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1. National Gallery of Norway
National Gallery of NorwayOslo, NorwayHead to Oslo’s National Gallery to celebrate Oslo’s hometown hero, Edvard Munch. You’ll see such well known works as his Madonna, The Girls on the Bridge, and of course, The Scream.
2. Akershus Fortress
Akershus FortressOslo, NorwayThe medieval Akershus Castle and Fortress was completed in the 1300s and has withstood many sieges in its history. Fast forward to 2013 and it is said to be the inspiration for the castle of Arendelle in Disney’s Frozen.
3. The Viking Ship Museum
Viking Ship MuseumOslo, NorwayBygdøy Peninsula’s Viking Ship Museum offers visitors a close-up look at three of the best preserved Viking ships in the world and a literal treasure trove of other 1,000-year-old artifacts.
4. The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
The Norwegian Museum of Cultural HistoryOslo, NorwayGol Stave Church built in the year 1212.
5. The Vigeland Sculpture Park
The Vigeland ParkOslo, NorwayOne of Gustav Vigeland’s 600 sculptures.
The Vigeland ParkOslo, NorwayAt Frogner Park you’ll see sculptures by Oslo’s most famous artist, Gustav Vigeland. Vigeland’s life’s work involves 600 sculptures all representing the cycle of life in its many forms and stages culminating in a grand monolith centerpiece.
6. Rent Mel Bakeri og Pizzeria
Rent Mel Bakeri og PizzeriaOslo, NorwayIn a country with as huge a coffee culture as Norway, finding a trendy spot to sip some bean juice won’t be too hard. And with only 24 hours to explore Oslo, you’re going to need all the pick-me-up-and-go you can get.
7. Norway Yacht Charter & Båtservice Sightseeing
Norway Yacht Charter & Båtservice Sightseeing ASOslo, NorwayLocated on Norway’s southern coast at the head of the Oslofjord, maritime activities are a major part of Oslo’s culture and history.
8. Citybox Oslo
Citybox OsloOslo, NorwayCitybox Oslo takes the “no employees” route offering instead a collection of DIY check-in kiosks and information booths.
9. Bygdøy ferry
Bygdøy ferryOslo, NorwayOslo as seen from the ferry to Bygdøy Peninsula
10. Bygdøy Peninsula
Bygdøy PeninsulaOslo, NorwayMake the short trip to the Peninsula of Bygdøy to experience four of Oslo’s greatest museums and enjoy fantastic views and some of that Norwegian maritime culture for yourself.
11. Oslo City Hall
Oslo City HallOslo, NorwayThough most known for hosting the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, both the interior and exterior are decorated in statues and grand murals by Norwegian artists expressing the ideas of a classless society and a unified community.
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