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Akershus Fortress is a historic military complex and one of Oslo’s most iconic landmarks. Overlooking the Oslofjord, it is situated near Oslo’s city center, a short walk from Oslo Central Station and the Aker Brygge waterfront. Today, it is a popular tourist destination that offers a blend of history, culture, and scenic views.

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The Fram Museum, is a museum that documents Norwegian polar exploration. It is situated in Oslo, Norway, on the Bygdy peninsula. It pays homage to three prominent Norwegian polar explorers, Fridtjof Nansen, Otto Sverdrup, and Roald Amundsen, as well as to Norwegian arctic exploration overall. It is situated on the Bygdøy Peninsula, about 6 kilometers west of Oslo city center.

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Munch Museum is a vibrant art museum located in the Bjorvika neighbourhood of Oslo, exhibiting some of the outstanding works of Norwegian artist Edvard Munch. The museum houses a collection of 26,000 paintings and permanent exhibitions such as Scream, Up close, Playing Pieces and many other things.

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Frogner Park is Norway's most famous park and a top tourist destination. Renowned for its extensive collection of sculptures by Gustav Vigeland, the park is both an outdoor museum and a tranquil green space for relaxation. Covering 45 hectares, Frogner Park is the largest park in Oslo and features lush gardens, ponds, and expansive lawns.

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Located in Frogner Park, Vigeland Sculpture Park is one of the largest sculpture parks by a single artist, with more than 200 sculptures created by the renowned sculptor Gustav Vigeland. All the statues made from bronze, granite and iron represent human life and the cycle of emotions.

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The Oslo Opera House is a cultural attraction dedicated to the Norwegian national opera and ballet. The building is not only known for its opera performances but also for its collections of paintings, sculptures, and artworks designed by notable artists such as Monica Bonvicini, Olafur Eliasson, etc. Its interiors are made of white granite and marble, with brown wooden furnishings.

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The Royal Palace is located at one end of Karl Johans gate, Oslo's major avenue, atop a rise known as the Bellevue. Being one of the most significant structures in the nation and is surrounded by the Royal Palace Park, with grassy areas, grand trees, small ponds, and statues. Tourists are required to adhere to a guided tour.

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Norsk Folkemuseum is a cultural history museum in Oslo that showcases collections of antiques from all social classes and geographical areas of Norway. It has a vast open-air museum with over 150 structures from different time periods, towns, rural areas, and regions in Norway.

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The Natural History Museum in Toyen, Oslo, is one of Norway's largest and oldest museums. In the Climate House, you can experience a tropical storm while viewing flora and fauna from all over the globe. It displays Ida-fossil, the oldest complete monkey skeleton in the world, and a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton. The museum is part of Oslo’s Botanical Garden.

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Karl Johans Gate is Oslo’s main street and a central hub of activity, connecting key landmarks, shopping, dining, and cultural attractions in the Norwegian capital. Named after King Karl III Johan, this lively street is an essential part of any visit to Oslo. During winter, the street transforms into a festive wonderland with charming stalls, lights, and ice skating.

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The world's first ski museum, the Holmenkollen Ski Museum, founded in 1923, is set below the well-known ski jump. A display of 2500 pairs of skis, some of which have belonged to the Royal Family and Norway's most well-known skiers, walks you through the 4000-year history of skiing.

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Located in the heart of the city, the recently opened New National Museum is a museum dedicated to arts, crafts and designer objects along with timely exhibitions. In addition to its modern art, design, crafts, and contemporary architecture, the museum has a roof terrace offering a unique view of Oslo Fjord.

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The Oslo Fjord is a relatively long and narrow sea inlet coming from the cliffs in Scandinavia and connecting the Kattegat sea area with the North Sea that reaches the Baltic Sea. This 2-hour tour navigates narrow sounds, idyllic bays, and islands adorned with charming summer houses, offering a comprehensive view of Oslo's waterfront. The cruise departs from Langkaia, near the Oslo Opera House, and can be booked through their website.

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Aker Brygge is one of Oslo's most vibrant waterfront neighborhoods, known for its modern architecture, buzzing atmosphere, and stunning views of the Oslofjord. It is just a short walk from the city center and is known for its lavish architecture, commercial streets, open-air areas, and a harbor with apartments, shopping buildings, and restaurants.

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The Oslo Botanical Garden, also known as Botanisk hage, is Norway's oldest Botanical Garden in Tøyen. The majority of the area is constructed as an arboretum. The Scent Garden has been developed and designed to be relished by all, especially for the disabled, mentally challenged, and the blind. Since the Garden's inception, the botanist Johan Siebke has served as its botanical gardener. He made significant contributions to its planning, creation, and operation.

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An underrated aspect of Oslo is the delectable street food it has to offer. The Oslo Street Food Walking Tour is an afternoon full of the local delicacies. The tour starts in the vibrant Vulkan neighbourhood. This place is home to the first food hall in Oslo, the Mathallen ends in a stunning view offered by the Akerselva River.

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The Oslo Cathedral, also known as Our Savior's Church, is a parish church located in the city centre of Oslo. It is decorated in the Baroque style, with acanthus carvings and carvings on the front of the organ, an altarpiece, a pulpit, and large murals on the ceiling.

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Located in City Hall Square is the museum for the Nobel Peace Prize known for its visually stimulating displays. The Nobel Peace Centre was inaugurated by His Majesty Harald V of Norway in 2005. Being Norway’s one of the most visited museums, it attracts over 2.5 million visitors annually.

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Norway Maritime Museum, located in the Bygdynesveien area of Oslo, is the shipbuilding museum for marine archaeology, serving as a beautifully designed attraction in the city's heart. The museum consists of boat models, ship models, marine archaeological pieces, and fishing tackle, all displayed in a spacious area.

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The Oslo City Hall is a municipal building located in the city's heart. The Oslo City Hall features two towers, the tallest of which is 66 meters and the other 63 meters tall. The eastern tower has a carillon set of 49 bells. From classical music to more modern pop, the bells play it all.

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Sognsvann Lake is a must-visit tourist spot located north of Oslo. The lake offers serene views and is a perfect recreation spot for camping, picnicking, swimming in the summer, cross-country skiing, skating, ice fishing in the winter, and most importantly, clicking tons of photographs. Generally, folks enjoy routine jogs or calming walks along the route.

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The Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art is a privately owned modern art gallery in Oslo, Norway. The collection's primary focus is on American artists from the 1980s, but it is now shifting toward the contemporary art scene worldwide. In a year, the museum presents 6-7 temporary exhibitions. In addition, in partnership with other international organizations.

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Oslomarka is a vast recreational space with hiking trails, recreation facilities, forests, and lakes that make it the perfect location to go hiking, running, biking, cross-country skiing, swimming and fishing. This vast region encompasses several distinct areas, including Nordmarka, Ostmarka, and Lillomarka. In winter, the area transforms into a haven for cross-country skiing, with numerous groomed trails catering to both beginners and seasoned skiers.

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Ekebergparken Sculpture Park, located at Ekebergrestauranten, is a national historic site with panoramic views of the city at Ekeberg, southeast of Oslo, Norway. When the inauguration occurred in 2013, a total of 31 sculptures were already installed. Many of these sculptures featured women as the primary theme. It was fully established in February 2015, with over 25 sculptures, accumulated paths, and a water surface.

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Drobak is a charming coastal town located approximately 35 kilometers south of Oslo, nestled along the scenic Oslofjord. Known for its picturesque wooden houses, rich maritime history, and vibrant cultural scene, Key attractions here are Oscarsborg Fortress, Drobak Aquarium, Christmas House, and scenic coastal paths perfect for leisurely strolls.

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The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, the first-ever professional opera and ballet company in Norway, was established in 1957. The Oslo Opera House is currently home to the company, which has been a resident since 2008. Oslo's Opera House has an arched, white facade that seems to rise from the water and is situated right at the harbour.

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Located in the Bygdoy peninsula of Norway, the Kon-Tiki Museum shows the collection of maps, vessels, and books from the expedition that Kon-Tiki and his crew undertook. One of the main objectives was to keep the original Kon Tiki house, a colossal balsa wood raft built on the pre-Columbian model.

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The Norway Resistance Museum, better known as the Norges Hjemmefrontmuseum, is popular museum in Oslo, housed in the Akershus Fortress. The museum's varied collection emphasizes the Norwegian resistance to the Nazi invasion in the early 1940s. In the museum's first section, intricate models and maps encompass the invasion of Norway.

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The National Gallery is a gallery in Oslo, Norway. Since 2003, it has been a component of the National Museum of Art, Architecture, and Design. The National Gallery merged with the National Museum in June 2022, giving it sleek modern designs and spacious interiors. It features an extensive collection of famous Norwegian design and French art from the late 19th century.

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Hovedoya is one of the many little wooded islands in Oslofjord, located off the coast of Oslo. A magical 10-minute ferry ride from the Centre of Oslo lands you in the land of lush greens. Hovedoya offers peaceful strolls by the woodlands through solitary beaches and rocky coves.

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Akerselva is a river in Oslo that flows through modern Nydalen and historic Grünerlokka after originating in the Maridalsvannet lake. The Akerselva River is about 8.2 kilometers. Numerous historic industrial structures along the river once served as a source of energy for a nearby industry. The entire region of the river is now an eco-park.

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The northernmost part of Oslo mainly comprises the heavily forested region known as Nordmarka. It is the largest, most picturesque central part of Oslomarka. The forests are popular areas for skiing and hiking. There are numerous cabins in Nordmarka that have cafes and nightlong accommodations. Nordmarka has several lakes that are used as a source of drinking water, with Maridalsvannet being the largest.

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The Vigeland Museum, also known as Vigelandmuseet in Norwegian, is located in Frogner, Oslo. Gustav Vigeland, the most well-known sculptor from Norway, is honoured in this museum. Located outside Frogner Park, the museum has Gustav Vigeland's sculpture installation as part of it. Vigeland's former home and studio are now a museum.

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The Norwegian-themed park Tusenfryd, which translates to "Thousand Joys" and "Common Daisy," is located in Vinterbro, Oslo. With an escalator ride through one of the loops of the Speed Monster roller coaster, the park offers one of the most inventive entrances of any amusement park. The park is in a hilly, forested location that requires a lot of uphill trekking and features beautiful flower gardens.

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Situated in Tryvann is the Oslo Winter Park (Oslo Vinterpark), the busiest ski resort in Norway. It is about 20 minutes from the Norwegian Metropolis. There are two snow parks at the ski resort with about 30 rails, jumps, and other features for freestyles. Currently, the ski area has 14 slopes, 24 chairlifts, and 7 lifts.

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Norway's Museum of Cultural History is one of the country's most prominent museums showcasing Norway's culture and history as well as antiques and rune archives from the Mediterranean region. In addition to medieval objects, the museum showcases Viking ships from Bygdoy and objects from the ethnographic collection.