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Norway has always been famous for its natural scenery and aurora borealis, making it one of the must-visit countries for many travelers. As the capital of Norway, Oslo is the country's economic and cultural center, and has many famous attractions. We've combined a 3-day, 2-night itinerary in Oslo to introduce you to all the must-see historical and artistic sights.
👀 Overview of the Oslo 3 day 2 night DAY 1 itinerary (Google Map please clickhere)
The Vigeland Park Vigeland Sculpture Park → National Library of Norway → Det Kongelige Slott Oslo Royal Palace → Nationaltheatret Oslo National Theatre → Karl Johans Gate Karl Johans Boulevard → Norwegian Parliament Norway → Oslo Opera House Oslo Opera
📍 The Vigeland Park
💡 Location: Nobels Gate 32, 0268 Oslo (map requestClick here)
💡 Official website:vigeland.museum.no
💡 Opening hours: Open all day
The 212 statues in Vigeland Sculpture Park are all the works of famous Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland, so the park is named after him. The park's sculptures are famous because they symbolize a person's life, everything from the emotions of joy, anger and sorrow, the growth process of life, illness, and death, to the intertwining of feelings between people. Each sculpture is unique, showing a different experience in life and making people reflect on everything they have experienced in life. Admission to the park is free, and it's a must-see attraction for the first time in Oslo. A full description of the trip can be viewedThis is a travel note.
📍 National Library of Norway National Library of Norway
💡 Location: About a 30-minute walk from the Vigeland Sculpture Park (map requestClick here)
💡 Official website:https://www.nb.no
💡 Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Mon - Fri)/5:00 PM (Sat)
The Vigeland Sculpture Park is relatively far from central Norway. On the way from the park to the Royal Palace of Oslo, you will pass through the National Library of Norway. Established in 1989, it is Norway's largest documentation center, fulfilling the purpose of “preserving the past for the future”. In addition to keeping copies of the Norwegian King's private collection, it also collects collections from various regions of Norway, including music, history, etc.
📍 Det Kongelige Slott, Royal Palace of Oslo
💡 Location: About a 10-minute walk from the National Library (map requestClick here)
💡 Official website:Kongehuset.no
Just a 10-minute walk from the National Library, you'll reach the Royal Palace of Oslo, the home of the Norwegian royal family. As a place where the royal family handles official duties and resides, the space surrounding the main building is open, and there is a handover ceremony for guards at about 1 o'clock every afternoon. The palace square in front of the main building stands in front of King Karl Johans on horseback, and also faces Karl Johans Gate, a famous shopping street in Oslo. Looking in the direction of the shopping district, with the Royal Palace of Oslo and the Norwegian flag in the background, you can see the king's majesty even more.
📍 Karl Johans Gate Karl Johans Boulevard
Carl Johns Boulevard is a famous shopping street in Oslo, with a total length of 1.5 km. As a shopping boulevard in the city center, it is connected to major attractions such as the Royal Palace of Oslo, the International Theatre, and the Norwegian Parliament. In addition, there are many restaurants, shops, shopping malls, etc. on both sides of the road. The trees on the street are lined up in a row, and they complement the music played by street musicians, bringing a relaxed atmosphere and leaving people feeling left behind.
📍 Nationaltheatret Oslo National Theatre
💡 Location: Johanne Dybwads Plass 1, 0161 Oslo (map requestClick here)
💡 Official website:Nationaltheatret.no
Walking along the Karl Johans Gate, you'll reach the Oslo National Theatre, one of Norway's largest theatrical art venues. Built in the 19th century, the theatre is part of Norway's cultural heritage. From its first performance in 1899, it is still used for theatrical performances until now. There are several statues of classic drama characters on the outside of the theater, and statues of Henrik Ibsen, the founder of modern realist drama, and Bjornstjerne Bjornson, a Norwegian popular literary writer, stand outside as a tribute and memorial to them.
📍 Norwegian Parliament The Norwegian Parliament Building
💡 Location: About a 4-minute walk from the National Theatre (map requestClick here)
💡 Official website:stortinget.no
Continue walking along the road for about 4 minutes and you'll reach Norway's highest legislative body, the Norwegian Parliament. Built in the 19th century, the National Assembly's architectural design is contrasting. The main cylindrical building in the center stands the Norwegian flag, which is very impressive. The stone lions on both sides also added power and grandeur to the parliament. As a government organization, visitors are not allowed to enter the tour casually; they can only follow the guided tour.
📍 Oslo Opera House
💡 Location: About 15 minutes on foot from Parliament Building (map requestClick here)
💡 Official website:operaen.no
Just a 15-minute walk from the Parliament Building, you'll reach the Oslo Opera in the Bjørvika district. This modern, modern building was built in 2008 and is located next to the bay of Oslo. The sloping surface makes it look as if it were rising in the water. The opera house has three types of performance halls, which separately supply artistic performances such as opera, music, and ballet. Even if you don't buy a ticket to see the show, you can enjoy the art atmosphere and visit the official store, which is full of all kinds of art souvenirs! As the last attraction of the first day, enjoy the sunset at night and listen to the gentle sound of the waves, so you can relax this day as if it were a sunset.
The first day's itinerary was mostly about the historic architecture of Oslo. On the second day, we'll visit Oslo's art museums, including the famous Munch Museum and Nobel Peace Center. A full description of the trip can be viewedThis travelogy.