Fortress, Lookout

Akershus Fortress was built around 1300, and when you climb it, you will feel a somewhat medieval atmosphere. Today, a significant part of the fortress is used by the army, but the outside of Akershus is still partly open to tourists and you can walk through the fortress from the Opera House to Aker Brygge. From above, there is a truly magnificent view of the harbour and Aker Brygge. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Oslo" https://www.booking.com…

Palace

The Royal Palace is the most important building in Oslo and, thanks to its extensive gardens, a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. [btn "Book a hotel in the city centre" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo-kralovsky-palac] At the Royal Palace at the very end of Karl Johans gate, where the Norwegian monarchs live permanently, you can see the changing of the guard at 13:30 daily. What to see and…

Cathedral

Walking along the main Karl Johan Street towards the Central Station, you will come across the famous Domkirke Cathedral on your left. This cathedral is an important religious and historical building and is used by the Norwegian royal family for weddings and funerals. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Oslo" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo-opera] At first glance, Oslo Cathedral may not impress, and it is one of…

Statue

One of Oslo's more obscure "inhabitants" is the tiger, a 4.5 metre bronze statue of it standing right outside Oslo S central station. You will thus meet the tiger as soon as you arrive in the city. [btn "Book a hotel in the city centre" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo-tygr] The statue of the tiger was donated to the city by one of Norway's largest real estate agencies, Eiendomsspar, at the city's express…

Park, Statue, Museum

The park full of famous sculptures called Vigelandsparken is the largest sculpture park in the world created by only one sculptor, in this case Gustav Vigeland. Vigelandparken is actually part of Frogner Park. Today, with more than 1 million visitors a year, Vigelandparken is one of the most visited places in Norway. [btn "Find discount hotels in Oslo" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo-vigelandsparken] …

Island, Ruins, Sandy beach, Park

The most popular island in the Oslofjord is Hovedøya, a beautiful, quiet place ideal for walks, picnics and, in warm weather, swimming in the sea. [btn "Search for hotels with fjord views" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo-hovedoya] Especially when the weather is nice, Hovedøya has its charm in all seasons. [imageFill 173492,173486] Nature and beaches The island of Hovedøya is only a few hundred metres…

Town Hall

The monumental Oslo City Hall is a landmark and one of the most famous buildings in the city. The building's functionalist style is distinguished by its austere forms and massive, uniform red brick construction. The City Hall is dominated by two square towers. [btn "Book a hotel in the city centre" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo-radnice] Discover the austere beauty of the Town Hall Oslo City Hall is one…