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Olso - Museums, Water and Fun

A June 1994 trip to Oslo by AnaMH

Cruising near Oslo Photo - Half Day Fjord Cruise, Oslo, Norway More Photos
Quote: A tour through some of Oslo's famous sights. What trip would be complete without a Fjord cruise? No a single one!
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Olso - Museums, Water and Fun Best of IgoUgo

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My favorite is a stroll on Karl Johan street, the Vigeland Park and the cruise.

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There are plenty of taxis, scooter and bike rental outlets, buses, tour companies and ferries in Oslo. We were on a organized tour so it was easy for us. We did go on a Fjord tour by ourself.

Radisson Sas Scandinavia Oslo Best of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel"

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Great hotel situated in the central of town. Right next to the Royal Palace with wonderful views of the city and the Oslo Fjord.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on November 18, 2000

Radisson Sas Scandinavia Oslo
HOLBERGS GATE 30
Oslo, Norway
47-23293000

Summit 21 Best of IgoUgo

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Situated on the 21st floor of the hotel, this is a great place to unwind after a day of sightseeing. The views of the city are awesome here. The drinks were good but a bit pricey.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on November 18, 2000

Summit 21
Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel
Oslo, Norway

Husfliden Best of IgoUgo

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What is a bunads? It is the tradition folk costume of Norway. Like a kilt, different regions have differet designs, materials, etc. A friend had asked me to come and buy one for her 2 year old daughter. She gave me the information (size, provinces, etc) on a piece of paper, which I handled to the staff. The very efficient staff soon had me on my way. When I gave it to my friend she said it was perfect, just like what she remembered. The store also carries a wide range of traditional Norwegian handicraft items such as sweaters, slippers, and knives. You can also buy Norwegian souvenirs here as well.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on November 18, 2000

Husfliden
Møllersgt. 4
Oslo, Norway 0129
+47 22 42 10 75

Cruising near Oslo Photo - Half Day Fjord Cruise, Oslo, Norway
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Strangest thing was getting use to families boating in the nude, men fishing in the nude, families on their docks in the nude, etc. After the first 5 times, you get use to it and start to enjoy the natural scenery. The tour included a meal which was a box snack. We had a blast singing along with a group of French tourist.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on November 18, 2000

Half Day Fjord Cruise
Oslo Docks
Oslo, Norway

Kon-Tiki Museet Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Viking Ship Museum"

Viking Ship Museum Photo - Kon-Tiki Museet, Oslo, Norway
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The Viking Museum is on the Bygdoy penisula. Here you will find a ship excavated at Oseborg (Oslo Fjord) in 1904. The ship had been preserved for over 1,100 years. It was at the burial mound of Queen Asa. The ship and some of its treasures are on display. The jeweled animal head post was terrific.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on November 18, 2000

Kon-Tiki Museet
Bygdøynesvn. 36
Oslo, Norway 0286
+47 23 08 67 67

Kon-Tiki Museet Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Kon - Tiki Museum"

Kon-Tiki Museum Photo - Kon-Tiki Museet, Oslo, Norway
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The museum houses relics from the Kon-Tiki raft trip by Thor Heyerdahl in 1947. His journal took him from Peru to Polynesia. There are small figureheads from the Easter Islands on display. The museum has excellent information and educational items in several languages about the Kon-Tiki and Ra II sailings. On display here you will find a replica of the Ra II. Also here are exhibits detailing the Ra II 1970 crossing of the Atlantic Ocean.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on November 18, 2000

Kon-Tiki Museet
Bygdøynesvn. 36
Oslo, Norway 0286
+47 23 08 67 67

Royal Palace Best of IgoUgo

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Royal Palace Photo - Royal Palace, Oslo, Norway
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Slottet is the domicile of King Harald V and Queen Sonja and their grown children Crown Prince Håkon and Princess Märtha Louise. The Palace Esplanade is probably Norway's best-known parade ground. Every year on 17th May, the Royal Family stand on the balcony and greet the children's procession in the courtyard. When foreign Heads of State make state visits to Norway, they are received out on the Esplanade by The King and Queen. In front of the palace there is a horseback statue of the Norwegian/Swedish king Karl Johan overlooking the downtown area down the length of Karl Johans gate. The Ballroom is the largest and most lavishly designed room in the Palace. It measures 360 square meters and is...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on November 18, 2000

Royal Palace
Slottsplassen, Drammenveien 1
Oslo, Norway

Karl Johan Street Best of IgoUgo

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This wide street runs from the Parliament to the Palace. What is in between these two buildings is extraordinary. This street feels and looks like a magical place. The street has singing fountains, several parks, plenty of street musicians and performers. You'll see families, businessmen and tourist all strolling or sitting along this street. There are many stores, cafes and restaurants to make the walk from beginning to end an all day affair.

Vigeland Park Best of IgoUgo

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Vigeland Park Photo - Oslo, Norway
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Vigeland Park has an interesting history. In 1901 Gustav Vigeland made a fountain for Oslo, which was so popular with the town that it was purchased in 1904. They just had one problem…they couldn’t decide where to display it. It was put into storage until 1921, when the city made him an offer he couldn’t refuse. They would give him a home and studio for life if everything he produced was for the city. In the park, Vigeland used 3 different materials. All the gates are made of wrought iron, the figures in the central area are bronze, and those in the far end are carved from granite. Highlight of the park is the Monolith, a 52 feet sculptured granite pillar, which is all one piece of granite. The ...Read More

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AnaMH

AnaMH
South Florida, Florida

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