What's On Oslo: August 2019 by What’s On Oslo

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YOUR GUIDE TO EVENTS IN AUGUST // THE MUSEUM LIST // EXPLORE THE OSLO FJORD // THE MUSIC NEVER STOPS AT POPSENTERET // SHOPPING // NIGHTLIFE//OSLO ON A BUDGET

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THE FESTIVAL MONTH Welcome to What’s On Oslo in August, a perfect month for getting musical at one of Oslo’s many festivals. One result is that festival organizers know this is a great month for a party, and in this issue we show you a total of no less than ten (!) different August festivals you can enjoy a short walk or ride from where you are staying. But if festivals seem like a bit too much action on lazy Scandinavian summer days, you can take a look at our great front page story about one of Oslo’s most exciting new attractions. The Viking Planet experience centre opened in June and is using groundbreaking technology to make the Viking age come alive, becoming an instant hit in the process.

In another article we introduce you to Popsenteret, a fun and fascinating centre that presents the history of Norwegian music. It also lets you get in on the action yourself by recording a hit song from their archives or singing and mixing your own songs in a real sound studio! As always, this issue includes our indispensable Event Calendar, with things to get up to all over town whatever your preferences. Then there is our classic guide to exhibitions and activities in our Museum List, and guides to shopping, eating out and nightlife. Near the end of the magazine we have included maps and public transport information to help you find your way around town.

Enjoy! Team What’s On Oslo

CONTENT

AUGUST 06 – 07 HIGHLIGHTS 08 – 21 EVENT CALENDAR 22 – 25 MEET THE VIKINGS 28 – 29 EXPLORE THE OSLO FJORD 30 – 51 THE MUSEUM LIST 52 – 55 THE MUSIC NEVER STOPS AT POPSENTERET 56 – 59 SHOPAHOLIC 60 OSLO ON A BUDGET 61 – 65 HOW TO GET AROUND

AUG 7-10

ØYAFESTIVALEN One of Oslo's largest music festivals, with a lineup that always includes big international names, promising newcomers and everything in between. Nature and culture meet in the festival area in Tøyenparken for four days of concerts, food, stalls and activities. On the night before the festival, Øya has a club night with lots of concerts at clubs and indoor venues in the city. Among the this years artists are The Cure, James Blake, Erykah Badu, Motorpsycho, Erlend Ropstad, Hellbillies and Sigrid. Where: Tøyenparken Website: www.oyafestivalen.no

L’Elisir d’Amore plays at Operaen Aug 17, 20, 25

Photo: Ihne Pedersen

Text: Tarjei Kidd Olsen / VisitOSLO

HIGHLIGHTS

Photo: Erik Berg

Norwegian artist Sigrid plays at Øyafestivalen Aug 8

AUG 17, 20, 25

CALENDAR

The following pages present selected highlights from Osloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event calendar: Dance performanÂces, concerts, opera, stand-up, and more. For more events, go to: www.visitoslo.com

My Darling Clementine performs at Herr Nilsen Konsertpub Aug 8

Photo: Marco Bakker

EVENT

CONCERTS 3 AUG, 19:00

AUG 8

With an extreme stage show and hard hitting music videos, american Christeene has become a popular and discussed artist online. Her debut album Waste Up, Kneez Down was released in 2012. The dancers T-Gravel and Dawg Eld reeks of hairy, dirty and gender bending sex, while Christeene herself stands in the center of it all like a shaggy, do-it-yourself Beyoncé found in the very lowest ranks of society. Location: Blå, Brenneriveien 9 C More details: www.blaaoslo.no

The country band My Darling Clementine consists of the musically talented married couple Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgliesh from Birmingham. The duo pays tribute to the classic country duets from the ‘60s and ‘70s. King is known both as a solo artist, and as a leader of the band the Good Sons. Dalgliesh has among other things played with Bryan Ferry and the Brodsky Quartet. Together they are both a fantastic country duo and a humorous standup-show. Location: Herr Nilsen Konsertpub, CJ Hambros plass 5 More details: www.herrnilsen.no

CHRISTEENE

8 AUG, 19:00

Photo: Bilge Oner

D.R.I.

MY DARLING CLEMENTINE

These Texan crossover thrash legends have been at it 1982, and will visit Oslo this coming August. Dirty Rotten Imbeciles (D.R.I.) were one of the first bands to mix punk and thrash metal, pioneering the genre along with S.O.D., Suicidal Tendencies and Corrosion of Conformity. D.R.I. are one of the few genuine underground bands still keeping it real, having never forgotten their outsider roots. Location: John DEE, Torggata 16, entr. Hammersborggata More details: www.rockefeller.no

9 AUG, 23:00

8 AUG, 22:00

AUG 12

Smash Into Pieces is a fast growing, alternative, Swedish rock band that mixes melodic house and hard rock. The band had relatively humble beginnings with band practices in the garage, and live shows in local pubs in 2008. In 2013, the band signed a record deal with Gain/Sony Music, and released their debut album Unbreakable. Nowadays the band can brag about having released four albums, 11 singles and 50 million streams on Spotify. Location: Vulkan Arena, Maridalsveien 13 B More details: www.vulkanarena.no

Hanna Paulsberg Concept is a quartet led by saxophonist Hanna Paulsberg. The combination of Hanna Paulsberg's strong, melodic compositions and the ensemble's unique interaction through a solid craftsmanship and great improvisational freedom, has laid the foundation for the artistic development. Hanna Paulsberg's compositions have deep roots in the African-American jazz tradition and helps to give the ensemble a modern feel. Location: Nasjonal jazzscene, Karl Johans gate 35 More details: www.nasjonaljazzscene.no

SMASH INTO PIECES

KIKAGAKU MOYO

Kaleidoscopic quintet Kikagaku Moyo have shared a stage with Jacco Garner, Dream Time, Moon Duo, White Manna and Eternal Tapestry. This August sees the band performing at Blå, bringing along sitars, theremins and traditional Japanese drums to the stage. Location: Blå, Brenneriveien 9 C More details: www.blaaoslo.no

HANNA PAULSBERG CONCEPT & MAGNUS BROO

Ingebjørg Bratland performs at Frognerseteren Amfi Aug 16

14 AUG, 19:00

THE BETHS

The indie-pop band The Bets has performed in Norway before - as support for Death Cab for Cutie. The bands four members studied jazz together at the University Of Auckland, New Zealand. Location: Parkteatret, Olaf Ryes plass 11 More details: www.parkteatret.no

15 AUG, 20:00

MARIE DAVIDSON

Marie Davidsons music dives into her psyche. Her new album “Working Class Woman” is influenced by musical heroes and important thinkers. The result is innovative and exiting. Davidson 2016 album “Adieux au dancefloor” was among the 20. best electronic albums of the year. Resident Advisor has called her one of the best of our time within her genre. Location: Blå, Brenneriveien 9 C More details: www.blaaoslo.no

15 AUG, 21:00

HUSTON PERSON/ JAN LUNDGREN QUARTET OSLO JAZZFESTIVAL

He is perhaps best known for his 30-year partnership with vocalist Etta James. He has worked with everything from disco, gospel, pop, RnB, as well as his trademark: "soulful hard bop". Location: Cosmopolite, Vogts gate 64 More details: www.cosmopolite.no

16 AUG, 19:30

INGEBJØRG BRATLAND

Concert with Norwegian artist Ingebjørg Bratland, who combines Norwegian folk music with modern pop to great acclaim. Lyrics in Norwegian. Location: Frognerseteren Amfi, Holmenkollveien 200 More details: www.facebook.com/IngebjorgBratland

16 AUG, 20:00

DYLAN LEBLANC

American singer-songwriter Dylan LeBlanc returns to Scandinavia for the third year in a row, this time with material from his most recent album Renegade. Location: John DEE, Torggata 16, entr. Hammersborggata More details: www.rockefeller.no

17 AUG, 20:00

CHARLEY CROCKETT

Charley Crockett blends Texan blues, classic country and Cajun soul. Crockett is a productive and creative guy, and he has released five albums since 2015. Last year, Crockett released the fantastic Lonesome as a Shadow, produced by Matt Ross-Spang (Jason Isbell, Margo Price), which is his first album with all original material. On 17 August, this distant relative of Davy Crockett (yes, really) will be visiting John Dee. Location: John DEE, Torggata 16, entr. Hammersborggata More details: www.rockefeller.no

17 AUG, 20:00

RAMMSUND: RAMMSTEIN-VORSPIEL

Warm up to the Rammstein show at Ullevål Stadium. Rammsund is something of a Rammstein cover band with a twist. Rammsund does Rammstein songs with lyrics translated into New Norwegian, a written language with which the Norwegian population has a love/hate relationship. Love it or hate it, Rammsund brings the Sonne and the Feuer Frei.. Location: : Rockefeller, Torggata 16 More details: www.rockefeller.no

17 AUG, 21:00

HUSTON PERSON/ JAN LUNDGREN

THU 15. AUG

21:00

LUCKY PETERSON

Photo: Aurelien Guichard / Flickr.com

SAT 17. AUG

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TOR 22. AUG

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SAT 31. AUG

21:00

JAPEE & THE FUNK MINORITY

GIORA FEIDMAN TRIO KLEZMERNATT

LUCKY PETERSON OSLO JAZZFESTIVAL

A searing lead guitarist, a rich and powerful organist, and a first-rate vocalist, Lucky’s musicianship effortlessly translates gospel, rock, and jazz into a 21st century blues. Many reminisce about the bygone days of the blues, but its flame still burns hot in the hands of Lucky Peterson Location: Cosmopolite, Vogts gate 64 More details: www.cosmopolite.no

27 AUG, 19:00

SUSTO

Susto is an alternative counry project by Justin Osborne from South Carolina. The project explores genre like Americana, rock, pop and country. Susto recently released the album Ever Since I Lost My Mind, produced by Ian Fitchuk â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the same guy who produced the Grammy-winning album Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves. Osborne has been a songwriter for nearly ten years, but it was when he formed Susto he found a fitting, safe platform for his uneasy spirit. Location: John DEE, Torggata 16, entr. Hammersborggata More details: www.rockefeller.no

Photo: Sully Sullivan

Country project Susto performs at John Dee Aug 27

17 AUG, 20:00

24 AUG, 20:00

The American rockband The Last Internationale was formed on the streets of NYC by artist Delila Paz and Guitarist Edgey. TLI has toured with artists like Robert Plant, Neil Young, The Who and Lenny Kravitz. They have also played festivals in Europe and North and South America. Location: Krøsset, Maridalsveien 3 More details: vulkanarena.no/scener/ krosset

Moenje (meaning «grand piano») is a meeting between Norwegian folk music and South sami joik. The bands two leading ladies is Marja Mortensson, who has a backround in south- and ume sami joiking tradition, and Hilde Fjerdingsøy, who has a backround in traditional music from Helgeland in Norland. The music and arrangements carries both the clear and simple as well as a good portion of complexity. Moenje emphasizes the rough rythms and distinctive tonality, which can be found in the traditional material. Location: Riksscenen, Trondheimsveien 2 More details: www.riksscenen.no

THE LAST INTERNATIONALE

21 AUG, 19:00

HOZIER

Hozier took the world by storm with his song Take Me To Church in 2014. Hozier's music, characterised by a mix of rock, soul and blues, has made him a multiple award-winning artist with awards such as Top Rock Artist and Top Rock Song at the Billboard Music Awards. He recently released the EP Nina Cried Power, and a new album is on the way. Location: Sentrum Scene, Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 More details: www.rockefeller.no

22 AUG, 21:00

JAPEE & THE FUNK MINORITY – ONE NIGHT ONLY

Japee & the Funk Minority has been an underground favorite among the Oslo audience for a long time. In the period between 1009 and 2012, the band played a great number of concerts, and got a well-deserved reputation as an amazing live band. Location: Cosmopolite Scene, Soria Moria building, Vogts gate 64 More details: www.cosmopolite.no

23 AUG, 20:00

CARNIVAL KIDS

The Norwegian-British rock band Carnival Kids is an ambitious and tight live band. They have finally released their second album. While keeping true to the already electric and heavy rock, the band also focuses on melody, which creates a sense of depth and immediacy in the music. Location: Krøsset, Maridalsveien 3 More details: vulkanarena.no/scener/ krosset

MOENJE

27 AUG, 19:00

AGNOSTIC FRONT

Agnostic Front is known as one of the original founders of hardcore, and its members Roger Miret and Vinnie Stigma played a key role in defining and developing the genre and movement in the 80s. The band has always cast a critical eye on oppressors and their destructive role on society. The band was quickly hailed as one of the fastest, hardest and meanest hardcore bands around. Location: Parkteatret, Olaf Ryes plass 11 More details: www.parkteatret.no

28 AUG, 19:00

EELS

Eels is an American rock band, founded in California in 1995 by singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mark Oliver Everett. The band returns with a new album, after having taken a four-year break. Location: Rockefeller, Torggata 16 More details: www.rockefeller.no

AUG 30-31

NERLI THERE

Nerli There is one of Norway’s most productive and dilligent live bands. Their melodic rock’n’roll mixed with Americana and intense shows, sometimes lasting up to three hours, are the key elements of the band’s success. They’ve released four albums, and one live album, and have performed on the same stage as bands like Dance With A Stranger and Dr.Hook. Location: Herr Nilsen Konsertpub, CJ Hambros plass 5 More details: www.herrnilsen.no

Photo: JMLU Brano

Lucky Peterson performs at Oslo Jazzfestival Aug 17

FESTIVALS AUG 7-10

ØYAFESTIVALEN

One of Oslo's largest music festivals, with a lineup that always includes big international names, promising newcomers and everything in between. Nature and culture meet in the festival area in Tøyenparken for four days of concerts, food, stalls and activities. On the night before the festival, Øya has a club night with lots of concerts at clubs and indoor venues in the city. Wednesday, 7 August: The Cure (UK), James Blake (UK), Blood Orange (US), Idles (UK), Tirzah (UK), Julien Baker (US), Hollywood, Fay Wildhagen, Thea Hjelmeland, Rex Orange County (UK), brenn., Jakob Ogawa, Todd Edwards (US), Connan Mockasin (NZ). Thursday, 8 August: Sigrid, Erykah Badu (US), Tame Impala (AU), Pond (AU), Saoirse (IE), Protoje & The Indiggnation (JM), Mitski (US), Farao, Earl Sweatshirt (US), Kommode, Baba Stiltz (SE). Friday, 9 August: Robyn (SE), Unge Ferrari, Christine and the Queens (FR), Yves Tumor (US), Cult of Luna (SE), girl in red, Big Thief (US), Erlend Ropstad, Sâver, Laurel Halo (US), Soccer Mommy (US), Kokoroko (UK). Saturday, 10 August: Karpe, Motorpsycho with friends, Hellbillies, Stereolab (UK), Jonathan Wilson (US), Ezra Collective (UK), Kadhja Bonet (US), slowthai (UK), The Ocean (DE), Black Midi, Lil Halima, Turnstile (US), Stefflon Don (UK), Hyukoh (KR), Moyka, Lena Willikens (DE). Location: Tøyenparken More details: www.oyafestivalen.no

AUG 11-17

OSLO JAZZ FESTIVAL

Annual jazz festival with an emphasis on quality and history. You will find practically every genre represented at Oslo Jazz Festival, from ragtime to rap via main styles swing, bop and modern electric and acoustic forms. After 30 years the festival has built a strong reputation among performers, their agencies and audiences alike for being a warm and professionally executed festival. Location: Oslo More details: www.oslojazz.no

AUG 15-24

OSLO CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

Oslo Chamber Music Festival presents music from Medieval times to the present day. Concerts with Norwegian and international top artists are held at Oslo's best concert venues, including the Royal Palace, The Opera House, Akershus Fortress, Oscarshall and Oslo Concert Hall. Location: Akershus festning More details: www.oslokammermusikkfestival.no

AUG 16-18

THE MELA FESTIVAL Annual multicultural festival at Rådhusplassen (City Hall Square). Oslo Mela is one of the largest events of its kind outside the Asian subcontinent. Mela means "meeting point", and has roots thousands of years back in South Asia. In its modern form Mela is a festival based on artistic and cultural expressions, food and stalls with information and goods of all kinds. The festival is popular with all age groups. Location: Rådhusplassen More details: www.mela.no

17 AUG, 16:00

DEATH DIVING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019 Presented by Citroën: Join in watching the "death divers" who throw themselves from the diving board in a quest to become world champion! The "Death Diving" World Championships is an amateur contest in "dødsing" – a style of diving invented in Frognerbadet in the 1960s. Contestants jump off the 10-metre diving board, try to hold a horizontal x-formation for as long as possible, and then curl up just before hitting the water. The doors open at 4 pm, and the competition starts at 5 pm: 1. Quarter-final, Classic style (30 participants), 2. Semi-final, Freestyle (20 participants), 3. Final, Open (Classic style or Freestyle) Location: Frognerbadet More details: www.oslo.kommune.no

Photo: Helge Brekke

Passion for Ocean Festival takes place at Vippetangen Aug 24

AUG 23-24

SEXHIBITION 2019

Erotic fair/exhibition with sales and info stands, strip teases and more Location: Rockefeller, Torggata 16 More details: www.rockefeller.no

24 AUG, 12:00

PASSION FOR OCEAN FESTIVAL

Passion for Ocean is repeating last year's success, and invites everyone to the 2019 edition of the Passion for Ocean-festival on 24 August â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a real spectacle to show you why you should be crazy for the ocean. Doors open at noon. There will be sailing yachts, divers, surfers, kite-surfers, paddlers, environmental pirates, fishers, biologists, cooks and innovators offering a wide variety of activities, knowledge, music and much more. The event is free and open to everyone. The festival is part of the Oslo European Green Capital celebrations. Location: Vippetangen More details: www.passionforocean.no

AUG 29-30

BYLIVSFESTIVALEN 2019

Two-day festival in the city centre, organised by the Municipality of Oslo's car-free city initiative (Bilfritt byliv). There will be workshops for adults and activities for the whole family. More information tba. Location: Oslo City center More details: www.miljohovedstaden.no/ program/bylivsfestivalen

31 AUG, 12:00

OBOS PRESENTS: X GAMES NORWAY

Get ready for 10 hours of action as X Games Norway 2019 moves in to Telenor Arena! All winners of X Games Norway 2018 are coming to defend their titles. In addition, som of the worlds biggest action sport stars will show up for a memorable day and evening. Big Air ski, Snowboard, Motorcross and skateboard â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all under the same roof. Location: Telenor Arena More details: www.telenorarena.no

FAMILY AUG 1-31

AUG 1-18, 24-25, 31

As part of the 2019 Oslo European Green Capital celebrations, the Nobel Peace Centre puts on an exhibition about climate and environment in the spirit of Alfred Nobel. KlimaLab is a vibrant exhibition about the climate, nature and people. It is an interactive experience for children and adults consisting of art installations you can touch, feel and even eat. Klimalab is open to the public, but it is not completed. The Peace Centre wants you to help them complete the exhibition, because climate change concerns us all and it is up to our generation to find a solution together. To stop climate change, we all have to make changes in our own lives. The exhibition challenges you to become a KlimaBoss at home. Can you manage 30 days without meat? Can you plan your holiday without flying or maybe shop a bit smarter? Location: Nobel Peace Centre, Brynjulf Bulls plass 1 More details: www.nobelpeacecenter.org

Guided tours of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation at Marienlyst most weekends at 1 pm. Location: NRK Marienlyst More details: www.nrkaktivum.no

KLIMALAB

AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25

HOW THE UNIVERSE WORKS

How The Universe Works is an art exhibition designed especially for children, but adults will enjoy it as well. Kunsthall Oslo has been transformed into a space for exploration, experiment and play, and the usual art gallery rules have been suspended. But art, for adults and children, can operate in other modes too. The gallery has asked some of their favourite artists to take up the challenge of making artworks, without compromise, for a viewer who comes with an open mind and a functional imagination but who may not yet have learnt to read. The result is physical, material and sensual but also draws on older versions of art’s role as an impure interface between worlds and disciplines, from ritual performance to constructivism. Location: Kunsthall Oslo, Trelastgata 17 More details: www.kunsthalloslo.no

GUIDED TOUR OF NRK

AUG 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

KRAKABØLA MARKET Krakabøla marked is a creative, social and cultural market held on Norway's oldest marketplace in Oslo's old town. The market is held every Saturday from May through September and offers live entertainment, good and reasonably priced food, fun for the kids, waffles and interesting stalls with used stuff, vintage clothing, hand-made jewelry, natural skincare products, LP records, art posters, cartoons and much more. The market organisers focus on the environment, and many of the vendors offer ecological and eco-friendly goods. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own bags and containers for food and drink to reduce waste and the use of plastic. Location: St. Halvardsgate 21 More details: facebook.com/ krakabolamarked

AUG 10-18

GUIDED TOUR OF FREIA Guided tour of the Freia chocolate factory. Guiding in Norwegian only. Location: Johan Throne Holsts plass 1 More details: www.freia.no/opplev-freia

AUG 31

ACTIVITY DAY AT AKERSHUS FORTRESS Free children's day at Akershus Fortress with dozens of fun activities for children of all ages. The main entrence is from Kirkegata. The event is free and open to all. Location: Akershus festning More details: www.verdenskulestedag.no

STAGE Photo: Ă&#x2DC;yvind Eide

Vikings of Helgeland plays at Nationaltheatret in August

AUG 7

PALESTINE YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Palestine Youth Orchestra is led by the Dutch conductor Vincent de Kort, and is accompanied by the young Palestinian singer Nai Barghouti. The Orchestra will perform music from Bizet’s Carmen, Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, SaintSaenen’s Samson and Delilah, and Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde, as well as Arabian songs by the Rahbani-brothers, originally performed by the legendary singer Fairuz. These songs are here re-written for a symphony orchestra. This concert is a rare opportunity to hear music written by Salvador Arnita, a composer from Jerusalem. The concert is also a world premiere of newly written music by the young film composer Faris Badarni from Bethlehem. Location: Universitetets Aula, Karl Johans gate 47 More details: www.uio.no/om/kultur/aulaen

AUG 13-14, 19-21, 30

IBSEN ON STAGE: VIKINGS OF HELGELAND Adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's The Vikings at Helgeland performed with English subtitles. Ibsenian Viking drama in a post-apocalyptic age. Hjørdis is a conflict-loving, uncompromising and fiery woman, moulded from a world ruled by raw muscle and honour. Resentful of male advantage, she seeks to navigate a society that permits her no room to develop as she desires. When Hjørdis discovers that she is living a lie, she ruthlessly demonstrates her willingness to fight for what she believes in. One of Henrik Ibsen’s early plays, and pointing the direction of his future work, the ironically titled Vikings of Helgeland is a drama of intrigue, a feminist manifesto and a family tragedy. Hjørdis, played by Kjersti Tveterås, is an Ibsen archetype, a Heddaon speed, who understands that she is living the wrong marriage, and who proudly and passionately stirs revenge. As in The Wild Duck, her life’s delusion is exposed – and as in Little Eyolf, her own young son is who stands in her way. The conclusion is, as can be expected, fatal. Location: Amfiscenen, Johanne Dybwads plass 1 More details: www.nationaltheatret.no/ kalender/?productionSeasonId=16521

AUG 17, 20, 25

L’ELISIR D’AMORE L’Elisir d’Amore gives us a combination of moving romance, slapstick humour and intensely beautiful music. It is a story of love – and alcohol’s – wonderful intoxication. Director Oliver Mears lets this comedy of intrigues develop in a British college during the 1970s. The slightly nerdy student Nemorino falls head over heels for the young teacher Adina, as she reads Tristan and Isolde to the class, and about the love potion which brings them together. But it appears that Nemorino’s case is hopeless, particularly when Belcore appears, with the aim of recruiting healthy young bodies to service. Adina seems only to be interested in the macho sergeant. This is when the quack, Dulcamara appears and suggests a quick fix in the the form of a love potion. Is this the reason for Nemorino’s sudden popularity with the girls? And will he win the heart of Adina before it is too late? Or rather, is it her who will win him? Location: The Norwegian National Opera and Ballett, Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 More details: www.operaen.no

21 AUG, 19:00

OSLO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA - SEASON OPENING CONCERT Opening concert for Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra’s 100-year jubilee. Øyvin Trovund’s commissioned composition draws its musical inspiration from prehistoric time to contemporary time. Location: Oslo-Filharmonien, Johan Svendsens plass More details: www.ofo.no

22 AUG, 19:00

OSLO PHILHARMONIC ELGAR, TCHAIKOVSKY Violinist Vilde Frang performs Elgar's spectacular violin concerto as part of the opening week of Oslo Philharmonic's 100th anniversary celebration. The programme this evening also includes Tchaikovsky's Symphony no. 5 − a cornerstone among Russian symphonies and a historic signature work for the Oslo Philharmonic over the course of 100 years. Location: Oslo Konserthus, Munkedamsveien 14 More details: www.oslokonserthus.no

Photo: Laurent Philippe

Some Hope for the Bastards plays at Dansens Hus Aug 23–25

23 AUG, 20:00

AUG 23-25

Henning Kraggerud and Jostein Gaarder have teamed up to write a show with time zones and musical keys as the main themes. Experience a musical and magical journey around the globe, as star violinist Henning Kraggerud brings the world’s most northernmost chamber orchestra to Oslo Chamber Music Festival. Location: Akershus Festning More details: www.oslokammermusikkfestival.no

With his roots planted in the vivid artistic environment in Montreal, Gravel has established himself as one of the foremost champions of the new, Canadian art of dancing. Some Hope for the Bastards is dancing poetry about the feeling of helplessness and apathy. Together with an uncompromising group of actors, dancers and musicians, Gravel creates a burningly honest chorographical concert. Location: Dansens hus, Vulkan 1 More details: www.dansenshus.com

KRAGGERUD & GAARDER: EQUINOX

AUG 23-24

NASJONALBALLETTEN RAW Raw is the free zone of the Norwegian National Ballet, where the dancers collaborate to realize their own projects. From idea and choreography to lighting, makeup and marketing – the dancers do everything themselves. Everything happens voluntarily, the proceeds go towards a a good cause, and the audience get to experience new dance art as it is created: completely raw and straight from the heart. Location: The Norwegian National Opera and Ballett, Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 More details: www.operaen.no

FRÉDÉRICK GRAVEL - SOME HOPE FOR THE BASTARDS

AUG 25

BARBALÉ FLAMENCO TABLAO - INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS GALA

This artist gala will host professional dancers mainly from the Nordic countries. La Choni from Sevilla and Álvaro Romero from Cádiz are the evening’s special guests. This will be an international musical encounter where the audience can experience the beauty of flamenco in different styles. Location: Kulturhuset, Youngs gate 6 More details: www.kulturhusetioslo.no

Phot: Erik Berg

The Marriage of Figaro plays at Operaen Aug 31

27 AUG, 19:00

AUG 29-30

The Norwegian Chamber Orchestra presents an evening of seamless mix between jazz and classical music, interspersed with Italian folk songs backed by accordion, double bass and string instruments. In the middle of it all, we find Håkon Kornstad moving effortlessly between his tenor sax and mellifluous vocal. Location: Universitetets Aula, Karl Johans gate 47 More details: www.uio.no/om/kultur/ aulaen

The Oslo Philharmonic performs Richard Strauss' tone poem Don Juan, Belá Bartók's Concerto for orchestra and Tchaikovsky's piano concerto no. 1. Location: www.oslokonserthus.no More details: www.oslokonserthus.no

AUG 28-31

GUEST PLAY FROM SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE

An enseble of eight actors from The Globe i in London offers an unique chance to experience Shakespeare. As in Williams time, the audience decides which of the three plays they want to see. A simple vote, and the performance starts. The plays are: Twelfth Night, The Comedy of Errors and Pericles. Location: Akershus Slott More details: www.ticketmaster.no

OSLO PHILHARMONIC STRAUSS, TCHAIKOVSKY, BARTOK

31 AUG, 18:00

THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO

The Marriage of Figaro is based on the controversial play "e mariage de Figaro" by Pierre Beaumarchais, which in its time was banned for asserting that nobility and servants were equals, even going so far as to claim that a servant could be better than his master. In the Opera, the “high” and “low” of society are also portrayed as equals in a rich musical universe, and Mozart clearly shows his sympathies with Beaumarchais' revolutionary message. Mozart’s incarnate ability to create memorable, vivid characters through music is developed to perfection. This is Thaddeus Strassberger’s popular 2010 production. Location: The Norwegian National Opera and Ballett, Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 More details: www.operaen.no

Photo: Joerg Wiesner

NORWEGIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA AND HÅKON KORNSTAD

MEET THE

VIKINGS At The Viking Planet groundbreaking virtual reality and surround video transports you to Norway during the Viking age. Read our guide to Osloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spectacular newcomer. Norway + Vikings = True. Now brand new The Viking Planet is revolutionizing public access to the Viking age with cutting edge technology. The center has become an instant classic after opening its doors in June.

Photo: The Viking Planet

We highly recommend a visit. To get you started, we take you through the attractions you can experience in this brave new Viking world.

Photo: The Viking Planet

THE VIKING PLANET FRIDTJOF NANSENS PLASS 4 WWW.THEVIKINGPLANET.COM INFO@THEVIKINGPLANET.COM PHONE: +47 469 42 495

The Ambush: VR-Vikings In The Ambush you are transported back more than a thousand years, to a Viking ship during a Viking raid on Norway’s west coast at the end of the ninth century. This immersive experience uses groundbreaking Virtual Reality technology, with 4D chairs and a cinema soundtrack. The Ambush is the first Virtual Reality experience of its kind in the world.

The Helmet: 270-degree Cinema With a combination of classic cinematic storytelling and innovative 270-degree filmmaking, you get another chance to step into the Viking age. Inside a Viking-helmet-shaped theatre, and with a screen spanning the entire volume of the interior space, various memorable moments from daily Viking life unfold.

Norvegr – The Movie This is a fact-based account placing the Viking Age in the context of European history. The Viking Age began in the late eighth century and lasted until there was a gradual transition into the Christian faith some three hundred years later.

Viking Windows Interactive screens with illustrations and text providing background information on different aspects of the Viking Age. One of Norway’s most respected writers on Viking culture and this significant period in the country´s history, Kim Hjardar, is the editor of The Viking Windows experience. The Viking Windows can be explored on TV screens and huge wall-sized screens operated by an interactive tablet. It is available in twelve languages.

Combination tickets for Oslo Palace and Queen Sonja Art Stable available for NOK 200,-

Discover the world of Norway’s royals QUEEN SONJA ART STABLE

Summer exhibition 2019: Histories. Three generations of Sámi artists. The largests exhibition of Sámi art ever shown in Oslo.

THE ROYAL PALACE

The residence of Their Majesties King Harald and Queen Sonja. Summer exhibition 2019: Where Queens meet. Clothing and objects from Queen Sonja and Queen Maud.

OSCARSHALL

The summer palace commissioned by King Oscar I.

www.royalcourt.no

www.holmenkollen.com

HOLMENKOLLEN SKI JUMP AND SKI MUSEUM Holmenkollbakken has a spectacular and modern design and is an important landmark in Oslo. From the top of the tower you can enjoy stunning panoramic views of Oslo city and surroundings. You can also experience the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest Ski Museum with 4000 years of ski history.

Photo: Charlotte Weigård

TICKETS www.boatsightseeing.com or ticket office at Rådhusbrygge 3, by the fjord in front of City Hall PHONE: +47 23 35 68 90

Explore the Oslo fjord Oslo's famous sightseeing boats have taken visitors for trips on the city's beautiful fjord since 1946. Today the cruises are selfie favourites, with amazing views guaranteed. The boats have been an essential part of "the Oslo experience" for seven decades. For all that time they have been immensely popular, and in continuous operation every single year. «When we aquired the company in the winter of 2000, it was almost like taking over a living museum», remembers Kristian Qvigstad in Båtservice Sightseeing, one of the the current owners. Today the boats offer enchanting – and Instagramfriendly – cruises on the fjord all year round. There are several different cruises to choose from, such as the classic Fjord Sightseeing cruise that passes the fortress, the Opera House and idyllic islands with small summer houses. There are jazz and blues cruises, and an atmospheric three hour evening cruise. The fleet consists of traditional wooden sailing ships and classic sightseeing boats. The magnificient wooden schooner S/S Christiania is the latest addition to Båtservice Sightseeing´s fleet of sailing vessels. She is Norway's largest wooden sailing vessel, and undoubtedly the most beautiful vessel on the Oslo fjord. «When people look back on their Oslo visit, their magic hours on the fjord tend to be among their most vivid memories,» Kristian Qvigstad points out. To find «your» perfect cruise, look no further than the back cover of this issue of What’s On Oslo. Happy sailing!

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MUSEUM LIST MAP Oslo's areas are shown in different colours on this map.

To find out where a museum in the Museum List is located, match the coloured number on the museum you are interested in to the corresponding colour on this map. Tip: A detailed street map with the same numbers is at the back of the magazine.

MAJORSTUA

FROGNER 2

32 29

BYGDĂ&#x2DC;Y

31 27 30

26 28

ST. HANSHAUGEN GRÜNERLØKKA 16

BISLETT

18 13

TØYEN CITY CENTER

8 33

GRØNLAND

12 4

GAMLEBYEN

3 5

EKEBERG

THE MUSEUM LIST

Photo: Carsten Aniksdal/Vigeland-Museet

Oslo has about 50 museums covering all kinds of topics, including intriguing stories from the past, classic and contemporary art, scientific and literary achievements, human rights, and much more. Whatever you’re into, chances are high you’ll find it in one of the museums on these pages!

DRONNING SONJA KUNSTSTALL

ASTRUP FEARNLEY MUSEET 1

Astrup Fearnley Museet is a private contemporary art museum. Beautifully located by the Oslo Fjord in an architect designed building by world renowned Renzo Piano. The museum organizes temporary exhibitions of Norwegian and international contemporary art and houses an important collection of artworks by famous artists like Damien Hirst, Anselm Kiefer and Jeff Koons.

EXHIBITIONS

Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family

OLAV CHRISTOPHER JENSSEN – WORKS FROM THE ASTRUP FEARNLEY COLLECTION 3.5.19 – 15.9.19 ANSELM KIEFER – BOOKS AND WOODCUTS 30.5.19 – 15.9.19 PRIVATE PASSION – NEW ACQUISITIONS IN THE ASTRUP FEARNLEY COLLECTION 30.5.19 – 18.8.19 Vingen Bar serves high quality coffee, food and cocktails.

HOURS AND PRICES Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 12–17, Thu: 12–19 Sat, Sun: 11–17. Admission: A: 130,- / S: 90,- / C (0-18): free entrance Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Strandpromenaden 2 Tel: +47 22936060 E-mail: info@fearnleys.no www.afmuseet.no facebook.com/astrupfearnley Instagram: @astrupfearnley

The Queen Sonja Art Stable

THE QUEEN SONJA ART STABLE Exhibitions in the Art Stable vary between art and displays of objects from the Royal collections.

EXHIBITION 8.2.19 –25.8.19 HISTORIES THREE GENERATIONS SAMÍ ARTISTS Histories is a broad presentation of three generations of Samí artists, from ca. 1970 and up to the present day. It includes works by pioneer Iver Jåks, as well as leading artists such as Synnøve Persen, Britta MarakattLabba, Inger Blix Kvammen and Aslaug Juliussen. The younger generation is represented by Marja Helander and Joar Nango.

THE ROYAL STABLES

Renovated for the opening of the Art Stable, the Royal Stables now appear as they did in their heyday in the interwar years. Where the horses once stood in their stalls, the public now enjoy art and history.

HOURS AND PRICES Every day 11-17 Admission: A: 100,- / C under 12 free

CONTACT

Entrance from Parkveien. www.royalcourt.no Transportation: Bus or tram to Solli plass

AKERSHUS SLOTT Akershus Castle

Akershus castle was built as a fortified medieval castle around the year 1300. Since then the castle has been at the centre of events in Norwegian history. Today it is used for state representation and cultural events. A tour of the castle takes you through the Government representation rooms, The Castle Church, The Royal Mausoleum and The Dungeon.

HOURS AND PRICES Mon – Sat 10–16 Sun 12–16

THE VISITOR CENTRE AKERSHUS FORTRESS

The Visitor Centre is located in the ‘long red house’ from 1774 by the Carp pond. It is the natural starting point for a visit of the grounds. Our staff is up to date on the cultural events at the fortress and offer historical information on this unique monument of Norwegian history.

EXHIBITIONS 1716. THE SIEGE

In the year 1716 Akershus fortress was under siege by 'The Lion of the North', king Charles XII of Sweden. Follow the events on a day-to-day basis.

Admission: A: 100,- / C: 40,- / S: 60,- / P: 50,Free with Oslo Pass and ICOM. Audio guides included in admission

THE PRISONERS AT AKERSHUS – FROM THE MIDDLE AGES TO 1950

CONTACT

HOURS AND PRICES

Tel: 23 09 35 53 E-mail:akershusslott.kontakt@mil.no www.akershusfestning.no facebook.com/akershusslott instagram.com/akershus_slott

Mon-Sun 10-17 Free admission Tickets for guided tours: A: 100,- / C: 50,- / S: 80,- / F: 230,-

Gift shop

GUIDED TOURS 1.8–18.8: Daily 11 and 15 19.8–31.8: Saturday-Sunday 13

CONTACT Tel: 23 09 39 17 E-mail: akershusfestning@mil.no www.akershusfestning.no

FORSVARSMUSEET The Armed Forces Museum

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The museum covers Norwegian military history from the Viking era, through the numerous Nordic wars under Danish rule (ca. 1400-1814) to the Napoleonic wars, the union with Sweden 1814-1905, the World War II campaign 1940 and the War at Sea 1939-1945. The latest exhibitions cover the Cold war period 1945-1990, recent international operations and “Krigskorset (the War Cross) – Norway’s highest decoration”.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITION

Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family

THE NORWEGIAN ARMED FORCES MEDICAL SERVICES – 75 YEARS The museum is situated on the lower grounds of Akershus Fortress. Café 11–15 Museum shop

HOURS AND PRICES Mon–Sun 10–17 Admission: Free entrance

CONTACT Tel: 23 09 35 82 E-mail: post.fmu@mil.no www.forsvaretsmuseer.no Facebook.com/forsvarsmuseet Instagram: @forsvarsmuseet

The Historical Museum

What did the people of the past think, believe and know? How did they arrange their lives, their belongings and their knowledge? Take a journey to our house of many wonders. Learn about the Norwegian Stone Age people, explore the Egyptian mummies and get an insight into wonderfully diverse cultures from across the World through our ethnographic exhibitions.

NEW VIKING AGE EXHIBITION: See gold treasures, ornate swords and the world’s only Viking helmet. The new exhibition features the most exquisite objects from the Norwegian Viking Age. Become acquainted with the Viking war culture, their journeys and how society changed during the Viking era.

HOURS AND PRICES Tue–Sun 10–17 Admission: Adult: 100,Child (under 18): Free. Free with Oslo Pass Two museums for the price of one: Use your ticket for free entry at The Viking Ship Museum within 48 hours.

CONTACT Frederiks gate 2 E-mail: postmottak@khm.uio.no www.khm.uio.no

KREFTFORENINGENS VITENSENTER Cancer Science Centre

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Explore the incredible frontiers of cancer science and the fascinating mysteries of the human body. Understand how cancer occurs, can be prevented and treated. Our brand new, interactive installations let you repair DNA strands, test your skills as a laparoscopic surgeon or immerse yourself in the game «The Guardians of the Cells» where you help your immune system kill cancer cells. Meet our AV1 robot that helps make everyday life easier for sick children, or test IBM's artificial intelligence computer system Watson which, through advanced algorithms, can find the right cancer diagnosis and suggest a suitable treatment. You can find more information at www.kreftforeningen.no/vitensenteret

HOURS AND PRICES Tues-Fri 11–15, Sat-Sun 11–16 For activities during weekdays see kreftforeningen.no/vitensenteret. Admission: Free admission.

CONTACT Kongens gate 6 (entrance corner of Rådhusgata) in Oslo city centre. Tel: +47 21494921 E-mail: post@kreftforeningen.no www.kreftforeningen.no/vitensenteret Facebook.com/Kreftforeningen/ Photo: Logic Interactive

PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS

Find peace and quiet in the Nobel Field, where all the Nobel Peace Prize laureates are presented. Learn more about the laureates and experience the Magical book about Alfred Nobel.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS THE BODY AS A BATTLEFIELD

This year’s Nobel Peace Prize Exhibition is about sexual violence as a weapon of war. It tells the story of Nobel Peace Prize laureates Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad, and the fight to hold the perpetrators of this violence accountable.

5.4.19–19.1.20 KLIMA LAB

A living exhibition about climate change, nature and us.

ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN Museum shop and café

HOURS AND PRICES Tue–Sun: 10–18 Daily guided tours in English Admission: A: 120,- / C(16): free / S: 80,- / P: 80,Oslo Pass free.

CONTACT Rådhusplassen/City Hall Square Tel: +47 48 30 10 00 www.nobelpeacecenter.org Photo: Christina De Middel

NASJONALMUSEET – ARKITEKTUR

The National Museum – Architecture

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PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS HOUSING DESIGN

With models, drawings and photographs from the collection, the exhibition offers insights into the history of modern Norwegian housing.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS

Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family

8.2.19–1.9.19 OUTDOOR MATTERS

En route to the new National Museum

Welcome to Mellomstasjonen, where you can find out about the plans for the new National Museum. The new National Museum will open in 2020. In the meantime, you can visit the Mellomstasjonen information centre in front of the new building and get to know what is set to become the largest art museum in the Nordic countries!

It is one hundred years ago that landscape architecture was taught for the first time at Ås, just south of Oslo. We are marking this anniversary with the exhibition Outdoor Matters.

Weekly program, see nasjonalmuseet.no

SUMMER WORKSHOP

Tue–Fri: 11–17 Sat–Sun: 11–16 Admission: Free entrance.

Tue – Sun 13–16

Weekly program, see nasjonalmuseet.no Museum shop

HOURS AND PRICES

Tue, Wed, Fri: 11–17, Thu: 11–19 Sat, Sun: 12–17 Mon: Closed Admission: A: 50,- / C (0-18) free / S: 30,- / P: 30,Free entrance on Thursdays Oslo Pass free.

Museum shop

HOURS AND PRICES

CONTACT Brynjulf Bulls plass 2, Vestbanen near Aker Brygge Photo: The New National Museum with Mellomstasjonen in front Kleihues + Shuwerk /MIR komm / Statsbygg

CONTACT

Bankplassen 3 Tel: 21 98 20 00 www.nasjonalmuseet.no «Tjøtta» Photo: Annar Bjørgli /Nasjonalmuseet

NORDISK BIBELMUSEUM

OSLO CITY HALL

The Nordic Bible Museum

PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS

This museum is the only one of its kind in the Nordic countries and is based on a collection of more than 3,000 Bibles. Among the museum’s most valuable Bibles is an edition of the Swedish Gustav Vasa’s Bible from 1541, an original page from a 15th century Gutenberg Bible, as well as unique handwritten manuscripts dating back to the 13th century. Visitors will also find a miniature Bible collection with the world’s smallest Bible and a King James Version exhibition. At the Medieval printing press visitors can have their very own Bible page printed.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS 10.07.19-29.09.19 GERMAN LUTHER BIBLES FROM THE 1500 AND 1600S

The history and significance of the German Luther Bibles from the 1500 and 1600s. A presentation of one of the most influential books of all time. Museum shop

HOURS AND PRICES Tue, Wed 12–17, Thu 11–18 Fri, Sat, Sun 11–16 Guided tours in English and Norwegian. Admission: A: 50,- / C under 12 free

CONTACT Nedre Slottsgate 4C Tel: +47 401 05 777 E-mail: post@nobimu.no facebook.com/Nordiskbibelmuseum instagram.com/nordiskbibelmuseum www.nobimu.no

Rådhuset

The City Hall opened in 1950 and is the political and administrative heart of Oslo. The building in itself has an important place in the history of Norwegian art and architecture and stands as a monument to the main artistic movements from the middle of the last century. The Nobel Peace Prize ceremony takes place in the Central Hall on December 10th every year.

HOURS AND PRICES Mon-Sun 9–18 Visit by free, guided tours only. Please note that the City Hall will be closed on certain days during July and August. See City Hall webpages for changes in opening hours: www.oslo.kommune.no/radhuset Between 18.6–11.8 tourists can visit only by one of our free guided tours. Individual visitors can join a public guided tour. Tours are organized all day. Admission: Free entrance

CONTACT Fridtjof Nansens plass Tel: 23 4 6 12 00 E-mail: omvisninger@rft. oslo.kommune.no www.oslo.kommune.no/radhuset Photo: Saiko3p / Adobe Stock

THE VIKING PLANET

THE ROYAL PALACE

Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family

Slottet

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The Royal Palace was built between 1825 and 1849 and is where the daily work of the monarchy is conducted. It is the main residence of Their Majesties the King and Queen, and most members of the Royal Court have their workplace here. The Palace is open to the public during the summer season. All visitors follow a guided tour through some of the most important and lovely rooms. The tour visits the Cabinet Parlour and the Council Chamber, the Bird Room where all those seeking an audience with His Majesty wait to be announced, the Ballroom and the Banqueting Hall where more than 200 people can dine during a gala dinner. The Changing of the Guards takes place every day at 13:30.

HOURS AND PRICES Open to visitors: 22.06-25.08 Mon-Sun 10-17 Guided tours in English every day at 12, 14, 14:20 and 16. Tours in Norwegian every 20 minutes. Admission: A: 140,-/ C: 110,-/ S: 110,-/P: 110,Tickets available through Ticketmaster. Remaining tickets sold at the entrance.

Norwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first interactive entertainment center with many unique experiences based on viking heritage. Through groundbreaking Virtual Reality technology, you can now step back more than a thousand years to board a Viking ship and witness a hyper realistic drama that unfolds up-close and personal in VR. With a 270-degree cinema The Viking Planet presents compelling original Viking content in a way never before seen. Through several interactive experiences, you can explore topics like: Ships & Navigation, Weapons & War, Women in the Viking Age and Religion & Mythology.

HOURS AND PRICES Mon-Sun 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;20 Admission: Adult: 295,Children under 12 years: 100,Family ticket (4 adults): 995,Children under 5 years (free admission)

CONTACT Fridtjof Nansens plass 4 Next to city hall E-mail: info@thevikingplanet.com Phone: +47 46942495 www.thevikingplanet.com

CONTACT Slottsplassen 1 www.royalcourt.no Transportation: Tram, metro or bus to Nationaltheatret

POPSENTERET

Museum and Experience Center of popular music

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A must-visit for music fans of all ages. Exhibitions and engaging interactive installations. Discover popular music and culture in a new way. Enjoy music, studios, films, children’s room and much more! You`ll find us in the urban area of Grunerløkka, Oslo.

ACTIVITIES EXHIBITION: FUZZ! «The technology that changes music». Experience the exiting, ongoing and magic story of how the music, the instruments and the sound is influenced by technology. DIY-stations, record a hit in the studios, make CD-cover, download and share. Play real instruments and be a popstar! Guided tours in English Send a mail to kontakt@popsenteret.no if you want an interesting and engaging tour. Visit Café Lille Oslo. Giftshop. Located at Grünerløkka

HOURS AND PRICES Tue, Wed, Fri 10-16, Thu 10-16 Sat-Sun 11-17. Monday: Closed Admission: A:100,- / C:50,- / S:70,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Grünerløkka, Trondheimsveien 2. Tram: 11, 12 or 13 to Schous Plass (Tram 17, bus 30 and 31 to Heimdalsgt.) E-mail: kontakt@popsenteret.no www.popsenteret.no

Labour Museum

Welcome to the museum suitably located among the former industrial buildings that lined the Akerselva river at Sagene – Oslo’s most vital byway, as described by New York Times. Guided tours: Sat–Sun at 12.00. Guided tours in the museum and the surroundings of Akerselva. Includes a visit to an apartment which used to house factory workers English speaking guides!

EXHIBITIONS FACTORY GIRLS AND INDUSTRIAL PIONEERS ARTISTIC REFLECTIONS ON AKERSELVA Enjoy coffee and waffles at “HønseLovisas hus” by the Akerselva river.

HOURS AND PRICES Wed–Sun 11–16 Admission: Free entrance

CONTACT

Sagveien 28 facebook.com/Arbeidermuseet/ Tel: +47 23 28 41 70 E-mail: post@oslomuseum.no www.oslomuseum.no Photo: Christina Krüger / Oslo Museum

MUNCHMUSEET Munch Museum

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Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family

11.5.19 – 8.9.19 EXIT! In 2020, The Munch Museum moves into its new home with a spectacular location by Oslo’s waterfront. Before doing so, we take time to reflect upon and remember the history of the museum so far. Visitors will be able to see Edvard Munch’s handwritten last will and testament, demonstrating the extraordinary body of work he left to the city of Oslo in 1940, four years before his death. We recreate parts of the original museum architecture to allow for a bit of time travel, with a selection of paintings and graphics from the inaugural exhibition in 1963 on display, including masterpieces such as The Scream, Vampire and Madonna. We also dive into the robbery of The Scream and Madonna in 2004, a sizzling crime story. Through a wide range of posters, films, newspaper clippings, photographs and catalogues we share stories and anecdotes that show how the position of both the museum and the art of Edvard Munch have changed over the years.

HOURS AND PRICES Mon–Sun 10–17

Admission: A: 120,- / C(<19): free / S: 60,Free admission with Oslo Pass.

CONTACT

Tøyengata 53 www.munchmuseet.no

Naturhistorisk museum

NATURALLY INCREDIBLE The museum includes a large botanical garden demonstrating the beauty and variation of the plant kingdom. Visit the arboretum with Norwegian and exotic trees, the two small but beautiful greenhouses and the thematic gardens such as viking garden and mountain garden.The museum is home to the famous primate fossil “Ida”, and the indoors exhibits display unique fossils, dinosaurs, rocks, meteorites, minerals and stuffed animals from Norway and around the world. The museum shop features souvenirs and gift items with themes from nature.

HOURS AND PRICES Botanical Garden: 7-21 Greenhouses: 10-21 Museum exhibits & museum shop: Mon–Sun 10–17 Admission: A: 120,-/C 50,- / S: 50,-/F: 280,Free with Oslo Pass Garden & Greenhouse: Free entrance

CONTACT Naturhistorisk museum University of Oslo Sars’ gate 1/Monradsgate Tel: 22 85 16 30 E-mail: informasjon@nhm.uio.no www.nhm.uio.no Photo: Guri Dahl

BARNEKUNSTMUSEET The International Museum of Children´s Art

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The 3 basic functions of the Museum is to collect, promote & preserve children’s art worldwide. Film director Rafael Goldin (1920–1994) and his wife, Doctor of Medicine, Alla Goldin (1938–2007), conceived and developed the idea of the Museum & collection.

PERMANENT COLLECTION

The Museum presents a variety of thematic exhibitions and art projects from around the world - and is a multicultural place where children and adults meet on children's terms. The main goal of the Museum is to promote the UN Convention on «the Rights of the Child». WORKSHOPS Guided tours, art workshops & music activities. Drop in

HOURS AND PRICES Sat–Sun 11–16 Tue–Thu 11–16 Closed 19.8.-16.9

Museum of Oslo

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Exhibitions of the City’s history. The museum is located in the beautiful old building of Frogner Manor House inside the Vigeland Park, approx. 200 metres south of the sculpture park.

EXHIBITIONS OSLOVE - THE STORY OF OSLO

Historical highlights of the city Free Audio Guide in eight languages

URBAN ANIMALS

Both tame and wild animals are part of Oslo’s history. How have the animals influenced the city and what impact has the city had on the animals?

SEVENTIES

A feel of the 1970´s Guided tours: Sat and Sun at 13.00 Enjoy hot and cold meals at Café Mathia Museum Shop

Admission: A: 75,- / C: 40,- /S: 40,- P: 40,Free with Oslo Pass

HOURS AND PRICES

CONTACT

Admission: A: 90,- / C (0-18): Free / S: 50,- / P 70,-

Lille frøens vei 4 Tel: +47.22691777 E-mail: mail@childrensart.com www.childrensart.com twitter@barnekunst Instagram: childrensartmuseum Tram: Frøen station

Tue–Sun 11–16 Mon closed

CONTACT Frognerveien 67 Tel: +47 23 28 41 70 www.oslomuseum.no facebook.com/bymuseetOslo Instagram: @bymuseet Photo: Christina Krüger / Oslo Museum

VIGELAND-MUSEET The Vigeland Museum

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In this beautiful museum situated next to the famous Vigeland Park you will find an almost complete collection of the works by Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943). The story behind the Vigeland Park and how the sculptures were made is also well documented in the museum, which was built as studio and home for the artist in the 1920’s.

Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family

ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION

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Villa Stenersen was designed from 1937 to 1939 by the architect Arne Korsmo for the financier and art collector Rolf E. Stenersen. The house has been listed as a heritage building by the Directorate for Cultural Heritage, and refurbishments are gradually being carried out to restore the building to its original colours and materials.

12.4.19–15.9.19 PARALLELS. GUSTAV VIGELAND AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES. RODIN, BOURDELLE, MAILLOL, MEUNIER.

HOURS AND PRICES

Admission: Free

Opening hours 12.4-15.9: Tue-Sun 10–17, Mon closed. Admission: A: 120,- / C: 60,- / S: 60,- / P: 60,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Nobels gate 32 Tel: +47 23 49 37 00 www.vigeland.museum.no

Summer season till 27 October Sun 12 - 16 Guided tours at 13 (in Norwegian) and 15 (in English). No booking in advance for the open guided tours

CONTACT Tuengen allé 10C Metro: Line 2 or 3 (westbound to Østerås or Kolsås) from the city centre to Borgen station www.nasjonalmuseet.no Photo: Nasjonalmuseet

Photo: Carsten Aniksdal

HOLMENKOLLEN SKI MUSEUM AND SKI JUMP

At the top of Oslo you can visit Holmenkollen National arena, a site where many skihistorical moments have been created. In the heart of the arena trumps Holmenkollen Jump Tower and Ski Museum. The world’s oldest Ski Museum is shot into the mountain underneath the Ski Jump. The exhibits cover the skiing disciplines of jumping, Cross-country and Alpine skiing; there are also exhibits covering important themes such as Norwegian Arctic explorers and the Norwegian Royal family´s passion for Skiing. At the top of the tower you can enjoy the spectacular view of Oslo and the surrounding areas. Check out the newest exhibition “Blåkollen” – a magical universe for the children.

HOURS AND PRICES Mon–Sun 9-20 Admission: A:140,-/ C: 70,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Kongeveien 5 Tel: 22 92 32 00 E-mail: post@skiforeningen.no www.holmenkollen.com Metroline 1 to Frognerseteren Photo: Andreas Bache-Wiig

HOLMENKOLLEN SKI SIMULATOR

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New 2017 Skisimulator in Holmenkollen. It is a Movie-Ride Theatre. Experience Downhill Skiing at 130 km/ hour – and Ski-jumping at 100 km/hour. Ski Simulator next to the Holmenkollen ski jump! Jump in “Kollen” and find out what it feels like to head down the world’s toughest downhill ski slopes alongside the world’s best performers on two skis. Technology which used to be available only to pilots and astronauts combines flight simulator movements with an “eye-view” movie to create a unique and realistic feel. Once inside the the Ski Simulator you will get the “ride of your life”, when the skiing starts. Up to 12 people can sit inside at the same time and the whole ride lasts about 5 minutes. “Amazing ride, amazing experience. It made me realize how crazy you have to be to go skiing at 130 km/h and how dangerous it is”.

HOURS AND PRICES Mon–Sun 9–20

Admission: A: 95,- / C: 55,- / S: 95,- / P: 95,-

CONTACT

Kongeveien 5 Tel to kiosk: 969-03-665 or try 900-12-046 E-mail: post@skisimulator.no www.skisimulator.no Metro / T-bane: No 1 to Holmenkollen Station

The Norwegian museum of Science and Technology

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EXTENSIVE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITY PROGRAM FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Visit web for full program. With over 100 interactive installations and 25 historical exhibitions, you will be inspired!

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS Go to the moon in Apollo 11 with our MOON LANDING 50TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION. Look into the concept of race in FOLK – FROM RACIAL TYPES TO DNA SEQUENCING. Visit GROSSRAUM on forced labor in Norway during WW2. Challenge yourself in BLIND SPOT – an exhibition about looking and seeing Explore interesting topics on value creation through the ages, the journey of medical history from the 1850s and cars and planes. Enjoy refreshments and delicious food in our café. Museum shop.

HOURS AND PRICES Open all days to 18.8: 11-18. From 19.8: Tu–Fri: 9-16, Sat, Sun 11-18. closed Mon. Admission: A: 150,- / C: 100,- / S: 100,Family: 450,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Kjelsåsveien 143 Tel: 22 79 60 00 www.tekniskmuseum.no Tram 11 and 12, Bus 25 and 54.

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MUSEUMS ON BYGDØY Bygdøy is a famous museum peninsula just outside the city centre. This is a great place to spend a day (or three!) browsing museums, and maybe even exploring Bygdøy's pretty beaches and lush forests. 47

THE POLAR EXPLORATION MUSEUM Frammuseet

KON-TIKI MUSEET

Fram is the most famous ship in polar history, known for its amazing expeditions to the North and South Poles. Ride the waves on Fram in our brand new cinematic projection surrounding the ship. Explore the hold, and see how the crew lived and worked together. Enjoy a number of activities for young and old. Watch our introductory film (10 languages). Enter the first ship to navigate the Northwest Passage, Gjøa. Treat yourself to refreshments in Café Framheim, and relax on our sea view terrace.

HOURS AND PRICES Mon-Sun 9-18 Open every day! Admission: A: 120,-/C: (6-16): 50,-/ S: 50,-/P: 90,Groups (≥15): A 80,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Bygdøynesveien 39. Bus 30 to Bygdøynes Tel: 23 28 29 50 E-mail: post@frammuseum.no www.frammuseum.no Photo: Marcus Thomassen

The Kon-Tiki Museum

Come see the original Kon-Tiki balsa wood raft and the papyrus ship Ra II from Thor Heyerdahl’s world-famous sea adventures! For families: special storylines in the exhibitions, underwater exhibition with the famous whale shark, and walking in the Easter Island cave replica.

EXHIBITIONS • • • •

Kon-Tiki (1947) – across the Pacific Ocean on a balsa-wood raft Ra and Ra II (1969–1970) – across the Atlantic Ocean on a papyrus ship Easter Island expeditions (1955-56 and 1986) Thor Heyerdahl (1914–2002) – his life

See the the Academy Award-winning documentary film “Kon-Tiki” (English, 67 min) at 12:00. Short film about Kon-Tiki and Thor Heyerdahl (English, 10 min) all day. Souvenir design shop.

HOURS AND PRICES Every day 09.30–18 Admission: A: 120 / C: (6-15 yrs): 50 S: 50 / P: 90 / F: 240 / Group (10+) pp: 80 Free with Oslo Pass.

CONTACT Bygdøynesveien 36 Bus 30 to Bygdøynes Tel: 23 08 67 67 www.kon-tiki.no Instagram.com/kontikimuseet Facebook.com/KonTikiMuseum

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NORWEGIAN MARITIME MUSEUM Norsk Maritimt Museum

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Norway’s interaction with the seas, from its oldest known vessel to the latest hi-tech offshore ships. Our panoramic cinema features an 18-minute journey along Norway’s extensive coastline. Joint tickets with the Fram and Kon-Tiki Museums available!

EXHIBITIONS

OPEN-AIR MUSEUM Wooden farmhouses with fields and townhouses with streets show homes, life and traditions from the many Norwegian regions. Of particular interest is the Medieval Stave Church.

INDOOR EXHIBITS

THE SHIP: Try our tugboats in our in door

DAILY

boat pool! See Norways oldest vessel.

AT SEA! Seafaring from the Vikingera

until today. Features golden treasures, pirates and archeological excavations.

MEET THE PEOPLE OF NORWAY

NORWAY IS THE SEA: Try our shipping game and explore modern ship technology!

Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family

The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History

Folk Art. Folk Dress. Sami Culture. Church Art. Oslo-homes 1879-2002. 10.00-17.00: Hosts welcome you into historical homes and the stave church. 11.00/12.00/15.00/16.00: Guided tour. 12.00 & 14.30: Norwegian Fairy Tales.

FOR KIDS:

Voyages with the Chief and Sally Jones. Follow Gorilla Sally on a breath-taking adventure through the jungle, port cities and across the seven seas. Try out our radioboats in our in door boat pool. Fjord cafe, Museum shop

Until August 18: 10.30-16.30: Folk dance & music trio. 11.00-17.00: Traditional baking. 12.00-16.00: Horse-and-carriage-rides. 13.00: Guided walk to farm animals. 13.30: Extreme Makeover- we dress a visitor in an 18th-Century gown. 14.00: Death & funeral customs.

HOURS AND PRICES

WEEKENDS

Every day 10-17 Admission: A:120,- / C(6-15): 50,- / S:50,P: 90,- / F: 240,- / Group (10p+) 80,Free with Oslo Pass

Sundays 14: Folk dance performance From August 19: Traditional baking and horse-and-carriage-rides.

CONTACT

Mon–Sun 10–17 Admission: A: 160,-/ C: 40,- / S: 120,F: 320,-. Free with Oslo Pass

Bygdøynesveien 37. Bus 30 to Bygdøynes Tel: +47 22 12 37 00 www.marmuseum.no facebook.com/maritimtmuseum/ instagram.com/maritimtmuseum/

HOURS AND PRICES

CONTACT Museumsveien 10, Bygdøy Bus 30 to Folkemuseet or the Ferry. www.norskfolkemuseum.no

HL-SENTERET

VIKINGSKIPSHUSET

Holocaust Center

The Holocaust Center is located in Villa Grande, the former residence of the Nazi collaborator Vidkun Quisling.

PERMANENT EXHIBITION The story of Nazi genocide and mass murder during World War 2 – with special focus on the Norwegian Jews.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS YAZIDI: ENCOUNTERS AFTER A GENOCIDE THE STORY OF VILLA GRANDE BUNKER FROM WORLD WAR 2 Guided tours Weekends 11.30: The bunker 12.00: The permanent exhibition Kafé Villa Grande Outdoor seating in the beautiful garden Open from 11 - Mondays closed

HOURS AND PRICES Every day 10–18 Admission: A: 70,- / C (6-16): 30,S: 50,-/ P: 50,- / F: 130,- / Group per person: 50,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Huk Aveny 56 Bus 30 to Bygdøyhus Tel: 22 84 21 00 E-mail: post@hlsenteret.no www.hlsenteret.no

The Viking Ship Museum

Come face to face with some of the world's greatest Viking treasures! Experience the best-preserved Viking Ships in the world and unique burial artefacts from boat graves around the Oslo Fjord. These ships have been on voyages of the sea before they became the final resting place for their wealthy owners. Here you will see incredible woodcarvings, mysterious skeleton remains and an immersive film that takes you into the Viking era. This is a museum experience out of the ordinary.

MUST SEE

LOOK OUT FOR THE VIKINGS – VIKINGS ALIVE

The Viking Ship Museum's new film takes the audience on a unique visual journey into the history of a Viking ship.

HOURS AND PRICES Every day 9–18 Admission: A: 100,-/C (0-18) free. Free with Oslo Pass Two museums for the price of one: Use your ticket for free entry at The Historical Museum within 48 hours.

CONTACT Huk Aveny 35 Bus 30 to Vikingskipshuset Tel: 22 13 52 80 Guided Tours: Tel.: 22 85 99 64 E-mail: entre-vsh@khm.uio.no www.khm.uio.no

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The summer palace of Oscarshall is located on the peninsula of Bygdøy in Oslo. The palace was commissioned by King Oscar I and Queen Joséphine, and was completed in 1852. Today it stands as a monument to Norwegian art and applied art from the 19th century. The palace is considered to be one of the finest examples of Neo-Gothic architecture in Norway and is one of the country’s most important embodiments of the National Romantic style so popular in Norway during the period. Café Queen Joséphine open June-August: Wed-Sun Sept: Sat-Sun The park surrounding the summer palace is open to everyone during the opening hours. No ticket required.

HOURS AND PRICES 01.06-31.08: Wed-Sun 11-17 01.09-08.09: Fri-Sun 11-17 Tours in Norwegian start every hour on the hour. Last tour starts at 16.00. Private groups are admitted all season by appointment Admission: A: 70,- / S: 60,- / C: 40,-

CONTACT Ocarshallveien Tel: 91702361 www.royalcourt.no Bus nr. 30 to Norsk Folkemuseum Ferry from Rådhusbrygga to Dronningen

FJORD SIGHTSEEING MUSEUM FERRY Båtservice Sightseeing

At City Hall pier 3 you find our traditional sightseeing boats and sail ships. The 2 hour Fjord Sightseeing is the most popular, sailing 6 departures every day! In the evening you can enjoy the 3 hour "Shrimp buffet cruise" on a vintage schooner. Buy your tickets in our ticket kiosk at City Hall pier 3.

HOURS AND PRICES MUSEUM FERRY TO BYGDØY March 15 to October 13 - 08.55 to 18.25 NOK 75 (round trip) FJORD SIGHTSEEING The classic tour High season: 10.30 11.30 13.00 14.00 15.30 16.30 NOK 339 (2 hour cruise) CITY CRUISE HOP ON / OFF 5 stops in the Fjord City May 17 to Sept 1 - 09.45 to 16.10 NOK 225 (24 h. ticket) NORWEGIAN EVENING CRUISE incl. Shrimp buffet June 23 to Aug 26 -19.00 + extra departures in May and June NOK 465 (3 hour cruise) JAZZ AND BLUES CRUISE incl. Shrimps and band June 1 to Aug 27 -19.00 Tue: Jazz Sat: Blues NOK 519 (3 hour cruise)

CONTACT Tickets: City Hall pier 3 or at www.nyc.no Tel.: 23 35 68 90 mail: booking@nyc.no

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! POPSENTERET Address: Trondheimsveien 2 www.popsenteret.no Opening hours: Tues-Fri: 10-16. Thurs open late till 19. Sat-Sun: 11-17. Mon: Closed Guided tours in English.

THE MUSIC NEVER STOPS AT

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Photo: Anne Marte Foer

Popsenteret isn’t quite like other museums. As well as giving you a fascinating history of Norwegian pop music from 1904 until today, you can become a popstar for a day. Popsenteret is an urban museum and experience centre of popular music, full of engaging interactive experiences, exhibitions and DIY studios. The centre permanently exhibits the vast and surprisingly rich history of Norwegian popular music. Temporary exhibitions explore known artists such as AHA, Røyksopp and Sigrid, time periods and genres. The temporary exhibition “FUZZ The technology that changes the music” will let you test your skills with real instruments in a playful way. They make use of audio-visual technology in both their permanent and temporary exhibits.

Become a popstar This is the moment your inner popstar has been waiting for. Popsenteret has its own sound proof studios where you record a hit song from their archives, or even sing and mix your own song. After that, you can dress up like a true popstar and do a photoshoot for your record cover. Also, the recordings and pictures you produce are downloadable from the centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, ensuring you can dazzle friends and family with your new superstar skills. Meanwhile, the youngest kids have a playroom with musical games, instruments and videos â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a kind of pre-school for future popstars. Why become a popstar the old fashioned way, when you can just visit Popsenteret this August? A must-visit for music-fans of all ages!

Photo: Anne Marte Foer

Photo: Boss / Didrick Stenersen

SHOPA HOLIC Oslo has a great selection of interesting shops. There are a wide variety of department stores, boutiques and shopping districts with hundreds of outlets, charming antique shops, flea markets, exclusive international brands and local handicrafts.

Oslo City (Stenersgata 1 / oslocity.no) near Oslo Central Station (“Oslo S”) is Norway’s most visited shopping centre, and contains more than 90 different shops, services and restaurants on five floors. From there you can cross a footbridge to Byporten Shopping (Jernbanetorget 6 / byporten.no), which has a further 70 shops. Ø (Jernbanetorget 1), in the oldest part of Oslo Central Station, has an attractive new dining and shopping area, a hotel and Oslo Visitor Centre. Paleet (Karl Johans gate 37) is a modern and Innovative shopping centre that is also worth a visit. At Aker Brygge (Bryggegata 9) there is a large and attractive seaside shopping area with lots of stores.

BOOKS & MUSIC

Bare Jazz (Grensen 8) is a great jazz-only specialty music store with a café and a place to hear good jazz music, sometimes

live, while nearby Big Dipper (Møllergata 1) has a large selection of vinyl. Eldorado Bookstore (Torggata 9A) is the largest independent bookstore in Scandinavia, with 4,000 square metres of books, culture and music, including Norway’s largest departments for children’s books, audio books and classical music, and a coffee shop, back yard restaurant and four stages. Tronsmo (Universitetsgata 12) is a specialist book shop focusing on subjects like politics, feminism, gay & lesbian issues, movies and ficition, has a good selection of English-language literature, and a basement full of comic books. Damm’s Antiquarian Books (Frederik Stangs gate 46) is the oldest antiquarian book store in Scandinavia and offers treasures from several centuries. Outland (Kirkegata 23, Storgata 26) is an authentic nerd haven, with tons of comic books and comic series, board games and gadgets from both cartoons and movies.

Paleet / Einar Aslaksen

SHOPPING MALLS

VINTAGE & SECOND-HAND

FOOD & DELICACIES

ART & ANTIQUES

LUXURY & HIGH-END

Fretex, Norway’s biggest chain of second-hand shops with four shops just in Oslo, is run by the Christian charity Salvation Army Norway. It’s a great place to find clothes at very cheap prices. UFF Second Hand (Prinsens gate 2) is a big vintage store with clothes, shoes and accessories from the last six decades. Fuglen (Universitetsgata 2) is a great retro-looking coffee shop and cocktail bar, but “everything” here is also for sale, from the retro chairs and tables to the plates. The vintage shop Frøken Dianas Salonger (Markveien 56) sells hand-picked, custom designed and mostly used clothes, and Robot (Korsgata 22A) focuses on imported vintage, retro and mod clothing, to mention just a few of the places in this hip area.

The popular Vestkanttorvet Flea Market (Vestkanttorvet, Professor Dahls gate 46 B) is Oslo’s oldest market, and the place to go for bric-a-brac and antiques on Saturdays (March – December). Blomqvist kunsthandel (Tordenskiolds gate 5) is Norway’s largest auction house and specializes in local and international art, as well as Norwegian antiques. You might also want to take a look at, as well as antiques shop Galleri Gimle Arts and Antiques (Gimleveien 21). Basarhallene (Kirkeristen) houses several handicraft and antique shops.

DESIGN

David-Andersen stores have a great selection of gold, diamond, silver and enamel jewelry. Purenkel (Grünersgate 3) is a shop and gallery hybrid with stylish design and handicraft items as well as workshops. At Norway Designs (Stortingsgata 28) you’ll find great Norwegian, Nordic and European interior design articles, and at Pur Norsk (Industrigata 36) you can buy Norwegian design products such as furniture and personal items. Heimen husflid (Rosenkrantz’ gate 8) is a traditional handicraft shop with Norwegian sweaters and other knitwear, blankets, arts and crafts and much more, and the shop Illums bolighus (Stortorvet 9 and Haakon VIIs gate 10) is four whole floors of famous and new Danish, Scandinavian and international furniture design.

One of the hottest places on the Oslo food map is Mathallen (Vulkan 5) – Norway’s very first food hall. In this red brick former factory building at Grünerløkka by the Akerselva river, you’ll find about 30 food shops and eateries offering a tasty and fascinating selection of food and delicacies from various regions of Norway and further afield. Fiskeriet (Youngstorget 2) is a great place to pick up freshly caught sea food such as fish and shellfish, fairtrade treats, local produce and special imports, and has a bistro with seasonal produce. And if you have a sweet tooth, Freia Chocolate Shop (Karl Johans gate 31) offers tasty, high quality Norwegian chocolate from Freia, Norway's traditional and biggest chocolate manufacturer.

Eger (Karl Johans gate 23 B) is Norway’s largest high-end fashion house, and stocks over 300 international fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands, while Steen & Strøm Department Store (Nedre Slottsgate 8) is a department store with many well-known and attractive Norwegian, Scandinavian and international brands. Upmarket stores with self-explanatory names include Gucci (Nedre Slottsgate 8), Hermés (Nedre Slottsgate 15), Louis Vuitton (Nedre Slottsgate 13) and Mulberry (Akersgata 18). On and around Bogstadveien on the city’s west side there are also a number of high-end stores.

SOUVENIRS

At Karl Johans gate you will find The Troll Shop (Karl Johans gate 13) where you can buy classic souvenir items like trolls, lusekofte, wollen socks and much more. Near Oslo City Hall Norway Shop (Fridtjof Nansens plass 2) sells Norwegian knitwear, gifts and souvenirs, and Holm – Souvenirs & Sweaters (Hieronymus Heyerdalsgate 1) sells lots of headwear for all occasions, as well as sweaters from Dale of Norway. Oslo Sweater Shop in SAS Scandinavia Hotel (Tullins gate 5) and in Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania (Biskop Gunnerus’ gate 3) has the country’s largest selection of Norwegian sweaters.

Oslo on a

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It’s perfectly possible to visit or live in Oslo on a relatively low budget with a bit of planning! Here are some tips on how to spend wisely and still have a good time.

TEXT: TARJEI KIDD OLSEN

CHEAP ACTIVITIES:

The Oslo Pass gives you free entry to more than 30 museums and attractions, free travel on all public transport, free parking in municipal car parks, free entry to outdoor swimming pools, free walking tours, as well as discounts on sightseeing, ski simulator, Tusenfryd Amusement Park, concert tickets, climbing, ski and bike rental, and special offers in restaurants, shops, entertainment and leisure venues. More information: www.visitoslo.com/en/ activities-and-attractions/oslo-pass

the most popular part of the forest around Oslo - with endless possibilities for walks, trekking, biking, skiing and swimming, and with cozy cafes hidden among the trees.

FREE ACTIVITIES:

Rema 1000, Kiwi, Rimi and Bunnpris are among the cheapest supermarkets, and can be found around town. Meny is a more expensive supermarket with a larger selection of more fancy food. Various other supermarkets are also available.

You can walk on the roof of the Norwegian Opera and Ballet, situated by – and literally sloping into – the sea near the central station, enjoying amazing views of the city, fjord and surrounding hills and islands.

EATING OUT:

Take a long walk and enjoy waterfalls, parks, bridges, swimming spots, historical buildings, bars, cafes, museums and cultural centres along Oslo’s urban river Akerselva, which snakes its way down from the lake Mariadalsvannet by the forest edge to Grønland in the city centre.

Examples are Tøyengata Bodega in Heimdalsgata 37, Café Sara in Hausmanns gate 29, Fiskeriet Youngstorget at Youngstorget 2, Viet Nam House in Bernt Ankers gate 6B, L’oasis Mazze in Trondheimsveien 14A, as well as Tasty Thai in Thereses gate 51 and Nippon Sushi in Sørkedalsveien 5.

The Vigeland Sculpture Park inside the beautiful Frogner Park near Majorstua boasts 212 impressive bronze and granite sculptures designed by Gustav Vigeland.

The Holmenkollen Ski Jump at Holmenkollen in the hills above Oslo is one of the capital’s most famous landmarks, hosts many winter sporting activities, and the area has great views. There is a ski museum inside the ski jump and an observation deck on top (free with Oslo Pass). The Holmenkollen area (especially from Frognerseteren and Tryvann) is also a great starting point for trips into Nordmarka,

Another good starting point for trips into Nordmarka is the forest lake Sognsvann. Both Sognsvann and Holmenkollen are accessible by metro (free with Oslo Pass).

FOOD & DRINK SUPERMARKETS:

While restaurants can be quite expensive, a good tip is to check out cheaper eateries for instance at Grønland, Grünerløkka and Sofienberg on the east side of town - although there are cheap places on the west side too.

BEER: Norway’s high alcohol prices are no big secret, but there are large savings to be had on beer if you know where to go. As with food, many of the cheap places are on Oslo’s east side. Among the very cheapest places are Rett Inn Bar in Storgata 39, Samfunnet Bislet in Pilestredet 52 and Destiny café in Skippergata 26.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN OSLO RUTER’S CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE

Located in the clock tower outside Oslo Central Station, the customer service centre provides information about public transport timetables, tickets and prices in Oslo and the surrounding area. The centre also sells public transport tickets. In addition there is a popular Ruter website with price Information and searchable timetables: www.ruter.no Address: Jernbanetorget 1. Tel.: (from Oslo/Akershus): 177 Tel.: (from out of town): + 47 815 00 176

TICKETS

Oslo’s local buses, trams, ferries and the metro share a ticket system. Single tickets can be purchased on busses, trams and ferries, but are cheaper if you buy them in advance. On the metro tickets must be purchased before entering the train. Tickets can be purchased from vending machines and ticket offices at the metro stations, at Oslo Visitor Centre, in kiosks including Narvesen, 7-Eleven and Deli de Luca, and at Ruter’s Service Centre at Jernbanetorget (in front of Oslo Central Station). Remember to activate your ticket when you start your trip. Free travel on all public transport within zones 1 and 2 if you buy the Oslo Pass, which also gives free access to many museums and other attractions: ruter.no/en/buying-tickets/ticketsand-fares/oslo-pass/ If you have a smart phone, you can buy digital tickets using the "RuterBillett" app. Prices here are the same as when you buy a ticket in advance, i.e. cheaper than buying on-board your bus, tram or ferry. There is also a "RuterReise" app with searchable timetables, including live arrival time estimates.

DIAL 177 www.177.no

National phone number for public transportation services in Norway. Wherever you are in Norway, you can dial 177 and ask your specific question related to public transportation. The 177 website also gives you links to regional public transport facilities.

TICKETS RECOMMENDED FOR TOURISTS

Single ticket for Zone 1, valid for 1 hour. 24-hour ticket for Zone 1. 7-day ticket for Zone 1.

TRAM

Oslo has six tram lines that run through the city from east to west. The route network primarily covers the inner city, but a couple of longer routes go out to the residential areas west, south and north of the city centre

METRO (T-BANE)

Oslo’s metro network is extensive, with six connected lines and frequent departures from early morning until late at night. All branch lines and the ring line come together in a major tunnel through the city centre, with stops at Nationaltheatret, Stortinget and Jernbanetorget (Oslo Central Station).

BUS

Buses supplement the metro and tram systems within the city boundaries. Oslo’s city buses have a two-digit route number, and the converging point for most bus routes is Jernbanetorget outside Oslo Central Station.

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