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 Medieval castle |
Oslo Mil. / Akershus Oslo 0015 Norway +47 22 41 2521 |
This former royal residence is located in the heart of Akershus fortress. Visitors wander the old halls and feel the passing of the centuries. The castle has been restored and is nowadays used for official functions. Visit the royal mausoleum where King Haakon VII and Olav V are buried together with Queen Maud and Märtha. Those wishing to finish off their excursion in a similarly historic setting can dine at Gamle Raadhus Restaurant, Engebret Café or the cosy Celsius. Guided tours are arranged in English and Norwegian at 11am, 1pm & 3pm Mon-Sat, 1pm & 3pm Sun.Admission:Adults NOK 30 Children and OAPs NOK 10 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Medieval castle and fortress in the centre of the city |
Oslo Mil. / Akershus Oslo 0015 Norway |
Originally built as a castle in 1299, Akershus Festning was later developed into a city fortress. Standing on the walls and ramparts you will get truly great views of the Oslo fjord and the city. The original Akershus Castle is located inside the fortress. At the Information Centre, there is an exhibition on the history of the fortress, and guided tours depart from here each day between May and September. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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From cobalt mine to cultural meeting point |
Blaafarveværket Oslo 3340 Norway +47 32 78 6700 http://www.blaa.no |
This is a former cobalt mine, which has been turned into a cultural heritage site. The mineshafts, which were in operation between 1773 and 1893, are open to visitors. There is an art gallery and collections displaying cobalt-pigmented glass and china. There is also an animal farm and a splendid waterfall, Haugfossen. Home-cooked food is also available. The museum of the work of Th. Kittelsen, a Norwegian painter famous for his trolls and mystic landscapes, is also well-worth a visit. Admission to Blaafarveverket is free. Admission to the museum costs NOK55 for adults and is free for children under 15. Students and senior citizens get in for NOK40; groups (of min. 15) for NOK40 each. A guided tour (for a min. of 15 people) costs NOK20 per person. Take the train to Åmot (you may have to change trains at Drammen); it is a one and a half-hour ride. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sightseeing by boat and coach |
Rådhusbrygge 3 Postboks 1465 Vika Oslo 0116 Norway +47 23 35 6890 http://www.boatsightseeing.com |
This company organises sightseeing excursions by boat and coach, everything from a mini-cruise on the fjord (50 min.) to all-day combination tours by boat and coach, including most of the attractions and landmarks of Oslo. All tours depart from pier 3 in front of the Town Hall. The season goes from May to September. See their website for further details on times and prices, or call for a brochure. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Oslo fjord aquarium |
Sjøtorget Oslo 1440 Norway +47 64 93 5087 |
Drøbak Aquarium was founded in 1995 and is one of Drøbak's greatest tourist attractions. The aquarium contains most underwater species that live in the Oslo fjord, the fjord with the highest number of species in Norway. 100 different kinds organisms live here in aquaria that contain the clean water of the fjord. The size of the aquarium is about 150m2, divided into four departments; it is also constantly growing. Guided tours can be arranged (also in English) for a maximum of 20 people, and last about one hour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Coach trips with authorised Oslo guides |
Ringnesveien 7-9 Oslo 0978 Norway +47 22 78 9400 http://www.hmk.no/ |
This company offers sightseeing tours and excursions by coach. All sightseeing tours within the city are led by authorised Oslo guides. Departures are from the Norway Information Centre by Aker Brygge, daily at 10a; in the summer period they go also at 1:30p and 5p. They also organise one or two-day trips to Flåm/Aurland/Bergen. See the official Oslo Guide for further details on times and prices, or call for a brochure. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Guided tours in 25 languages |
Akershusstranda 35 Oslo 0150 Norway +47 22 42 7020 http://www.guideservice.no |
If you want someone to guide you around Oslo, contact Oslo Guideservice, which offers guides for groups of one to 50 people. The tours can be in one of 25 languages, and about 160 guides are available. They even offer sightseeing tours for blind people as well as special guided tours with an emphasis on the use of the other senses. Trips can be arranged in or around Oslo, showing you sights such as Holmenkollen, the Vigeland monument park, the Viking ships and the Much Museum. They can also do special themed tours. The minimum fee is about NOK1,000 (per group) for three hours with a guide. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Norwegian Parliament |
Karl Johans gate 22 Oslo 0026 Norway +47 23 31 3596 http://www.stortinget.no |
The Parliament building houses the Norwegian Storting(Parliament) and dates from 1866. Guided tours are arranged daily between 1 Jul and about 20 August in Norwegian, English, German and French at 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. Between 15 September and 15 June guided tours are arranged every Saturday (in Norwegian only) at 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. Tours for groups can be arranged upon request between September and June. Admission is free. The tours last approximately one hour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Flightseeing Oslo |
GA-Terminalen, Gardermoen Vest, Sundt Air hangar Postboks 186 Oslo 2061 Norway +47 48 30 3000 http://www.pegasus-as.no |
Experiencing Oslo by helicopter is not the cheapest thing to do, but if you have the means, this company promises you a spectacular trip over and around the city. A recommended tour starts at Gardermoen, the first sight being Holmenkollen. As the helicopter goes over the west side of Oslo, you will fly over Frognerparken before you go out to Fornebu over the Oslo fjord. Then the helicopter will take you over the town of Drøbak, with the Oscarsborg fortress, and back to Oslo along the east side of the Oslo fjord, from where you get a final glimpse of central Oslo. A typical trip takes 45-60 minutes. Longer trips are of course also possible. The price of a helicopter tour lies between NOK7,000 and NOK9,000 for one hour, and there is room for five people in the helicopter. Should the weather turn out bad, the trip can be cancelled without problems. If the weather is good, it will be an unforgettable experience. Review © 2007, Wcities |
