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Holmenkollen, Oslo's big skiing centre. This is not an alpine skiing centre, so do not bother bringing your snowboard when you visit it. When people talk about Holmenkollen, they usually think about the ski jump. This is perhaps the best-known landmark in Oslo, and it can be seen from almost everywhere in the city. At night the tower is lit, and this is a sight that can put the citizens of Oslo in a rather patriotic mood. In winter large international competitions are held here, both in ski-jumping and on the cross-country ski tracks surrounding it. Every summer an outdoor concert is held by the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra together with the televised amateur competition Ta Sjansen ("Go For It"). There is a ski museum in Holmenkollen, as well; as you may know, Norwegians like to point out that the cradle of modern skiing is in Norway, at Morgedal in Telemark.

Holmenkollen is a magnet for tourists; this is not a place for people who dislike hundreds of people with cameras. It is a good idea to take the underground line 1 up here in the evening or at night and walk around on your own (we can all do without talkative guides, right?) and look at the view over the city, which is quite magnificent. Just remember that it does not get very dark in summer, so if you want to see the lights of the city, you will have to wait until autumn.

Frognerparken is another big tourist attraction; endless metres of film have been used up here. This is where the Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland got given carte blanche. I would advise you to take your time and look at the sculptures, because they are more than just naked people; they show the different stages in life and the different situations you may find yourself in during your life. What the big statue at the highest point of the park, the Monolith, symbolises, you can find out for yourself. The best thing about this park is probably that it is very user-friendly as well as very beautiful. None of the statues are fragile or unapproachable: children climb on them, people sunbathe on the lawns and young people (both those who are young for the first time and those in their second youth) practise roller-skating.

In summer there are usually quite a lot of people here, but do not let that deter you; there is plenty of room. For the best experience of both culture and nature, come here in the autumn, on an early sunny morning just when the leaves start falling from the trees. At that time Frognerparken is probably the most beautiful place in the city.







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Frogner Park


Norway's most popular tourist attraction
 Kirkeveien
Oslo 0268
Norway
+47 22 54 2530
http://www.vigeland.museum.no 		Within Frognerparken is Vigeland Park, Norway's most popular tourist attraction famous for 200 sculptures by Norwegian sculptor, Gustav Vigeland. During the summer, the park's outdoor cafés and restaurants are always packed. Other areas are full of joggers, skaters and walkers. There is a playground and children are allowed to climb on the sculptures. Frognerbadet outdoor pool is located next to the park. The park is open around the clock all year round; admission is free.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Frogner Park photo by Richard D. Hermann
Photo: Richard D. Hermann
Frogner Park photo by Becca & Brian Davis
Photo: Becca & Brian Davis
Frogner Park photo by Darkmere
Photo: Darkmere
Frogner Park photo by Larry B
Photo: Larry B
Frogner Park photo by Zach Slootsky http://zach.slootsky.org
Photo: Zach Slootsky http://zach.slootsky.org
Frogner Park photo by Emily Davidow
Photo: Emily Davidow
Frogner Park photo by [charlie cravero]
Photo: [charlie cravero]
Frogner Park photo by Anna-Maria Persson
Photo: Anna-Maria Persson
Frogner Park photo by Joe Abramson
Photo: Joe Abramson
Frogner Park photo by eliza20
Photo: eliza20
Frogner Park photo by Pascal Coulon
Photo: Pascal Coulon
 

 
Holmenkollen Hill


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
Holmenkollen Hill photo by Brian Ritchie
Photo: Brian Ritchie
Holmenkollen Hill photo by tripu
Photo: tripu
Holmenkollen Hill photo by Brian Ritchie
Photo: Brian Ritchie
Holmenkollen Hill photo by Kenneth Birch
Photo: Kenneth Birch
 

 
Holmenkollen Ski Museum


The world of skiing
 Kongeveien 5
Oslo 0787
Norway
+47 22 92 3200
http://www.skiforeningen.no/hk... 		Founded in 1923, this is the world's oldest museum dealing with skis and the history of skiing. Situated in the enormous ski-jump at Holmenkollen (which offers exceptional views of the city), the museum covers the 4,000-year history of skiing and contains exhibits like Viking skis and skis used by famous Arctic explorers like Amundsen and Nansen. The museum also describes the Norwegian royal family's interest in the sport and contains the royal ski collection.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Holmenkollen Ski Museum photo by Phoebe Liu
Photo: Phoebe Liu
Holmenkollen Ski Museum photo by Chris Torstenson
Photo: Chris Torstenson
Holmenkollen Ski Museum photo by Tom Olejnik
Photo: Tom Olejnik
Holmenkollen Ski Museum photo by Sarah Keane
Photo: Sarah Keane
 

 
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