Oslo in one day?

Old Dec 15th, 2007, 07:43 AM
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Oslo in one day?

If I had only one day to spend in Oslo, which are the sites that are a must for me to visit?

I remember reading about a park with a lot of artistic carvings, there's a castle (and fortress)located just along the sea, and a vikings museum located on the peninsula. These are the 3 of the sites I plan to visit.

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Old Dec 15th, 2007, 08:05 AM
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The park you mean is Vigelund Park with lots of (mostly naked) figures.
The castle is Akershus, where often cruiseships dock.
Interesting is also Holmenkolmen Skijump with great view over the city.
Public transport in Oslo is very good.
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When I was there, I did 2 of the 3 things you mention. The Vigeland sculpture park is wonderful. I loved it. I did not have time to go inside the fortress. I was on a cruise ship and we were docked right across from it, and saw it all day. The viking museum is OK and probably the best bet to see a viking style ship. I might recommend a Fjord boat ride. The boats are not great, but the scenery IS! I did one that was a couple hours. You get the boat right in the main center harbor area in the center of the town. Have a nice time
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My husband & I were in Oslo this summer & visited all of those sites. If we had to do it in one day, I would prioritize the Vigeland Statue Park and the Fram & Kontiki museums on the peninsula above touring the Akershus fortress. The Viking Ship museum is also located on the peninsula, but at a different spot from the other two. Personally, we enjoyed the Fram & Kontiki more and if strapped for time would skip the Viking Ship museum unless you have a special interest. We also would highly recommend the Nobel Peace Prize museum.
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The Vigeland park: http://www.visitoslo.com/en/product/...Sculpture-Park

The Vigeland park is close to all the cafes, restaurants and shops in Bogstadveien and Hegdehaugsveien between Majorstua and the Royal castle: http://www.visitoslo.com/en/activiti...ghs/oslo-west/

If you go to the Viking Ship museum: http://www.visitoslo.com/en/product/?TLp=181482

you are close to Huk and Paradisbukta beaches: http://www.visitoslo.com/en/product/?TLp=181567

and the very special Lille Herber'n cafe, the season opens May 1:
http://www.lilleherbern.no/
http://www.visitoslo.com/en/product/?TLp=181354

Or perhaps walk the roof of the city pride National Opera & Ballett? http://www.visitoslo.com/en/product/?TLp=236264
http://operaen.no/en/

Three of the most emblematic cafes/restaurants in Oslo:

- Frognerseteren with great views of the city and the fjord, the tram takes you here from the city center in twenty minutes: http://www.frognerseteren.no/index_e.aspx

- Theatercafeen next door to the National Theater: http://www.theatercafeen.no/

- Lorry, great for both a lunch and a late night out: http://lorry.no/
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... oops, about a decade too late...
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kimhe -- but very useful anyway -- Thanks!
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