We spent an entire day driving to Oslo from Copenhagen, including a ferry from Denmark to Sweden. That night, we only had time to visit Vigeland Park in Oslo. Vigeland Park is part of Frogner Park. It has many pieces by the late sculptor Gustav Vigeland.
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| Vigeland Park |
The following day, I attempted to visit as many museums as possible before they all closed at 6 pm. It was disappointingly not enough time. I could spend a couple days in Oslo!
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| Munch's murals in University Aula |
University Aula (free) -- murals by Edvard Munch
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| Painting from National Gallery |
National Gallery (50 NOK) -- entire room of Edvard Munch, including "The Scream", "The Dance of Life" and "Madonna". Photos were allowed in entire museum except Munch room.
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| Town Hall |
Town Hall (free) -- beautiful murals and tapestries covering walls and ceilings
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| 2010 Nobel Peace Prize winner, who is still incarcerated |
Nobel Peace Center (90 NOK) -- talks about what democracy means. Exhibit of Nobel Peace Prize winners incarcerated. Flip book about Alfred Nobel. Exhibit on OPCW.
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| Top left -- reindeer tongue with lingonberries Bottom left -- trout Top right -- stock fish (haddock?) Bottom right -- whale |
LUNCH -- Rorbua for a NordNorsk lunch special (249 NOK) -- included whale, reindeer tongue, trout and stock fish.
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| Akershus Castle |
Akershus Castle (grounds - free; castle - 70 NOK) -- buildings and grounds of fortress and castle with walking guide. Castle included period rooms from Norwegian kings and the crypts of some royalty.
FERRY -- to Bogdyn to the museums (50 NOK)
Kon-Tiki (90 NOK) -- museum recording Thor Hyerdahl's trips on rafts, including the Kon-Tiki and Ra II.
Viking Ship Museum (60 NOK) -- holds three, intact Viking ships found in peat bogs
**If you purchase an Oslo Pass (290 NOK) you can enter all museums above for free. The pass includes all publci transportation, even the ferry.**
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