Oslo Attractions

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After closer inspection of some of the major landmarks, one can understand that they do not detract from the Oslo’s main offerings of copious museums and natural beauty. The Domkirche dating from the seventeenth century is beautiful and unusual on the inside, thought the outside is rather ordinary. The Stortinget just outside the cathedral was once the main square but has been somewhat neglected in recent times whilst the parliament building lying just a short stroll away is rather imposing from the outside.

The vast array of museums however, more than make up for the less sparkling landmarks on offer. Amongst others, the Norwegian Maritime Museum, the Kon-Tiki Museum and the Fram Museum provide much to occupy your thoughts. All lie just a short stroll from the Bygdøynes pier, and all three center on Norway’s seafaring past including the rafts used by the explorer Thor Heyerdahl and the ship used in Polar expeditions during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Further destination options include the Norsk Folkemuseum which has recreated over one hundred and fifty houses from Norway’s past. These also include those from Lapland and often display household furniture, implements and clothing from past ages too.

As an alternative to these, avid skiers may find the Ski Museum located inside the Holmenkollen ski jump of interest. The museum displays the history of the sport dating back over two thousand five hundred years! Whilst you’re there you may like to visit the Ekeberg Park via the Holmenkollen railway for amazing views over Oslo as well of stone-age carvings. Any spare cash can be used for a sleigh ride through the woods (by torchlight if you go after dark!).