Historic Sites in Oslo

Historic Sites in Oslo, Norway

Oslo Historic Sites

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  • Nigel T
    Leicester, UK62 contributions
    One of the highlights of a recent visit to Oslo. If you want to see how people have lived over the centuries this is a great place to come. Loads to see, an excellent cafe and all reasonably priced. Once the new Viking Museum moves to the site this will be a very full day's visit but even more worthwhile. As a further bonus the boat trip across to Bydgoy and the local scenery are fabulous. Highly recommended.
    Written 13 August 2023
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  • RYC88
    Centreville, VA1,265 contributions
    You can't go in the castle, but it's a nice walk around the bastions and you get a great view of the harbor and there's no charge to walk the grounds. There is a little museum at the visitor's center which told about the queen who had lived there to give context. The Norwegian Resistance Museum does have an entrance fee, but the way everything about the Norwegian resistance movement is presented with dioramas and papers and documents is really well done and worth the admission price. There are guided tours during the summer, so you should check the website for the timing.
    Written 22 July 2023
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  • Traveler O
    Washington DC, DC887 contributions
    The exterior of this building is quite ugly and looks brutalist in nature - Soviet type design. Entry is free, you just have to go through the security scan to enter. Upon entry, you can walk around in the main hall which has interesting murals and is a huge, airy space. It's also where they award the Nobel Peace Prize. Worth taking some pics.
    Written 10 August 2023
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  • aspoe093
    Pierre, SD616 contributions
    Beautiful area and great looking palace. When we went we had just missed the changing of the guards but to my surprise the king and queen came out and watched a military show. Pretty amazing and the gardens are great
    Written 2 August 2023
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  • aspoe093
    Pierre, SD616 contributions
    Loved this place. We took the ferry over and it was a beautiful day. Hiked around the island for a bit and then went into the fortress. The fortresss does a great job of telling the story of the importance of the fortress. Awesome place and awesome piece of history
    Written 2 August 2023
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  • colkop
    Liverpool, UK75 contributions
    It is important for everyone to be aware of the events of the 22nd July and to remember the innocent victims who lost their lives.
    The Information Centre ensures that we will not forget.
    The filmed interviews with the survivors brings home the terrible events of that day.
    The most moving section is to see the photographs of the victims and to be reminded of how young they were and the future that was snatched away from them.
    May they all rest in peace and may we all remember their sacrifice.
    Written 1 April 2023
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  • aspoe093
    Pierre, SD616 contributions
    Closed when we went but we walked around and took in this great church and beautfiul architecture right in downtown Oslo. Look for the devil on the church
    Written 2 August 2023
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  • Deb W
    Reno, NV2,552 contributions
    I liked the statue in front of the hall. Inside there are many restaurants to choose from. We didn't eat here but it was good to see.
    Written 11 September 2022
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  • niksk001
    Philadelphia, PA795 contributions
    Oscarshall is a very nice historical place to visit. iI may not have a very deep history being about 150 yo, but still creates a very special environment, In addition to great Gothic architecture, you may enjoy a very nice garden, Oscarshall is worth visiting.
    Written 16 August 2019
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  • WJKCG
    Oslo, Norway71 contributions
    The Bishops old house and garden is now the location of a beautiful cafeteria. Arriving from a hectic city street into a quiet and calm nice garden, the place offers both something for the soul and something for the tummy. They only serve pizza (plus a few tapaslike dishes), but they do it so well! This is one of the best pizza places I have been to in Oslo. The service is polite and efficient. They got one pizza made for children and a broad menu to choose from with more interesting versions than the ones you find everywhere. Personally, I also like details like serving the Pepsi max in a wine glass rather than the ordinary milk glass. Can truly reccommand this place. This visit can also be combined with a sightseeing tour, which starts from this garden.
    Written 13 August 2017
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  • Dima C
    Tel Aviv, Israel339 contributions
    A story of reconstruction of Oslo after the fire of 1624 by Christian IV, who decided where exactly the town should be rebuilt
    Written 7 July 2023
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  • delagioventu
    Luxembourg City, Luxembourg1,317 contributions
    Maybe they could do more with this. I was a little bit disappointed as the information is a bit haphazard. The only room which is exciting is the one with the screens about all the Nobel price winners for peace.
    Written 6 April 2018
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  • permia
    Ireland40,176 contributions
    A pleasant greenery close to the sea and with a large lake around which is a relaxing walkway.

    It is notable for its remnants of Medieval life. Best of these are the ruins of St Mary’s Church and the Royal Residence.
    Written 10 August 2022
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  • islandjenn
    Oak Harbor, WA258 contributions
    I spent about 3 hours walking around the grounds , taking photographs and time to stop and just sit quietly. It takes you back in time, imagining the people who were here socializing. I will always remember this place and it's beauty!
    Written 7 September 2019
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