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<p>It is worth visiting Oslo all year round, but the city is best visited <strong>in spring and summer.</strong> </p><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/norwegia/oslo/oslo-1.jpg?tr=n-hero" alt="Oslo" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Oslo, Norway - © Brate</figcaption></figure><h3> Øyafestivalen</h3><p> If you don&#39;t believe that serious Norwegians can also have a great time, visit Oslo in August. Every year, around the middle of the month <strong>, the most important and largest of Norwegian festivals - Øyafestivalen -</strong> takes place in Tøyen Park. For four days, the whole city party to the rhythm of hip-hop, indie, rock and electro.</p>

When to visit Oslo?

<p>The best way <strong>to get around Oslo is by metro and tram</strong> . Before you set out to conquer the city <strong>, invest in the Oslo Card.</strong> The card is available in 24h, 48h and 72h variants and guarantees free entry to over 30 museums and free travel on public transport.</p><h3> National Opera </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/norwegia/oslo/oslo-8.jpg?tr=n-hero" alt="Oslo" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Opera House, Oslo, Norway - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> An architectural <strong>masterpiece at the junction of sea and land</strong> . Inspired by an iceberg, the glass and white marble building has six levels, one of which goes 16 m underwater. You can walk on the sloping roof of the opera house, reaching to the extensive promenade, and feast your eyes on the vast panorama of the bay. The glass facade of the building <strong>looks exceptionally spectacular after dark</strong> , when it is illuminated from the inside.</p><h3> City Hall </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/norwegia/oslo/oslo-10.jpg?tr=n-hero" alt="Oslo" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> City Hall, Oslo, Norway - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> A huge brick building with two 60-meter towers <strong>, jokingly called &quot;brown cheese&quot; by its residents.</strong> The Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony takes place here every year.</p><h3> Royal Palace </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/norwegia/oslo/oslo-royal-palace.jpeg?tr=n-hero" alt="Det Kongelige Slott Oslo" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Det Kongelige Slott, Oslo, Norway - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> The 19th-century Det Kongelige Slott building is located on a hill at the end of the main street, Karl Johans gate. <strong>It is</strong> <strong>the official residence of the Norwegian monarchs.</strong> Every day, regardless of the weather, at 1:30 p.m. there is an honorary changing of the royal guard in front of the palace.</p><h3> Munch Museum and National Museum </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/norwegia/oslo/oslo.jpg?tr=n-hero" alt="Oslo" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Oslo, Norway - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> <strong>The Munch Museum</strong> was opened in 1963 and boasts a collection that includes <strong>over half of the painting output of the expressionist master.</strong> However, the most famous version of the artist&#39;s <strong>iconic &quot;The Scream&quot;</strong> is not here, but <strong>in the National Museum</strong> . The painting hangs in a glass case and is guarded by a special guard. Additional precautions were taken after the audacious theft of the work, which occurred in 1994. Fortunately, the painting was found three months later.</p><h3> Akershus Fortress </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/norwegia/oslo/oslo-11.jpg?tr=n-hero" alt="Oslo" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Ahershus, Oslo, Norway - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> A 13th-century fortress rebuilt into a Renaissance, 18th-century castle. Inside, it is worth visiting <strong>the Defense Museum</strong> presenting the history of the Norwegian army from the Middle Ages to World War II, and <strong>the Norwegian Resistance Museum</strong> with a collection of documents, photos, posters and artifacts from the times of the Nazi occupation.</p><h3> Kon-Tiki Museum and Bygdøy Peninsula</h3><p> The museum dedicated to the Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl <strong>houses the famous &quot;Kon-Tiki&quot; raft</strong> , which the ethnographer sailed from Peru to Polynesia in 1947, proving that the colonization of the Pacific islands by the original inhabitants of South America was possible. The raft was built of light balsa wood without a single nail and tied with ropes. </p><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/norwegia/oslo/oslo-bygdoy.jpeg?tr=n-hero" alt="Bygdøy," width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Bygdøy, Oslo, Norway - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> The Kon-Tiki Museum is located <strong>on the Bygdøy peninsula</strong> , where it is also worth visiting the Fram Polar Ship Museum, the Viking Ship Museum and the Norwegian Folk Museum - an open-air museum with over 155 buildings from various periods in the history of Norway.</p><h3> Hollmenkollen ski jump </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/norwegia/oslo/oslo-6.jpg?tr=n-hero" alt="Oslo" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Oslo, Norway - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> The over 100-year-old ski jump is one of <strong>the most important facilities in Norwegian skiing history</strong> and the place where the dramatic finale of Jo Nesbø&#39;s &quot;The First Snow&quot; took place. At the top of the ski jump there is a viewing point from which there is <strong>a beautiful panorama of Oslo</strong> and the surrounding area.</p>

What to see in Oslo?

<p>Oslo&#39;s most popular bars and clubs are concentrated around Karl Johans gate. You will find more alternative pubs in the Grünerløkka district. However, before you start clubbing and pub crawling, remember that <strong>nightlife in Oslo is not cheap</strong> .</p><h3> Dr. Jekyll&#39;s Pub</h3><p> A large selection of beer and <strong>an even larger selection of whiskey</strong> . Classic decor and friendly service. You can play billiards and watch a football match (Klingenberggata 4).</p><h3> Cafe Sør</h3><p> A small, cozy cocktail bar. One of <strong>the most popular places in the city,</strong> especially on weekends. On the dance floor, mainly Latin and R&#39;n&#39;B rhythms (Torggata 11).</p><h3> Aku-Aku Tiki Bar</h3><p> Tropical climate, <strong>exotic drinks and hot atmosphere</strong> . A Pacific cocktail bar in the very center of cool Oslo (Thorvald Meyers gate 32).</p><h3> Bar Boca</h3><p> A popular, small <strong>bar with a 1950s atmosphere</strong> , with a large selection of draft beer and good drinks (Thorvald Meyers gate 30).</p><h3> Café Mono</h3><p> Rock and roll <strong>bar with live music</strong> . You can often see performances by local stars. Crowded on weekends (Pløens Gate 4)</p><h3> Blå</h3><p> An iconic club and one of <strong>the most popular nightlife spots in Oslo.</strong> Colorful graffiti on the walls, cold beer in the taps, and great concerts on the stage (Brenneriveien 9C).</p>

Nightlife in Oslo

<p>A gallery of unusual sculptures that can be visited at no additional charge and exotic plants in the heart of the city - <strong>the varied, green areas of Oslo</strong> encourage walks even on cloudy days.</p><h3> Vigeland Park</h3><p> The most famous park in Oslo is primarily <strong>the art gallery of the famous Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland</strong> . There are 212 sculptures made of bronze and granite, on which the artist worked between 1923 and 1943. The most famous of them are a naked boy stamping his foot and a stone column made of 121 naked human silhouettes (apparently one of them is a self-portrait of the sculptor himself). Vigeland also designed the lighting, the maze-like mosaic around the fountain, and the iron gates and wickets. Admission to the park is free.</p><h3> Botanic Garden </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/norwegia/oslo/oslo-botanical-garden.jpeg?tr=n-hero" alt="Botanisk hage Oslo" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Botanisk hage, Oslo, Norway - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> Botanisk hage in Oslo is <strong>the oldest botanical garden in Norway</strong> . It is located on the grounds of the University of Oslo and entry is free. Inside you can admire over 5,000 different species of plants from all over the world. Before visiting, it is worth getting a free map so as not to get lost among the green alleys and greenhouses. The garden <strong>also houses the Natural History Museum</strong> with an interesting geological and zoological exhibition.</p>

Nature in Oslo

<p>Oslo is the capital of Norway and <strong>one of the most expensive cities in the world</strong> . This modern and architecturally coherent metropolis is comfortable and pleasant to visit. Wide avenues, vast parks and thoughtful buildings are conducive to walks and discovering the raw, Scandinavian charm of the city. </p><div id="attachment_74832" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 500px;"><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/norwegia/oslo/oslo-10.jpg?tr=n-hero" alt="Oslo" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Oslo, Norway - © Brate</figcaption></figure></div><p> By malicious, <strong>they are wrongly called the most boring city in Europe</strong> , but it is the perfect material for a classic, weekend city-break. One day is enough to see the most interesting monuments of the city, the second is worth visiting several surprisingly interesting museums.</p><h2> For whom?</h2><p> Oslo will appeal to everyone who likes <strong>modern metropolises, interesting museums and has a slightly thicker wallet.</strong> It is also a must-see for <strong>fans of crime novels Jo Nesbø</strong> and charismatic detective Harry Hole.</p>

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A cozy hostel in a quiet area, close to the metro and tram stop, which takes you to the center. You can use the well-equipped kitchen on site. Varied and tasty breakfast.

Oslo Vandrerhjem Haraldsheim

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Budget hostel close to the train station and the main street Karl Johan gate. Nice and helpful staff, reception open 24 hours a day. Perfectly clean, very spacious and bright rooms and comfortable beds.

Anker hostel

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Stylishly furnished apartment near Vigeland Park. The city center can be reached on foot in no more than 20 minutes. Expensive accommodation, but worth the price.

Frogner House Apartments

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A nice hostel in a quiet neighborhood. Modern interior design, clean and tidy. 10 minutes&#39; walk to the tram stop. A nice touch is the possibility of renting board games at the reception.

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