Must see views in Oslo

Those who visit a country do not usually forget the capital, although it is true that Oslo It has some competition at home because of the most famous fjords in the world, such as those of Bergen or Stavanger. Despite this, the city has a special charm and attracts tourists who decide to spend at least a couple or three days to discover its charm.

Next I will tell you about those visits that you should write down on your route if you want to get a good taste from the mouth of the capital, which by the way is the most populous city in Norway with just over 640,000 inhabitants.

Oslo fjord

Oslo also has fjord. It's not that spectacular, but that doesn't mean it's not worth it. It is about 100 kilometers long and allows you to dive, fish or navigate if you wish. In fact, you can even take a canoe ride to see its beauty. All this if you are looking for activity, because to relax the best thing is to contemplate it from the beach.

Next to the Oslo fjord you can make activities of all kinds at relatively affordable prices if we assume that the prices there are much higher than those here. You shouldn't be surprised if they charge you more than 20 euros for a normal pizza. You can get to the different islands by renting a boat or a kayak, but you can also go swimming to save money and exercise your muscles.

Festivals

This of the festivals is for the summer, logically. Medieval culture, dance, music, movies, gastronomy ... The show is guaranteed for all five senses. To cite some of those to be held this year, I will mention the Øya Festival (August 10-13), the Oslo Jazz Festival or the Findings Festival.

The most visited

The National Gallery, which is part of the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, is one of the most visited places in Oslo. It has the largest Norwegian art collection in the country and is open every day except Monday. Entry is free for children.

The Akershus Fortress It also concentrates the crowd. It is close to the Oslo City Hall, in the city center, and has a lot of history behind its walls. Akershus Castle was built around 1300 and can be visited with a guide. In the main square of the Fortress we find the National Monument that pays tribute to the victims of the Second World War. It can be visited every day of the year (from 06:00 to 21:00 from May 1 to September 30 and from 07:00 to 21:00 from October 1 to April 30).

If you are looking for strong emotions, you will find them in the TusenFryd Amusement Park. It is the largest amusement park in Norway. It is designed for the whole family and there is no shortage of roller coasters, swimming areas or carousels. SpeedMonster is the jewel of the park, as it takes you from 0 to 90 meters in 2 seconds. It is open from May to October (bathing areas from June to August).

We go from the most energetic fun to the slowest fun. The Oslo operaLocated to the right of the port, it allows you to enjoy privileged views of the city and the Oslo fjord, and of course also good music. It is a building full of oak wood with three stages that adapt to each work. The main auditorium seats 1,369 spectators, while the second auditorium accommodates 400 people and the studio 200.

Oslo in 3 minutes

To make it clearer what you can expect from Oslo, nothing like watching the following 3-minute video published by Visit Oslo on his YouTube channel.

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