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Tours in Oslo |
Munch Museet (Munch Museum)
The Munch Museum, to the east of the city centre, lies in the broad parklands of Tøyenhagen. It hit the news in 2004 when two of the most famous works were stolen, but its collection of other works by Edvard Munch is extensive. Changing exhibitions feature different aspects of it.
Tøyengaten 53
Tel: 2349 3500.
Website: www.munch.museum.no
Admission charge.
Ibsen Museum
Norway's best-known poet, Henrik Ibsen, lived in this Oslo house from 1895 until his death in 1906. The entire home of Ibsen and his wife Suzannah has now been restored and was re-opened to the public 23 May 2006, exactly 100 years after Ibsen died. Admission by guided tour only, all year round, with special additional tours offered at certain times.
Henrik Ibsens gate 26
Tel: 2212 3550.
Website: www.ibsenmuseet.no
Admission charge.
Oslo Reptilpark
With more than 100 species including lizards, snakes, dwarf crocodiles and spiders, the Oslo Reptile Park is an unusual diversion in the city centre. Snake feeding, every Tuesday at 1700, is a highlight of the week.
Storgata 26
Tel: 2217 0522.
Website: www.reptilpark.no
Opening hours: Tues-Sun 1000-1800.
Admission charge, free with Oslo Pass.
Oslo Domkirke (Cathedral)
Consecrated in 1697, the cathedral has been the subject of several renovations over the centuries. The current baroque style interior dates from 1950, when the city was celebrating its 900th anniversary. It does, however, incorporate several original features including the altar screen, pulpit and font, which had hitherto been on display at the Museum of Applied Art.
Stortorget
Tel: 2331 4600.
Website: www.oslodomkirke.no
Opening hours: Daily 1000-1600.
Free admission.
TusenFryd Amusement Park
Situated just outside of Oslo the TusenFryd Amusement Park has a variety of rides for all ages. Thrill seekers will enjoy the SuperSplash with the world's highest and steepest drop as well as the SpeedMonster which propels riders from 0-90kmph (56 mph) in two seconds. Younger children can head to the Barana Fryd area and in the summer visitors can cool down in the waterpark. The TusenFryd bus departs from the Oslo Bus Terminal every 30 minutes from 0930 on park opening days.
1407 Vinterbro
Tel: 6497 6497.
Website: www.tusenfryd.no
Opening hours vary, check the park website prior to visit.
Admission charge.
The Norwegian Opera & Ballet
Since its grand opening at the beginning of 2008, The Norwegian Opera & Ballet has become Norway's biggest cultural institution. With a spectacular fjord-side setting the opera house was designed by the renowned Norwegian architectural firm SnØhetta. With three stages, the opera house hosts a plethora of shows, from the obvious opera and ballet to plays and modern music concerts.
Kirsten Flagstads plass 1
Website: www.operaen.no
Admission free (charge for performances).
Vigeland Sculpture Park
The unique sculpture park is the home to the life work of the sculptor Gustav Vigeland who was also responsible for the design of the park itself. The Vigeland Sculpture Park is one of Norway's most visited attractions with over 1 million visitors each year.
Frognerparken
Website: www.vigeland.museum.no
Free admission.
The Munch Museum, to the east of the city centre, lies in the broad parklands of Tøyenhagen. It hit the news in 2004 when two of the most famous works were stolen, but its collection of other works by Edvard Munch is extensive. Changing exhibitions feature different aspects of it.
Tøyengaten 53
Tel: 2349 3500.
Website: www.munch.museum.no
Admission charge.
Ibsen Museum
Norway's best-known poet, Henrik Ibsen, lived in this Oslo house from 1895 until his death in 1906. The entire home of Ibsen and his wife Suzannah has now been restored and was re-opened to the public 23 May 2006, exactly 100 years after Ibsen died. Admission by guided tour only, all year round, with special additional tours offered at certain times.
Henrik Ibsens gate 26
Tel: 2212 3550.
Website: www.ibsenmuseet.no
Admission charge.
Oslo Reptilpark
With more than 100 species including lizards, snakes, dwarf crocodiles and spiders, the Oslo Reptile Park is an unusual diversion in the city centre. Snake feeding, every Tuesday at 1700, is a highlight of the week.
Storgata 26
Tel: 2217 0522.
Website: www.reptilpark.no
Opening hours: Tues-Sun 1000-1800.
Admission charge, free with Oslo Pass.
Oslo Domkirke (Cathedral)
Consecrated in 1697, the cathedral has been the subject of several renovations over the centuries. The current baroque style interior dates from 1950, when the city was celebrating its 900th anniversary. It does, however, incorporate several original features including the altar screen, pulpit and font, which had hitherto been on display at the Museum of Applied Art.
Stortorget
Tel: 2331 4600.
Website: www.oslodomkirke.no
Opening hours: Daily 1000-1600.
Free admission.
TusenFryd Amusement Park
Situated just outside of Oslo the TusenFryd Amusement Park has a variety of rides for all ages. Thrill seekers will enjoy the SuperSplash with the world's highest and steepest drop as well as the SpeedMonster which propels riders from 0-90kmph (56 mph) in two seconds. Younger children can head to the Barana Fryd area and in the summer visitors can cool down in the waterpark. The TusenFryd bus departs from the Oslo Bus Terminal every 30 minutes from 0930 on park opening days.
1407 Vinterbro
Tel: 6497 6497.
Website: www.tusenfryd.no
Opening hours vary, check the park website prior to visit.
Admission charge.
The Norwegian Opera & Ballet
Since its grand opening at the beginning of 2008, The Norwegian Opera & Ballet has become Norway's biggest cultural institution. With a spectacular fjord-side setting the opera house was designed by the renowned Norwegian architectural firm SnØhetta. With three stages, the opera house hosts a plethora of shows, from the obvious opera and ballet to plays and modern music concerts.
Kirsten Flagstads plass 1
Website: www.operaen.no
Admission free (charge for performances).
Vigeland Sculpture Park
The unique sculpture park is the home to the life work of the sculptor Gustav Vigeland who was also responsible for the design of the park itself. The Vigeland Sculpture Park is one of Norway's most visited attractions with over 1 million visitors each year.
Frognerparken
Website: www.vigeland.museum.no
Free admission.
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