For the whole world, Norway is a place that is created by nature as its finest masterpiece...
As beautiful oil on canvas, Norway is a destination full of beautiful contrasts of nature and magical legend of the fearless Vikings. Among the many places in Norway, such as fjords and natural beauty, stands the city of Oslo, which is filled with museums and galleries, delightful cafes and restaurants, as well as numerous other attractions. Oslo is a city full of forests, lakes, and trails for hiking, biking, skiing and more. Contrast that occurs among the things created by nature and those created by man is evident - vast and dense forests are the perfect contrast to the charming cafes, fine restaurants, nightclubs and more. In Oslo, you may forget the famous fjords, which are powerful display of what nature can do, if so be it at will. It should be noted that the Oslo is the capital and largest city of the Kingdom of Norway, located in its southeastern part, and that is one of the most popular destinations on the tourist map of Norway.
Some of the places that positioned Oslo in the top of the list of popular tourist destinations are definitely museums that are more than worth a visit. Museum of Science and Technology, which is located in this city, contains settings related to technology, industry, science and medicine, and also has 20 permanent and temporary exhibitions related to energy, oil, planes, trains and automobiles. This museum was established as a center where curious minds have the opportunity to explore science and technology principles from the field of energy, body, mathematics, and from the Universe. One part of the museum is dedicated to medicine, and there you can see how much and in what ways has changed the lives of people in the last 150 years. After a visit that will satisfy your mind, we suggest you to meet your culinary part and visit the exquisite restaurant with Greek and Italian food, ice cream, pastries and coffee.
Fram Museum is dedicated to the eponymous ship, which is the strongest wooden ship ever built. In this museum, visitors can see how crew and their dogs lived on a boat, as well as how they managed to survive in the coldest and most dangerous places on earth. Exhibitions in this museum are illustrated by photographs, modern designs, films, interactive maps, special effects and a replica of the ship Fram frozen in the ice.
In Oslo there is also an amusement park Toussaint Fryd which offers visitors more than a thousand possibilities, since it is the largest amusement park in the country, with over 30 attractions, entertainment, games, shops and places to enjoy food. The latest attraction of this amusement park is Thor's Hammer. Here there are interests and leisure activities for all ages and we are sure that everyone will have an amazing time.
Vigeland Park is one of the most visited attractions in Norway - this park is every year visited by over one million people. The unique sculpture park is the life's work of Gustav Vigeland, a famous sculptor, and has over 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and cast iron.
For lovers of history and ancient legends, as an ideal attraction appears Akeshus fortress, which is located in the city center, next to Oslo’s fjord. This fortress was built in 1299 and had a remarkable strategic position - it was impregnable for many aggressors. Later, it was turned into a modernized Renaissance building and the royal palace.
Due to the fact that Norway is a country of the Vikings, many characteristics attractions were raised in their honor. Museum of the Viking boat shows two best preserved Viking ship in the world, all built in the ninth century.
When we talk about art, the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet Theatre is the largest institution dedicated to the performing arts. It was opened in 2008 and quickly became the main feature of the city. Also, tourists remember this institution as first opera in the world where visitors can move around the roof.
Oslo has much more to offer. This is a city rich in culture and heritage. Visitors to the restaurant can enjoy some of Norway's national dishes. There are cafes and bars, where visitors can warm up and enjoy during cold days. This is a city of interesting people, which is never boring. Oslo is a great destination for ultimate enjoyment and relaxation. Also, Oslo has been several years "greenest" city of the world, that takes care of most of the natural environment and reduce pollution. Its eco-friendly lifestyle is something that its citizens respect.
