Oslo. Quiet capital of Norway

Norway, a wonderful country of trolls, is famous for its nature, fjords - bays that cut into sheer cliffs. However, it is worth stopping by for a few days and walking around the largest city in the country - Oslo. With dynamic development, active construction, architectural innovations, the capital remains quiet and calm. Walking in the warm season it will give wonderful impressions.
Many tourists prefer to use car rental services in Norway. The average cost of renting a car in Oslo is 18 euros per day, in Trondheim - 17 euros per day.
Let's consider 7 interesting places:
1. The central street of Karl Johan. On the main street of Oslo are some of the main attractions. The length is just over a kilometer. It starts from the Central Station and runs to the Royal Palace. Walking, you can see Oslo Cathedral, where members of the royal family got married. The building of Norwegian Parliament, National Theatre, Grand Hotel with the Grand Cafe, whose regular visitors were the famous Norwegians Edvard Munch and Henrik Ibsen. Named after the king whose statue meets at the Royal Palace.
2. The new building of the Opera House, located on the banks of the Oslo Fjord. The structure received the European Union award as the best architectural structure in 2009. Today this place attracts both guests and residents of the capital. The project of the Norwegian company Snhetta is interesting for its shape. The building, as it were, goes into the water, and the roof is used as a platform for walks and various open-air events. Inside the main hall, designed for 1369 seats, there is an original candelabra that creates the impression of a full moon hanging over the surprised audience.

3. Oslo Town Hall is one of the architectural monuments of the 20th century. It is known all over the world for the fact that every year on December 10, on the day of the death of Alfred Nobel, the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in it.

4. Nearby is the ancient fortress Akerhaus. The first mention dates back to 1300. Several museums are open on the territory, including the Ackerhaus Castle. Norwegian monarchs are buried in the chapel.
5. A special place that makes a strong impression is the Vigeland Sculpture Park. All works were created by the sculptor Gustav Vigeland between 1909 and 1947. There are 227 sculptural groups on the territory of 30 hectares. As conceived by the author, they reflect the whole complex range of human relationships on the journey from birth to death. People are depicted in completely different emotional states. The sculptures are installed at a considerable distance from the main gate, on the bridge, the playground, the fountain, the Monolith Plateau, the Wheel of Life. Some of the most famous figures are "Angry Baby", "The Man Who Fights Babies". A visit to the park leaves a lasting impression.

6. Munch Museum. Gallery dedicated to the famous Norwegian artist Edvard Munch (1863-1944). By far, his most recognizable painting, The Scream, can be seen here, although it was stolen from the museum in 2004, it was returned in 2006. It is worth noting that there are four versions of this legendary work, which was originally called "Despair". So the Munch Museum and the National Norwegian Gallery in Oslo showcase the author's works from this series and more.

7. A small original Kon-Tiki museum dedicated to the activities of the famous Thor Heyerdahl. In the center of the museum is a real wooden raft, on which the traveler crossed the Pacific Ocean in 1947. Upon returning from the expedition in 1949, it was decided to keep such a structure. The museum is located on the shore far from the center and a visit can be combined with a boat trip on the ferry.
The capital of Norway is recognized as the "greenest capital in Europe" in 2019. Pleasant walks, quiet atmosphere and unique culture will leave wonderful memories.