What's On Oslo: March-April

MARCH/APRIL

Explore Viking Oslo

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SHOPAHOLIC // THE MUSEUM LIST

OSLO ON A BUDGET // HOW TO GET AROUND // MAPS

Fjord Cruise

OSLOFJORD SIGHTSEEING

Discover the scenic Oslo fjord, the zero-emission way on a comfortable and relaxing fjord cruise on board the electrical vessel Oslofjord on a 2 hour sightseeing cruise.

Daily from 11:00 and from 13:30

NOK 390,-

Under 18 years 50% and under 6 free of charge.

Meeting by the zero emission ships on Rådhusbrygge 4 (City hall pier nr. 4) Line up at the booth Fjord Cruise.

One stop is made on Bygdøy, the «museum island». Here you can choose to disembark for a visit to the museum. Regular bus takes you back to the city center at own cost.

SPRING IS HERE

Welcome to What’s On Oslo in March and April – when springtime wakes Norwegians from their winter hibernation.

In truth though, Norwegians are not very good hibernators at all.

Although Norwegian bears like finding a cozy spot in the forest to sleep through the winter, many of Oslo’s citizens prefer strapping on skis to roam the forests at high speed. Or they could be on the lookout for one of the cozy cafes, such as Ullevålseter or Frognerseteren, that appear as from nowhere between the trees.

Still, with spring comes the promise of warmer times and literally greener pastures. As the days stay bright longer, many locals feel energized and get a fresh spring (pun intended) in their step.

The new activity can also be seen in the amount of events that are organized all over town, ensuring that your Oslo springtime will be anything but boring.

An activity sure to get you acquainted with the city is museum hopping, and in this month’s official Museum List you will find an updated list of current exhibitions and activities at Oslo’s wonderful museums.

You can for instance begin by visiting the excellent Queen Sonja Art Stable, a museum that showcases items from The Royal Collections. Right now you can enjoy the exhibition "Craftmanship at the Royal Palace".

Another great start is the Historical Museum, with exiting attractions such as the viking exhibition VÍKINGR, and the brand new National Museum, with a huge amount of exhibitions including Norwegian and international artists.

In these pages you will also find our handy guide to shopping and souvenirs in Oslo, as well as the ever popular Oslo on a Budget!

Enjoy! Team What’s On Oslo

Photo: karandaev

Family fun

at the Norwegian museum of Science and

Technology

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Only 12 minutes from Oslo Central Station tekniskmuseum.no

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.

Photo: Grigory Bruev

SOUVENIRS

The Way Nor stores are a great place for your souvenir and gift hunt (Lille Grensen 7, Karl Johans gate 6 and Operagata 7) Alle Tiders gift shop (Youngstorget 2) has lots of souvenir classics, including trolls and viking products, for affordable prices.

Holm (H. Heyerdahls gate 1) has a wide selection of Norwegian sweaters from Dale of Norway, a variety of headwear for all occasions, as well as souvenirs and gifts. Oslo Sweater Shop (Skur 35, Akershusstranda) has the country’s largest selection of Norwegian sweaters. At The Viking Planet (Fridtjof Nansens plass 4) you can buy Norwegian and Vikinginspired gifts, jewellery, swords, clothes and other exiting items.

SHOPPING MALLS

Oslo City (Stenersgata 1) 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 (Jernbanetorget 6 ), which has a further 70 shops.

Østbanehallen (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

Big Dipper (Møllergata 1) has a large selection of vinyl. Norli Eldorado (Torggata 9) is one of Oslo's largest bookstores, with almost 1,000 square metres of books, stationery and toys.

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 (Balchens gate 7) is the oldest antiquarian book store in Scandinavia and offers treasures from several centuries. Outland (Grensen 5-7) is an authentic nerd haven, with tons of comic books and comic series, board games and gadgets from both cartoons and movies.

VINTAGE & SECOND-HAND

Fretex, Norway’s biggest chain of second-hand shops with six shops just in Oslo, is run by the Christian charity Salvation Army Norway. It’s a great place to find clothes and vintage items at very cheap prices. UFF also has four stores with different vintage and second hand concepts in Oslo that are definitely worth a visit. The vintage shop Frøken Dianas Salonger (Markveien 56) sells handpicked, custom designed and mostly used clothes, and Robot (Korsgata 22A) focuses on imported vintage, retro and mod clothing, to mention just two of the vintage and second hand outlets in the hip Grünerløkka area.

ART & ANTIQUES

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 (Rolfsbuktveien 4 e-f) 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 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 (Lille Grensen 7) 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 husfliden (Arbeidergata 1 and Glasmagasinet, Stortorvet 9) 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) has lots of famous and new Danish, Scandinavian and international furniture design.

FOOD & DELICACIES

Three of the hottest places on the Oslo food map are Mathallen (Vulkan 5) –Norway’s very first food hall with about 30 specialist food shops and eateries, Oslo Street Food (Torggata 16), a popular and trendy food court with food stands from all over the world that turns into a big club at night, and slightly more intimate Barcode Street Food (Dronning Eufemias gate 14) near the central station. Fiskeriet (Youngstorget 2) is a great place to pick up freshly caught sea food such as fish and shellfish, fair-trade 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.

LUXURY & HIGH-END

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 (Karl Johans gate 16 C) and Mulberry (Nedre Slottsgate 8). On and around Bogstadveien on the city’s west side there are also a number of high-end stores.

10.03. –28.05.2023

AN ECHO BURIED DEEP DEEP DOWN BUT CALLING STILL

Astrup Fearnley Museet

THE MUSEUM LIST

Oslo has dozens 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 in these pages!

Photo: The Fram Museum

MUSEUM MAP

This is a map showing the museums in the official Museum List that you will find in the following pages.

The numbers and colours on the map point to museums in the list, where you will find the same numbers and colours for each museum.

Tip: A detailed street map with the same numbers is at the back of the magazine.

BYGDØY

Akershus Fortress

THE VISITOR CENTRE AKERSHUS FORTRESS

AKERSHUS SLOTT Akershus Castle

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 to 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

THE PRISONERS AT AKERSHUS – FROM THE MIDDLE AGES TO 1950

OUR MAJESTY, QUEEN MARGRETE

A narrative of the Queen of the North and her contemporaries from Akershus to Kalmar.

Gift shop

HOURS AND PRICES

Every day 10-16.

Free admission

Gift shop

Guided tours of Akershus Fortress grounds (outdoors).Sat-Sun 14.00 Tickets for tours at The Visitor Centre. Combination tickets available.

CONTACT

Tel: 23 09 39 17

E-mail: akershusfestning@mil.no www.akershusfestning.no

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

Sat-Sun 12–17

Admission:

A: 100,- / C : 40,- (0-6 free)

S: 60,- / P: 60,Family (2+4): 250,–Free with Oslo Pass Audioguide included in ticket.

Guided tours upon request: akershusslott.kontakt@mil.no or 23 09 35 53

CONTACT

Tel: 23 09 35 53

E-mail: akershusslott.kontakt@mil.no www.akershusfestning.no facebook.com/akershusslott instagram.com/akershus_slott

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

FORSVARSMUSEET

NORGES HJEMMEFRONTMUSEUM Norway´s Resistance Museum

The museum covers Norwegian military history from the Viking era, through the numerous Nordic wars under Danish rule (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 and recent international operations.

Museum shop and café

HOURS AND PRICES

Every day 10–16

Admission:

A: 100,- / C : 40,- (0-6 free)

S: 60,- / P: 60,-

Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Tel: 23 09 35 82

E-mail: post.fmu@mil.no

www.forsvarsmuseet.no

Instagram:@forsvarsmuseet

Facebook: @forsvarsmuseet

Photo: Forsvaret / Stian Lysberg Solum

At the top of Akershus Fortress lies one of the most central institutions for resistance history in Norway. The main exhibition focuses on the German occupation of Norway, as well as how the resistance against the Nazi occupational regime developed from the 9th of April 1940 until liberation in May 1945.

HOURS AND PRICES

Mon-Sun 10-16

Admission:

A: 100,- / C : 40,- (0-6 free)

S: 60,- / P: 60,-

Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Tel: +47 23 09 31 38

E-mail: resepsjon.nhm@gmail.com

https://kultur.forsvaret.no/museer/ norges-hjemmefrontmuseum

Instagram:

@fnorgeshjemmefrontmuseum

Facebook:

@fnorgeshjemmefrontmuseum

The Armed Forces Museum

ASTRUP FEARNLEY MUSEET

DRONNING SONJA KUNSTSTALL

The Queen Sonja Art Stable

Founded in 1993, the museum is one of Scandinavia´s most notable museums for contemporary art. The museum holds the extensive Astrup Fearnley Collection, with significant works by some of today’s leading international artists and presents changing exhibitions that both draw on the collection and new commissions by artists from all over the world. The museum is beautifully located by the Oslo Fjord in an iconic building designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano.

EXHIBITIONS

BASEL ABBAS / RUANNE ABOU-RAHME

AN ECHO BURIED DEEP DEEP DOWN BUT CALLING STILL

10.03.23 – 28.05.23

ASTRUP FEARNLEY COLLECTION

A rotating selection of the collection is always on display.

HOURS AND PRICES

Tue, Wed, Fri 12–17, Thu 12–19

Sat, Sun 11–17.

Mon closed

Admission:

A: 150,- / S: 100,- / P: 100,-

C (0-18) free entrance

Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Strandpromenaden 2

Tel: +47 22936060

E-mail: info@afmuseet.no

www.afmuseet.no

facebook.com/astrupfearnley

Instagram: @astrupfearnley

THE QUEEN SONJA ART STABLE

Exhibitions in the Art Stable vary between art and displays of objects from the Royal Collections.

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.

CURRENT EXHIBITION CRAFTMANSHIP AT THE ROYAL PALACE

The exhibition Craftsmanship at the Royal Palace – 200 Years of Creations displays a selection of handcrafted objects from the Royal Collections. It emphasizes the importance of traditional crafts and provides insight into how these objects were made, and how they are still used and cared for today.

HOURS AND PRICES

Thu -Sun 11–17.

Admission:

A: 125,- / C 60,- / S: 100,- / P: 100,C (0-6) free entrance

For more information please visit www.royalcourt.no

CONTACT

Parkveien 50

www.royalcourt.no

Transportation: Bus or tram to Solli plass

Photo: Øivind M. Bakken / The Royal Court

HISTORISK MUSEUM

The Historical Museum

KREFTFORENINGENS VITENSENTER

Cancer Science Centre

Travel back in time at Norway’s largest collection of artefacts from prehistoric times and the Middle Ages. Experience some of the most exquisite objects from the Norwegian Viking Age, such as ornate swords, gold jewellery and a very rare Viking helmet. Learn about the Norwegian Stone Age people and gain insight into wonderfully diverse cultures from across the world through our classical archeology and ethnographic exhibitions.

FABULOUS ANIMALS –FROM THE IRON AGE TO THE VIKINGS

Fabulous Animals invites visitors on a magical journey back to Iron Age Scandinavia, a time when a different relationship with animals characterised people’s beliefs and notions and, not least, influenced the beautiful things they created, used and surrounded themselves with. The exhibition showcases fabulous artefacts from the height of the Iron Age. The intricate patterns of the animal style, where animals and humans are intertwined with each other, reflects a complex and enigmatic world that lasted for over 700 years.

HOURS AND PRICES

See website for opening hours

Admission:

A: 120,-/C (0-18) free. S: 90,-/ P: 90,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Frederiks gate 2

E-mail: postmottak@khm.uio.no www.historiskmuseum.no

Here people of all ages can play their way to more knowledge about cancer. It is challenging, entertaining – and completely harmless. Test your skills as a surgeon and learn about amazing breakthroughs in cancer research and what you can do to prevent cancer. What are the facts, what are the myths and how can technology help us now and in the future? Our interactive installations allow you to repair DNA strands, mix a safe dose of chemotherapy and play «The Guardians of the Cells », where you help the immune system to kill cancer cells. You can find more information at www.kreftforeningen.no/vitensenteret

HOURS AND PRICES

Sat, Sun 12-15.

Closed during Easter holidays: April 2nd, 8th and 9th.

See kreftforeningen.no/vitensenteret for opening hours, webinars and other activities.

Free admission

CONTACT

Kongens gate 6 (entrance on corner with Rådhusgata) in Oslo city centre. Tel: +47 21494921

E-mail: post@kreftforeningen.no www.kreftforeningen.no/vitensenteret Facebook.com/Kreftforeningen/

Photo: Nicki Twang

NASJONALMUSEET

The National Museum

The largest art museum in the Nordic countries. Here you can experience older and modern art, contemporary art, architecture and design all under one roof and in completely new ways.

EXHIBITION

THE COLLECTION

Presents some 6,500 works from antiquity to the present.

GRAYSON PERRY. FITTING IN AND STANDING OUT

11.11.22 – 26.03.23

CARROLL DUNHAM. WHERE AM I? PRINTS 1985–2022

03.02.23 – 21.05.23

THORVALD HELLESEN PIONEERING CUBISM

31.03.23 – 20.08.23

FOOD & DRINK

Explore a variety of cafés.

MUSEUM SHOP

Get inspired by a rich selection of interiors, furniture, books and locally handcrafted products in our shop.

HOURS AND PRICES

Tue, Wed 10-20, Thu-Sun 10–17

Admission:

A: 200,-/ 18-25 years: 110 / C: 0,67 years + : 110,-. Oslo Pass free

CONTACT

Brynjulf Bulls Plass 3 www.nasjonalmuseet.no/en/

THE STATION MASTER’S HOUSE Museum Shop and Bollebar

The National Museum

The Station Master’s House and Bollebar are located in front of the National museum.

MUSEUM SHOP

The Museum Shop has a wide selection of childrens books, design objects and products based on the collection of The National Museum.

CONTACT

Brynjulf Bulls plass 2

Tel: 21 98 20 00

Get inspired: https://shop.nasjonalmuseet.no/

BOLLEBAR

A Norwegian concept focusing on quality coffee from Tim Wendelboe and Norwegian buns in a modern twist. We serve buns, sweet and savoury, with different fillings and toppings.

CONTACT

Brynjulf Bulls Plass 2

Close to The City Hall Square and Aker Brygge.

Nearest tram station: Aker Brygge.

Tel: 22 22 30 00 bollebar@bollebar.no

For updates: www.bollebar.no

Photo: Ina Wesenberg / Nasjonalmuseet

NOBELS FREDSSENTER

The Nobel Peace Center

NORDISK BIBELMUSEUM

The Nordic Bible Museum

MARCH-APRIL:

THE NOBEL PEACE CENTER IS CLOSED

Due to renovation, the Peace Center is closed and will reopen circa April 26. Please check our website for updates.

VISIT THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE EXHIBITION IN OSLO CITY HALL

In the period Jan 1 – April 10, the Nobel Peace Prize Exhibition will be on display in Oslo City Hall.

Free entrance

THE NOBEL PEACE SHOP (ONLINE)

Originality, sustainability and fair trade characterize the selection in our Nobel Peace Shop, available online. www.nobelpeacecenter.org

CONTACT

Rådhusplassen/City Hall Square

Tel: +47 48 30 10 00 www.nobelpeacecenter.org

PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS

Experience the history of the Bible and the book at NOBIMU. The only museum of its kind in the Nordic countries, with a collection based on more than 6,000 bibles. Admire all the first royal folio editions of the Bible from the time when Denmark and Sweden were empires, a handwritten bible from around 1250, as well as Bibles in indigenous languages such as Sami and Greenlandic. Test out being a medieval scribe, marvel at the miniature Bible collection and bring home a unique souvenir from our museum shop.

WEBINAR

Webinars on Zoom. See nobimu.no

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS

02.12.21 – 01.05.23.

THE HISTORY OF THE GRENNLANDIC BIBLE

HOURS AND PRICES

Tue, Wed 12–17, Thu 11–18

Fri, Sat, Sun 11–16

Guided tours in English, German and Norwegian.

Admission:

A: 90,- / C under 12 free Oslo Pass free.

CONTACT

Nedre Slottsgate 4C

Tel: +47 401 05 777

E-mail: post@nobimu.no facebook.com/Nordiskbibelmuseum instagram.com/nordiskbibelmuseum www.nobimu.com

Photo: Johannes Granseth/ Nobel Peace Center

THE VIKING PLANET

The first Digital Viking Museum in the world

POPSENTERET Museum and Experience Center of popular music

Now with 3D objects from The Museum of the Viking Age

Norway’s first digital museum with many unique experiences based on viking heritage.

The Viking Planet resurrects the Viking times with VR-technology, holograms, interactive screens and 270-degrees films. Learn about and experience how the Vikings lived, join them on their expeditions, feel the power of the elements onboard a Viking ship, and take a picture of yourself as a Viking. Here you can use all your senses to learn about the Vikings` religion, mythology, ships and cultural heritage. The Viking Planet aims to connect you with the Viking times in an innovative and engaging way. Every attraction is available in 12 languages. The museum includes a Viking themed gift shop. New experiences:

Viking Timeline and Viking Wars

HOURS AND PRICES:

Check our website thevikingplanet.com for opening hours.

Adults: 249,-

Children under 12 years: 100,-

Children under 6 years: Free VR Game 249,-

Combination (museum + VR game) 399,CONTACT

Fridtjof Nansens plass 4. Next to city hall

E-mail: info@thevikingplanet.com

Phone: +47 46942495 www.thevikingplanet.com

An engaging and interactive journey through Norwegian music history!

Popsenteret is a "must" for music lovers of all ages. Experience popular music and culture in a new way. Get to know your new and old musicheroes in exhibitions and engaging installations and enjoy music, movies and much more. Perfect for children and young people.

You will find us at urban Grünerløkkaa mecca for those looking for cozy cafes, quaint shops and nice park areas.

Special offers for small groups: Book a pleasant tour with your family, friends or colleagues at formidling@popsenteret.no

HOURS AND PRICES

Tue-Fri 10-16

Sat-Sun 11-17

Mon closed

Free admission with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Trondheimsveien 2

Tlf: 22 46 80 20

E-mail: kontakt@popsenteret.no

www.popsenteret.no

Try our VR Game

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

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

Naturhistorisk museum

BARNEKUNSTMUSEET

The International Museum of Children´s Art 16

NATURALLY INCREDIBLE

This is where you find dinosaurs and other fossils, crystals, rocks, meteorites, taxidermy animals and other highlights from our collections. Visit our grand new geological exhibitions covering 2300 square meters over four floors. Explore our interactive installations in the Climate House, with exhibitions on climate and environmental issues. The museum also includes a large botanical garden demonstrating the beauty and variation of the plant kingdom. Visit the arboretum with trees from Norway and other corners of the world, and the thematic gardens such as The Viking Garden and The Rock Garden. In the middle of the garden there is a nice café, and our museum shop carries a wide selection of gift items with themes from nature.

HOURS AND PRICES

See website for opening hours.

Admission:

A: 150,-/C 75,- / S: 75,-/F: 400,-

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

The three basic functions of the Museum are 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

Tue-Thu 09.30-14

Sat-Sun 11-16

Easter-closed 31.3.-11.04.

Admission:

A: 75,- / C: 40,- /S: 40,- P: 40,-

Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Lille frøens vei 4

Tel: +47.22691777

E-mail: mail@childrensart.com

www.childrensart.com

twitter@barnekunst

Instagram: childrensartmuseum

Tram: Frøen station

Photo: Lars Petter Pettersen

BYMUSEET Museum of Oslo

Exhibitions of the City’s history. The museum is located in the beautiful old building of Frogner Manor House inside the Vigeland Park.

EXHIBITIONS

OSLOVE - THE STORY OF OSLO

Historical highlights of the city.

CITYSCAPES – CAPTURING OSLO

Experience the city through the eyes of artists.

EVERYDAY LIFE DURING WORLD WAR II

How did the Second World War affect people daily life?

YOUR BREATH, YOUR VOICE

This exhibition takes us back to the demonstration “We can’t breathe –justice for George Floyd” in Oslo in 2020.

CAFÉ & MUSEUM SHOP

The museum shop offers a selection of local literature and Nordic design. Café in pleasant surroundings.

HOURS AND PRICES

Tue-Sun 11-16

Admission:

A: 100,- / C (0-18): Free / S: 60,-

Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Frognerveien 67

Tel: +47 23 28 41 70

www.oslomuseum.no

Tram 12 or Bus 20 to Frogner plass. All Metro lines to Majorstuen.

VIGELANDMUSEET The Vigeland Museum

The Vigeland Museum is a sculpture museum located next to The Vigeland Park. The museum is Gustav Vigeland’s (1869-1943) former studio and residence. Today, the museum shows a permanent exhibition presenting Vigeland's art, and temporary exhibitions with threedimensional art.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS

ELISE STORSVEEN

03.02.23-14.05.23

Elise Storsveen (b. 1969) works with various techniques and expressions, with an emphasis on collage, textiles, painting, installation and sculpture. For the exhibition in the Vigeland Museum Storsveen has created three textile works, which together give form to the title Heat Waves. At first, the word might lead us to think of climate change, but in this context, it is about climate on a micro level, more specifically menopause. It is her own physical experiences that is central to the works in the exhibition.

HOURS AND PRICES

Tue-Sun 12-16

Admission:

A: 100,- / C: 0,- / S: 50,- / P: 100,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Nobels gate 32

www.vigeland.museum.no Instagram @vigelandmuseet Facebook @vigelandmuseum

Photo: Ivar Kvaal / Vigelandmuseet.

TEKNISK MUSEUM

The Norwegian museum of Science and Technology

HOLMENKOLLEN SKI MUSEUM AND SKI JUMP

Voted Oslo’s best experience for children

Explore, play and learn in our family museum in more than 25 themed exhibitions and around 100 tryit-yourself installations. Experience our cultural heritage in industry, science, technology and medicine in the most fun and exciting cultural history museum. Extensive weekend and holiday program filled with activities and workshops. Café and museum shop.

NEW PERMANENT EXHIBITION

I/O

our new AI-driven ICT exhibition is a must.

LIFE AND DEATH

the engaging exhibition from inhouse National Medical Museum, about being human.

HOURS AND PRICES

See website for opening hours.

Admission: A: 165,- / C: 110,-(over 3

years) / S: 110,- / Family: 490,-

Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Free parking at Kjelsåsveien 143. Tel: 22 79 60 00

www.tekniskmuseum.no

Tram 11 og 12 to Kjelsås. Bus 25 and 54 to Kjelsås station.

At the top of Oslo you can visit Holmenkollen National arena, a site where many ski-historical moments have been created. In the heart of the arena towers Holmenkollen Ski Jump. The Ski Museum will be closed due to renovation and will not open again before the end of 2023. The jump tower will be open for visitors.

On top of the jump tower you can enjoy spectacular views of Oslo and the surrounding areas. In addition we have a souvenir shop and a ski simulator.

HOURS AND PRICES: 10-16

Admission:

A:160,-/ C: 80,-

Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT:

Kongeveien 5

Tel: 22 92 32 00

E-mail: skimuseet@skiforeningen.no

www.holmenkollen.com

Metro / T-bane: No 1 to Frognerseteren

Photo: NTM/Lars Opstad

Photo: Marco Boella

HOLMENKOLLEN SKI SIMULATOR

New Ski Simulator 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

10-16

Admission:

A: 110,- / C: 55,-(6-15)

Family: (2+2) 300,-

Group (10p +) 75,- each. C: 50,-

Please check our website for updates.

CONTACT

Kongeveien 5

Tel to kiosk: 969-03-665

E-mail: post@skisimulator.no

www.skisimulator.no

Metro / T-bane: No 1 to Frognerseteren

THE FRAM MUSEUM Frammuseet

Fram is the most famous ship in polar history, known for her amazing expeditions to the North and South Poles. Ride the waves on Fram in our awarded cinematic projection surrounding the ship. Explore the ship below the deck, and see how the crew lived and worked together. Enter the first ship to navigate the Northwest Passage, Gjøa . Feel the spirit of the great polar explorers and their adventures!

Enjoy a number of activities for young and old and find exclusive gifts in our museum shop.

Treat yourself to refreshments in Café Framheim, and relax on our sea view terrace.

HOURS AND PRICES

Open every day: 10-17

Please check our website for updates.

Admission:

A:140,- / C(6-15): 50,- / S:50,- P: 100,- /

F: 300,- / Group (15p+) 100,-

Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Bygdøynesveien 39

Bus 30 to Bygdøy Tel: 23 28 29 50

E-mail: post@frammuseum.no www.frammuseum.no

Photo: Marcus Thomassen

THE KON-TIKI MUSEUM

NORWEGIAN MARITIME MUSEUM

Come see the original Kon-Tiki balsa wood raft and the papyrus ship Ra II from Thor Heyerdahl’s world-famous sea adventures!

EXHIBITIONS

• Kon-Tiki (1947) – across the Pacific Ocean on a balsa-wood raft and Gerd Vold Hurum: The woman the museum forgot.

• 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

Open every day 10-17

Open 365 days a year.

Please check our website for updates

Admission: A:140,- / C(6-17): 50,- / S:50,-

P: 100,- / F: 300,- / Group (10p+) 100,-

Free with Oslo Pass.

CONTACT

Bygdøynesveien 36.

Bus 30 to Bygdøy

Tel: 23 08 67 67

www.kon-tiki.no

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Norway’s interaction with the seas, from its oldest known vessel to the latest hi-tech offshore ships.

EXHIBITIONS

NEW! BY SEA

In the new restored Boat hall, you can now see our collection of traditional open boats and a shipwreck.

NEW! VIKING AGE BOAT BUILDER

See one of the original Viking boats from the Gokstad find. The replica is being built before the audience.

J.H. LINGE

100th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION

An exhibition about the boat constructor and designer Jan Herman Linge.

AT SEA!

Seafaring from the Viking era until today.

FOR KIDS

Explore the Ocean Voyages with the Chief and Sally Jones. Fjord cafe and museum shop.

HOURS AND PRICES

March: Tue-Sun 11-16. Monday closed April Mon-Sun 10-17

See our web site for more info.

Admission: A:140,- / C(0-17): Free / S:120,- / P: 120,- / Group (10p+) 90,-

Free with Oslo Pass.

Joint tickets with Fram and Kon-Tiki are available

CONTACT

Bygdøynesveien 37. Bus 30 to Bygdøy

Tel: +47 24 11 41 50

www.marmuseum.no

Kon-tiki museet

Norsk Maritimt Museum

NORSK FOLKEMUSEUM

The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History

HL-SENTERET Holocaust Center and Museum

OPEN-AIR MUSEUM

Take a picturesque journey through Norway! The historical wooden farmhouses with fields and townhouses with cobbled streets show homes, life and traditions from the many Norwegian regions. Don’t miss the Medieval Stave Church and the Apartment Building with Oslo-homes 1879-2002.

INDOOR EXHIBITS

Folk Art, Folk Dress, Church Art, TIMESCAPE 1600-1914, the First Parliament Hall, Sámi Culture and Chests and Boxes.

WEEKDAYS

Take a scenic walk in the Open-Air Museum, see the stave church, visible interiors, and indoor exhibits.

WEEKENDS

Hosts welcome you to historical homes. Experience traditional baking, listen to fairy tales, and meet our farm animals. Forging and carpentry for children.

EASTER ACTIVITIES

Daily April 1th-10th: Decorate Easter eggs and participate in family fun. Full program and updates on website.

HOURS AND PRICES

Tue–Sun: 11–16 (+ Mondays 3.4 and 10.4)

Admission:

A:180,- / C: 0,- / S:140,-/ P: 140,-

Free with Oslo Pass. Café and shop.

CONTACT

Museumsveien 10

Bus 30 to Folkemuseet or ferry www.norskfolkemuseum.no

The Norwegian Center for Holocaust and Minority Studies, located in Villa Grande, the former residence of the Nazi collaborator Vidkun Quisling, is a research, education and documentation center. Our work focuses on the Holocaust, other genocides, extremism, antisemitisim, hate speech, and the situation of minorities.

PERMANENT EXHIBITION & BUNKER FROM WORLD WAR 2

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

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS

In/visible: Everyday racism in Norway

Unfinished Lives

An exhibition presenting artists that were imprisoned and murdered on racial grounds all suffering the common fate of European Jews during WWII.

For more information and opening hours, se hlsenteret.no

Kafé Villa Grande

Tue-Sun 11-16

HOURS AND PRICES

Open every day 10-16

Admission: A: 120,- / C (6-16): 50,-

S: 50,-/ P: 70,- / F: 180,- /

Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Huk Aveny 56

Bus 30 to Bygdøy

Tel: 22 84 21 00

E-mail: post@hlsenteret.no

www.hlsenteret.no

FJORD CRUISE BY TROLLCRUISE

OSLOFJORD SIGHTSEEING CRUISES ALL YEAR

WONDERFUL MARITIME EXPERIENCES ON ZERO EMISSION ELECTRICAL VESSELS.

2-hour Oslofjord sightseeing with highlights along the way: Akershus fortress, the Opera House, the new Munch Museum, passing islands with colorful summer houses, old light houses, Fram museum with its iconic triangular buildings, fjord saunas, a view to the Holmenkollen ski-jump and surrounding hills. Enjoy the Oslofjord while you take fantastic photos with a 360 degree panoramic view. Enjoy the outdoor deck with fresh and cool air or stay warm and cozy indoors. The cruise-trolley has refreshments and snacks for sale. One stop is made on Bygdøy, “the museum island”, where you can disembark for a visit to the museum. Regular bus takes you back to the city center at own cost. This is undoubtedly an unforgettable experience, whether you are alone, a couple or with friends or family.

HOURS AND PRICES

Daily March 11.00, 13.30 NOK 390

Daily April 11.00, 13.30,16.00 NOK 440

Meeting point by City Hall Pier no 4. Rådhusbrygge 4.

CONTACT

Tickets, booking: www.trollcruise.no

Mail: booking@trollcruise.no

Tel: +47 23 35 55 10

FJORD SIGHTSEEING and MUSEUM FERRY

Båtservice Sightseeing AS

FJORD SIGHTSEEING VIA THE MUSEUMS

At City Hall pier 3 you find our traditional sightseeing boats, sail schooners and museum ferries.

In March the 2 hour Fjord Sightseeing has 2 departures every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. On the return to the city, we stop at the Museums at Bygdøy at 12.15 and 14.45

Guests taking the first cruise, can go off at 12.15 and visit the 5 different museums for 2 1/2 hours, before taking the next boat back at 14.45

From March 31 we sail 3 sightseeing tours every day all week, but then not via the museums, as the Museum Ferries starts their season March 31.

HOURS AND PRICES

FJORD SIGHTSEEING

2 hours. NOK 439

From March 1: 10.30 and 13.00 Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday

From March 31: 10.30, 13.00 and 15.30

Every day

FERRY TO THE MUSEUMS AT BYGDØY Line B9

From March 31. 09.45 to 17.10

City Hall - Dronningen – BygdøynesCity Hall, every 20 minute

Time table: www.nyc.no

Day pass: NOK 99. One way: NOK 64

CONTACT

Tickets, booking and opening hours: www.nyc.no and at our ticket office at City Hall pier 3

E-mail: booking@nyc.no

Tel: 47-23 35 68 90

Ferry tickets also sold on board.

Oslo on a Budget

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/

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FREE ACTIVITIES:

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

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.

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.

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 (closed until the end of 2023) 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

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.

starting point for trips into Nordmarka, 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.

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:

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.

EATING OUT:

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.

Examples are 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, Punjab Tandoori in Grønland 24 and Gazakjøkken in Møllergata 10.

BEER:

Norway’s high alcohol prices are no big secret, but there are 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, Los Tacos (7 outlets in Oslo) and Luna Park

TEXT: TARJEI KIDD OLSEN

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 the Ruter website with price Information and timetables (www.ruter.no), and the popular Ruter phone app with time tables, public transport tickets and travel maps.

TICKETS

Oslo’s local buses, trams, ferries and the metro share a ticket system.

You can buy 1 hour tickets and longer term tickets in the Ruter phone app. In addition you can buy physical travel cards with tickets or pay-as-you-go credit in kiosks, service points and at Ruter's customer service centre (Ruter S). A new travel card costs NOK 50. Take good care of your card! It can be reused. You can top up your card in kiosks, at Ruter S or service points. 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/

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 ("Oslo S").