Some kilometres west of the city centre is the great Vigeland Sculpture Park, open all day and night to the public. The several hundred outdoor sculptures illustrate the circle of life. We are happy to give you a guided tour of the park.

..and Holmenkollen Ski Jump. Oslo is situated between the fjord and the forest. The forest is called Oslo Marka, and is our main area of recreation, particularly in winter since we love skiing. We take you up to the Holmenkollen hill to see our national symbol of skiing and view of the city. Possible "top-tour" to the ski jump tower (NOK 160 often a queue) and an exciting Ski Simulator (NOK110)

Polar exploration was important in late 1800 and early 1900. There was a race to conquer the North pole and the South pole. In the Polar Museum you find the two authentic polar ships Fram (-forward) and Gjøa. Rewarded "The best museum in Norway". The most impressive is that we can enter the original 130 years old ship and get the polar feeling forced onto us by the multimedla film above us showing the combined drama of sea, wind, ice bergs and northern light. Close by is also the KonTiki Museum (Entrance is not not included,)

View of the palace from vehicle or walking by. Norway is a democratic Kingdom and our Parliament situated on the main street of Karl Johan. We'll walk up front to the King's guards.

Look at the Arcitecture of the new Business District

Optional visit, particular in nice weather: A 45 minutes visit to the outdoor museum. Here we can see traditional Norwegian buildings and also one of our famous "Stave Churches".

See our new "Lambda" building hosting Edvard Munch's art including "the Scream". However this museum requires at least half a day, so we just pass by in our tour.

We will stop in the Ekeberg Sculpture park and have a view of Oslo. And maybe a 15 min scenic walk passing all the modern amazing sculptures.

Off the crowd, close to the "native" Oslo citizens. View and walk the stairs close to the impressing Aker river waterfall and feel the 19th century industry history. Visit the small tiny Lovisa's café for a coffee or/and a waffle?

The main reason for Oslo's development during the last 500 years is the Aker River splitting the city in two. With 20 "productive" waterfalls it first produced power to our grain- and saw mill and later in the industrial 19th century our steel- and textile industry. Today a 10 km park and recreation area. The lowest parts occupied by the "hipsters".

Oslo's main street is the Karl Johan, place to see and to be seen during the last 200 years. Today a part of our pedestrian city center (however a couple of crossing streets with cars). Imagine the street at our constitution day May 17th (1814) when tens of thousands of children are waving their flags or their march up to greet the King!

Next to our modern Central Station we find the old station building from 1854 opened to serve our first steam train line. Today converted into an indoor restaurant area. Perfect for a rainy day.

One of the most important buildings in the city center is Akershus Fortress, built in 1300. Open for walks during the day and early evening. There is also a nice restaurant overlooking the old harbor and the City Hall. Pass by or visit at the end of the tour.

See the Venue of the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony. The most prominent building facing the sea is the Oslo City hall, well-known as the venue of the Nobel Peace Price ceremony every year. Pass by or visit at the end of the tour, Some days closed due to the city's arrangements.

Oslo city centre is quite small. We recommend picking a hotel in or close to the city centre (which we can book). Oslo is made for strolling around, and of course we will guide you. Here is our modern opera building, evoking an ice berg rising up from the sea. You can even can walk on the marble roof.

Norway is a democratic Kingdom since 1814 and our Parliament is situated on the main street of Karl Johan. In front of the Parliament we find the famous Grand Hotel and the vibrant Eidsvoll Park.