Kings and trees…read more Palace Park is a unique and cool park that is literally built around the royal place in Oslo. It was open to the public back in 1847 by King Oscar I, two years before the royal palace was completed. It's been open to the public year round ever since. The park is over 50 acres with the massive palace dominating the center of the park. Since the palace is on a hill it has some nice views of the surrounding area. The rest of the park has walking paths, statues and lots of trees and flowers. Most of the trees were planted back when the park was new and are huge and lovely. The park today is more open than it was in the past and has less trees and green areas, probably because there are far more people using the park today. The park is fascinating not only because of the cool statues, trees, greenery and royal guards, but because you can get right up to the royal palace. A very cool park to walk around, explore and get a glimpse of Norwegian royal history.

The Royal Palace in Oslo, Norway is surrounded by this beautiful park. Like most of Norway, it was…read morea lovely shade of green & plenty of trees! Would have been a very nice place to explore, if we had the time. Unfortunately we did not have the time, and the weather was also very rainy. Brian S. wrote a review that says it all. So, please refer to his review in order to learn more about this terrific park in Oslo.

Always a must- okay maybe NOT if you have been twice and in the last 7 years…read more.. But if it's your first time in Oslo especially give yourself at least 2 hours to walk all the way in and about, around and out. This is a classic outdoor sculpture garden all done by one man-so not common. Massive grounds. Beautiful park walk and fountains and views. Iconic place and I highly suggest you go to his small museum first so you can get more history on Gustav Vigeland and the evolution of the his 200 pieces turning into the "Frognerpark."

This is a sculpture garden filled with over 200 sculptures (and over 600 individual figures)…read moredesigned by Gustav Vigeland from 1940 to 1949. It seems to be known as both Frognerparken (Frogner Park) and Vigeland Park. I doubt you have ever seen anything like this. I am including lots of photos because it's impossible to describe what this is like. The focus of the sculptures is the cycle of life and this is literally shown as babies turn into children, who then turn into adolescents, adults, and old people, and eventually die -- as the circle continues. You will notice that the statues are very realistic and are not romanticized in the least. They are regular human beings. You will also notice, of course, that they are all naked. The purpose of this is to emphasize their humanity without relying on class or wealth that becomes more obvious when people wear clothes. This might make some people uncomfortable, but it is done without any intention of being erotic. The inspiration for Vigeland's work comes from Rodin's nude sculptures. However, the realistic human statues remind me of Pompei -- real human people caught in a fragment of time. That said, is it worth your time while in Olso? Absolutely! This will overwhelm your senses and be etched in your memory -- in a good way.

Located just south of Gamle Aker kirke Damstredet consists of two streets featuring preserved homes…read morefrom the late 1700-1800s. Still inhabited amidst stone streets locals and tourists gather to snap pictures and explore while residents tend to gardens nearby full of produce and flowers.

We loved visiting this part of town! Its corky, beautiful and the locals were very friendly…read more We did have a hard time walking due to the slippery/icy floors... The city should provide more safety equipment (for the locals mostly!)

Stortinget is the Parliament Building in Oslo, Norway. It has been the seat of the Norwegian…read moreNational Assembly since 1866. That is all the history I know because we did not go on one of the free guided tours of this incredible structure. Bad timing cause there was no tour available during our short stay in Oslo. What I can say is that the building is impressive and beautiful on the outside. Great place to take photos! Don't forget your camera.

This is the Parliament of Norway Building. The Storting…read more(English: Great thing; Norwegian: Stortinget, literally "the great assembly") is the supreme legislature of Norway, located in Oslo. Since 5 March 1866, parliament has met in the Parliament of Norway Building at Karl Johans gate 22 in Oslo. The building was designed by the Swedish architect Emil Victor Langlet and is built in yellow brick with details and basement in light gray granite. Which is beautiful to photograph. It is a combination of several styles, including inspirations from France and Italy. There are tours which I have not done. A must visit.

This "district" or community is fantastic!…read more Built my the marina. There are residential buildings, a multi-building shopping mall, multiple museums, art installations, beutiful scultpures, a playground, food hall, many food establishments. Very shoppable, very livable, very artistic, very photogenic, very Instagrammable.

Quick business trip to Oslo, Norway in early December - very limited free time. It was easy enough…read moreto figure out how to get here using the local train system, and helpful street signs pointed out the way to get to the harbor. The weather was terrible, but no matter. For a few hours of wandering, I managed to keep myself entertained wandering around this gorgeous area's restaurants, shops and harbor chock full of sailboats and ferries. Give yourself permission to get lost and wander! It's worth it.

Construction of Fredriksten started in 1661 after Norway lost the Bohuslän district and Bohus…read moreFortress to Sweden in 1658. Three subsequent attacks by the Swedes on Halden in 1658-1660 convinced Fredrik 3. the King of Denmark and Norway; a strong, modern fortress was needed. During the war in 1718, Swedish King Karl 12. fell before the walls of Fredriksten fortress. Fredriksten is Norway`s largest, most important and most venerable border fortress. Many also find it one of the most magnificent in Europe, majestically located above Halden. It offers a fantastic view of the town and the fjord, and far into what once was enemy territory. Fredriksten fortress is a fantastic arena for wide variety of events, from intimate theatrical performances to large car shows, concerts and sports events. A number of large outdoor areas and smaller freestanding forts are available for use. Managed and maintained by the national association for the preservation of fortresses.

Amazing culinary and sensual experience- not just a restaurant. The chef/owner speaks at the…read morebeginning about the long history of the place and even plays the fiddle. You also get to cook cheese and meat at your table. It's communal seating all at one large table, so be ready to meet your neighbors and chat. Everything was delicious and incredibly well done. You can also stay and/or camp there - we did in an RV. The views from the hall are fantastic as well. We also bought cheese and sausages.

This is a very beautiful and traditional Norwegian restaurant. I felt like I was dining in the past…read morewith the cultural architecture this building provides. There are two parts of this restaurant, the fancy dinner option (you must make reservations for this portion) and the cafe which is self service. My boyfriend and I did not know you needed reservations for the dine in option so we sat ourselves in the very welcoming cafe dining room. The menu for both are the same so no worries if you can't get a reservation. The self serve option can seem confusing initially but they have a lot of grab and go but you can also order hot meals by ringing a bell for the chef. Check out is right before you leave the self service area which makes it really easy. I felt the prices were really fair too. For food I got the meatballs and split pea stew. My boyfriend got reindeer with cream sauce and mashed potatoes. I absolutely loved my meatballs, they were sweet and savory, I did not really like the split pea stew though. My boyfriend loved his entire meal and cleared his plate. We also shared their most popular dessert which is the apple pie. It was really good, not too sweet which was perfect for us. Definitely come to this restaurant when visiting Oslo!

One of the favourite places to go to in the local area when in need of some time alone, or when…read moretaking the kids for a hike , or simply for walking (or running!) the dog! There are many paths to follow to get here, but if not beeing a local, the best advice will be to follow Batterivegen (follow road 118 from Råde Missingmyr and park by Slangsvold road 58). The total distance from there is about 3km. On the top you can find a sign with information on the history of this place! Bring your lunch and coffee, and you might even make up a fire! Love to go to this place simply because its not a crowded tourist place - there is plenty of room for you!