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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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Great views, steep bike ride |
Ekeberg Oslo 1178 Norway |
The hill of Ekeberg, on the east side of Oslo, provides you with a panoramic view of the city. It is possible to walk all the way up, and the hill is a good challenge if you have hired a bike. Make sure you stop on the way to look at the rock carvings (sign-posted), which are 4,000-5,000 years old and show several animals and human figures, as well as a kind of bird trap. The heath on top of the hill is home to the annual Norway Cup, an international football championship for children of all ages. Bus 34A and trams 18 and 19 go there. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Viewpoint and hiking area with restaurant |
Grefsenkollen Oslo 0490 Norway |
From the highest point of Grefsenåsen, 377 metres above sea level, you get a splendid view of the city. You can enjoy this from a restaurant. Further down the hill lies small lake Trollvann, with a narrow beach, a picnic area and a café. This is a good starting point for walks (there are marked paths, also suitable for bicycles and prams) in the surrounding woods. In the winter, there is a short downhill skiing run, as well as a great hill for tobogganing. Get there by car or on foot from Kjelsås, following Grefsenkollveien. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Norway's legendary winter sports arena |
Kongeveien 5 Oslo 0787 Norway +47 22 92 3200 http://www.skiforeningen.no/hk/ |
Holmenkollen hill on the west side of the city is famous for the enormous ski jump that can be seen from just about everywhere in Oslo. The most popular sports arena in Norway, Holmenkollen also contains the world's oldest Ski Museum and an exciting ski-simulator (on which visitors can try out the Holmenkollen ski jump themselves!). Holmenkollen hosts a variety of winter sports events, culminating in the annual ski festival in March. Even those not interested in winter sports should not miss the chance to enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For sunny days |
Stranden 3 Aker Brygge Oslo 0150 Norway +47 22 83 0060 |
Lekter'n is only open during the warmer period of the year, since this is an outdoor restaurant and pub on a barge by Aker Brygge. The location is ideal, with a view over the city in one direction, and over the Oslo fjord in the other. From Lekter'n you can watch the ferries arriving from Denmark, together with sailboats and fishing boats. Turn your head the other way and watch myriads of people strolling on the seafront. This is one of Oslo's biggest outdoor pubs, with room for several hundred people. Do not forget your sunglasses. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Breathtaking nature |
Maridalen Oslo 0890 Norway +47 90 68 4145 |
Magnificent natural scenery awaits you just a short distance away from Oslo (between ten and 20 minutes by car or bus). Maridalsvannet is one of the sources of drinking water for Oslo and an excellent location for day trips of various lengths. This is the source of the Akerselva Miljøpark river, but fishing and swimming are not allowed here. You can also visit the ruins of the Maria Bebudelses Kirke. Bus 37B will take you to Brekke, or you can get the train to Kjelsås. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Highest point on Tøyen |
Ola Narr and Frydens gate Oslo 0564 Norway |
Situated within walking distance from the Botanical Gardens and the Munch Museum, this is one of the many places with a panoramic view of the city. In the summer you can have a picnic in this park, let the children run freely, play with your Frisbee, take pictures or sunbathe. Ola Narr is the highest point in the Tøyen area. The name comes from a servant who was expected to dress nicely both on and off duty. So the other working-class people nicknamed him "Ola Fool" because of his style. This man got his own business after a while, and lived at Tøyen until most of his farm became the Botanical Gardens. He left to live on the west side of Oslo. 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 |
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Highest viewpoint in the centre of Oslo |
Sonja Henies plass 3 Oslo 0134 Norway +47 22 17 1000 http://www.plaza.oslo.radisson... |
From the top floor in the Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the town, taking in practically everything there is to see. Why not combine this with a cup of coffee at the Panorama bar on the top floor, for a breathtaking way to see Oslo. You can take the lift which is on the outside of the hotel. This hotel is only a few minutes' walk away from the Central Station. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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