modern times.

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

OPENING HOURS

(The fortress grounds): Main gate: 06:00–21:00 Side entrances: 1O October – 30 April: Mon-Fri 07:00-18:00 Sat–Sun 08:00-18:00 The port by the cruise harbour closed 01 October–30 April

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Open Saturday and Sunday 12:00 - 17:00 Closed: 1, 5, 7, 8, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24, 25.05.

Admission: A: 70,-/C: 30,-/ S: 50,-/ P: 50,Free with Oslo Pass.

Audio guides included in admission

CONTACT Tel: 23 09 35 53 E-mail: akershusslott.kontakt@mil.no www.nasjonalefestningsverk.no

THE VISITOR CENTRE AKERSHUS FORTRESS 21

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.

‘The Prisoners at Akershus (from the Middle Ages to 1950)’.

Guided tours 'Akershus fortress through 700 years'. Saturdays and Sundays at 13.00 Special tours of the fortress grounds arranged on request.

NORGES FORSVARSMUSEET HJEMMEFRONTMUSEUM The Armed Forces Museum Norway’s Resistance Museum

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The museum aims at presenting a true picture of the events in domestic Norway during 5 years of German occupation during World War II. It gives the public an impression of what foreign rule may imply. Chronological exhibitions convey an historical perspective, from pre-war times to the liberation in May 1945. Several showcases, as well as varied audiovisual material animate the exhibitions.

Symbolic effects, artistic details and authentic artefacts make the long and winding walk through narrow 17th century stone vaults a memorable and educational experience.

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

Café.

Mon - Sun 11:00 - 15:00

WOMEN IN THE NORWEGIAN RESISTANCE 1940-1945".

In this exhibition you will get to know 3 of these women.

HOURS AND PRICES

HOURS AND PRICES Mon-fri: 10:00 -16:00 Sat-sun: 11:00 - 16:00 May 1, 5, 15, 16 and 17: 11:00-16:00 Admission: A: 50,-/ C: 25,-/ S: 25,-/ P: 25,-/ F: 100,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

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, World War II campaign 1940 and War at Sea 19391945. The latest exhibitions cover the Cold war period 1945-1990, recent international operations and “The War Cross – Norway’s highest decoration”.

NEW TEMPORARY EXHIBITION

Mon-Fri 11:00-16:00 Sat-Sun 12:00-17:00 Closed: 1, 5, 15, 16, 17.

Free admission Tickets for guided tours: A: 60,- / C: 30,- / S: 45,- / F: 150,Tel: 23 09 39 17 E-mail: besokssenteret. akershus.festning@mil.no

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HOURS AND PRICES Mon - Sun 10:00 - 17:00 Closed: 14 and 15 May (Whit Saturday and Whit Sunday) Admission: free entrance

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

CONTACT Tel: 23 09 31 38 E-mail: resepsjon.nhm@gmail.com www.forsvaretsmuseer.no

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ARBEIDERMUSEET

TOLLMUSEET

MUNCHMUSEET

Labour Museum

Norwegian Customs Museum

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Original uniforms and artefacts dating back over 350 years. Models and documents about Customs and the history of Norwegian Import and Export through the centuries Samples of smuglingmethods and contraband, such as cigarettes, alcohol, narcotics and other confiscated goods.

Films showing Customs Officers at work in the 1950s and the 1970s.

Guided tours on request.

Must be booked in advance.

The Munch Museum

Welcome to the Labour Museum! A museum suitably located among the former industrial buildings that lined the Akerselva river at Sagene.

Guided tours: Sat-Sun at 12.00 and 14.00

EXHIBITIONS FACTORY GIRLS AND INDUSTRIAL PIONEERS SWEDISH LABOUR

The story of six immigrants Guided tours to the apartment in Sagveien 8 showing how the factory workers used to live.

English speaking guides!

HOURS AND PRICES HOURS AND PRICES Mon-Fri: 11.00–15.00 Sat and Sun closed Admission: free entrance

CONTACT Tollbugata 1 A, near Oslo Central Station (sea side) Tel: 22 34 68 76.

Fax: 22 34 68 60 E-mail: museum@toll.no

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Sat-Sun 11:00–16:00 Admission: Free entrance

CONTACT Sagveien 28 Tel: +47 23 28 41 70 E-mail: post@oslomuseum.no oslomuseum.no facebook.com/detekteoslo Photo Christina Krüger / Oslo Museum

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6 FEBRUARY – 29 MAY MAPPELTHORPE+MUNCH

The Munch Museum presents the exhibition Mapplethorpe+Munch that brings together Robert Mapplethorpe and Edvard Munch on a large scale for the very first time.

Munch and Mapplethorpe reveal several similarities, such as their widespread use of traditional genres, primarily portraits and nudes. The exhibition includes a series of self-portraits from both artists, and Mapplethorpe’s known celebrity portraits of Patti Smith, Arnold Schwarzenegger amongst others. This is an great opportunity to see a unique selection of images by of one of the 20th century's most influential photograph presented together with Norway's greatest artist.

HOURS AND PRICES Open daily 10:00–16:00 Admission: A: 100,-/C(<18): free. Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Tøyengata 53 Metro: Tøyen st (5 min from city center) www.munchmuseet.no

Robert Mapplethorpe: Self-Portrait, 1988. © Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation.

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Naturhistorisk museum

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NATURALLY INCREDIBLE The museum belongs to the University of Oslo and is Norway’s most visited museum.

It 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 which are at their most beautiful this time of year.

The museum is home to the famous primate fossil “Ida”, and the indoors exhibits display other 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: Every day 07:00–21:00 Greenhouses: Every day 10:00–17:00 Museum exhibits & museum shop: 11:00–16:00 Tues.-Sun. Mondays closed Admission: A: 50,-/C & S: 25,Garden & Greenhouse: Free entrance Free with Oslo Pass

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: Per Aas NHM

BARNEKUNSTMUSEET

TEKNISK MUSEUM The Norwegian museum of Science and Technology

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FUN-PACKED WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! DON’T MISS: GAME ON! From Mario to Minecraft, Game On 2.0 is the world’s biggest collection of playable computer games from the past 60 years.

Let’s play!

Explore, invent and learn!

Oslo Science Centre offers more than 100 interactive installations.

TRY OUT MAKER SPACE!

Check out interesting exhibitions on value creation through the ages Journey through medical history from the 1850s until today.

If there is time left, find out more about Norway’s oil and gas industry.

Café and museum shop.

The International Museum of Children’s Art

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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.

CHILDREN KNOW WHAT’S IMPORTANT.

How serious do adults take children? The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) recognizes that children are not merely passive recipients, entitled to adult protective care.Rather, they themselves have rights and are entitled to be involved in decisions that affect them in accordance with their evolving capacities.

WORKSHOPS Guided tours, art workshops & music activities. Drop in HOURS AND PRICESTue–

HOURS AND PRICES Tue-Fri 09:00–16:00 Sat-Sun 11:00–18:00 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: no 11 and 12. Bus: no 25 and 54. Train: (Jaren and Gjøvik) to Kjelsås station

From 16.1.: Sat–Sun 11:00– 16:00, Tue–Thu 09:30–14:00 Closed: Mon, Fri Closed: 1.5., 5.5., 15.5.-17.5.

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

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Text: Tarjei Kidd Olsen

OSLO PEOPLE

“ YOU CAN’T PUT A PRICE ON PASSION“ Who: Miloud Guiderk Age: 69 Lives: Grünerløkka, Oslo From: Casablanca, Morocco Interviewed: April 12th,

by Tarjei Kidd Olsen

We’ve managed to create a musical gathering place that works very well.

Both the national and international acts maintain a high level.

What does it take to keep a place like Cosmopolite going for 24 years?

PROFILE MILOUD GUIDERK Founded Norway’s number one world music venue Cosmopolite in Oslo in 1992.

It is still going strong with more than 100 concerts per year and high quality bands and musicians from around the globe.

In 2008 he became Norway’s first immigrant to receive a knighthood. He received it for his contributions to jazz, ‘ethnic music’, care for disabled people, and bridge-building between immigrants and Norwegians.

How is life as the boss of Cosmopolite?

Now I enjoy it. Before I had to work extremely hard and be really engaged all the time. But it’s like steering a boat in waves: Once it stabilises things calm down.

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You have to have a passion for it. You have to like the music and love working with it.

If you don’t have those three things you can’t work with this regardless of how much money you make.

You can’t put a price on passion.

Why did you start Cosmpolite?

Before I worked with mentally disabled people at the Emma Hjort treatment centre in Bærum for 15 years and was their culture consultant. I loved those people.

The mentally disabled, they know how to enjoy things. I’ll have a quick coffee, but they savour the moment. I don’t have that ability. And so many strong personalities!

It was one of the best times of my life.

Then a government reform meant that patients were sent back to their home regions and into small living units. I thought it was terrible. Even if you’d been living at Emma Hjort for 20 years - if you were

from Tromsø, you had to go to Tromsø.

Before I quit Emma Hjort I started a club in Bærum called Musikkflekken. Then there were good times in jazz in Bærum, with lots happening. After that I moved to Oslo and started Cosmopolite.

And I’d very much like to honour a person that died. Without him I wouldn’t have started Cosmopolite. The one who founded Club 7 in Oslo, Attila Horvath. He really struggled hard. He didn’t get anything. I at least got a knighthood, but he got nothing and created the most existing Norwegian culture institution in recent Norwegian history. They had theatre, music, literature – everything. Even a gallery!

How did you end up in Norway to begin with and did you have a cultural background?

I came here from Casablanca in 1970 with a Norwegian woman; the mother of my son. At first I did a lot of different small jobs, like cleaning. Then Emma Hjort as an assistant in one department, before becoming the culture consultant there.

That’s when I started using myself.

In Casablanca I was a pantomime artist. I made pantomime shows for children in the school yard. We were several people that got together in a pantomime collective. But my family wasn’t artistic. My school was the people around me that I met.

Khaira Arby (ML) / Oslo World Music Festival 2015. Photo: Lasse Brown

Why did you move to Oslo?

Because I wanted to get closer to the market. Especially when you are running things on your own without support or anything, you have to safeguard yourself.

Now we have some economic support, but we didn’t the first seven years. When we were thrown out of our first premises in Oslo because we couldn’t afford the rent, the local and national authorities thought that, “Ok, we should maybe give them a bit of money.” And we still get that.

A club moved into those premises after us.

They paid twice as much rent and invested 12 million kroner in developing the club – and only lasted two years. And that’s how the world works. As I said earlier: money can’t buy everything. Not to talk badly about others - that’s just how it is.

What are some of your best memories from 24 years of Cosmopolite?

Screamin’ Jay Hawkins is one of the best artists I have ever heard. He’s a big personality in terms of music of the last century, at least rhythmic music, and was a composer, musician and singer. He’s big. Then there is Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan from Pakistan, who is also dead now.

Have you seen the movie Dead Man Walking? At the end of the movie it’s just Nusrat and Bruce [Springsteen - Journ.], singing. He’s very, very good. He’s the most exiting voice we’ve had in the last century.

But I have many more! For instance Diana Krall, who performed at Cosmopolite in 1994. That was her first time performing in Norway and no one knew who she was.

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Cosmopolite at least makes space for the music that isn’t commercial and boring.

For me music isn’t a commercial product.

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And then later “boom!” and she became famous around the world.

applies not just to music but to many other fields as well.

Then you have that combination of stage music and the audience. When you manage to make a successful night and create chemistry where the audience and musicians connect and there is that magic moment – then you have done a god job.

In the 1960’s and 70’s there were lots of creators and different genres, and now a situation has developed where there are lots of projects where you make lots of money in a short time and then it’s all over and you disappear.

And it’s not the musicians that make the money, but the producers that hype them up.

Take for instance Cristina Branco, who performed here just now. We had a full house and I was very proud because we managed to build a very good audience. The artist delivered her best and that immediate atmosphere and magic that was created, that is what I work towards.

What are some of your most difficult memories from those 24 years?

The most difficult is that it is heavy work. There are lots of bureaucratic things and little predictability.

Working for diversity and quality isn’t easy because the world has become so commercial. Before you could discover all sorts of new and exciting music on the radio and go and buy it in a store.

But now it all sounds the same. That

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Before, well, look at Sting and Bob Dylan. The old-timers are still going, because there’s lots of creativity and creative energy. And Cosmopolite at least makes space for the music that isn’t commercial and boring. For me music isn’t a commercial product.

So this isn’t just a case of someone from an older generation not appreciating new things?

No. Young people come to Cosmopolite, too! Music, quality and good things aren’t about age. Both the young and old can enjoy those things. People aren’t stupid. When you experience a good thing you notice the difference in quality regardless of whether you’re

three or ninety-three. And that’s why I’m very proud that our events draw people of all ages from young to old.

Do you think Norwegians have become more interested in world music than earlier?

I just think that the world has changed.

When I first came here all you could get was salt and pepper, and now there are all sorts of spices. But unfortunately, some of the stuff coming here from abroad has become commercial. It’s not the same as before.

But at the same time I don’t think that Norwegians took good enough care of their culture and developed it. Norwegian things can be developed, but a lot has been taken from abroad instead of creating our own things and exporting them.

People from Iceland, which was founded

by Norwegians - they are more creative than us maybe.

What about audience numbers then and now at Cosmopolite?

The audience numbers we have now are audience numbers we have grown ourselves. We build and try to grow and grow. And

So this isn’t about getting rich?

No! Rich in experiences. There I think I’m one of the richest in the country, and I’m grateful for that. Because you don’t take the money, but the experiences, to your grave.

What kind of artists are the most popular at Cosmopolite?

It changes all the time. When I make a programme it’s as if I’m making an exciting bouquet with lots of variety, diversity and quality and serve it to the people. So it’s the quality that it’s all about, not where it’s from or what genre.

When you get home today, Tarjei, look up the artist Terry Callier, who played at Cosmopolite. Look how he interprets things. A journalist from [Norwegian national newspaper] Aftenposten was ‘all there’ and just gaping, because it’s something that really hits you in the gut. Not something mechanical, no technique. It’s full of emotion. It’s about touching you inside.

What are some exiting names that people can look forward to at Cosmopolite in May? I’m excited about Lisa Fischer, who has toured with The Rolling Stones for more than 25 years. Now she’s arriving here to play with a great band called Grand Baton.

And we have a soul personality from the U.S., Betty LaVette, as well as a young and exiting jazz singer called Allan Harris who’s playing here for the first time and follows in the footsteps of Nat King Cole, but in a modern way. And also Bombino from the deserts of Niger. He’s an exciting guitarist that plays desert blues.

Next year Cosmopolite celebrates its 25 year anniversary. Where will it be in another 25 years?

My partner Anna Sienkiewicz and son Omar help out now. But we are going to build an institution that can continue by itself as a tradition. It will just continue and continue, regardless of individuals.

And finally, our question to all our Oslo People interviewees: What are your Oslo tips?

at least when taking the population size of Oslo into account compared to for instance Paris or London, I’m satisfied. But we have to work for it. And the artists that draw more people want more money. But it’s going well – the books are just about balanced. When everything works we’re satisfied.

Two things. One is the lake Sognsvann.

It’s very nice to walk around the lake for someone who is visiting. The other is the Munch Museum. I don’t like the new one they’re building and all that stuff, but the old one that’s still at Tøyen is great. u

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WINE & DINE

Enjoy a tasty outdoor meal with spectacular views of the city at Ekebergrestauranten's terrace.

The Nordic way of cooking has undergone a renaissance during the last decade, and Oslo has been building its reputation as a capital of taste at breakneck speed. Here are some suggested restaurants to get you started on your culinary adventures in Norway’s capital!

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CITY CENTRE

Engebret Café (Bankplassen 1 / engebret-cafe.no). The low corner building was built in the 1700s, and in 1857 Café Engebret opened its doors for the first time. 34 Restaurant (Sonja Henies plass 3 / radissonblu.com/plazahotel-oslo/dining) on the 34th floor of Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel offers amazing views of the city and a selection of delicate dishes. Arakataka (Mariboes gate 7 / arakataka.no) is an informal gourmet restaurant just around the corner from Rockefeller Music Hall.

Baltazar Ristorante & Enoteca (Domkirkeparken / baltazar.no) is a charming and exclusive Italian restaurant in the courtyard behind Oslo Cathedral. Madu (Kongens

SAGENE

The Kasbah (Kingos gate 1B / thekasbah. no) is a relaxing corner café/restaurant at Alexander Kiellands plass - a great place to hang out and enjoy delicious Mediterranean food and drinks. A larger place at Alexander Kiellands plass is the popular Colonel Mustard (Darres gate 2 / colonelmustard.no), where you can play an impressive number of board games while enjoying tasty European- and United States-inspired dishes and a great selection of beers. Sagene Lunsjbar (Maridalsveien 153 / sagenelunsjbar.no) is a cozy and well-known lunch bar with a good selection of sandwiches, salads, soups, burgers, dinners, deserts - and a fun

Enjoying a fresh fish meal while gazing at the fjord from Lofoten Fiskerestaurant is a special experience.

gate 5) in stylish design hotel Grims Grenka offers modernized versions of classical Scandinavian cuisine, using local raw and organic products (mainly fish and shellfish). Taqueria (Paleet, Karl Johans gate 39/ taqueria.no) provides a genuine Mexican atmosphere, while The Room (Paleet, Karl Johans gate 39/ theroomcafe. no) is a classic, refined and continental high-end café. Pizza Crudo (Paleet, Karl Johans gate 39/ pizzacrudo.no) serves you great pizzas prepared the original Italian way, Sabaki (Paleet, Karl Johans gate 39/ sabaki.no) provides a visual and gastronomic experience in the Japanese art of cooking and Public Matpub (Paleet, Karl Johans gate 39/ publicmatpub.no) is a gastropub offering micro brewed beers and exiting, honest food. El Gordo (Paleet, Karl Johans gate 39/ elgordo.no) is a Spanish bodega and wine bar and the place to go for some of the best in Spanish food.

children’s menu. Mat & Mer (Bergensgate 2 / matogmer.no) is a restaurant with tasty food at reasonable prices, and includes a delicatessen where you can buy things like bread, mustard and freshly ground coffee.

ST. HANSHAUGEN

Restaurant Schrøder (Waldemar Thranes gate 8 / restaurant-schroder.no) is a classic pub and restaurant with traditional Norwegian food on the menu. Albertine Indisk Tandoori (Hallings gate 3 / albertine-indisk.no) is a friendly restaurant with great Indian food at low prices. Arte Pazza Ristorante Pizzeria (Ullevålsveien 61 / artepazza.no) is an authentic pizzeria, gelateria, pasticcheria and bakery where the food is home-made with love.

Smalhans (Waldemar Thranes gate 10 / smalhans.no) is a local eatery with tasty dishes and a focus on providing a social and cozy experience.

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Eat real Italian pizza at Villa Paradiso

GRÜNERLØKKA

V Bar og Bistro (Maridalsveien 13 A /vbarogbistro.no) is situated on the ground floor of Scandic Vulkan hotel. Delicatessen (Søndre gate 8 / delicatessen.no) is a casual  tapas bar which serves a great selection of tapas, sandwiches and salads. Villa Paradiso (Olaf Ryes plass 8, Grünerløkka / villaparadiso.no) is particularly well known for its authentic Italian pizza, made with imported Italian ingredients. Nighthawk Diner (Seilduksgata 15 / nighthawkdiner. no) is a provider of tasty American-style food in an America-style diner, while you can get solid portions of mouth-watering Mexican food at Mucho Mas (Thorvald Meyersgate 36 / muchomas.no). Until 14:00 you can get Today’s Brunch at ever popular and cozy café/bar Fru Hagen (Thorvald Meyersgate 40 / fruhagen.no) and if you venture to the top of Grünerløkka you should check out Liebling (Øvrefoss 4 / www.liebling.no), a trendy café which and shop with ultra-cool retro products.

GRØNLAND & GAMLEBYEN

Kampen Bistro (Bøgata 21 / kampenbistro. no) has high-quality, hearty food, and the chefs compose a completely new menu every day. Vognmand Nilsen Restaurant & Bar (Rubina Ranas Gate 3 / vognmand.no) is a restaurant and bar with a daily as well as a-la-carte menu. Roald and Umberto (Schweigaards gate 56 / www.roald-umberto.com) is a cozy little Italian restaurant where the owner sometimes treats his guests to some opera on weekends. And if you can afford one of Norway’s most expensive restaurants, then Maaemo (Schweigaards gate 15 B / maaemo.no) is

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the place to go for locally sourced, organic dishes prepared in truly unique and impressive ways - in 2012 this was the first Nordic restaurant ever to get two, instead of one, Michelin stars from the outset.

BJØRVIKA & SØRENGA

Bjørvika and Sørenga, two newly developed seaside districts near the Opera House, are very scenically placed and have some great places for food. This includes Bun's Burger Bar (Sørengkaia 71 / www. facebook.com/bunsburgerbaroslo), which among other things serves "homemade" burgers, almost 100 types of beer and live music on the first Friday of every month.

You can also enjoy nordic gourmet food that has garnered strong reviews in the stylish and modern surroundings at Vaaghals (Dronning Eufemias gate 8 / www.vaaghals. com), more gourmet food with great reviews in the slightly more relaxed and cozy Stock (Dronning Eufemias gate 14 / www. stockoslo.no), and quality sushi and other Asian food at Le Meo Sushi (Sørengkaia 101 / www.lemeosushi.no).

AKER BRYGGE & TJUVHOLMEN

Lofoten Fish Restaurant (Stranden 75 / lofotenfiskerestaurant.no) is an elegant yet relaxed seafood restaurant on the edge of Aker Brygge, with an exquisite maritime menu. Beach Club (Bryggetorget 14 / beachclub.no) is a classic American diner that has become a legend on the social scene in Oslo after 20 years at Aker Brygge. FRU K (Landgangen 1 / www.thethief.com/en/ spise-drikke_ny/) at Tjuvholmen uses the best local ingredients to create a new spin

on Norwegian and Scandinavian culinary traditions. And if you want to enjoy modern international á la carte, seasonal 3-5 dish menus and great wine and cocktails, Bølgen & Moi Tjuvholmen (Tjuvholmen allé 5 / bolgenogmoi.no) is definitely worth a visit.

HOLMENKOLLEN

Frognerseteren (Holmenkollveien 200 / frognerseteren.no) is a restaurant situated at the top of Holmenkollen, with panoramic views of Oslo and the Oslo Fjord. De Fem Stuer (Kongeveien 26 / holmenkollenparkhotel.no) is a restaurant at Holmenkollen Park Hotel Rica offering international cuisine with a Norwegian slant.

Holmenkollen Restaurant (Holmenkollveien 119 / holmenkollenrestaurant.no) has great food, a special atmosphere and a lovely location that is well worth a visit.

Restaurant Nils Holgersson (Ullveien 4 / voksenaasen.no) is part of Voksenåsen Culture and Conference Hotel.

FROGNER & MAJORSTUEN

Unique and cozy Lorry Restaurant (Parkveien 12 / lorry.no) has been serving artists, writers, culture personalities and ordinary people since 1887. Lofotstua (Kirkeveien 40 / lofotstua.com) serves Northern Norwegian seafood in very informal surroundings.

Alex Sushi (Cort Adelers gate 2 / alexsushi. no) is one of Oslo’s best sushi restaurants, with a cool, clean atmosphere. Big Horn Steak House (Bogstadveien 64 / bighorn. no) is a steak house chain that serves steaks of all sizes and types with a choice of potatoes and other side dishes. Villa Paradiso, already considered by many to have the city’s best pizza at its Grünerløkka restaurant, recently opened a second restaurant at Frogner (Sommerogata 17 / villaparadisofrogner.no).

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN RESTAURANTS

Krishnas Cuisine (Sørkedalsveien 10, Majorstuen / krishnas-cuisine.no) is a budget-friendly vegetarian restaurant. Vega Restaurant (Akersgata 74 / vegafairfood. no) is a vegetarian restaurant serving fresh food and drinks from its buffet, with exciting and tasty dishes from all over the world. Vegan Loving Hut (Fredensborgveien 29 and also Bjerregaards gate 6 / www. lovinghut.com/no/) is a vegan take-away restaurant, and a part of the international Loving Hut chain of take aways. Funky Fresh Foods (Hausmanns gate 16 / www. funkyfreshfoods.no) is a vegan eatery and shop inside the DogA art and design centre.

BUDGET EATERIES

Tøyengata Bodega (Heimdalsgata 37 / www.toyengatabodega.no) is a relaxed café with a budget friendly menu. Café Sara (Hausmanns gate 29 / cafesara.no) is the place to go for Mexican, Turkish and Norwegian food – as well as pizza.

Fiskeriet Youngstorget (Youngstorget 2 / fiskeriet.com) is a lunch restaurant, take away and shop with lots of fishy yet great fish dishes. L’oasis Mazze (Trondheimsveien 14A / loasismazze.no) has tasty Arabic food and pizza. Viet Nam House (Bernt Ankers gate 6B) has, as the name suggests, Vietnamese food as well as Sushi and other Asian dishes. Tasty Thai (Thereses gate 51 / tasty-thai.no) has Thai food, Nippon Sushi (Sørkedalsveien 5B / nipponsushi.no) has sushi and Taste of China (Torggata 18 / tasteofchina.no) has Chinese food (dim sum). u

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sunny tasting!

In a city where the winter is long and cold, summer provides a welcome opportunity to enjoy your food and drink outside again without the aid of heat lamps and blankets.

We are making a big and detailed guide to outdoor serving places for our June issue, including rooftops, patios, backyards and pavements, places with city views, sea views, river views and forest views. In the meantime, here is a little preview!

Send us your favourite places on tarjei@whatsonoslo.no and tell us why.

BAR Vulkan (Maridalsveien 17 www.barsocialeating.no/vulkan)

GRÜNERLØKKA/SAGENE:

Colonel Mustard (Darres gate 2 www.colonelmustard.no) Tre Stuer og Bar (Darres gate 1)

ST. HANSHAUGEN:

St. Hanshaugen Parkservering can be found in green and pretty surroundings in the St. Hanshaugen Park, with nice views especially from the top of this hilly park.

GRØNLAND:

OSLOMEKANISKEVERKSTED (Tøyenbekken 34 / www.oslomekaniskeverksted.no).

Dattera til Hagen (Grønland 10 www.dattera. no).

CITY CENTRE:

Sanguine Brasserie (Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 / www.sanguinebrasserie.no).

Café Skansen (Rådhusgata 32 www.cafeskansen.no) Kafe Celsius (Rådhusgata 19 www.kafecelsius. no)

FROGNER: Take a tasty break at Sanguine, located in the Opera House

GRÜNERLØKKA:

Parkteatret (Olaf Ryes plass 11 www.parkteatret.no) Tijuana bar (Thorvald Meyers gate 61 www.tijuana.no)

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Consenzo (Henrik Ibsens gate 90 www.consenzo.no) Nox’s (Henrik Ibsens gate 100 www.clubnox.no), roof terracce Sollihagen.

Champagneria’s (Frognerveien 2 www.champagneria.com) roof terrace Herregårdskroen (Frognerveien 67 www.herregaardskroen.no)

AKER BRYGGE & TJUVHOLMEN:

Lekter’n (Stranden 2 / www.lektern.no) Bølgen & Moi Tjuvholmen (Tjuvholmen allé 5 / www.bolgenogmoi.no) BAR Tjuvholmen (Bryggegangen 6 www.barsocialeating.no/tjuvholmen/) u

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DANGEROUS OSLO A proud bronze tiger stands in front of Oslo central station and even prouder locals say that they live in “The Tiger City”.

But what most of them don’t know is that it used to mean that Oslo is dangerous and heartless!

Text: Tarjei Kidd Olsen The Tiger City, or “Tigerstaden” in Norwegian. It sounds great, doesn’t it? A proud, brave and exiting city constantly storming ahead. Just like the mighty tiger!

That is what Oslo’s citizens think of when they use this term to describe their city, as people here have done for a long time. They sometimes use it in daily speech among friends, as a way to indicate their satisfaction with the state of their chosen city.

Other times they can greet a visitor from another part of the country with “Welcome to The Tiger City!” Admittedly some may add a slightly darker twist to the expression by saying it in an exaggerated way, subtly making fun of how pompous it sounds.

But chances are that none of them will be aware of just how dark a meaning The Tiger City once had.

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“THEY WANTED BLOOD” While Oslo today has one of the fastest growing populations among European capitals, it was also growing fast more than 100 years ago when The Tiger City description first appeared.

Industrialisation brought more jobs and people to the city beginning in the 1840s, and towards the end of that century a major building boom took place to accommodate the ever increasing arrivals.

Not everyone was happy though, and in fact the idea of Oslo as a city as brutal as a tiger appeared with the publication of a poem in 1870.

In the poem “Sidste sang” (“Last Song”) a tiger battles a horse in a city.

The human spectators all cheer on the tiger. ‘They all wanted [to see] blood’, the poem damningly says. But they

Photo: Charlotte Weigård. Artist "Tiger in Bronze": Elena Engelsen

don’t get their wish as the horse keeps kicking the tiger to keep it away.

CITY VERSUS COUNTRYSIDE In the poem the author writes that he doesn’t know who ultimately won the fight between the tiger and horse.

He writes that he identifies with “this countryside horse” with its “country-solid kick”, but that the larger battle has no end and that it takes place in the city “to clapping and cheering”.

The tiger represents the dangerous and unfriendly city, while the horse represents the solid and safe countryside. A newspaper article in 1889 claimed that the author had meant not just any city, but specifically Oslo, “this cold city”.

As if that isn’t bad enough, the person

who came up with the damning description was none other than Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Norway’s “national poet” and the author of our national anthem “Yes, We Love”!

TIGERS VERSUS LIONS And finally, did you know that the tiger at the central station has competition from a couple of lions?

In front of parliament two stone lions guard the entrance. They were sculpted by two prisoners, at least one of which had been sentenced to death for murder.

In return for making the lion sculptures the murderer was pardoned, proving that if this was a Lion City, you would be able to get away with murder in dangerous Oslo!

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Go crazy vintage and secondhand shopping at Grünerløkka.

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.

Photo: New York @ Grünerløkka

SHOPPING MALLS & DEPARTMENT STORES

Oslo’s shopping malls and department stores are spread all over town, but most are located in and around the city centre.

Depending on where you go, you can get everything from electronics, reasonably priced clothes or a meal, to high end fashion items in upmarket surroundings.

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 / ostbanehallen.no), in the oldest part of Oslo Central Station, has an attractive new dining and shopping area, a hotel and Oslo Visitor Centre. Eger (Karl Johans gate 23 B/ egerkarljohan. no) is Norway’s largest high-end fashion house with over 300 international fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands, while Steen & Strøm Magasin (Nedre Slottsgate 8 / steenogstrommagasin.no) is a department store near Stortinget with many well-known Norwegian, Scandinavian and international brands. Paleet (Karl Johans gate 37 / paleet.no) reopened in 2014 as a refurbished, innovative and more upmarket shopping centre that is well worth a visit. At Aker Brygge (akerbrygge.no), the dock area near Nationaltheatret, large scale renovations have taken place and an attractive new shopping area opened in 2014 with lots of stores.

conventional secondhand selection.

Fuglen (Universitetsgata 2 / fuglen.no) 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 / frokendianassalonger.no) sells hand-picked, custom designed and mostly used clothes, and Robot (Korsgata 22 / trabantclothing. com) focuses on imported vintage, retro and mod clothing, to mention just a few of the places in this hip area.

ART & ANTIQUES

There are quite a lot of places to check out around town for those who would like to get in touch with their artistic or antiquarian sides. Take a stroll and explore beautiful paintings, art magazines, old books, handicrafts and antique furniture.

The popular Vestkanttorvet Flea Market (Vestkanttorvet (Professor Dahls gate) / vestkanttorvet.wordpress.com) 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 / blomqvist. no) 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 Damm’s Antiquarian Books (Frederik Stangs gate 46 / damms.no), the oldest antiquarian book store in Scandinavia, as well as antiques shop Galleri Gimle Arts and Antiques (Gimleveien 21 / galleri-gimle.no). Basarhallene (Lille Grensen 3) houses several handicraft and antique shops.

VINTAGE & SECOND-HAND

BOOKS & MUSIC

Most vintage and secondhand stores are found in the Grünerløkka area, although there are some more gems spread around town.

There are plenty of places around town to satisfy your appetite for books and music.

To get you started we’ll mention just a few of the more unique ones.

Fretex (fretex.no), Norway’s biggest chain of secondhand 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 has two stores in Oslo: UFF Underground (Storgata 1/ uffnorge.org/second-hand/ uff-underground-butikk) where you can choose from thousands of pieces of trendy secondhand clothes from the ‘50s-‘70s, and UFF Jernbanetorget (Jernbanetorget 2 / www.uffnorge.org/second-hand/ uff-jernbanetorget) with a more

Bare Jazz (Grensen 8 / barejazz.no) is a great jazz-only specialty music store with a café and a place to hear good jazz music, sometimes live, while nearby Big Dipper (Møllergata 1 / bigdipper.no) has a large selection of vinyl. Eldorado Bookstore (Torggata 9A / eldo.no) 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 

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four stages. Tronsmo (Universitetsgata 12 / tronsmo.no) 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.

The Nobel Peace Center Gift Shop in the Nobel Peace Center (Brynjulf Bulls plass 1 / nobelpeacecenter.org) has books related to war, peace and development. The book shops of The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design (Universitetsgata 13 / nasjonalmuseet.no) are well worth a visit. They sell books related to the fields of the four institutions tied to the museum: The National Gallery, The National Museum – Architecture, The Museum of Contemporary Art and The Museum of Decorative Arts and Design.

DESIGN

Scandinavian design has enjoyed international appeal for decades, and anyone staying in Oslo has ample chances to enjoy, and buy, the fruits of these labours.

Moods of Norway (moodsofnorway.com) on Oslo’s main street (Karl Johans gate 13), near Parliament (Akersgata 33), and in Homansbyen (Hegdehaugsveien 34), is a chain of stores and a hip Norwegian designer brand with funky clothes for every occasion – and the slogan “Happy Clothes for Happy People”. David-Andersen (david-andersen.no) stores have a great selection of gold, diamond, silver and enamel jewelry. Purenkel (Steenstrups gate 12 / www.purenkel.no) is a shop and gallery

hybrid with stylish design and handicraft items as well as workshops. At Norway Designs (Stortingsgata 28 / norwaydesigns. no) you’ll find great Norwegian, Nordic and European interior design articles, and at Pur Norsk (Industrigata 36 / purnorsk. no) you can buy Norwegian design products such as furniture and personal items.

Heimen husflid (Rosenkrantz’ gate 8 / heimen.no) is a traditional handicraft shop with Norwegian sweaters and other knitwear, blankets, arts and crafts and much more, and the shop Illums bolighus (Ruseløkkveien 26 / illumsbolighus.no) is four whole floors of famous and new Danish, Scandinavian and international furniture design.

FOOD & DELICACIES

You’re not alone if the words “Norwegian food” first and foremost conjures an image of Norwegian salmon, and perhaps of strange local specialties such as lutefisk (aged cod fish prepared with lye) and brown cheese. But there’s so much more, both local and international, that may tempt your palate.

One of the hottest places on the Oslo food map is Mathallen (Maridalsveien 17 / mathallenoslo.no) – 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 / fiskeriet. com) is a great place to pick up freshly

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caught sea food such as fish and shellfish, fair-trade 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.

LUXURY & HIGH-END

Oslo’s luxury and upmarket shopping opportunities have grown fast in recent years, and can be found in many parts of town, but especially on and near Karl Johans gate as well as on the city’s wealthy west side.

Eger (Karl Johans gate 23 B / egerkarljohan.no) is Norway’s largest high-end fashion house, and stocks over 300 international fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands, while Steen & Strøm Magasin (Nedre Slottsgate 8 / steenogstrommagasin.no) is a department store with many well-known and attractive Norwegian, Scandinavian and international brands.

House of Oslo (Ruseløkkveien 26 / houseofoslo.no) is Norway’s first and only department store that specializes in high-end design, interior and lifestyle, and contains over 20 shops that sell everything from teaspoons to sofas. Upmarket stores with self-explanatory names include Gucci (Nedre Slottsgate 8), Hermés (Nedre Slottsgate 8), Louis Vuitton (Akersgata 20) and Mulberry (Akersgata 18). On and around Bogstadveien on the city’s west side there are also a number of high-end stores, and nearby you’ll for instance find

Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg / Mathallen

Indulge in food, drinks and delicacies in an industrial and vibrant environment at Mathallen

Kamikaze (Hegdehaugsveien 24 / kamikaze.no), with brands such as Gucci, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and Roberto Cavalli.

SOUVENIRS

No visit to Oslo is complete without at least one souvenir! While souvenirs of course can be anything that reminds you of this place and your trip, around the city centre there are places that make it easy for you.

At the new Oslo Visitor Centre (Jernbanetorget 1), next to Oslo Central station, you will also find Oslo Gift Shop (ostbanehallen.no/butikk/oslo-gift-shop), where you can buy classic souvenir items like trolls, lusekofte, wollen socks and much more. Meanwhile, two souvenir shops can be found near Oslo City Hall. These are Norway Shop (Fridtjof Nansens plass 9 / norwayshop.com), a big store that sells Norwegian knitwear, gifts and souvenirs, and Holm – Souvenirs & Sweaters (Hieronymus Heyerdalsgate 1 / thv-holm. no), which sells a lots of headwear for all occasions, as well as sweaters from Dale of Norway, and various souvenirs and gifts. Oslo Sweater Shop in Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel (Holbergs gate 30 / sweater.no) as well as in Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania (Biskop Gunnerus’ gate 3 / sweater.no) has the country’s largest selection of Norwegian sweaters as well as many other souvenirs. And once you’ve been to the Vigeland Sculpture Park, why not drop by the Vigeland Visitors’ Centre (Frognerveien 67) just inside the main gates of the park, where you can pick up even more souvenirs. u

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OFFICIAL EVENTS Note: We have made a selection of the official events that we think our diverse group of readers will enjoy the most. There are even more official events that we cannot fit here. Visit www.oslo.kommune. no/17mai for a complete programme. In addition there are unofficial events at clubs and other places.

07:00 Coral Music outside churches:

Fossum, Paulus, Sinsen churches by Oslo Janitsjar Orchestra and Bekkelaget, Frogner, Røa, Torshov churches by Ruseløkka Janitsjar Orchestra.

Vår Frelsers gravlund:

This is a historic and beautiful graveyard where many famous Norwegians are buried.

08:00 Henrik Wergeland’s grave. Speech.

Musical performance Tåsen school.

08:15 Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson’s grave. Speech.

Academic Choir Association sing.

08:25 Henrik Ibsen’s grave. Speech. Academic Choir Association sing.

08.35 Viggo Hansteen and Rolf Wickstrøm’s common burial place.

Speech. Oslo Håndverker (Artisan) Song Association sing.

08.45 Anna Rogstad’s grave. Speech. Oslo Håndverker Song Association sing.

08.45 Henrik Wergeland’s grave. Speech.

Song led by Academic Choir Association.

09.10 Johan Gottlieb Conradi’s grave. Oslo Håndverker Song Association sing.

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CONCERTS AND DANCE: 09:00 Egertorget. Østensjø Janitsjar Orchestra play.

09:00 Egertorget along Karl Johans gate to City Hall. Oslo Police Orchestra play together with Østensjø Janitsjar Orchestra when the police force line up along the route of the Children’s Parade from Youngstorget to Egertorget.

Oslo Police Orchestra continue playing along the route of the Children’s Parade towards The Royal Palace to Rådhusplassen.

09.15 – 10.00 Leikarringen (folk dance association) in BUL (a big teenage traditional association) dance from Egertorget to The Royal Palace.

12:00 Salute from Akershus Fortress. Ringing from Akershus Fortress with Liberty Bell.

12.40 Corpsus Juris (the law student orchestra) play at Universitetsplassen.

13:00 Sagene Janitsjar Orchestra holds concert in Rådhusets Borggård.

14:00 The Norwegian Student Song Association sings from the Aula Stairs at Universitetsplassen.

15:30 Karpedammen at Akershus fortress: Celebratory Concert with Oslo Symphony Orchestra, conductor Jan Ola Amundsen.

ON MAY 17TH

Photo: Asgeir Helgestad/Artic Light AS/visitnorway.com

Musical talents from high schools play both with and without the orchestra.

Tickets can be purchased at billettservice. no or at the concert hall.

18:14 Brusteinsball (folk music dance ball on the cobble stones at Universitetsplassen) by BUL (a big teenage traditional association). Held at 18:14 in reference to the signing of Norway’s constitution on May 17th 1814.

CHILDRENS PARADE: 10:00 The Children’s Parade starts from Festningsplassen, with Staff Band of the Norwegian Armed Forces in front. The parade follows Kirkegata to Karl Johans gate and makes a stop at 10.15 Parliament at 10:15. The May 17th Committee’s leader greets Parliament and the armed forces staff band plays.

10.30 Children’s Parade arrives at The Royal Palace and The May 17th Committee’s leader greets the King and Royal Family.

The armed forces staff band plays.

10.45 – 11.45 Children’s Parade contingents from various schools follow various city centre routes.

12.30 His Royal Majesty the King’s Guard’s Military Band completes the Children’s Parade and goes from Stortorget about 12:30.

13.00 The last schools arrive at Rådhusplassen.

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Let loose on the dance floor at Nox.

OSLO BY NIGHT Oslo’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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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.

At Oslo’s oldest rock bar Last Train (Karl Johans gate 45 / lasttrain.no), Norwegian and international bands perform on a regular basis. 34 Skybar (Sonja Henies plass 3 / radissonblu.com/plazahotel-oslo/dining/skybar-34), 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 / jaegeroslo.no) is a popular club with electronic music and DJs most nights. Hip IZAKAYA (St. Olavs Gate 7 / izakayaoslo.com) is a Japanese bar with authentic Japanese food and drinks, where enthusiastic bartenders wax lyrical about sake and shochu.

(Brenneriveien 9 / blaaoslo.no) – originally mainly a jazz club in an old riverside factory that also hosts lively DJ-nights and concerts of all kinds. BAR Vulkan (Maridalsveien 17 / www.barsocialeating.no) is a fancy bar known for its tasty cocktails and (in summer) large roof terrace, rockabilly-inspired Ryes (Thorvald Meyers gate 59 / facebook. com/RyesOslo) is a great place for a twirl on the dance floor, Bar Boca (Thorvald Meyers gate 30 / facebook.com/pages/ Bar-Boca/284273994971781?fref=ts) with its tasteful ‘50s/’60s interior has professional bartenders and great drinks, and Schouskjelleren Mikrobryggeri (Trondheimsveien 2 / schouskjelleren.no) is an atmospheric basement micro-brewery with a large selection of beers. Norway’s first food hall Mathallen (Maridalsveien 17 / mathallenoslo.no) has a number of interesting bars, including Smelteverket (smelteverketoslo.no) with the city’s longest bar disk, great food and mini concerts.

Have a tasty cocktail at Bar Vulkan

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.

Fru Hagen (Thorvald Meyers gate 40 / fruhagen.no) is a café in the daytime that turns into a hugely popular (and cramped) bar in the evenings. Bar and concert stage Parkteatret (Olaf Ryes plass 11 / parkteatret.no) is equally popular, as is Blå

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.

Dattera til Hagen (Grønland 10 / dattera. no) is a colourful bar and café with two floors and a big, charming backyard. Ivars kro (Grønland 14 / ivarskro.no) is a pianobar with live music every night and a large bar with a good selection of drinks, while Oslo Mekaniske Verksted (Tøyenbekken 34 / oslomekaniskeverksted.no) is a big and cozy bar/pub with a big 

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fireplace, board games, comfy sofas - and a theatre in the same building. Caféteatret (Hollendergata 8 / cafeteatret.no) is a multicultural bar, concert and theatre stage that includes popular open stage nights, and Pigalle (Grønlandsleiret 15 / olympen.no) features a mostly original ‘60s interior and music from the ‘60s and ‘70s.

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.

Kulturhuset (Youngstorget 3 / kulturhusetioslo.no) covers a huge 800 square metres with several rooms and bars, concerts, a coffee bar and shuffle board. Café Mono (Pløens gate 4 / cafemono.no) is a dark and relaxed bar/pub/concert stage that plays a lot of rock, alternative rock and indie.

Internasjonalen (Youngstorget 2 / internasjonalen.no), 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 / thevilla.no), Fisk & Vilt (Pløens gate 4 / fiskogvilt.no) and Turkish Delight (Torggata 35 / turkish. no) appeal 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 / revolveroslo.no) young crowds dance the night away to 80s pop, rock and disco. Cafe Sør (Torggata 11 / cafesor.no) 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 / facebook. com/pages/ANGST-BAR/210106519005748) 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).

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.

Vesper Bar (Dronning Eufemias gate 32 / www.vesperbar.no) has made a name for itself with super tasty drinks and gourmet pub food. Bun's Burger Bar (Sørengkaia 71 / www.facebook.com/bunsburgerbaroslo) 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 / www.cargorestaurant.no/).

Feel at home and enjoy the comfy atmosphere at OSLOMEKANISKEVERKSTED.

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

BAR Tjuvholmen (Bryggegangen 6 / barsocialeating.no) 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 /

Skaugum (Solligata 2 / palacegrill.no/ skaugum) bar and (at weekends) club.

Trendy club VU (Hegdehaugsveien 24 / vu-oslo.no) has a courtyard, bar, lounge, dance floor and chambre séparée, while Mabou (Hegdehaugsveien 28 / mabou.no) is cramped, intense and flirty. Monkey Bar Oslo (Henrik Ibsens gate 60B / facebook. com/MONKEYoslo), Nox (Henrik Ibsens gate 100 / clubnox.no) and Soliis Bar & Lounge (Henrik Ibsens gate 90 / soliis.no) are popular nightspots on and near Solli Plass.

If you’re not planning to dress to impress, Lorrys (Parkveien 12 / lorry.no) is a two floor classic where young and old rub shoulders in rustic and spacious surroundings, while Oslo Mikrobryggeri (Bogstadveien 6 / omb.no) has its own brewery, and super tasty – you guessed it – beer.

Drink and eat in style at BAR Tjuvholmen

thethief.com). Beer Palace (Holmens gate 3 / beerpalace.no) 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. And why not head over to Jacob Aall Brasserie & Bar Aker Brygge (Stranden 63 / jacobaall.no), where you can sip on some exotic drinks.

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.

Enjoy sparkling wines and tapas at Champagneria (Frognerveien 2 / champagneria. com), great cocktails at BAR Bygdøy Allé (Bygdøy allé 18 / barsocialeating.no), or shake it on the dance floor at popular

FIND YOUR WAY AROUND

Check out VisitOSLO’s phone app “Oslo – Official City App”, a travel guide which includes updated information about things to get up to, or check out their website at www.visitoslo.com.

You can also read What’s On Oslo online at www.whatsonoslo.no.

Other great places to find events are: www.osloby.no/oslopuls, tjenester.nettavisen.no/kundeweb/ dittoslo/kalender/ and www.underskog.no (which are all in Norwegian). TripAdvisor has a section on activities in Oslo in English. Of course, the best way to find out what’s going on is often to check out the venues’ own websites, or by asking fellow night owls. u

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HOW2 GET AROUND Short distances and convenient public transportation make it easy to get about in Oslo. On the following pages you will find maps and other information that will help you get around and see all the city has to offer.

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: www.ruter.no/en/buying-tickets/tickets-and-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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