What’s on Oslo August 2016

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YOUR GUIDE TO: EVENTS IN AUGUST / FESTIVALS SUNNY DINING / HIGHLIGHTS / SHOPPING THE MUSEUM LIST / NIGHTLIFE AND MORE

JASPER JOHNS+ EDVARD MUNCH 18 JUNE–25 SEPTEMBER Open daily 10–17 Metro (M): All eastbound lines to “Tøyen” (2 stops from the Central Station)

Bus: No. 20 to “Munchmuseet”

Jasper Johns+Edvard Munch is organized by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia, in partnership with the Munch Museum.

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MEET THE PEOPLE Open-air museum & indoor exhibits.

Life, traditions, homes and history.

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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 20.07.2016 Always updated on What’s On in Oslo!

SUMMER + For some the summer holiday is over, for some it continues, for all the summer is still on. Welcome to Oslo and What’s On Oslo in August!

As the “fellesferie” (common holiday period) of Norwegians in July winds up, a lot of people are returning to work and their daily lives. But that doesn’t mean that the intense Nordic summer with its sudden days of sun and sudden days of rain and blue or grey skies is going anywhere just yet.

Newly tanned Osloites on their way to the office mingle with those that decided to holiday in August instead and flocks of tourists and visitors enjoying the capital of culture and nature in full bloom.

One of the things we love the most about this month is how the serenity of a half-empty July-Oslo transforms into a bustling August-Oslo with cultural activities in every district and countless people exploring the parks, beaches, islands and forests that are close to wherever you are.

Culturally speaking, August, like June, is a real festival month and in this issue of What’s On Oslo we have made you a guide to a huge nine festivals you can enjoy.

From big and established festivals like Øyafestivalen to a festival focusing on Zimbabwean music and culture and another one with classical chamber music, this guide should have something for almost every festival goer.

And if you feel ready for a walk to

explore summer Oslo, we have something for you as well. Our guide to a 9 kilometre long seaside promenade that opened in the city last year tells you a little bit about what you can expect on your way along the coast by foot or bicycle.

Those of you who are new to Oslo but are planning to stay here for a while may be particularly interested in this month’s Oslo People interview.

This time we talk to a Norwegian teacher who teaches immigrants.

She tells us what is special about her school and what its like to be a Norwegian teacher, as well as her previous experience teaching refugees.

Our essential Event Calendar will guide you through the cultural month as always, and a useful tip is to also take a look at our Highlights mini-chapter for four recommended events. In addition there are the museum listings that tell you what is happening at almost every single museum in town (and even a few outside of town).

Combined with our regular guides to shopping, restaurants and nightlife, you in other words simply can't go wrong in Oslo with What's On Oslo!

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Enjoy! Team What’s On Oslo.

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WELCOME TO OSLO With its 1000 year old history, Oslo is the oldest of all the Nordic capitals. Surrounded by beautiful islands and forested hills, the city of Oslo is situated at the end of one of Norway’s most spectacular fjords, the Oslo fjord. From the Viking age until today, people have looked to Oslo as a safe haven for trade, industry and cultural enrichment.

Today, Oslo has a population of 650.000 inhabitants and is Norway's financial, political and cultural centre. While in Oslo, I encourage you to take the time to wander in the city's streets, parks, forests or along the fjord, and you will get a feel for our capital’s abundant history and character. You will discover that albeit a city of changing seasons, Oslo is full of life with a most enjoyable atmosphere all year round.

Oslo is a city of variation and contrast. Oslo is also Munch’s and Ibsen’s city.

The art and cultural life reflect the fact that the people of Oslo come from all over the country and from all parts of the world. This is why Oslo proudly sees itself as the city of the Nobel Peace Prize and why it can offer such unique sights and meaningful experiences, many of which are presented in this guide.

Much useful information may also be found at www.visitoslo. com and at the Oslo Visitor Centre in Østbanehallen next to Oslo Central Station. Our Visitor Centre is open to assist you every day, all year round.

On behalf of Oslo I would like to extend a warm welcome to all visitors and to wish you terrific, exciting experiences when visiting our beautiful capital.

Welcome to Oslo!

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EVENT CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS THE MUSEUM LIST GET YOUR FESTIVAL FIX SHE WANTS TO TEACH YOU NORWEGIAN TAKE A WALK ON THE FJORDSIDE SHOPAHOLIC SUNNY DINING OSLO BY NIGHT HOW TO GET AROUND LEARN NORWEGIAN

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EVENT CALENDAR AUGUST

The Norwegian band Dum Dum Boys perform at Sukkerbiten August 27th.

The following pages present selected highlights from Oslo’s event calendar: dance performan­ces, concerts , 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

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Photo: Stian Andersen

CONCERTS WEDNESDAY AUGUST 03 03.08 AT 19:00

ENSEMBLE FREITHOFF A concert dedicated to the Norwegian composer Johan Henrik Freithoff (17131767) and his contemporaries Telman and Händel. Freithoff produced few works, but the Freithoff Ensemble will showcase a few sonatas and vocal works paired with masterpieces by Telman and Händel.

Location: Oslo Ladegård Address: Oslo gate 13, St. Hallvards plass Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 150,->200,www.osloladegard.no

03.08 AT 20:00

SWEET LIKE CHILI A new act made up of two sisters from the north of Norway. Far from the mountains and fjords of the north, they have set down musical roots in Oslo. Their music is best describes as pop with a hint of synth and piano, and their recent single Ghost has been on rotation on P3. More songs are on the way however, and you can experience them at Uhørt this evening.

Location: Uhørt Address: Torggata 11 Tickets: www.ticketmaster.no Prices: 100,www.uhortistroget.no

THURSDAY AUGUST 04 04.08 AT 20:00

JAMES BLACKSHAW James Blackshaw is embarking on what will be his last tour. If you have not yet experienced a live performance by him then this is likely your last chance.

Location: Blå Address: Brenneriveien 9 C Tickets: www.ticketmaster.no Prices: 160,www.blaaoslo.no

04.08 AT 20:00

VALIENT THORR American band Valient Thorr have been on tour with the likes of Motörhead, Fu Manchu, Eagles of Death Metal and Gogol Bordello. In other words it's safe to say that you may expect rock of the hard and heavy kind if you take a trip to John Dee

this evening. Fans of the band call themselves the thorriors, and claim that Valient Thorr is the closest we will ever get to metal gospel.

Location: John DEE Address: Torggata 16, entr.

Hammersborggata Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 225,www.rockefeller.no

FRIDAY AUGUST 05 05.08 AT 19:00

RAGA ROCKERS/ SENJAHOPEN Raga Rockers are one of the greats in Norwegian rock. The band was founded in 1982 and they can still fill up the biggest concert venues around the country. This time they are playing at an outdoors stage right in the middle of Oslo, supported by Senjahopen, a punk rock band with a hint of cowboys. Enjoy the Norwegian summer accompanied by good old Norwegian rock.

Location: Under Festningen Address: Entrance from the City Hall Square.

Tickets: www.ticketmaster.no Prices: 400,www.underfestningen.com

05.08 AT 19:30

PATTI SMITH: AN EVENING OF WORDS AND MUSIC Patti Smith, first lady of punk rock and an award winning poet, brings her show An Evening of Words and Music to Oslo Concert Hall. Patti Smith has been featured on both TIME Magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world, and Rolling Stone's list of the 100 greatest artists. This evening will provide a look into the 35 year long career of a legendary poet and musician.

Location: Oslo Konserthus Address: Munkedamsveien 14 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 585,- > 685,www.oslokonserthus.no

SATURDAY AUGUST 06 06.08 AT 15:00

HARDCRUISE Hardstyle cruise in the Oslo fjord.

Artists: Josh & Wesz, Sub Zero Project Caine, Noiseshock, Refuzion, MANDY, HardyBoy, The Trickster. Hosted by MC Ruud.

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Lars Winnerbäck performs on August 6th at Under Festningen.

Location: SS Lady Mack Address: Akershusstranda 11 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 600,- > 630,-

06.08 AT 16:00 AND 22:00

KURT SLEVIGEN TRIO Kurt Slevigen is an intense and energetic blues guitarist with an affinity for Chicago blues from the '50s and '60s. Kurt Slevigen - vocals/ guitar, Helge Hovland - bass, Jacob Willersrud - drums Location: Buckleys pub Address: Lille Grensen 7 / Arbeidergata Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 100,- > 150,How to get there: Transport > Stortinget www.buckleys.no

06.08 AT 19:00

LARS WINNERBÄCK Outdoor summer concert with the popular Swedish singer-songwriter Lars Winnerbäck (lyrics in Swedish). The concert is held at Under Festningen, a new outdoor concert arena right underneath Akershus fortress.

Location: Under Festningen Address: Entrance from the City Hall Square.

Tickets: www.ticketmaster.no Prices: 600,www.underfestningen.com

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TUESDAY AUGUST 09 09.08 AT 18:00

CEZINANDO/ SLØTFACE Cezinando and Sløtface are two up-andcoming Norwegian acts with whole lot of potential. Cezinando is a young hip-hopper who, at the age of 20, has already released his debut album and received several newcomer awards. Sløtface is a genuine punk pop band of international quality. Debut album expected in 2017.

Location: Parkteatret Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 120,www.parkteatret.no

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 10 10.08 AT 21:00

GREASELAND CARAVAN ALL STAR REVUE Wee Willie Walker will ascend the stage at Buckley's to show why he is considered one of soul's best singers in 2016.

Location: Buckleys pub Address: Lille Grensen 7 / Arbeidergata Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 250,- > 300,How to get there: Transport > Stortinget www.buckleys.no

10.08 AT 22:00

ØYA NIGHT: GIANT SAND Giant Sand from Tucson, USA, have over 25 releases to their name. The band's members are changed regularly making frontman Howe Gelb the only permanent member. This means the band has been able to invite a number of great guest artists to its shows and recording sessions.

Neko Case, Juliana Hatfield, PJ Harvey, Steve Wynn, M. Ward, Isobel Campbell and many more have all participated in Giant Sand. The band's latest album is Heartbrak Pass.

Location: John DEE Address: Torggata 16, entr. Hammersborggata Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 285,- > 335,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

10.08 AT 23:00

ØYA NIGHT: KADAVAR/ THE MORMONES Hard rock provided by German band Kadavar and Norwegian The Mormones at Vulkan Arena and Pokalen Pub. Location: Vulkan Arena Address: Maridalsveien 13 B Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 225,- > 280,How to get there: Bus No.34/54 > Telthusbakken www.vulkanarena

10.08 AT 23:00

ØYA NIGHT: LIGHTNING BOLT Brian Chippendale and Brian Gibson make up the duo Lightning Bolt which has been revolutionizing the underground rock scene for two decades. This group changes the usual concert experience into something more immersive by placing themselves in the middle, surrounded by the audience. Expect a loud chaotic sound at Blå this evening.

Location: Blå Address: Brenneriveien 9 C Tickets: www.ticketmaster.no Prices: 225,- > 275,www.blaaoslo.no

THURSDAY AUGUST 11 11.08 AT 20:00

MIKE BECK

Mike Beck is a folk, rock and Americana musician - and a top-notch storyteller. He started to play the guitar at age 13, and has since written and performed songs that reflect his experiences as a professional musician and cowboy in California, Nevada and Montana.

Location: Buckleys pub Address: Lille Grensen 7 / Arbeidergata Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 165,How to get there: Transport > Stortinget www.buckleys.no

Greaseland Caravan All Star Revue perform on August 10th at Buckleys Pub.

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Toini & The Tomcats perform on August 13th at Sentrum Scene.

Photo: Nina Ruud

11.08 AT 22:00

ØYA NIGHT: THE DAMNED The Damned is the British punk band that released Britain's first ever punk single in 1976. This highly influential band laid the foundation of punk in Britain and Europe, and they are now making a rare visit to Oslo. This is a chance to see one of the originators of punk on stage with the original frontman Dave Vanian still in front of the mic.

Location: John DEE Address: Torggata 16, entr.

Hammersborggata Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 330,- > 365,www.rockefeller.no

11.08 AT 23:00

ØYA NIGHT: K-X-P K-X-P is a Finnish electronic rock band noted for their intense live performance featuring costumes, audience interaction, and experimentation with different instruments.

Location: Café Mono Address: Pløens gate 4 Tickets: ticketmaster.no Prices: 170,- > 200,www.cafemono.no

THURSDAY AUGUST 11 12.08 AT 22:00

CLUB ØYA NIGHT: LINDSTRØM/ JERRY FOLK/ OLEFONKEN

Lindstrøm started his career with a piano and an organ in a gospel choir, so when he

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started making electronic dance music he brought along the habit of recording live instruments, adding a distinct sound to his music. LA based Jerry Folk often looks to the past for inspiration, and has remixed songs by artists such as Fugees, Zz Ward, Jill Scott and Miami 82. Olefonken's childhood in Africa has provided the warm, rhythmic qualities of his sound while his Norwegian background has given it a cool and sometimes melancholic tone.

Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 200,- > 250,www.parkteatret.no

12.08 AT 22:00

ØYA NIGHT: FAGERNES YACHT KLUBB True to tradition, the ironic and enthusiastic West Coast Pop-Cover band Fagernes Yacht Club is playing during the Øya-festival. About Øya Night: The Øya Festival concerts in Tøyenparken are over by 11 pm, but the party continues into the wee hours at several of Oslo's clubs and concert halls. There is a discount at Øya Night events for those with valid Øya passes Location: Sentrum Scene Address: Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 Tickets: ticketmaster.no Prices: 285,- > 335,www.rockefeller.no

SATURDAY AUGUST 13 13.08 AT 16:00

TOINI & THE TOMCATS Toini & The Tomcats perform their very own blend of rock'n'roll/rockabilly, mixed with elements of soul, ska, punk, pop,

PANORAMIC VIEW FROM THE WATER’S EDGE The Scandinavian summer has arrived and we have opened our patio, which stretches right down to the waterfront. Sanguine Brasserie in the opera house serves tempting lunch dishes, á la carte and a children’s menu — or how about a perfectly chilled beverage and some salty snacks from our bar? Whatever you choose, it comes with a guarantee of a pleasant dining experience and Oslo’s best view of the fjord.

Kirsten Flagstads plass 1, Oslo | Tel: 21 42 21 42 post@opera-huset.no | sanguinebrasserie.no

presented with energy and good spirit.

Location: Sentrum Scene Address: Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 Tickets: ticketmaster.no Prices: 425,Hopow to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

TUESDAY AUGUST 16 16.08 AT 20:00

MORTEN QVENILD: THE HYPER(SONAL) PIANO PROJECT: 3 X DUO Snarky Puppy perform on August 15th at Sentrum Scene.

blues, country and jazz.

Location: Buckleys pub Address: Lille Grensen 7 / Arbeidergata Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 150,- > 200,How to get there: Transport > Stortinget www.buckleys.no

13.08 AT 22:00

ØYANATT: THE BESNARD LAKES Canadian indie band The Besnard Lakes was formed in 2003 by the married couple Jace Lasek and Olga Goreas. The Montreal band released the album A Coliseum Complex Museum in January.

Location: John DEE Address: Torggata 16, entr.

Hammersborggata Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 285,- > 335,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

MONDAY AUGUST 15 15.08 AT 16:00

SNARKY PUPPY Snarky Puppy is the jazz band that sold out Victoria jazz stage twice in 2014. Now they return to fill up Sentrum Scene with jazz fans. The band’s presence on stage varies in size from 10 to 15 musicians.

Their sound is characterized by danceable rhythms, with a hint of 70's soul and funk,

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Morten Qvenild finishes his fellowship at the Norwegian Academy of Music with a presentation of his work. This is the first of two concerts in which Qvenild will be performing duets with Hilde Marie Holsen, Al Khowarizmi's mechanical orchestra

by Christian Blom, and sPacemoNkey by Gard Nilssen. The following day will have Qvenild's solo performance at the same venue.

Location: Norges Musikkhøgskole Address: Slemdalsveien 11 Tickets: ticketmaster.no Prices: 65,- > 120,nmh.no

16.08 AT 22:30

MEGALODON COLLECTIVE Megalodon Collective is comprised of young and fearless musicians, with a shared passionate approach to improvisation. Their music is inspired by movie scores, free jazz, outer space, noise music, classical, medieval music and impro.

Location: Herr Nilsen Konsertpub Address: CJ Hambros plass 5 Prices: 170,- > 220,www.herrnilsen.no

THURSDAY AUGUST 18 18.08 AT 21:00

THE CUSH

The Cush is psychedelic pop from Texas, USA. The band creative core is the married couple Gabrielle and Burette Douglas who have been leading the band for 15 years. This is their third European tour, and they're bringing their new album Transcendental Heatwave with them.

Location: Café Mono Address: Pløens gate 4 Tickets: ticketmaster.no Prices: 150,www.cafemono.no

FRIDAY AUGUST 19 19.08 AT 18:00

PENTHOUSE PLAYBOYS: END OF SUMMER CONCERT Norwegian show band Penthouse Playboys and its members are known for their cover music and suggestive hip movements. They usually apply said movements to their traditional Christmas concerts, but this year you have the opportunity to see them thrusting the summer away.

Location: Grefsenkollen Address: Grefsenkollveien 100 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 375,- >425,www.grefsenkollen.no

19.08 AT 19:00

JACK VREESWIJK Jack Vreeswijk performs the works of his father Cornelis Vreeswijk.

Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 335,www.rockefeller.no

19.08 AT 20:00

STAAL

Staal is a Norwegian industrial metal band in the vein of Rammstein, Nine Inch Nails, and Aphex Twin. Like the band Rammsund

their lyrics are in New Norwegian.

Location: John DEE Address: Torggata 16, entr.

Hammersborggata Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 285,www.rockefeller.no

SATURDAY AUGUST 20 20.08 AT 20:00

HUSKY

Australian band Husky makes delicate folk-pop music. The group has just released its second album, Ruckers Hill, which is an example of the band's great storytelling skills as well as being full of great music. See them live at Parkteatret this fall.

Location: Parkteatret Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 200,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.parkteatret.no

SUNDAY AUGUST 21 21.08 AT 20:00

THE DICTATORS NYC The Dictators NYC is a legendary punk rock band from New York. The Dictators, The New York Dolls, and The Stooges have inspired younger bands all over the world,

Penthouse Playboys perform on August 19th at Grefsenkollen.

Photo: Sebstian Ludvigsen

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Norwegian Turbonegro among them. After a long hiatus three of the band's members have teamed up to play their old classics at John Dee this summer.

Location: John DEE Address: Torggata 16, entr.

Hammersborggata Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 285,www.rockefeller.no

TUESDAY AUGUST 23 23.08 AT 20:00

FEAR FACTORY Fear Factory is an American metal band known for mixing the different sub genres of metal. Guest performance by Dutch metalcore band Textures.

Location: John DEE Address: Torggata 16, entr.

Hammersborggata Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 335,www.rockefeller.no

THURSDAY AUGUST 25 25.08 AT 19:00

FAT FREDDY'S DROP Fat Freddy's Drop is a seven man strong band from New Zealand whose sound is best described as reggae, but it also includes elements of dub, soul, jazz, R&B, and techno. The group has been making music for 15 years, and have released four albums so far.

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

23.08 AT 20:00

UPOLERT: PETER PIEK/ AVA Two artists who use song, instruments, and visual tools to pull the audience into their world.

Location: Uhørt Address: Torggata 11 Tickets: www.ticketmaster.no Prices: 100,www.uhortistroget.no

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 24 24.08 AT 19:30

Fear Factory perform on August 23rd at John Dee.

JOHN CARPENTER: LIVE RETROSPECTIVE John Carpenter is a well-known movie director behind films like The Thing, The Fog, Escape from New York and Halloween. What is less known about him is his musical work. In 2015 he released his first studio album, Lost Themes, which will be performed in the Concert Hall this evening along with classics from his movie career.

Location: Oslo Konserthus Address: Munkedamsveien 14 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 585,- > 685,How to get there: Transport > Nationaltheatret www.oslokonserthus.no

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FRIDAY AUGUST 26 26.08 AT 20:00

FREEDUMB/ GÖTTEMIA/ LUCKY MALICE/ FEILFØDT Four Norwegian punk-rock bands from the label Tonehjulet Krãftpest.

Location: John DEE Address: Torggata 16, entr.

Hammersborggata Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 200,www.rockefeller.no

SATURDAY AUGUST 27 27.08 AT 17:00

DUMDUM BOYS DumDum Boys is one of Norway's most influential rock bands. This year marks their 30th anniversary, making them one of the longest living bands in Norwegian musical history. Along the way they have won multiple Spellemann awards and have become immensely popular for their music and Norwegian lyrics. The band is a veteran, but one that can still deliver hard musical punches from the stage.

Location: Sukkerbiten Address: Nylandsveien 28 Tickets: ticketmaster.com

How to get there: Tram > Brugata www.cafemono.no

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 31 31.08 AT 21:00

MAJOR TOM & THE GROUND CONTROLLERS Major Tom & The Ground Controllers are Norway's oldest David Bowie tribute band.

These guys are carrying on the legacy of the legend Bowie and will be performing classic like "Starman”, “Ziggy Stardust”, “Space Oddity”, “Changes”, “Let’s Dance” and “China Girl”.

Location: Buckleys pub Address: Lille Grensen 7 / Arbeidergata Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 165,How to get there: Transport > Stortinget www.buckleys.no

STAGE SUMMER STAND UP AT LATTER Summer concerts in the Vigeland Museum courtyard on Sundays at 2 pm. Tickets available at the museum from noon on concert day.

Dates / times: Aug: 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27 at 19:00.

Location: Latter på Aker Brygge Address: Holmens gate 1 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 200,- > 250,How to get there: Tram No.12 > Aker Brygge www.latter.no

LIVE FROM TJUVHOLMEN (NRK TV SHOW / NO) Prices: 330,www.sukkerbiten.no

SUNDAY AUGUST 28 28.08 AT 21:00

FRANKIE COSMOS Greta Simone Kline better known by her stage name Frankie Cosmos, is an American musician and singer-songwriter.

Location: Café Mono Address: Pløens gate 4 Tickets: tigernet.no Prices: 165,-

The NRK TV Show Sommeråpent is broadcast live from Tjuvholmen Sculpture Park.

In Norwegian.

Dates / times: Aug: until 20 at 19:30 Location: Tjuvholmen Address: Strandpromenaden 2 Prices: Free of charge www.nrk.no

PROMENADE THEATRE (ENG) Walk through 700 years of history at Akershus Fortress! Professional actors as well as the audience move around on the

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fortress grounds. The performance is in English. Performance in Norwegian at 2 pm on the same day. The walk starts and ends at Michael von Sundts plass on the fortress grounds.

Dates / times: Aug: 3-7, 10-14 at 12:00 Location: Akershus festning Prices: 70,- >170,www.akershusfestning.no

KRAFTWERK 3D (CONCERT) The German electronica pioneers will perform eight 3D shows in August, all with surround hi-fi sound. Each concert will be unique and centred around one of the Kraftwerk's eight albums, as well as their biggest hits. Kraftwerk's 3D show has previously been performed at MoMA in

Performers: Eli Kristin Hanssveen, Henrik Engelsviken, Trond Halstein Moe, Hege Høisæter, Hallvar Djupvik, Erik Egeberg-Jensen, Knut Kristian Moen, Jeanette Goldstein, Dagfinn Andersen, Kristian Andersen. Conductor: Peter Szilvay Dates/times: Aug: 10, 12-13, 17-18, 20-21 at 19:30.

Location: Oscarsborg festning Address: Oscarsborg Tickets: ticketmaster.no Prices: 595,oscarsborgoperaen.no

EN OLE IVARS MUSIKAL [MUSICAL/NO] A young girl's experiences as a Christian fundamentalist.

See the Madama Butterfly Opera in August at the spectacular Oscarsborg festning.

New York, Tate Modern in London and the Opera House in Sydney.

Dates/times: Aug: 4-6 at 19:00 and 22:00, 7 at 17:00 and 20:00.

Location: Den Norske Opera & Ballett Address: Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 Tickets: billettportalen.no Prices: 515,- > 715,How to get there: Transport > Jernbanetorget/Oslo S www.operaen.no

MADAMA BUTTERFLY (OUTDOOR OPERA)

OscarsborgOperaen present an outdoor performance of Puccini's Madama Butterfly at Oscarsborg Fortress, located in Drøbak. The prroduction features both professional musicians and amateurs.

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Dates / times: Aug: 10-12 at 20:00, 13 at 18:00, 17-18 at 20:00, 24-26 at 20:00, 27 at 20:00 and 31 at 20:00.

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

MARIDALSSPILLET (OUTDOOR THEATRE /NO) Historical play in Norwegian with dramatic scenery by the ruins of the St. Margareta church in Maridalen.

Dates / times: Aug: 10-12 at 20:00, 13 at 18:00, 17-18 at 20:00, 24-26 at 20:00, 27 at 20:00 and 31 at 20:00.

Location: Kirkeruinene i Maridalen Address: Stårputtveien 23 Tickets: ticketmaster.no Prices: 200,- > 1020,www.maridalsspillet.no

17.08 AT 20:00

HUMORNIEU (COMEDY SHOW / NO) The humour collective Humornieu have had great success on the web and have taken the culture house Sentralen by storm. Now the time is ripe for a "best of" show and Rockefeller is the site of the evening's standup, comedy, skits and general fun.

Dates / times: 17.8 at 20:00 Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 305,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/ Storgata www.rockefeller.no

ROMEO AND JULIET (THEATRE/NO) Staging of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

Performed in Norwegian.

Dates/times: Aug: 19 at 19:30, 20 at 17:30, 30-2.9 at 19.30 Location: Det Norske Teatret Address: Kristian IV’s gate 8 Tickets: billett.detnorsketeatret.no Prices: 200,- >350,www.detnorsketeatret.no

ANNE-KAT. HÆRLAND (COMEDY SHOW / NO) Comedic satire by Anne Kat. Hærland.

Language: Norwegian.

Dates/times: 31.8 at 19:30 (continues in sept.)

Location: Latter på Aker Brygge Address: Holmens gate 1 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 495,www.latter.no

FAMILY DYRENE I HAKKEBAKKESKOGEN (CHILDRENS THEATRE/NO)

See the outdoor play Maridalsspillet in August at Kirkeruinene in Mariadalen.

Mikkel Rev, and all the other animals that live in Hakkebakkeskogen.

Dates/times: Aug: 4-21 at 11:00 and 14:00.

Location: Sirkusteltet, ved Monolitten Address: Frognerparken

CHILDREN'S PIRATE CRUISE [CRUISE] Pirate cruise for children. Best suited for Norwegian-speaking participants.

Dates/times: Aug: 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 12:00 and 14:00.

Location: SS Jomfruen Address: Rådhusbrygge 3 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 226,www.nyc.no

This is the story of carefree Klatremus, industrious Morten Skogmus, cunning

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See the Death Plunge World Championship at Frognerbadet.

SPORTS

VESTKANTTORVET BRIC-ABRAC/ANTIQUES MARKET

DEATH PLUNGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Bric-a-brac/antiques market close to Vigeland Park, on the corner of Professor Dahls gate and Neuberggata. At Vestkantorvet you can shop for furniture, china, glass, kitchenware, paintings, silver, jewellery, clothes, glass and all kinds of collector's items. Only open on Saturdays from March to December.

Dates/times: In August every Saturday at 08:00-16:00.

Location: Amaldus Nielsens plass Address: Frogner Prices: Free of charge www.facebook.com/Vestkanttorvet-177363525615595

Death plunge diving or "dødsing" is a strange Norwegian sport where contestants jump off the diving board at 10 metres,try to hold a dangerous looking pose for as long as possible, and then curl up just before hitting the water. "Dødsing" is not for the timid, or those with a low pain threshold, but the stands are open for all.

Dates/times: 13.8 at 16:00 Location: Frognerbadet Address: Middelthuns gate 28 Tickets: www.ticketmaster.no Prices: 185,-

MARKETS SUNDAY MARKET AROUND BLÅ During Sundays the whole year there is a handicraft and second-hand market around Blå at Grünerløkka: Knit wear, jewellery, ceramics, glass, wool, clothes, toys, paintings, bags etc. On the weekends before Christmas there is a Christmas market in the same place both on Saturdays and Sundays.

Dates/times: In August every Sunday at 12:00-17:00.

Location: Blå Address: Brenneriveien 9 C Prices: Free of charge www.blaaoslo.no

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ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR: KUNST­ HÅNDVERKSMARKEDET Annual market where more than 100 arts and crafts designers exhibit their works for sale in the bazaar halls behind Oslo Cathedral (Oslo Domkirke). Ceramics, jewellery, metal works, textiles, glass and woodworks are represented, and you will find everything from small, cheap objects to unique and exclusive pieces. The artists themselves are there to present and sell their work, which adds an extra touch to the experience for the potential buyer. Talk to the artists, ask about how the items are made - and buy something that no one else has!

Dates/times: 18-29.8 at 11:00-19:00.

Location: Basarhallene Prices: Free of charge www.kunsthandverksmarkedet.no

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TEXT: TARJEI KIDD OLSEN / VISITOSLO

HIGHLIGHTS

August 13

POOLSIDE OSLO Poolside Oslo is a giant pool party at Frognerbadet in Frognerparken, with concerts, swimming, and drinks.

The bands include Matoma, Jonas Blue, Jaa9 & OnklP, Sonny Alven, Sjur, Josef Bamba, Phaxx, and Charlie Roennez.

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In addition Poolside Oslo host’s the Death Plunge World Championship, where death plunging, or “dødsing” in Norwegian, involves contestants jumping off the diving board at 10 metres, try to hold a dangerous looking pose for as long as possible, and then curl up just before hitting the water.

Where: Frognerbadet, Middelthuns gate 28.

Tickets: www.ticketmaster.no Website: www.poolsideoslo.no

August 20

COLOR ME RAD

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Color Me Rad is a 5k fun run that starts in a flurry of colours and continues with colour guns and colour grenades before ending with a party after the finish line.

You start the race wearing a white t-shirt, and throughout the course you will be covered with blue, green, pink, purple and yellow, until your face, t-shirt and body are completely plastered with fun colours.

Where: The race starts at Holmenkollen, in Kongeveien 5 Tickets: no.colormerad.com/ event/oslo2016 Website: www.colormerad.no

Watch people "death plunge" at Poolside Oslo

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Color Me Rad: Don’t miss a colorful race

August 25-27

SEXHIBITION This is an erotic fair/exhibition with sales and info stands, strip tease and more, held in the Rockefeller concert venue.

Expect glamorous and energetic shows on several stages every day. Guests can also participate in various stage shows where a number of competitions will be held. This is the place where the audience gets to experience the breadth that truly exists within eroticism. All bars open, all rights, and several departments.

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Where: Rockefeller, Torggata 16 Tickets: www.ticketmaster.no Website: www.sexhibition.

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AGRICULTURE FAMILY FAIR

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Agricultural fair right outside Oslo's City Hall that seeks to promote knowledge about Norwegian agriculture and food traditions. Bring the kids to meet the animals, jump in the hay and sample great produce. There will be a small stage as well as a food tent. The event is free of charge and open to all.

Where: Outside City Hall, Rådhusplassen 1 Website: www.facebook.com/hoppihoyet

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THE MUSEUM LIST

Discover Akershus Festning's d ramatic history

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.

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THE FRAM MUSEUM Frammuseet

NORWEGIAN MARITIME MUSEUM 01

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!

Norsk Maritimt Museum

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

EXHIBITIONS: “HOPE FOR THE OCEANS?“

The Oseberg Ship

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

What can we do about it?

NEW: 125 YEARS OF SEA RESCUE – THE RS JUBILEE EXHIBITION OTHER EXHIBTIONS ON:

Seafarers from the Viking era until today, ship technology and maritime art..

FJORD CAFÉ open!

HOURS AND PRICES

HOURS AND PRICES Every day: 10:00 –17:00 Admission: A: 100,-/C (6-16): 30,-/S: 50,-/P: 50,Free with Oslo Pass

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

Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo

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!

Every day: 09:00–18:00 Admission: A: 100,C: (6-16): 40,-/ S: 40,-/P: 70,F:(2+3): 200,-/Groups (+15): A 70,- Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

THE VIKING SHIP MUSEUM

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

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

The Gokstad Ship

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

The Tune Ship

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

The urban and rural buildings from our many regions give an excellent introduction to Norwegian history. Of particular interest is the wooden Medieval Stave Church.

INDOOR EXHIBITS

Folk Art, Folk Dress, Sami Culture and Church Art. Oslo homes 1879-2002.

UNTIL AUGUST 21 DAILY Hosts in costumes

welcome you to historical­ homes. Traditional baking and horse-and-buggy-rides.

10.30-16.30 Folk dance & music.12.00 & 15.30 Guided tour. 13.30 Extreme Make­ over. We dress a guest!

13.00 Meet the farm animals.

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

EXHIBITIONS INSCRIPTIONS II

Traces from our forgotten wartime history.

Installation by artist Eirik Audunson Skaar.

THE GULAG: WHAT GRANDFATHER DIDN'T TELL

The history of Stalin's terror told through a personal life story.

BEHIND BLACKOUT CURTAINS Anna-Eva Berg-

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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.

PERMANENT EXHIBITION

Check out our newest exhibition “Freedom on Snow. Snowboarding and modern skiing”

Stave Church.

14: Folk dance performance.

BUNKER FROM WORLD WAR 2

FROM AUGUST 22 DAILY Hosts in costumes

Our zipline Fly Holmenkollen is now open, for opening hours see: www.kollensvevet.no

Guided tours

SUNDAYS 13.30 Service in

welcome you to historical homes. See the farm animals.

WEEKENDS Baking and

horse-and-buggy rides.

Sundays 14: Folk dance.

HOURS AND PRICES Every day 10.00-18.00 Admission: A: 125,-/ C: 40,S: 90,-/ F: 250,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Museumsveien 10, Bygdøy www.norskfolkemuseum.no

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man's wartime caricatures.

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

RUTH MAIER'S ARCHIVE Kafé Villa Grande open every day from 11:00–17:00 (Mondays closed).

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

HOURS AND PRICES Every day 09:00-20:00.

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

BYMUSEET

VIGELAND-MUSEET

Museum of Oslo

The Vigeland Museum

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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.

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.

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 09:00 – 20:00.

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

EXHIBITIONS OSLOVE - THE STORY OF OSLO Historical highlights of the city

OSLO SAYS

Language in the city

PEDER BALKE

Paintings from the Museum's collection

OSLOFUNKIS

Early Modernism in Oslo

IN THE LIMELIGHT Theatre History

Guided tours: Sat - Sun at 13.00 and 14.00 Enjoy hot and cold meals at Café Mathia Museum Shop

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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.

03.06.2016-18.09.2016 HÅKON ANTON FAGERÅS SCULPTURE

The exhibition comprises several works in marble and two new sculptures in cast iron. In his generation, Håkon Anton Fagerås (b.

1975) is among the few who works with figurative sculpture. Despite choosing a classical approach in both style and material, Fagerås' sculptures represent a break with the traditional.

HOURS AND PRICES

HOURS AND PRICES

Tue-Sun 11:00–16:00 Mon closed Admission: Free entrance Guided tours: A: 60/C:30

Tue-Sun 10:00–17:00.

Mon closed.

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

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

Photo: Christina Krüger / Oslo Museum

CONTACT Nobels gate 32 Tel: +47 23 49 37 00 www.vigeland.museum.no Photo: Håkon Anton Fagerås, Thea (detail), 2015.

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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.

UNTIL 11.09.2016 NIKOLAI ASTRUP – PAINTING NORWAY

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

UNTIL 19.02.2017 HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE COLLECTION KURT SCHWITTERS

Permanent exhibition.

DROP-IN HOK LAB.

The children's workshop

10.06.16 – 11.09.16 #ALEXISRAEL Ongoing: THE WORLD IS MADE OF STORIES

Works from the Astrup Fearnley Collection

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

Admission: A: 100,-/ S: 70,-/ C: free entrance Oslo Pass free

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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HOURS AND PRICES 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

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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.

MASTERSMEET

Ibsen –Munch

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.

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

Museum shop

HOURS AND PRICES Every day 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

NOBELS FREDSSENTER STORTINGET The Nobel Peace Center

THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

The Parliament

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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.

THE DANGEROUS PRIZE About whistleblower Carl von Ossietzky and the Nobel Peace Prize that shook Europe.

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.

Café and museum shop

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

From 27. June – 19.

August we provide guided tours on Monday – Friday at 13.00.

Tours last for approximately one hour and we recommend turning up at least 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, on the reverse side of the building to the main entrance. Guided tours of the Storting are free of charge to all visitors.

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

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

Photo: © BIS, Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg

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Make a date with history.

Step back in time and discover a Viking treasure, meet Egyptian mummies and get to know your neighbors from around of the world.

Take a journey to our house of many wonders; find the world’s only Viking helmet, gaze upon a painted medieval ceiling, chill out among our Arctic collections and get insights into the lives of the indigenous peoples in North and South America and East Asia.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITION: MINA / MEG

photographer Zanele Muholi.

TAKE IT PERSONALLY stories about personal adornment.

HOURS AND PRICES Tue-Sun 10:00 - 17:00 Admission: A: 80,-/C (<18): Free.

Use the same ticket in the Historical Museum and the Viking Ship Museum

HOURS AND PRICES

Mon–Sun 10–18.

Daily guided tours.

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

Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo

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

CONTACT The Historical Museum Frederiks gate 2 E-mail: postmottak@khm.uio.no www.khm.uio.no Welcome!

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NASJONALGALLERIET The National Gallery

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17.06-16.10.2016 JAPANOMANIA IN THE NORTH.

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 Children (under 19): Free entrance Thursday: Free entrance for all Free with Oslo Pass Edvard Munch, The Scream, 1893, The National museum of art, architecture and design©Munchmuseet / Munch-Ellingsen-gruppen /Bono

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The Influence of Japan on Nordic Art and Design 1875–1918 The fascination for Japan left its mark on the visual arts, design and fashion, and formed a prelude to Nordic modernism.

Japanese inspiration, or Japonism as it is known in the arts, began to evolve when Japan opened its borders in 1854.

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

CONTACT Universitetsgaten 13 Tel: 21 98 20 00 nasjonalmuseet.no Anders Zorn, Frøknarna Salomon, 1888 Photo: Zornmuseum Hans Gude, Entrance to Christiania, (detail), (1874)

KUNSTINDUSTRIMUSEET MUSEET FOR The Museum of Decorative Arts SAMTIDSKUNST and Design

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17.06-16.10.2016 JAPANOMANIA IN THE NORTH. The Influence of

Japan on Nordic Art and Design 1875–1918 Simplification, asymmetry, freer forms and stylised nature motifs were stylistic features that revolutionised the arts and crafts.

02.01.–01.10.2016 DESIGN AND CRAFT 1905-2005

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

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.

Museum shop

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

HOURS Tue, Wed, Fri: 11:00-18.00 Thu: 11.00-19.00 Sat, Sun: 12:00-17.00 Mon: Closed

CONTACT St. Olavs gate 1 Tel: 21 98 20 00 nasjonalmuseet.no Christopher Dresser, Linthorpe Art Pottery, «Hokusai Wave», (Ca. 1880)

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 4 Tel: 21 98 20 00 Anna–Eva Bergman, GB311967 Planet, 1967, woodcut.

Photo: The Hartung-Bergman Foundation

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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.

19.06.-01.01.2017 UNLOCK AND DISCOVER! NORGES BANK'S 200TH ANNIVERSARY

The exhibition unveils architectural stories and other narratives, connected to the bank buildings and Norway’s development as an economically independent state.

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

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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 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

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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.

HOURS AND PRICES Mon-Fri: 11.00 -17.00 Sat-Sun: 11.00 -17.00 Free admission Tickets for guided tours: A: 60,- / C: 30,- / S: 45,- / F: 150,-

CONTACT Tel: 23 09 39 17 E-mail: besokssenteret. akershus.festning@mil.no

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.

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The museum covers Norwegian military history from the Viking era, through the numerous Nordic wars under Danish rule (ca. 1400-1814) to the Napoleonic wars, the union with Sweden 1814-1905, 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”.

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

Café.

Mon - Sun 11:00 - 15:00

TEMPORARY EXHIBITION WOMEN IN THE NORWEGIAN RESISTANCE 1940-1945".

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

HOURS AND PRICES

Mon - sat: 10:00 –17:00 Sun: 11:00–17:00 Admission: A: 50,-/ C: 25,-/ S: 25,-/ P: 25,-/ F: 100,Free with Oslo Pass

HOURS AND PRICES Mon - Sun 10:00 - 17:00 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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MUNCHMUSEET

ARBEIDERMUSEET

TOLLMUSEET

The Munch Museum

Labour Museum

Norwegian Customs Museum

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.

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 Guided tours to the apartment in Sagveien 8 showing how the factory workers used to live.

English speaking guides!

EXHIBITIONS FACTORY GIRLS AND INDUSTRIAL PIONEERS SWEDISH LABOUR

The story of six immigrants

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

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

CONTACT

18 JUNE – 25 SEPTEMBER JASPER JOHNS+EDVARD MUNCH

The exhibition examines the connection between Edvard Munch's work and one of the truly great names in contemporary art –Jasper Johns (American, born in 1930). Never before has there been such a comprehensive exhibition of Johns' art in Scandinavia. Munch had a far greater influence on Jasper Johns than was previously known.

Johns has been inspired

by Munch's treatment of topics such as love, fear, illness and death, among others. Jasper Johns+ Edvard Munch consists of 130 works – paintings, prints, drawings and photographs.

Enjoy guided tours, Edvard Munch products in the museum shop, and Scream cake in the museum café with a lovely outdoor terrace.

HOURS AND PRICES

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

Open daily 10:00–17:00 Late night 25.08: until 21:00 Admission: A: 100,-/C(<18): free. Free with Oslo Pass

Photo: Christina Krüger / Oslo Museum

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

Photo Christina Krüger / Oslo Museum

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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.

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 10:00–20:00 Museum exhibits & museum shop: 11:00–16:00 Tues.-Sun. Mondays closed Admission: A: 50,-/C & S: 25,Free with Oslo Pass Garden & Greenhouse: Free entrance

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

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.

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

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– Until 21.8.: Sat–Sun, Tue–Thu 11:00–16:00 Closed: Mon, Fri Closed: 22.8-16.9 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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OSCARSHALL

THE ROYAL PALACE Slottet 31

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.

Regular guided tours in English: Every day at 12:00, 14:00, 14.20 and 16:00.

Except 04.07 and 20.07: at 14:00, 14:20 and 16:00 The guided tours last approx 1 hour and start every 20 minutes.

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

Café Queen Joséphine May-Sept: Fri-Sun.

HOURS AND PRICES

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

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Tickets are available at Billettservice and at Narvesen. Remaining tickets are sold at the entrance.

Royal residence, built 1825 – 49 in Christiania. Changing of the guards every day at 13:30. Show by H.M. The King’s Guard some days during the summer season.

Guided tours Monday.

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,-

OSLO CITY HALL

Open to visitors: 18.06-14.08 Man-Thu: 11.00-17.00 Fri: 12.00-17.00 Sat-Sun: 10.00-17.00 Admission: A: 110,-/ C: 85,S: 85,-/P: 85,-

CONTACT Henrik Ibsens gate 1 0010 Oslo www.kongehuset.no Transportation: Tram, metro and bus to the National theatret

Oslo City Hall is the political and administrative heart of Oslo. The building also has an important place in the history of Norwegian art and architecture and stands as a monument to the main artistic movements from the middle of the last century. The Nobel Peace Prize ceremony takes place in the Central Hall on December 10th every year. The City Hall opened in 1950.

GUIDED TOURS

Daily 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00 June, July and August.

In July guided tours to the tower Sundays at 14:45.

CARILLON CONCERTS FROM THE CITY HALL BELLS Sundays at 15:00.

HOURS AND PRICES Every day 09:00-18:00 Please note that the City Hall may be closed on certain days due to special events.

Admission: Free entrance

CONTACT Fr. Nansens plass Tel: 23 46 12 00 E-mail: postmottak@rft. oslo.kommune.no www.rft.oslo.kommune.no

Experience what it’s like to fly in Holmenkollen Kollensvevet is a zipline which takes you from the very top of the Holmenkollen jump tower to the bottom as if you were jumping on skis. From the top of this landmark you can now set off and enjoy the same view and sensation of speed as the ski jumpers do!

OP E N ING HOU RS : June 1st to June 19th Sat and Sun: 12:00-18:00 June 20th to august 31st Mon-Fri: 11:00-18:00. Sat and Sun: 12:00-18:00 More information at www.kollensvevet.com

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01 ØYAFESTIVALEN This is one of Norway’s most popular music festivals, has gained a great reputation abroad, and is known for booking big international names, quality newcomers and well established Norwegian bands.

While the main festival is held in the park Tøyenparken on Oslo’s east side, the concerts on the first day take place on club stages all over town and feature newcomers and up-and-coming acts, including many from Oslo. Also, every day at closing time in the park the concerts continue at various clubs in the city.

Where: Tøyenparken & club stages Website: www.oyafestivalen.no Tickets: www.billettservice.no

AUG 14-20

02 OSLO JAZZ FESTIVAL is a seven-day festival that has gained a strong reputation among audiences, performers and their agencies alike for being warm and professionally executed.

The festival presents a wide-ranging line-up representing the whole spectrum

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of jazz and related music, and you will find practically every genre represented, from ragtime to rap, via the main styles swing, bop, modern electric and acoustic.

The festival also has events especially for children and young people.

Where: Various locations Website: www.oslojazz.no Tickets: Concerts at the Opera House: www.operaen.no or phone 21 42 21 21 All other concerts: oslojazz.ticketco.no

AUG 18-27

03 OSLO CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

In August every year world-class chamber ensembles and soloists gather in Oslo for the Oslo Chamber Music Festival.

Since Norway’s acclaimed violinist Arve Tellefsen unveiled the first festival in 1989, Oslo Chamber Festival has been an annual event in the summertime. For several days lucky audiences can enjoy top-class chamber music from both Norwegian and international musicians.

Oslo Chamber Festival also gives you the chance to see some of Oslo’s most beautiful concert venues.

Where: Various locations Website: www.oslokammermusikkfestival.no Tickets: See website

AUG 19-20

04 SOMMERØYA

ELEKTRONIKA FESTIVAL

This is an electronica festival held on Kontraskjæret, a park beside Akershus Fortress near the city centre.

The festival features about 35 Norwegian and international artists and lots of different musical directions within electronica.

In addition there will be lots of other activities and sights, such as street art, film screenings, exhibitions, performance art, digital art, live art and seminars. In the evening there are official parties at various clubs around town.

Where: Kontraskjæret Website: www.sommeroya.no Tickets: www.ticketmaster.no/artist/sommeroya-tickets/901397

19-20 05 AUG FINDINGS FESTIVAL This is an electronic music festival that is going down for the third time this summer. It features two days of live shows, with a line-up that includes Alan Walker, David Guetta, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Kygo, Lemaitre, Oliver Heldens, and Röyksopp.

Where: Bislett Stadium, Louisesgate 1 Website: findings.no Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.no/ search/?keyword=Findings+Festival

19-20 06 AUG SOPPEN Soppen is a two-day festival of music and performance art in the wild and fascinating Ekebergparken Sculpture Park.

The sculpture park forms the backdrop for the festival. Alongside rotten tree trunks, ruins from the Stone Age and figurative sculptures, you can experience more than 20 very different artists and musicians.

Architects build stages and bars that grow organically in harmony with nature.

Where: Ekebergparken Sculpture Park, Kongsveien 23 Website: oslopilot.no/2016/06/01/soppen Tickets: trollkrem.hoopla.no/sales/2244361395/

19-21 07 AUG MELAFESTIVALEN Since its comparably humble beginnings in 2001, the multicultural Melafestivalen has developed into one of the biggest festivals of its kind in Europe, featuring a heady mix of world music acts, great mainstream music and innovative collaborations.

This festival is free and is dominated by a large number of local artists, major international names, as well as productions where Norwegian and international artists collaborate. It also presents various fun and educational activities for children, youths and adults.

Where: Rådhusplassen Website: www.mela.no/en/ Tickets: Free

AUG 22-26

08 KON-TIKI CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

The Kon-Tiki Chamber Music Festival is held at the Norwegian Maritime Museum on the beautiful Bygdøy peninsula. This is a fantastic festival for lovers of classical music.

The repertoire at this year’s festival will extend from early Viennese Classics to works from the Romantic period and finally to Modern American Classical music. You’ll hear the oboe, violin, cello, viola, piano, and last but not least, their tenor.

Where: Norwegian Maritime Museum, Bygdøynesveien 37 Website: www.kontikiklassisk.no/en/ Tickets: www.kontikiklassisk.no/en/ tickets.html

26-28 09 AUG ZIMFEST OSLO Zimfest Oslo is an annual arts festival that celebrates Zimbabwean music and culture.

It was established in the UK in 2001 by a group of Zimbabweans based there, and today Zimfest festivals are held in London, Cape Town, Perth, Brisbane, Harare, as well as Oslo.

The 3-day festival offers concerts, workshops, and a backyard party with a Braai (Afrikaans for a grill/barbeque) and market.

Where: Cafeteatret, Hollendergata 8 Website: www.oslo.zimfestlive.com Tickets: Tickets can be bought at the festival venue or pre booked by sending an email to oslo@zimfestlive.no (this could be a good idea as the venue is relatively small)

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OSLO PEOPL E

SHE WANTS TO TEACH YOU NORWEGIAN What's it like to be a Norwegian teacher in Oslo, one of the fastest growing capitals in Europe?

It’s pretty exciting! I meet a lot of people from different countries and they have different starting points, so I have to adjust my teaching based on their skills and on what they know from before.

Also I see that there is a big variety in nationalities. I teach students from countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and North and South America - so pretty much everywhere in the world.

and also a lot of people from Eritrea.

To succeed here you need to learn the language, because language is key for work, integration, social life and understanding the system.

As my students learn more Norwegian, more opportunities and a new reality open up. That's what happens when you go from understanding nothing or almost nothing, to speaking the local language. It's like decoding a new reality with infinitely more possibilities.

You mentioned your work with refugees.

Can you tell us a little more about that?

I started working as a volunteer at [refugee centre] Teisen mottak last year and found it to be very rewarding and meaningful.

The refugees were often travelling alone and were mostly young, but there were also a few older people and almost all were males. They were from a lot of different countries, like Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and Eritrea.

It’s very interesting and rewarding to meet people and talk with them about their life and their previous countries. I get to learn something about them and their culture and they also get to know more about Norwegian culture and daily life.

How big is the demand for learning Norwegian in Oslo, in your experience?

Very big. There are lots of immigrants arriving all the time for work that want to learn Norwegian, as well as people applying for family reunion from countries like Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, refugees from war particularly in Syria

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It was interesting and very fun for me to get to interact with these people and to hear their stories about their lives before the war, after the war, and their journeys to Norway.

Because, you know, they have very different stories, not the typical stuff you hear on the news. These are real people with their own unique stories. It was rewarding to meet these real people and be able to see beyond the numbers.

How does teaching refugees differ from teaching people at a school like Language Champ?

At the refugee centre we had to spend a lot of time on basic stuff. We used more pictures, drawings and other visual aids and the

Deniz teaches Norwegian at Language Champ, a Norwegian school in Oslo.

She has also volunteered as a Norwegian teacher for refugees.

Who: Deniz Feta, Norwegian teacher at Language Champ Age: 25 Lives: Høybråten, Oslo From: Grünerløkka, Oslo

students translated a lot of the time.

While some refugees were highly educated, others couldn’t read or write, so the variety in starting point was huge.

In addition some attended the courses because they were very motivated to learn, while others were there more for social reasons.

At Language Champ there's mostly a different demographic. The students have backgrounds that are often more privileged than the backgrounds of the refugees.

In some cases students at Language Champ have more familiarity with studying. It's also more common that they know one or more other European languages, which helps them because languages with a Latin root tend to be similarly constructed.

On top of that they have chosen Language Champ in a market with tough competition from other schools and have sought out the school themselves, so they are very motivated. And motivation is key to learning a language well.

Would you recommend Language Champ to our readers that want to learn Norwegian?

Definitely. The great thing about Language Champ is that they manage to combine dynamic teachers with different backgrounds and strengths.

At the same time they manage to offer what I think may be the best prices of all

the private Norwegian schools in Oslo, which is particularly important in a city as expensive as this.

Do you have some insider-tips for people that want to learn Norwegian?

Sign up at Language Champ!

Also, try to hang out with the locals and talk to them. Watch movies with Norwegian subtitles, read comic books, and generally just use Norwegian a lot in your life.

Another tip is to put up post-it notes around the house where you write the names of the things that the notes are hanging on, such as the fridge, television, apples, and so on.

Don't hesitate to talk Norwegian because you're embarrassed. Mistakes are a great way to learn and most people will appreciate you trying to speak their language.

And finally, the question we ask all our Oslo People interviewees: What are your Oslo tips?

Nordic Black Theatre in the Kafeteatret cultural house has some pretty good shows; for instance stuff like slam poetry and poetry in general combined with music, acrobatics, dance, and other art forms.

Also, the Scorpius store at Grünerløkka has lots of exotic clothing, incense and other strange things.

Finally, a good place to eat is Tasty Thai at Bislett, which is cosy, reasonably priced and yummy!

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Last year a dizzyingllong Harbour Promenade officially opened, replacing off-limits industrial ports and container terminals with a brand new space for everyone to enjoy and explore.

The promenade is a work in progress and new things will appear for years to come, but already there are impressive sea views, parks, beaches, resting spots, art installations, exiting architecture, and places to shop, eat and drink.

is an important part of the ambitious long-term project that is turning Oslo into “The Fjord City”.

14 chunky metal containers painted in impossible-to-miss orange and marked from 1 (beginning) to 14 (end) are placed at important points along the promenade. Texts attached to one side of the containers give a crash course in the history of that particular area.

In the following guide we use the same numbers from 1 to 14 on our map and in the text, making it easier for you to find your way.

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From the roof of the Opera House you have a dazzling and contrasting view of the fjord on one side and the Barcode buildings on the other.

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FROGNERKILEN:

If you start your walk at the orange container marked “1”, you are by bay Frognerkilen in Western Oslo. As you walk eastwards you will pass along a stretch of docks with lots of boats belonging to people living in and near Oslo.

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This is a dock which opened to the public quite recently. An outdoor activity area with benches and calisthenics equipment for working out has been established. Also a skateboard hall in an old warehouse covered in a huge artwork by the Norwegian artist Pushwagner on an external wall.

KONGEN MARINA:

Stop number two along the way is at Kongen Marina, a pretty little marina with boats and a seaside restaurant where it is possible to sit outside right by the boats when weather permits.

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A historically significant neighbourhood which you can read more about on container number 4.

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This is a modern seaside neighbourhood with cultural offerings, restaurants and bars. A few of the many points of interest include the tiny Pushwagner gallery, the impressive Astrup Fearnley Museum, and a small pebble beach where kids can wade or swim safely in a sheltered sea pool and the grownups can dive into the fjord beyond.

VESTBANEN:

After Tjuvholmen you pass through the famous Aker Brygge dock, with even more bars, restaurants, shops and great sea views, before arriving at Vestbanen. In this area you find the Nobel Peace Center, with exhibitions related to the Nobel Peace Prize. Vestbanen also has a harbour with a mix of new and classical boats - including some that go to the beautiful islands in the fjord - and Oslo City Hall towers nearby.

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After a while you end up at container 9 at Langkaia. This is a great viewing spot where you can see the Opera House perched impressively on the other side of the dock, as well as the Barcode skyscrapers behind it. There are also a couple of art installations here.

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VIPPETANGEN:

Container number 8 is based at Vippetangen. This area is notable for its old corn silo building and was the place to go to catch a boat to the nearest islands in the Oslo fjord until the terminal was moved to Aker Brygge last year. A popular place for people to sit and fish in the fjord, the local authorities have even installed a bench for gutting the fish. Plans are afoot to develop this area more, with ideas such as a fish hall and aquarium being discussed politically.

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BJØRVIKA:

This area is the home of the Opera House, one of Oslo’s most popular landmarks. It has magnificent architecture and you can walk on its roof and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area. Immediately east of the Opera House, Oslo’s urban river Akerselva quietly flows into the fjord.

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SUKKERBITEN:

In the sea behind the Opera House lies Sukkerbiten (“The Sugar Lump”); a tiny artificial “island” in concrete and partially covered with grass that has serving facilities and cultural activities in the summer.

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SØRENGA:

From Sukkerbiten a floating bridge allows you to stroll over to Sørenga; until recently a container port but now a vibrant new district. Sørenga has apartments, cafes and restaurants, and Sørenga sjøbad - a popular sea bathing facility that opened last summer with a sandy beach, pools with sea water and a diving board.

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LOHAVN:

As you continue out beyond Sørenga, you will arrive at container number 13 at Lohavn. Now you are in an area which is mostly still to be redeveloped.

Today it is dominated by nearby roads and railway lines, but a park and other more inviting spaces are planned. Even today there is a place called Losæter, a kind of cultural and ecological park haven surrounded by roads and building projects, with art projects, bee cubes, a field planted with ancient and rare corn varieties, tiny allotments where people grow organic vegetables, and more.

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KONGSHAVN:

The Harbour Promenade ends (or begins) at Kongshavn, another area which will be developed in the future. This area will house Norway’s biggest container terminal, but a big park will act as a buffer and ensure a pleasant end to future walks along the promenade.

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Shop art and beautiful things at The Museum of Decorative Arts and Designs very own shop.

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.

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

Listen to and buy some great jazz at Bare Jazz

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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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SUNNY WINE & DINE

Lots of "dining in the sun" -possibilities at City Hall Harbour.

Enjoy a spectacular view at stylish roof bar Thief Roof

TEXT: TARJEI KIDD OLSEN

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

Many bars and eateries have charming terraces, backyards, sidewalks and roof bars where you can take a seat, enjoy summer and sun and watch the world pass by.

We present some of these gems right here

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On the lower part of the roof of the Norwegan National Opera and Ballet you can enjoy food and drinks in impressive surroundings right by the water at Brasserie Sanguine (Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 / www. brasseriesanguine.no).

The charming square Olaf Ryes plass is framed by sidewalk seating during large parts of the year. Some of the places with seats here are the restaurant Villa Paradiso (Olaf Ryes plass 8 / villaparadiso.no), bar Parkteatret (Olaf Ryes plass 11 / www. parkteatret.no) and coffee bar Kaffebrenneriet (Thorvald Meyers gate 55).

At the old market square Christiania Torv there are even more places to bask in the sun, including Café Skansen (Rådhusgata 32 / www.cafeskansen.no) and Kafe Celsius (Rådhusgata 19 / www.kafecelsius.no), with hundreds of outdoor seats to choose between.

The large roof terrace at Stratos (Youngstorget 2A / www.stratos.as/sommerapent) is well worth a visit for great city centre views (only open Jun 23 – Aug 22).

Tijuana bar (Thorvald Meyers gate 61 / www.tijuana.no) has a wonderful and calm backyard away from the street.

BAR Vulkan (Maridalsveien 17 / www. barsocialeating.no) by Oslo’s food hall Mathallen has a big roof terrace with a great view. On the roof there is a bar, while you can order food as well downstairs.

Q Lounge is a trendy roof terrace bar with nice city views and stylish design, situated on top of hotel Grims Grenka (Kongens gate 5). Q Lounge has been voted one of Europe’s top 10 roof bars.

Blå (Brenneriveien 9 / www.blaaoslo.no) is another – and famous - bar along the Akerselva river. It has a cozy seating area right by the river and is beside a colourful and interesting side alley that you’ll want to take photos of.

Wonderfully situated in a former prison in Akerhus Fortress, Festningen Restaurant (Myntgata 9 / www.festningenrestaurant. no) is a high class brasserie with a big terrace that offers brilliant views of the fjord and Oslo City Hall.

Follow the river downstream from Blå for a couple of minutes to reach Syng (Nedre gate 7 / www.syng.no). This is a hip karaoke bar and café with multi-coloured terrace seats, right by the river and with sun until late.

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Enjoy genuine Mexican food and drinks in the colourful and cosy backyard at Tijuana bar.

GRØNLAND On the east side of town the square Teaterplassen is home to several places with open air tables, including Evita Espressobar Teaterplassen (Mandalsgate 10 / www.facebook.com/EvitaEspressobar) and the ever popular eatery/bar OSLOMEKANISKEVERKSTED (Tøyenbekken 34 / www. oslomekaniskeverksted.no).

The spacious and funky backyard at bar Dattera til Hagen (Grønland 10 / www. dattera.no) is an Oslo classic and definitely worth a visit.

The quiet and charming cobblestone backyard at Asylet (Grønland 28 / www. asylet.no), a café and pub in an old house oozing history, will bring you back in time.

GAMLEBYEN Ladegården Café (Oslo gate 13 / www. ladegardencafe.no ) is a restaurant in a building from the 1500s, which adds a lot of extra charm to their outdoor area.

There are chairs tables, parasols and a nice view of the city. They are reputed to have one of the city’s best pizzas.

Südøst (Trondheimsveien 5 / sudost.no/ en/), even further down along Akerselva at the bottom of Grünerløkka, is a restaurant with a cozy outdoor area separated from the nearby hustle of bustle of traffic.

Trattoria Popolare (Trondheimsveien 2 / www.popolare.no) in the square across the street from Südøst has outdoor seating that isn’t as sheltered from its surroundings – but they do have great Italian food!

Trattoria Popolar and Südøst are at the very bottom of Grünerløka. At the very top of Grünerløkka the park square Alexander Kiellands plass sports a big outdoor area blessed by some of the longest lasting afternoon sun in this part of town. It’s shared by popular eatery and bar Colonel Mustard (Darres gate 2 / www.colonelmustard.no) and brand new Tre Stuer og Bar (Darres gate 1).

ST. HANSHAUGEN The simple and relaxed outdoor serving spot St. Hanshaugen Parkservering (Ullevålsveien 28) can be found in green and pretty surroundings in the St. Hanshaugen Park. The top of the park has especially nice views.

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FROGNER The square Solli plass is a great place to enjoy an outdoor glass of champagne, for instance at Consenzo (Henrik Ibsens gate 90 / www.consenzo.no) or Nox (Henrik Ibsens gate 100 / www.clubnox.no), the latter of which has a roof terrace called Sollihagen. The tiny roof terrace at nearby Champagneria (Frognerveien 2 / www. champagneria.com) is also a good bet if you can find a free seat.

The restaurant Herregårdskroen (Frognerveien 67/ www.herregaardskroen.no) is in beautiful surroundings in the famous park Frognerparken, which also contains the even more famous Vigeland Sculpture Park.

The ecological restaurant Kolonihagen Frogner (Frognerveien 33 / kolonihagen.no/ restaurant-frogner) has a leafy and wonderful backyard where you can spend hours enjoying the ambience and great food.

Restaurant Ni & Tyve (Parkveien 29 / www. niogtyve.no ) is based in Oslo’s oldest wooden villa, from 1847. They also have a very nice terrace with several separate areas.

Ekebergrestauranten offers fancy food and one of Oslo's fanciest views from its big terrace.

Sawan (sawan.no / President Harbitz gate 4) is an Asian restaurant with a two-floor terrace in stylish and comfy surroundings.

AKER BRYGGE & TJUVHOLMEN The modernized dock areas Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen, right beside each other and hugely popular with tourists and locals alike, have lots of wining & dining options with beautiful views of the fjord.

One of the very most popular at Aker Brygge during the summer months is the dock terrace Lekter’n (Stranden 2 / lektern.no), right at the water’s edge.

Onda Sea (Stranden 30 / www.onda.no/ onda-sea/ ) is further along the dockside.

They have a big terrace where, unusually for Oslo restaurants, you can book outdoor tables for both lunch and dinner.

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At Tjuvholmen the restaurant Bølgen & Moi Tjuvholmen (Tjuvholmen allé 5 / www. bolgenogmoi.no) has an outdoor serving area facing west that basks in the sun almost until dusk, and the same goes for its neighbour BAR Tjuvholmen (Bryggegangen 6 / www.barsocialeating.no).

A stylish roof bar in this area is Thief Roof (Landgangen 1 / thethief.com/en/eat-drink/ thief-roof/ ), on top of famous design hotel The Thief. It’s a classy place to sip cocktails while enjoying amazing views of the fjord, surrounding hills and the city’s new skyline.

OSLO HILLS Elegant Ekebergrestauranten (Kongsveien 15 / www.ekebergrestauranten.com), perched on a cliff in the hills south east of town in the Ekeberg area, has a large outdoor terrace with amazing views of the city and fjord.

In the hills north east of town at Grefsen, Grefsenkollen Restaurant (Grefsenkollveien 100 / www.grefsenkollen.no) offers another great outdoor view.

Meanwhile, in the hills North West of the city in the Holmenkollen area, Frognerseteren Restaurant (Holmenkollveien 200 / www. frognerseteren.no) offers equally amazing views from yet another vantage point.

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Visit Himkok and taste coctails and drinks from the in-house distillery.

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 right now. The area also boasts several jazz and blues clubs.

GETTING STARTED: At Oslo’s oldest rock bar Last Train (Karl Johans gate 45), Norwegian and international bands perform on a regular basis.

34 Skybar (Sonja Henies plass 3), a bar on the 34th floor of Radisson Plaza Blu Hotel behind the Oslo City shopping centre, has large windows with an impressive panoramic view of the city and fjord.

Jaeger (Grensen 9) is a popular club with electronic music and DJs most nights.

Hip IZAKAYA (St. Olavs Gate 7) is a Japanese bar with authentic Japanese food and drinks, where enthusiastic bartenders wax lyrical about sake and shochu.

very own in-house distillery and where one of its bartenders was voted Norway's best bartender in an international competition in May.

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

GETTING STARTED: Fru Hagen (Thorvald Meyers gate 40.) is a café in the daytime that turns into a hugely popular (and cramped) bar in the evenings.

Bar and concert stage Parkteatret (Olaf Ryes plass 11.) is equally popular, as is Blå (Brenneriveien 9.) – originally mainly a jazz club in an old riverside factory that also hosts lively DJ-nights and concerts of all kinds.

Get that rockabilly feeling at Ryes.

Gudruns (Karl Johans gate 10) is a strange and cool place with two floors, a terrace and a slightly underground vibe that is popular with hipsters, electronic music fans and all sorts of other types in one glorious combination.

The Dubliner (Rådhusgata 28) is a huge Irish pub and an Oslo classic that has lots of rooms, a backyard, a stage for live Irish folk music, big football screens, shuffle board and even a super cozy wood-panelled whiskey bar.

And then there Is Himkok (Storgata 27), a very special bar that makes amazing drinks and cocktails with alcohol from its

BAR Vulkan (Maridalsveien 17.) is a fancy bar known for its tasty cocktails and (in summer) large roof terrace, rockabilly-inspired Ryes (Thorvald Meyers gate 59.) is a great place for a twirl on the dance floor.

Bar Boca (Thorvald Meyers gate 30.) with its tasteful ‘50s/’60s interior has professional bartenders and great drinks, and Schouskjelleren Mikrobryggeri (Trondheimsveien 2.) is an atmospheric basement micro-brewery with a large selection of beers.

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bars, including Smelteverket with the city’s longest bar disk, great food and mini concerts.

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.

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GETTING STARTED: Kulturhuset (Youngstorget 3) covers a huge 800 square metres with several rooms and bars, concerts, a coffee bar and shuffle board.

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

GETTING STARTED: Dattera til Hagen (Grønland 10) is a colourful bar and café with two floors and a big, charming backyard.

Ivars kro (Grønland 14) is a pianobar with live music every night and a large bar with a good selection of drinks, while Oslo Mekaniske Verksted (Tøyenbekken 34) is a big and cozy bar/pub with a big fireplace, board games, comfy sofas - and a theatre in the same building.

Caféteatret (Hollendergata 8) is a multicultural bar, concert and theatre stage that includes popular open stage nights, while Pigalle's (Grønlandsleiret 15) new owners have ditched 80s kitsch for a cool and elegant Bauhaus / 1920s art deco style cocktail bar and interior complete with ferns, and even an art deco terrace with a little fountain.

Skuret Bar og Scene (Christian Kroghs gate 2) is a scruffy but popular bar and stage that hosts many concerts, stand-up shows, quiz competitions, and more.

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In the Youngstorget area in the northern city

Café Mono (Pløens gate 4) is a bar/concert stage with dimmed lighting that plays a lot of rock, alternative rock and indie.

Internasjonalen (Youngstorget 2), in an Eastern European functional style, has classic cocktails, special brands of liqueur and beer, various music genres and an upstairs dance floor.

The Villa (Møllergata 23-25) appeals to the electronic music crowd, with local and international DJs and genres such as house, techno and dub step. In the basement of the bar Revolver (Møllergata 32) young crowds dance the night away to 80s pop, rock and disco.

Cafe Sør (Torggata 11) is another very popular place with nice drinks and great music, as well as the relatively low age limit of 20 (22 after midnight on weekends).

Angst Bar (Torggata 11) is a bar in a passageway called Strøget which is hip, intimate, with great music and lots of art on the walls (also backyard parties during weekends).

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.

Bun’s Burger Bar at Sørengkaia

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GETTING STARTED: Vesper Bar (Dronning Eufemias gate 32) has made a name for itself with super tasty drinks and gourmet pub food.

Bun's Burger Bar (Sørengkaia 71) has almost 100 types of beer, live music on the first Friday of every month, and of course great burgers. You can also enjoy Italian food or just a few drinks at Cargo Restaurant & Bar (Sørengkaia 99).

AKER BRYGGE & TJUVHOLMEN

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

Feel at home at Lorrys in west Oslo

And why not head over to Jacob Aall Brasserie & Bar Aker Brygge (Stranden 63), where you can sip on some exotic drinks.

FROGNER & MAJORSTUA

Get your kind of beer at Beer Palace at Aker Brygge.

slick waterfront bars with beautiful views of the ocean.

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

The big wine and cocktail lounge Vérité (Grundingen 1-3) has a high-end metropolitan feel that's still unusual in Norway as well as their own sommeliers (wine stewards) that can help you choose the perfect wine.

Beer Palace (Holmens gate 3) is located in the oldest building at Aker Brygge, and their motto is that everyone likes beer, but not everyone has found a type they like yet.

The Frogner and Majorstua areas in western Oslo have a long standing as places for those who like upmarket partying. Drinks are pricier, the dress code stricter, and the see and be seen factor is higher. Guys in suits and girls in glittering dresses are not an uncommon sight.

GETTING STARTED: Enjoy sparkling wines and tapas at Champagneria (Frognerveien 2) or shake it on the dance floor at popular Skaugum (Solligata 2) bar and (at weekends) club.

Trendy club VU (Hegdehaugsveien 24) has a courtyard, bar, lounge, dance floor and chambre séparée, while Mabou (Hegdehaugsveien 28) is cramped, intense and flirty.

Monkey Bar Oslo (Henrik Ibsens gate 60B), Nox (Henrik Ibsens gate 100) and Soliis Bar & Lounge (Henrik Ibsens gate 90.) are popular nightspots on and near Solli Plass.

If you’re not planning to dress to impress, Lorrys (Parkveien 12) is a two floor classic where young and old rub shoulders in cozy, eccentric and spacious surroundings, while Oslo Mikrobryggeri (Bogstadveien 6) has its own microbrewery (the first new brewery in Norway in almost 100 years when It was founded in 1989), and super tasty – you guessed it – beer. 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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Find more maps at Oslo Visitor Centre, Østbanehallen, Jernbanetorget 1.

The Oslo Pass offers free entry to most museums and attractions, free parking in municipal car parks, free public transport including zone 1 and 2 with Ruter and NSB. This includes free metro, trams, busses and local trains including zone 2 in Oslo and surrounding regions. For more detailed information, please see www.visitoslo.com.

Maps from City of Oslo © Agency for Planning and Building Services

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Download the Oslo Pass App here

SINCE 1946

OSLO FJORD Mini Cruise HOP ON - HOP OFF! NOK 203 City Hall: 09.45 11.15 12.45 14.15 Opera: 10.15 11.45 13.15 14.45 Museums: 10.45 12.15 13.45 15.15 Ticket on board. Valid 24 hours. Ending 15.40 at the City Hall.

09.45 - 15.15 May 21 - Sept 25

Fjord Sightseeing NOK 285 2 hours. This is the classic Oslo fjord sightseeing, passing the fortress, the Opera House and idyllic islands with small summer houses. Winter: 10.30 and 13.00, September 26 March 17. Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

New year: All days December 26 - January 4.

10.30 13.00 15.30 March 18 - Sept 25 High season: 10.30 11.30 13.00 14.00 15.30 16.30 June 25 - Aug 21

Oslo Selected Highlights NOK 390 3 3/4 hour sightseeing by bus visiting the city centre, the Sculpture Park, Holmenkollen Ski Jump and the Viking Ships.

Attention: This tour leaves from the City Hall, west.

10.30 ALL YEAR Except Dec 24/25, April 23, May 17 and Sept 17

Oslo Grand Tour NOK 620 7 hour tour by coach and boat. By coach to the most interesting sights and museums in Oslo. Fjord sightseeing passing the Opera House. Attention: This tour leaves from the City Hall, west.

10.30 March 18 - Sept 25

Norwegian Evening on the Fjord NOK 399 3 hour evening cruise on board a sailing ship. Traditional Norwegian prawn buffet is included in the price. Additional departures in May: 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 and June: 5, 6, 12, 13.

19.00 June 18 - Sept 4

Jazz and Blues Cruise NOK 448 3 hour evening cruise with live music on board a sailing ship Traditional Norwegian prawn buffet is included in the price.

Tuesdays: Jazz! Saturdays: Blues!

19.00 June 4 - Aug 27 Tue. and Sat.

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

Except April 23, May 17 and Sept 17

Except June 7, 14 and 21