Castles and fortresses in Oslo surroundings

Q: What architectural styles are represented in Oslo’s historic buildings and who designed them?

The seventeenth-century Oslo Cathedral showcases austere Norwegian Baroque, rebuilt after a fire in 1850 by architect Alexis de Chattonoff. The National Theatre of 1899 is a neo-renaissance model designed by Henrik Boole. The Oslo Town Hall (1950) combines functionalism with national motifs, created by Arnstein Arneberg and Magnus Poulsson.

Q: Where to go to Oslo with children for educational rest?

The Vigeland Sculpture Park with 200 bronze and granite figures of Gustav Vigeland will captivate children with fabulous images. The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology features interactive exhibits from steam engines to space technology. On the island of Hovedoya, the ruins of the Cistercian monastery of the XII century are preserved, where young researchers will find ancient artifacts.

Q: Where are the most atmospheric places to photograph in Oslo?

The observation deck of Ekeberg Hill offers panoramas of the fjord with modern installations, including Edvard Munch’s The Scream. The neighborhood of Oslo City with wooden houses of the XIX century in the style of “dragon ornament” is ideal for ethnic photographs. In the botanical garden of the University of Oslo, endemics of Norway bloom against the backdrop of greenhouses built in 1868.

Q: What are the little-known but amazing sights in Oslo?

In the underground bunker of 1942 "Follernbunker" preserved interiors of the Nazi occupation with authentic artifacts. The Chapel of St. Hallward of the XI century in the area of Hamleben is the oldest stone building in Norway. The Henny Onstad factory of 1874 houses a collection of contemporary art with works by Picasso and Miro.

Q: What famous personalities have left a mark on Oslo’s history and where can you see the places associated with them?

The playwright Henrik Ibsen lived in an apartment on Arbinsgat, where he wrote The Doll's House, and his grave is in the Savior's cemetery. The Edvard Munch House Museum houses early versions of The Scream and the artist’s personal belongings. King Olaf V trained at Holmenkollen, where a ski museum with his equipment is now open.

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Oscarsborg Fortress

Oskarsborg Fortress is located 40 km from the capital of Norway, Oslo. It stands on two islands, and was built in the XIX century …

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Oscarshall Castle

The capital of Norway Oslo is famous for its unusual sights. One of these is Oskarshall Castle. It was built in the mid-19th centu …

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Akershus Castle in Oslo

Akershus Fortress is a great place to discover Oslo’s history and enjoy the weather. Construction of the castle and fortress of …

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Akershhues Fortress

One of the most famous churches in Norway is called Akershhus. It is located in the capital city of Oslo. The first function of th …

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Castles and fortresses in Oslo surroundings

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