Travel to Norway

Oslo is the capital city of Norway. It is located at the head of the Oslofjord inlet and at the foot of a large forest giving it lovely natural beauty. Oslo has a fascinating Viking past, while at the same time being a modern and progressive city with a vibrant nightlife and many bars, cafes and restaurants.

There are many sites of architectural, cultural and historical interest throughout the city. Visit Oslo's main pedestrian street, the vibrant Karl Johan's Gate which is full of shops, cafes and entertainment. The Oslo Domskirke is the city cathedral. It was built in 1697 and here you will be rewarded with a view of outstanding examples of stained glass. The Royal Palace is a treat, if for nothing but to sit in its stunning grounds. You can spend two days exploring Bygdoy where you will find excavated Viking ships at the Viking Museum, the largest open-air museum in Norway and the Kon Tiki Museum which houses the famous balsa-wood raft that Thor Heyerdahl used to cross the Pacific Ocean in 1947.

Norway contains other excellent museums as well. Be sure to visit the Norwegian Folk Museum which is the most extensive museum of cultural history to be found in Norway. The Resistance Museum can be found at Akershus Castle. It provides an account of the German occupation of Norway and there you can visit the deep dungeons and then the luxurious upper floors. There are many high quality art galleries in Oslo, such as the Munch Museum which contains Munch's famous "The Scream" and the International Children's Art Museum that hosts hands-on workshops.

Of architectural interest is the newly opened Opera House, the Royal Palace (mentioned above), the buildings of the University of Oslo, the Oslo cathedral and the Kirkeristen which is the old bazaar that surrounds the church. Oslo is also full of natural beauty and stunning parks. You can wander around the beaches that are part of the Bygdoy peninsula or visit some of the city's parks, particularly the gorgeous Frognerparken. The section of the park known as Vigeland Park contains approximately 200 bronze and granite sculptures and is a treat to behold.

Oslo hosts a number of international fairs and conferences and during these times it can be difficult to find accommodation. If you plan to visit at a time such as these, make sure to reserve your accommodation long in advance to avoid disappointment. There are two hostel chains in Norway that run 110 youth and family hostels so finding budget accommodation should not be a problem if that is what you are looking for. It is possible to find hotels that range greatly in price and so if you are traveling on a budget, you may find a small family run hotel that will suit your needs. Besides for luxury hotels, you can find quaint old wooden hotels or charming historic hotels that have unique and distinctive atmospheres. You can also stay in a pension or a private room that can be found throughout the city and around the countryside.

Norway is located in the west part of the North Europe. The capital of Norway is the city of Oslo, which is the governmental, scientific, economic and cultural center of Norway.

The most interesting recreational area in the city of Oslo is Vigeland Sculpture Park. This extraordinary park area is a park that demonstrates the life work of Gustav Vigeland (died in 1943) who was a legendary sculptor. There can be discover more than two hundred different sculptures that are in cast bronze, granite and iron. The most important sections in this magnificent recreational area are the fountain, the wheel of life, the monolith plateau, the children's playground, the bridge and the main gate. Vigeland Sculpture Park is open throughout the year, so join in and see the monumental artistic design.

About the late 1290's, the first work on the Akershus Fortress was built by King Hakon V. Akershus Fortress was celebrated during its time and successfully survived a number of serious sieges, primarily by the Swedish navy forces. Akershus Fortress was remodeled and renovated throughout the 17th century; that is when it achieved the look as being a renaissance fortress.

In Kon-Tiki Museum you'll discover original exhibitions and boats from Thor Heyerdahl's exploration in the world. Thor Heyerdahl was born in 1914 and passed on in 2002 and he was famous as being as one of the most celebrated scientist and adventurer in the past. You will find permanent expositions such as Tigris, Kon-Tiki, Ra  and even Easter Island. There is also an section in Kon-Tiki Museum that is for those short-term expositions.

Holmenkollen is a place in the Vestre Aker district of Oslo. Furthermore to being a dwelling area, the region has been a ski leisure center since the late nineteenth century, with its legendary ski jump sector hosting ski jump contests since 1892.

Karl Johans Gate is the main road of Oslo and it was named in honor of King Karl Johan. The avenue is linking the main railway station that is in the city with this palace. On this avenue, you will see some of the finest points of interest in Oslo, containing the Norwegian parliament house that was built in 1866. You'll as well discover the Royal Palace, which was constructed during the 19th century. This palace is the residence of the Norwegian monarch.

If you like listening the music of opera and you're on vacation in Oslo, then you should stop in at the Opera House of Oslo. The Oslo Opera House is popular for being the national opera and theatre in Norway. You can discover the Oslo Opera House situated in the center of the city of Oslo. The builder of this opera building is Statsbygg, whom was well-known for being a house holder that was government run. The designers of this opera building were the same engineers of the Bibliotheca Alexandria. Inside the opera house, you'll find a whole of place of 38500 m2. The opera building includes 1100 rooms.