During my stay in Oslo, I did a lot of walking around the city for exercise and to sightsee. The seaside Aker Brygge district of Oslo was a favorite day or night jaunt for me because of its interesting shops and nightlife.
In the old days, Aker Brygge housed many of Oslo's workshops for shipping and fishing. Now, many of the old buildings are shops and restaurants. My friend and I came down to Aker Brygge a couple of nights, and you can see how the district really comes to life. There are street performers dancing or tumbling for audiences, and artists drawing works of art on the streets. I enjoyed sitting in an outdoor cafe having a drink and enjoying the Oslo nightlife.
But my favorite sight of Aker Brygge was the Viking ship in the Oslofjord. It is a replica, but I thought it was beautiful. My friend took a picture of me in front of the Viking ship so that I had proof that I saw a Viking ship while I was in Norway. Too bad there wasn't a cute Viking to take home as a souvenir.
However, if you want to eat or shop in the Aker Brygge District, only do it once because this is a very expensive district with its expensive restaurants and housing. It was nice trip for me and my friend to have a late-night snack and drink before heading back home.