What’s on Oslo June 2016

JUNE

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festivAL oslo!

See pages 44–47

YOUR GUIDE TO: EVENTS IN JUNE / HIGHLIGHTS SUNNY DINING / THE FESTIVAL BOSS THE MUSEUM LIST / NIGHTLIFE AND MORE

JASPER JOHNS+ EDVARD MUNCH 18 JUNE–25 SEPTEMBER Open daily 10–17 Metro (M): All eastbound lines to “Tøyen” (2 stops from the Central Station)

Bus: No. 20 to “Munchmuseet”

Jasper Johns+Edvard Munch is organized by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia, in partnership with the Munch Museum.

#johnsmunch munchmuseet.no

Foto: Morten Brun

EXPERIENCE NORWEGIAN CULTURE Open-Air Museum & indoor exhibits.

Homes & history. Medieval Stave Church.

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Photo: Charlotte Weigård.

Model: Iselin Location: The Norwegian Opera and Ballet

Publisher What’s On AS. red@whatsonoslo.no whatsonoslo.no Editor-in-chief Charlotte Weigård Editor Tarjei Kidd Olsen Advertising red@whatsonoslo.no Design and production What’s On AS. www.whatsonoslo.no Editing completed 20.05.2016 Always updated on What’s On in Oslo!

FINALLY! People take pictures of the summer Just in case someone thought they had missed it And to prove that it really existed.

So say the first lyrics in a classic song by 1960s British rockers The Kinks.

But while British summers can famously be rather damp, let’s face it - the lyrics are a perfect fit in this even more northerly nation! The name gives it away. NORway. It doesn’t sound like a country with great weather if you like sun and summer, right?

So what you’ll find as the summer (hopefully!) really gets going in June is that Norwegians will do almost anything to get out of the office so they can head to Oslo’s cafes, parks, beaches, lakes, forests and fjord islands to get a sunburn or (hopefully!) a tan, hoard vitamin-D from the sun just in case winter suddenly turns up, enjoy hanging out with friends outside, experience nature in all its summery glory – and document it all with their smart phone cameras.

And one great way to combine both sun (hopefully!), parks, friends and even some great music, is festivals!

June is a big festival month in Oslo and we have counted at least 15 of them.

We don’t want to keep them secret, either. As anyone who has been here for any length of time and has survived

winter can do with a good festival right about now, this issue features a big festival guide to – you guessed it – 15 great festivals on pages 44-47.

Staying with the festival theme this month’s Oslo People portrait interview, on pages 38-41, is with the 34-year-old boss of Picnic in the Park. This is a festival started in 2014 that has really hit the spot with a lot of locals.

Of course, you don’t have to go to a festival to enjoy summer Oslo.

There are also all those parks and other nature gems we have already mentioned, as well as lots of cafes, restaurants and bars with terraces, backyards and street side spots where you can relax with food and drinks while enjoying the scenery.

To help you get started, you’ll find a guide to lots of these outdoor serving spaces on pages 52-55.

Our regular Highlights chapter on pages 22-23 feature a guide to five more exiting outdoor events you can attend, and our ever popular Event Calendar and chapters on eating out, shopping and nightlife will guide you through your Oslo-June.

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Enjoy! Team What’s On Oslo.

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WELCOME TO OSLO With its 1000 year old history, Oslo is the oldest of all the Nordic capitals. Surrounded by beautiful islands and forested hills, the city of Oslo is situated at the end of one of Norway’s most spectacular fjords, the Oslo fjord. From the Viking age until today, people have looked to Oslo as a safe haven for trade, industry and cultural enrichment.

Today, Oslo has a population of 650.000 inhabitants and is Norway's financial, political and cultural centre. While in Oslo, I encourage you to take the time to wander in the city's streets, parks, forests or along the fjord, and you will get a feel for our capital’s abundant history and character. You will discover that albeit a city of changing seasons, Oslo is full of life with a most enjoyable atmosphere all year round.

Oslo is a city of variation and contrast. Oslo is also Munch’s and Ibsen’s city.

The art and cultural life reflect the fact that the people of Oslo come from all over the country and from all parts of the world. This is why Oslo proudly sees itself as the city of the Nobel Peace Prize and why it can offer such unique sights and meaningful experiences, many of which are presented in this guide.

Much useful information may also be found at www.visitoslo. com and at the Oslo Visitor Centre in Østbanehallen next to Oslo Central Station. Our Visitor Centre is open to assist you every day, all year round.

On behalf of Oslo I would like to extend a warm welcome to all visitors and to wish you terrific, exciting experiences when visiting our beautiful capital.

Welcome to Oslo!

Marianne Borgen Mayor

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JUNE 08 – 21 EVENT CALENDAR 22 – 23 HIGHLIGHTS 24 - 36 THE MUSEUM LIST 38 – 41 OSLO PEOPLE / THE FESTIVAL BOSS 44 – 47 FESTIVAL MANIA 48 – 51 SHOPAHOLIC 52 – 55 SUNNY WINE & DINE 56 – 59 OSLO BY NIGHT 60 – 65 HOW TO GET AROUND 66 LEARN NORWEGIAN

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EVENT CALENDAR JUNE The following pages present selected highlights from Oslo’s event calendar: dance performan­ces, concerts , opera, stand-up, and more.

Diary relies on externally provided information. While we strive to ensure that the listings are correct, errors may sometimes occur.

A great tip is to double-check information at the event websites we include for each event.

For more events go to: www.visitoslo.com

The musical Ole Ivars at Nationaltheatret

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CONCERTS WEDNESDAY JUNE 01 01.06 AT 19:00

SKILLET

is a new metal band with a slight hint of good old fashioned emo. The band has a huge following around the world, but are best known in the US where they have sold over 11 million records since 1996.

Location: Sentrum Scene Address: Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 350,Howtp to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

01.06 AT 20:00

ALLE GODE TING The Oslo-based rock band Alle Gode Ting celebrates the release of their new EP Kabelkrøll at Café Mir. Lyrics in Norwegian.

Location: Cafe Mir Address: Toftes gate 69 Tickets: Tickets on site Prices: 100,www.cafemir.no

01.06 AT 20:00

AUDACITY

American garage rock band and Burger Records favourites Audacity are back to smear some glee around the basement at Oslo's Revolver.

Location: Revolver Address: Møllergata 32 Prices: 165,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/ Storgata www.revolveroslo.no

THURSDAY JUNE 02 02.06 AT 19:00

NO SKIN DET SOL Summer concert by Vester Aker Chamber Choir. This year they will present a 100% Norwegian a capella-programme which spans from beautiful folk notes and National Romantic psalm treasures, to choir music written by Norwegian composers that have had and have a big role in Norwegian church music.

Location: Vestre Aker Kirke Address: Ullevålsveien 117B Tickets: at the door or at pay.ebillett.no/ eb_show.php?p_id=1184 Prices: 200,www.vak.no

02.06 AT 20:00

SKAM

The band SKAM is a mixed bag, but in a good way. Its members specalize in genres as varied as ska, rock, reggae, funk, pop and jazz, giving them a fun and energetic sound.

Location: Uhørt Address: Torggata 11 Tickets: www.ticketmaster.no Prices: 100,www.uhortistroget.no

FRIDAY JUNE 03 03.06 AT 19:30

CHRIS BROWN Chris Brown, a household name by now, has had a successful career with hits like Loyal, Look at Me Now, and With You. His latest album Royalty gave him his sixth number 1 on the Bilboard R&B/hip-hop list.

Location: Oslo Spektrum Address: Sonja Henies plass 2 Tickets: Spektrum 815 11 211 Prices: 550,- > 1100,How to get there: Transport > Oslo S www.oslospektrum.no

03.06 AT 20:00

DIAMONDOG After 18 years and 4 album releases they are celebrating their retirement as well as releasing a final EP on vinyl.

Location: John DEE Address: Torggata 16, entr.

Hammersborggata Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 200,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

03.06 AT 20:00

MATMOS

Matmos is an American experimental electronica duo. They frequently work with other artists and have co-produced songs for Icelandic artist Bjørk Location: Blå Address: Brenneriveien 9 C Tickets: www.ticketmaster.no Prices: 250,www.blaaoslo.no

03.06 AT 21:00

SINSENFIST Sinsenfist is a Norwegian hip-hop group with an unpretentious, playful sound. Lyrics

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in Norwegian.

Location: Belleville Address: Vogts gate 64 Tickets: ticketmaster.no Prices: 125,www.cosmopolite.no

SATURDAY JUNE 04

Location: Herr Nilsen Konsertpub Address: CJ Hambros plass 5 Prices: 275,How to get there: Tram No.11/17/18 > Tinghuset www.herrnilsen.no

TUESDAY JUNE 7

04.06 AT 19:00

07.06 AT 20:00

Ranjit Bawa is a pop artist from India. His videos have millions of views on YouTube, and he's now embarking on his first ever visit to Oslo.

Location: Sentrum Scene Address: Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 Tickets: ticketmaster.no Prices: 410,Hopow to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

Jeff Angell is best known as the front man of the band Post Stardom Depression (2000-2008), a band that was credited with reviving the blues rock genre.

Location: Pokalen Pub Address: Maridalsveien 13 B Tickets: ticketmaster.no Prices: 175,www.vulkanarena.no

RANJIT BAWA

JEFF ANGELL'S STATICLAND

Mike Peters performs on June 6th at Herr Nilsen Konsertpub

04.06 AT 19:00

DAN REED NETWORK Dan Reed Network was a hot funk rock band in the 80's and 90's. Formed in Portland, USA, the band toured worldwide and reached the top 40 of the USA's top 100.

Location: Hard Rock Cafe, Oslo Address: Karl Johans gate 45 Tickets: ticketmaster.no Prices: 300,www.hardrockcafe.no

MONDAY JUNE 6 06.06 AT 21:00

MIKE PETERS Mike Peters, the frontman in The Alarm, returns to Herr Nilsen for yet another terrific concert.

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THURSDAY JUNE 9 09.06 AT 20:00

DYLAN MONDEGREEN/ LØCHSTØER/ FAMILY VALUES Dylan Mondegreen and his band, consisting of musicians from bands like Jim Stärk, Number Seven Deli, and Ephemera, perform at John Dee. Løchstøer plays a mix of pop and 70's and 80's guitar and synth. Family Values from Oslo is inspired by bands like Teenage Fanclub, The Go-Betweens and Big Star.

Location: John DEE Address: Torggata 16, entr.

Hammersborggata Tickets: ticketmaster.no

Muse perform on May 12th at Telenor Arena

Photo: Hans-Peter van Velthoven

Prices: 150,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

FRIDAY JUNE 10 10.06 AT 20:00

A-LAGET 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION A-Laget celebrates the 10th anniversary of their first mixtape which marked the coming of the new wave of hip-hop from Bergen, Norway.

Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 250,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/ Storgata www.rockefeller.no

10.06 AT 22:00

DON DADDIES Don Daddies' hat wearing wind section takes the audience on a trip back to prohibition days, when gin and whiskey flowed like rivers through narrow bars and pubs, and the jungle beat ruled the dance floors.

Location: Buckleys pub Address: Lille Grensen 7 / Arbeidergata Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 165,How to get there: Transport > Stortinget www.buckleys.no

SATURDAY JUNE 11 11.06 AT 20:00

ASLE BECK MED VENNER Asle Beck is a Norwegian pop/folk artist.

Lyrics in Norwegian.

Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 375,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/ Storgata www.rockefeller.no

11.06 AT 20:00

MAJOR PARKINSON Cult band Major Parkinson is performing at John Dee with new band members and new music. The majors play rock music with input from other genres as well, from pop to progressive rock.

Location: John DEE Address: Torggata 16, entr.

Hammersborggata Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 225,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

SUNDAY JUNE 12 12.06 AT 19:30

MUSE

Muse returns to Telenor Arena with Drones World Tour. At the concert they

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MONDAY JUNE 13 13.06 AT 19:00

MAJID JORDAN (CAN) The aspiring Toronto-duo Majid Jordan are coming to Oslo and Parkteatret this summer. We can’t wait to see Drake’s new favourites at such an intimate venue!

Location: Parkteatret Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11 Tickets: ticketmaster.no Prices: 245,www.parkteatret.no

13.06 AT 19:00

LITTLE MIX: THE GET WEIRD TOUR

Iron Maiden perform on May 15th at Telenor Arena

will perform from a stage in the middle of the arena to give the audience a true 360-degree experience.

Location: Telenor Arena Address: Widerøeveien 1 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 650,- > 700,How to get there: Bus No.31 > Fornebuparken www.telenorarena.no

12.06 AT 20:00

STEVE VAI: PASSION AND WARFARE 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Steve Vai is a world leading guitar virtuoso known to create fireworks with his guitar.

Vai's main ingredients are long and intricate guitar solos, which is a recipe that has garnered a large worldwide fan base and sold more than 15 million records.

Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 430,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/ Storgata www.rockefeller.no

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Little Mix is a British girl group that was created to win the British X-Factor in 2011. Win they did, and subsequently signed with Simon Cowell's label.

Location: Sentrum Scene Address: Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 Tickets: ticketmaster.no Prices: 430,Hopow to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

TUESDAY JUNE 14 14.06 AT 20:00

ASK RIKTOR Ask Riktor from way up north is a singer-songwriter inspired by 60's and 70's pop and rock. His work is influenced by blues, country, pop, rock, and folk.

Location: Uhørt Address: Torggata 11 Tickets: ticketmaster.no Prices: 100,www.uhortistroget.no

14.06 AT 21:00

BLACKFOOT GYPSIES Blackfot Gypsies have a unique sound.

Soul, punk, blues, rock, and country are all mixed together in their songs. The result is highly energetic, fun, and danceable music.

Location: Café Mono Address: Pløens gate 4 Tickets: ticketmaster.no Prices: 165,www.cafemono.no

15.06 AT 20:00

WEDNESDAY JUNE 15

HAKEN

15.06 AT 19:00

PUSCIFER: THE MONEY $HOT HEARD AROUND THE WORLD TOUR Cult band Puscifer make their first appearance in Norway.

Location: Sentrum Scene Address: Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 Tickets: ticketmaster.no Prices: 449,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

Live concert with the British progressive metal band Haken. Haken releases their fourth album Affinity on 29 April.

Location: John DEE Address: Torggata 16, entr.

Hammersborggata Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 335,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

FRIDAY JUNE 17

15.06 AT 19:30

17.06 AT 19:00

On The Book of Souls World Tour, the band is visiting 35 countries with their own Boeing 747 plane, and the pilot is none other than the band's vocalist, Bruce Dickinson.

Location: Telenor Arena Address: Widerøeveien 1 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 395,- > 850,How to get there: Bus No.31 > Fornebuparken www.telenorarena.no

Charity concert put together by Steinar Elvis Lyshaug.

Location: Olsen På Bryn Address: Østensjøveien 64 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 220,- > 425,www.olsenbar.no

ELVIS CHARITY NIGHT

IRON MAIDEN

17.06 AT 21:00

FAR AND AWAY: SCIENCE FICTION AND FATASY MUSIC

Majid Jordan perform on June 13th at Parkteateret.

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Tremonti perform on May 22nd at Parkteateret

The Staff Band of the Norwegian Armed Forces with soloist Sabina Zweiacker play famous works from fantasy and science fiction. Music from Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, Alien, Harry Potter, Halo, Game of Thrones and Final Fantasy among others.

Location: Karpedammen Akershus Festning Address: Akershus festning Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 170,- > 330,www.forsvarsbygg.no/nasjonalefestningsverk/Festningene/akershus-festning

SUNDAY JUNE 19 19.06 AT 19:30

GRAHAM NASH: THIS PATH TONIGHT TOUR He is recognized for his work as a photographer and philanthropist, which has earned him the title of Officer of The Order of the British Empire, awarded by Queen Elisabeth. His next album, This Path Tonight, was released in April,.

Location: Oslo Konserthus Address: Munkedamsveien 14 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 525,- > 625,How to get there: Transport > Nationaltheatret www.oslokonserthus.no

19.06 AT 20:00

TY SEGALL

An American multi-instrumentalist known for his highly productive solo career which has produced 8 albums.

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Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 300,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/Storgata www.rockefeller.no

WEDNESDAY JUNE 21 21.06 AT 19:30

GIRL: RELEASE CONCERT GIRL is a Norwegian duo consisting of Christian Winther and Ina Sagstuen who use their voices and guitars to create an alternative singer/songwriter sound.

Location: Parkteatret Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 120,www.parkteatret.no

21.06 AT 20:00

THE NORTHERN LIES/ REBECCA THORSEN The Northern Lies is an Americana band with a twist. This is arctic Americana. If you haven't heard of arctic Americana don’t worry; this group will show you.

Rebecca Thorsen, an Oslo local, creates melodious pop music in the spirit of Lorde, Ed Sheeran, Owl City and Birdy.

Location: Uhørt Address: Torggata 11 Tickets: www.ticketmaster.no Prices: 100,www.uhortistroget.no

WEDNESDAY JUNE 22 22.06 AT 19:00

TREMONTI (US) Tremonti is the latest project of Grammy-winning guitarist and singer Mark Tremonti, known from Alter Bridge and Creed.

Location: Parkteatret Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11 Tickets: ticketmaster.no Prices: 290,www.parkteatret.no

22.06 AT 19:00

THE AMITY AFFLICTION The Amity Affliction is a metalcore band from Australia with a sound reminiscent of Alexisonfire. From their early beginnings in Brisbane the band has grown to become one of Australia's biggest post hardcore bands.

Location: John DEE Address: Torggata 16, entr.

Hammersborggata Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 250,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

FRIDAY JUNE 24 24.06 AT 22:00

GEIR WENTZEL BAND Fronted by the slightly legendary keyboardist Geir Wentzel, this band has been going strong for more than 40 years. They play soul, rhytm'n'blues, a bit of funk, and a bit of jazz.

Location: Buckleys pub Address: Lille Grensen 7 / Arbeidergata Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 275,How to get there: Transport > Stortinget www.buckleys.no

TUESDAY JUNE 28 28.06 AT 19:00

FLOGGING MOLLY Irish-American punk band Flogging Molly started as the house band at Molly Malone's pub in Los Angeles in the 90's. Since then they have climbed the musical ladder with their Celtic punk and they are now close to releasing their sixth album.

Location: Sentrum Scene Address: Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 Tickets: ticketmaster.no Prices: 400,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

28.06 AT 19:30

MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS Macklemore & Ryan Lewis recently released their first new songs since their Grammy winning-debut The Heist, a worldwide hit thanks to the irresistible hit single "Thrift Shop".

Location: Oslo Spektrum Address: Sonja Henies plass 2 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 525,- > 600,How to get there: Transport > Oslo S www.oslospektrum.no

Flogging Molly perform on May 28th at Sentrum Scene

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Trevor Noa performs on June 2nd at Folketateret

28.06 AT 20:00

JOE SATRIANI Joe Satriani is hailed as one of our time's greatest guitar players. More than 10 million albums sold and 15 Grammy nominations are testimony to this.

Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 455,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/ Storgata www.rockefeller.no

WEDNESDAY JUNE 29 29.06 AT 20:00

UHØRT LIVE: ROLIN HUMES/ FEW DOLLARS MORE Rolin Humes is a young and promising band from Croatia. Their feet are planted firmly in blues-rock, drawing inspiration from bands like Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, T. Rex, Led Zeppelin, Dr John, Pink Floyd, and even Queen. Few Dollars More is a Norwegian vintage blues-rock band whose music has been labelled dirty and intense.

Location: Uhørt Address: Torggata 11

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Tickets: www.ticketmaster.no Prices: 90,www.uhortistroget.no

THURSDAY JUNE 30 30.06 AT 21:00

FOLLAKZOID Föllakzoid began seven years ago as a trance experience between childhood friends Diego, Juan Pablo, and Domingo from Santiago, Chile. Heavily informed by the heritage of the ancient music of the Andes, the band has learned to integrate this influence with contemporary sounds of their times, creating a rich, yet minimal atmosphere.

Location: Revolver Address: Møllergata 32 Tickets: revolveroslo.ticketco.no Prices: 200,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/ Storgata www.revolveroslo.no

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OSLO FAGOTTKOR [SHOW/NO]

TREVOR NOAH: EXTRA SHOW [COMEDY SHOW]

Oslo Fagottkor is a show ensemble consisting of 30 gay men who have become famous for their humorous interpretations of music of all genres. The show is in Norwegian.

Dates / times: June: 15 and 16 at 19:30, 17 at 21:00, 18 at 18:00 and 21:00.

Location: Chat Noir Address: Klingenberggata 5 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 350,- > 550,How to get there: Transport > Nationaltheatret www.chatnoir.no

Trevor Noah from South Africa is best known for inheriting The Daily Show from Jon Stewart. But before he ended up there he was known as one of the top comedians of South Africa, and he continues to tour around the world with his comedy shows.

Dates / times: 2.6 at 22:00 Location: Folketeateret Address: Storgata 21-23 Tickets: billettportalen.no Prices: 425,- > 530,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/ Storgata www.folketeateret.com

DAVID CROSS: MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! [COMEDY SHOW] David Cross, known from television series Arrested Development, is bringing his show, Making America Great Again, to Oslo.

Dates / times: 3.6 at 19:00 Location: Sentrum Scene Address: Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 Tickets: ticketmaster.no Prices: 370,Hopow to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

THIEF MUSIC UNPLUGGED THIEF MUSIC Unplugged is a free acoustic concert series held twice a month at Oslo’s cutting edge design hotel THE THIEF. Brilliantly situated by the fjord at the tip of Tjuvholmen, the organizers say that the concert series “showcases the work of today’s artists and introduces the stars of tomorrow. Our unplugged sessions expose the raw talent of your favorite artists.”

Dates/times: 2 and 16.6 Location: THIEF LOUNGE, THE THIEF hotel Address: Landgangen 1 Prices: Free of charge thethief.com/thiefmusicunplugged-2

Check out Thief Music Unplugged on June 2nd at Thief Lounge

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From the theatre play "Romeo and Juliet"

Photo: Gisle Bjørneby

EN OLE IVARS MUSIKAL [MUSICAL/NO] A young girl's experiences as a Christian fundamentalist.

Dates / times: June: 9-10, 14-16 at 19:30, 17-18 at 18:00.

Location: Nationaltheatret Address: Johanne Dybwads plass 1 Tickets: nationaltheatret.no Prices: 250,- > 590,How to get there: Transport > Nationaltheatret www.nationaltheatret.no

DET ER LOV Å VÆRE BLID MED ELSE [TV SHOW/NO]

Two gentlemen of Verona is Shakespeare's first comedy, written between 1589 and 1593. The play will be performed in its original language, lasting approximately 2,5 hours including intermission.

Dates / times: 1.6 at 17:00 Location: TV 2 Studio Address: Karl Johans Gate 14 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 90,-

TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA [THEATRE/NO] One of Norway's largest revue successes, Fast Men, are back with their third show. A performance by and with Carl-Fredrik Hellevang Larsen, Anders Hoff and Øyvind Rafto.

Dates / times: June: 16 and 17 at 18:00, 18

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at 14:00 and 19:30, 19 at 16:00 and 20:00.

Location: Karpedammen Akershus Festning Address: Akershus Festning Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 425,- >480,www.forsvarsbygg.no/nasjonalefestningsverk/Festningene/akershusfestning

MYSTERIES [THEATRE/NO]

Adaption of Knut Hamsun's Mysteries performed in Norwegian.

Dates / times: June: 2-3 at 19:00, 4 at 18:00, 7 at 19:00 Location: Nationaltheatret Address: Johanne Dybwads plass 1 Tickets: nationaltheatret.no Prices: 250,- > 590,How to get there: Transport > Nationaltheatret www.nationaltheatret.no

MORGON OG KVELD [THEATRE/NO] Monologue based on Norwegian writer Jon Fosse's acclaimed novel Morgon og kveld ('morning and evening'). Performed in Norwegian.

Dates / times: June: 7-10 at 19:30, 11-18 (sat) at 18:00, 14-17 at 19:30.

Location: Nationaltheatret Address: Johanne Dybwads plass 1 Tickets: nationaltheatret.no Prices: 400,- > 430,-

How to get there: Transport > Nationaltheatret www.nationaltheatret.no

ABRAHAMS BARN [THEATRE/NO] Through history, stories and holy texts Svein Tindberg and Kjetil Bang-Hansen will tell us about three religions; about similarities and differences.

Dates / times: 2.6 at 19:30.

Location: Det Norske Teatret Address: Kristian IV’s gate 8 Tickets: billett.detnorsketeatret.no Prices: 210,- >420,www.detnorsketeatret.no

ROMEO AND JULIET [THEATRE/NO] A Doll’s House is choreographer Jo Strømgren’s take on Henrik Ibsen’s immortal drama, performed in English by American actors.

Dates/times: June: 9 and 10 at 19:30, 11 at 17:30, Location: Det Norske Teatret Address: Kristian IV’s gate 8 Tickets: billett.detnorsketeatret.no Prices: 200,- >350,www.detnorsketeatret.no

IF/THEN [MUSICAL/NO] If/Then (Tenk om) is about one woman, but two different destinies. Love, environmental battles - and modern urban planning - is the theme of this fresh New York musical, which has become a real Oslo story.

Dates/times: June: 3 at 20:00, 4 at 18:00, 7 at 19:35.

Location: Det Norske Teatret Address: Kristian IV’s gate 8 Tickets: billett.detnorsketeatret.no www.detnorsketeatret.no

RICHARD III [THEATRE/NO]

The civil war between the royal families Lancaster and York are over, and on the throne King Edward IV of house York now reigns. But not everyone celebrates peace.

The king's younger brother, Richard, is not satisfied. He is the Duke of Gloucester, but has bigger ambitions than that. He seeks the throne for himself and in pursuit of position and power he sets in motion a perilous political game - a game that impresses, arouses horror and leaves behind a bloodbath.

Dates / times: 1.6 at 19:00 Location: Nationaltheatret Address: Johanne Dybwads plass 1 Tickets: nationaltheatret.no Prices: 210,-> 550,How to get there: Transport > Nationaltheatret www.nationaltheatret.no

From the Opera "The Marriage of Figaro"

Photo: Øyvind Eide.

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From the children's theatre play "Scenario".

Photo: Thomas Kvitvik

THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO [OPERA/IT]

Storgata www.folketeateret.no

The Marriage of Figaro, the “high” and “low” of society are also portrayed as equals in a rich musical universe, and Mozart clearly shows his sympathies with Beaumarchais'.

Dates / times: June: 11 at 18:00, 13, 15, 22, 24 at 19:00, 26 at 17:00.

Location: Den Norske Opera & Ballett Address: Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 Tickets: billettportalen.no Prices: 100,- > 745,How to get there: Transport > Jernbanetorget/Oslo S www.operaen.no

KIAN 'N' JC: DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME [SHOW]

BEST END! 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY [THEATRE/NO] West End Studios, which teaches young people dance, singing and drama, celebrates its 10th anniversary. The school's annual summer show will this year be surpassed and taken to new heights. There are excerpts from Aladdin, Hairspray, Addams Family, Frost, Oliver and Bør Børson.

Dates/times: 5.6 at 14:00 and 18:00 Location: Folketeateret Address: Storgata 21-23 Tickets: billettportalen.no Prices: 185,- > 255,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/

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Kian 'n' JC are the YouTube-celebrities behind the Don't Try This At Home phenomena. These guys are known to provide quite a show including stunts worthy of Jackass, challenges, and just good old fashioned video blogging.

Dates / times: 23.6 at 19:30 Location: Folketeateret Address: Storgata 21-23 Tickets: billettportalen.no Prices: 150,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/Storgata www.folketeateret.no

FAMILY KARSTEN OG PETRA [THEATRE/NO] Karsten and Petra are known and loved by most Norwegian toddlers. This is the first time we have the opportunity to experience them at the theatre. The performance is based on the books by Tor Åge Bringsværd, but tell a brand new story about the good friends.

Dates/times: June: 1, 2, 3, at 18:00. 4 at 13:00 and 16:00.

Location: Oslo Nye Teater Address: Rosenkrantz gate 10 Tickets: 815 33 133 Prices: 65,- > 120,How to get there: Transport > Stortinget www.oslonye.no

SCENARIO [CHILDREN'S THEATRE/NO] Students from the music and culture school Oslo musikk og kulturskole fill the Oslo Nye theatre with a theatre bonanza this week. 100 theatre students aged 9 to 22 years get the chance to perform everything from Shakespeare to modern classics.

Dates/times: 2.6 at 18:00. 4 at 19:00.

Location: Oslo Nye Teater Address: Rosenkrantz gate 10 Tickets: 815 33 133 Prices: 65,- > 120,How to get there: Transport > Stortinget www.oslonye.no

PRIMA VOLTA [CHILDREN'S THEATRE/NO] Students from the music and culture school Oslo musikk og kulturskole fill the Oslo Nye theatre with a theatre bonanza this week. 100 theatre students aged 9 to 22 years get the chance to perform everything from Shakespeare to modern classics.

Dates/times: 4.6 at 14:00 and 18:00 Location: Oslo Nye Teater Address: Rosenkrantz gate 10 Tickets: www.ticketmaster.no Prices: 65,- > 120,How to get there: Transport > Stortinget www.oslonye.no

THE POLAR BEAR KING [THEATRE/NO] Staging of the Norwegian fairy tale The Polar Bear King. Will be performed in Norwegian.

Dates/times: June: 4 at 14:30, 10 at 17:00.

Location: Det Norske Teatret Address: Kristian IV’s gate 8 Tickets: billett.detnorsketeatret.no Prices: 235,- >295,www.detnorsketeatret.no

HARBOUR ACTIVITIES [ACTIVITY] Oslo Havn (Oslo Harbour) invites you to discover everything that Oslo's harbour areas have to offer. Several different stations between Filipstad (west) and Ormsund (southeast), offer fun activitites and interesting information, including pirate shows, coffee tasting, fishing competitions, truck-driving, open ships, and much more.

Dates/times: 5.6 at 12:00-16:00 Location: Oslo Harbour Prices: Free of charge www.oslohavn.no

CHILDREN'S PIRATE CRUISE [CRUISE] Pirate cruise for children. Best suited for Norwegian speaking participants.

Dates/times: June: 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 12:00 and 14:00 Location: SS Jomfruen Address: RĂĽdhusbrygge 3 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 226,www.nyc.no

MIDSUMMER'S EVE CELEBRATION Bring the family and celebrate Midsummer Eve the traditional way outside by the Henie Onstad Art Museum. The large bonfire will be lit in the evening. Free entrance to the museum's exhibitions from 6 pm to 10 pm.

Dates/times: 23.6 at 18:00-22:00 Location: Henie Onstad Kunstsenter Address: Sonja Henies vei 31 Prices: Free of charge www.hok.no

SPORTS OSLO SKISHOW ROLLERSKI EVENT Rollerski event around Holmenkollen National Ski Arena featuring Norway's top cross-country skiing stars.

Dates/times: 4.6 at 17:00-21:00 Location: Oslo Harbour Prices: Free of charge www.oslohavn.no

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TEXT: TARJEI KIDD OLSEN / VISITOSLO

HIGHLIGHTS JUNE 9

BISLETT GAMES JUNE 5

HAVNELANGS 2016 Havnelangs 2016 is a day of activities along Oslo city centre’s harbour, from East to West. At Havnelangs (“Along the Harbour”) there will be “the city’s largest rebus”, pirates, boats of many kinds including Elias the police boat, a fishing competition and a architecture walk.

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Where: Along the 9 kilometre Fjord Promenade Website: www.oslohavn.no www.facebook.comevents/ 261937157486997

Join the longest waterslide Norway has ever seen!

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Annual international athletics event at the famous Bislett Stadium. Bislett Games has been a proud summer tradition in Oslo since 1965, and always attracts many of the top names in international athletics. The event has witnessed more than 60 world records.

Bislett games is part of the IAAF Diamond League, a series of 14 athletics events in Europe, Asia and America.

Where: Bislett Stadium Website: oslo. diamondleague.com Tickets: www.ticketmaster.no

JUNE 10-11

THE FÆRDER REGATTA Annual regatta from Oslo to Horten.

Enjoy the spectacular sight of hundreds of sailboats on the Oslo Fjord! The Fæder Regatta is one of the world's biggest overnight regattas. From its inception in 1947, with seven boats competing, the regatta has grown considerably and now more than 1000 boats and 4-5000 sailors participate. The regatta is free to watch from the sidelines, but participation costs 1000-5500 NOK depending on the size of your boat.

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Where: Aker Brygge, Oslo Website: www.kns.no

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See the athletes sweat it out at Bislett Games

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JUNE 11

JUNE 24

Osloites have been dreaming of this since the first Facebook event was created last summer. Now it has become a reality which means that you can enjoy a long slide down Treschow's Street (300 metres) on 11 June. Children between 7 and 12 years of age must slide between 10:00 am and 11:00 am.

Everyone else may slide from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

This is a free outdoor mini festival billed as “Scandinavia’s biggest concert”, where Norwegian and international artists who have had songs on the national Norwegian newspaper VG’s top 20 hit list in the past year, share the stage with veterans and potential new summer-hit makers.

NORWAY’S LONGEST VG TOP WATERSLIDE 20 LIVE

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Where: City Hall Square (Rådhusplassen) Website: vglista.no/turne/oslo

Where: Treschows gate Website: www.eventart.no/event/ vannsklieoslo Tickets: www.eventart.no/event/ vannsklieoslo

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THE MUSEUM LIST

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 good you’ll find it in one of the museums on these pages! *On the map pages at the back of the magazine you will find numbers that correspond with the numbers for each of the museum listings.

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Photo: Museum of Oslo

THE FRAM MUSEUM Frammuseet

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Fram is the most famous ship in polar history, known for its amazing expeditions to the North and South Poles. Come aboard, and see how the crew and their dogs endured years of sailing through treacherous waters, storms and the freezing cold. The fantastic stories still take the breath away from adults and children.

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

Enjoy the northern lights show dancing in the ceiling of the Fram Museum.

See the first ship to navigate the Northwest Passage, the polar vessel Gjøa! Experience the exhibitions and the fascinating polar history.

SEE ALSO: SPECTACULAR SHACKLETON EXHIBITION! WALK THE FREEZING COLD DARK WALK – IF YOU DARE! HOURS AND PRICES Every day: 09:00–18:00 Admission: A: 100,C: (6-16): 40,-/ S: 40,-/P: 70,F:(2+3): 200,-/Groups (+15): A 70,- Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Bygdøynesveien 36 Tel: 23 28 29 50 Bus 30 to Bygdøynes www.frammuseum.no

THE VIKING SHIP MUSEUM

NORSK MARITIMT MUSEUM

The Norwegian Maritime Museum

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Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo

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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!

Houses the best preserved Viking ships in the world and the fantastic artefacts from the graves.

EXHIBITIONS: “HOPE FOR THE OCEANS?“

The Oseberg Ship

The world’s seas are filling up with plastic and dangerous wastes. Why is that?

What can we do about it?

Other exhibtions on: Seafarers from the Viking era until today, ship technology and maritime art..

The ships were discovered in three large burial mounds where they had been buried to serve as vessels for their rich owners’ final journey to the realm of the dead. was built around 820 AD and was used as a burial ship for two powerful women.

The Gokstad Ship

was built around 890 AD and used as a burial ship for a chieftain.

The Tune Ship

was built around 900 AD.

“Children’s Boat Workshop” Build a wooden boat with hammer and nails!

Every Sunday 12:00-15:00.

THE MUSEUM SHOP

FJORD CAFÉ open!

Every day: 09:00 – 18:00 Admission: A: 80,-/ C (<18) free,-/F (2+2): 150,Free with Oslo Pass Two museums for the price of one: Use your ticket to the Historical Museum within 48 hours.

HOURS AND PRICES Every day: 10:00 –17:00 Admission: A: 100,-/C (6-16): 30,-/S: 50,-/P: 50,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Bygdøynesveien 37 Tel: + 47 24 11 41 50 www.marmuseum.no

sells books and souvenirs, postcards and jewellery.

Hours and prices

CONTACT

The Viking Ship Museum Huk Aveny 35 Tel: 22 13 52 80 Bus 30: Vikingskipshuset Guided Tours: Tel.: 22 85 99 64 E-mail: entre-vsh@khm.uio.no www.khm.uio.no Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo

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NORSK FOLKEMUSEUM The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History

HL-SENTERET HoLocaust Center 04

MEET THE PEOPLE! OPEN-AIR MUSEUM

The urban and rural traditional buildings from Norway’s many regions, give an excellent introduction to Norwegian history.

Wooden farmhouses with fields and townhouses with cobblestone streets show homes, life and traditions in Norway.

Of particular interest is the Medieval Stave Church.

INDOOR EXHIBITS

Folk Art, Folk Dress, Sami Culture and Church Art. Oslo homes 1879-2002.

DAILY Hosts dressed in

costumes welcome you to historical homes. Meet the farm animals.

WEEKENDS Traditional

baking and horse-andbuggy-rides. Sundays at 14.00: folk dance.

JUNE 23 16.00-21.00.

Midsummer Night. Family celebration with folk dance & music, BBQ, and openair concerts.

HOURS AND PRICES Every day 10.00-18.00 Admission: A: 125,-/ C: 40,S: 90,-/ F: 250,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Museumsveien 10, Bygdøy Tel: 22 12 37 00 www.norskfolkemuseum.no

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

HOLMENKOLLEN SKI MUSEUM AND SKI JUMP

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THE GULAG: WHAT GRANDFATHER DIDN'T TELL

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.

OPENS JUNE 16TH INSCRIPTIONS II

In the world’s oldest ski museum, built into the mountain underneath the ski jump, you can experience 6000 years of skiing history.

EXHIBITIONS

The history of Stalin's terror told through a personal life story.

Artist Eirik Audunson Skaar presents an exploration of a destroyed memorial of Russian prisoners of war who died in northern Norway during WW II.

PERMANENT EXHIBITION

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

RUTH MAIER'S ARCHIVE BUNKER FROM WORLD WAR 2 Kafé Villa Grande open every day from 11:00–16:00 (Mondays closed).

HOURS AND PRICES Every day 10:00-17:00 Admission: A: 100,-/C (6-16): 30,-/S: 50,-/P: 50,Free with Oslo Passs

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

At the top of the tower you can enjoy the spectacular view of Oslo and the surrounding areas.

Check out our newest exhibition “Freedom on Snow. Snowboarding and modern skiing” Our zipline Fly Holmenkollen is now open, for opening hours see: www.kollensvevet.no

HOURS AND PRICES Every day 09:00-20:00.

Admission: A:130,-/ C: 65,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Kongeveien 5 Tel: 22 92 32 00 E-mail: post@skiforeningen.no www.holmenkollen.com Metroline 1 to Frognerseteren Terje Bakke Pedersen / Pictura

HOLMENKOLLEN SKI SIMULATOR

BYMUSEET

VIGELAND-MUSEET

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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 ‘eyeview’ movie to create a unique and realistic feel.

Once inside the the Ski Simulator you will get the ‘ride of your life’, including wind-effect 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 Every day 09:00 – 20:00.

Admission: A: 75,- / C: 50,- / S: 75,- / P: 75,20% discount with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Kongeveien 5 Tel: 900 12 046 E-mail: post@skisimulator.no www.skisimulator.no Metro / T-bane: No 1 to Holmenkollen Station

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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

OSLOFUNKIS

Early Modernism in Oslo

IN THE LIMELIGHT Theatre History

OSLO SAYS

Language in the city Guided tours: Sat-Sun at 12.00 and 14.00 Enjoy hot and cold meals at Café Mathia Museum Shop

HOURS AND PRICES Tue-Sun 11:00–16:00 Mon closed Admission: Free entrance

CONTACT Frognerveien 67 Tel: +47 23 28 41 70 E-mail: post@oslomuseum.no oslomuseum.no facebook.com/detekteoslo Photo: Christina Krüger/Oslo 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.

03.06.2016-18.09.2016 HÅKON ANTON FAGERÅS SCULPTURE

The exhibition comprises several works in marble and two new sculptures in cast iron. In his generation, Håkon Anton Fagerås (b.

1975) is among the few who works with figurative sculpture. Despite choosing a classical approach in both style and material, Fagerås' sculptures represent a break with the traditional.

HOURS AND PRICES Tue-Sun 10:00–17:00.

Mon closed.

Admission: A: 60,-/ C: 30,-/ S: 30,- /P: 30,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Nobels gate 32 Tel: +47 23 49 37 00 www.vigeland.museum.no Photo: Håkon Anton Fagerås, Thea (detail), 2015.

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ASTRUP FEARNLEY MUSEET

HENIE ONSTAD KUNSTSENTER Henie Onstad Art Center

10.06-11.09.2016 NIKOLAI ASTRUP – PAINTING NORWAY

The first international exhibition of painting and prints by Nikolai Astrup.

24.11.15 -31.12.2016 HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE COLLECTION KURT SCHWITTERS

Permanent exhibition.

DROP-IN HOK LAB.

The children's workshop

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Henie Onstad Kunstsenter is a leading venue for 20th century and contemporary art and music. The art center is located in a large sculpture park by the fjord, 15 minutes drive from Oslo.

IBSENMUSEET

Astrup Fearnley Museet is a private contemporary art museum. Beautifully located by the Oslo Fjord in 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 such as Anselm Kiefer, Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons.

10.06.16 – 11.09.16 #ALEXISRAEL Ongoing: THE WORLD IS MADE OF STORIES

Works from the Astrup Fearnley Collection

HOURS AND PRICES Tue-Thu 11:00-19:00 Fri-Sun 11:00-17:00 Mon closed.

Admission: A: 100,-/ S: 70,-/ C: free entrance Oslo Pass free

CONTACT Sonja Henies vei 31 Høvikodden Tel: 67 80 48 80 E-mail: post@hok.no www.hok.no Transportation: 15 minutes from Oslo. Bus: no. 151 to Høvikodden.

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HOURS AND PRICES Tue, Wed, Fri: 12:00–17:00 Thu: 12:00–19:00 Sat, Sun: 11:00–17:00 Mon closed Admission: A: 120,-/ S: 80,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 twitter.com/astrupfearnley Instagram: @astrupfearnley

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Welcome to Henrik Ibsen’s apartment. This is where he lived the last 11 years of his life together with his wife, and here we are introduced to the private sphere of the world famous playwright.

EXHIBITION IBSEN + LENNON. THE BEATLES IN A DOLL`S HOUSE Ibsen –Lennon.

HENRIK IBSEN - ON THE CONTRARY

more about Ibsens life and work Every hour. Take a guided tour in Ibsens apartment.

Admission includes entry to the Exhibition.

Audioguide tour from the Ibsen museum to Grand café, you can rent the players at the Ibsen museum.

Museum shop

HOURS AND PRICES Every day 11:00-18:00 Admission: A: 115,-/ C: 30,-/ S: 75,- /P: 75,Free with Oslo Pass.

CONTACT Henrik Ibsens gate 26 Tel: 22 12 35 50 E-mail: ibsen@norskfolkemuseum.no www.ibsenmuseet.no Tram: 13 and 19 Bus: 30, 31 to Slottsparken

NOBELS FREDSSENTER STORTINGET The Nobel Peace Center

THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

The Parliament

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PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS

Find peace and quiet in The Nobel Field or learn about the laureates in The Wall Papers. The magic book in The Nobel Chamber tells the story about Alfred Nobel.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS The Nobel Peace Prize Exhibition 2015:

THE TUNISIAN METHOD About the National Dialogue Quartet.

THE DANGEROUS PRIZE Opening 9 June. About whistleblower Carl von Ossietzky and the Nobel Peace Prize that shook Europe.

1965 UNICEF Why UNICEF received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965.

SYRIA IS MY ONLY HOME About life as a refugee seen through children's eyes.

ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN

Fred & Toca Loca activity booklet and children’s trail.

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Would you like to see the Parliament from the inside? If so, why not join one of our guided tours?

Every Saturday from 9 January - 18 June (except 19 March, 26 March and 14 May) we provide guided tours on Saturdays:

HOURS AND PRICES

CONTACT Rådhusplassen/City Hall Sq. Tel: +47 48 30 10 00 www.nobelpeacecenter.org Photo: © Sara Johannessen

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THE VIKING COLLECTION:

farmers, traders and warriors.

THE TREASURE CHEST:

The best collection of gold treasure from the Viking period.

THE MEDIEVAL GALLERY:

Is devoted to church art, such as stave church doorways and sculptures of saints.

• 10.00 (English) • 11.30 (English) • 13.30 (Norwegian only) • 15.00 (Norwegian only)

THE EGYPTIAN MUMMIES:

Tours last for approximately one hour and we recommend turning up 15 minutes in advance of the advertised time (no bookings available).

We can accommodate up to a maximum of 30 visitors per guided tour. Please use the entrance from Akersgata (the opposite side of the building to the main entrance). Guided tours of the Storting are free of charge to all visitors.

THE COIN CABINET The Norwegian National Gold Coins rescued from the Nazis.

Café and museum shop Mon–Sun 10–18.

Daily guided tours.

Admission: A: 100,-/C(<16): free/ S: 65,-/ P: 65,-/ F:180,- Oslo Pass free.

Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo

We reserve the right to make changes. Please visit our website for updated information.

CONTACT Karl Johans gate 22 Tel: 23 31 31 80 E-mail: befo@stortinget.no www.stortinget.no/en

Norway’s oldest and largest collection of Egyptian artefacts.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITION: MINA / MEG MINA / MEG contemporary art, photographer Zanele Muholi.

TAKE IT PERSONALLY stories about personal adornment.

HOURS AND PRICES Tue-Sun 10:00 - 17:00 Admission: A: 80,-/C (<18): free/ S: 50,-/ P: 50,Free with Oslo Pass Two Museums for the price of one: Use your ticket to the Viking Ship Museum within 48 hours.

CONTACT The Historical Museum Frederiks gate 2 Tel: 22 85 99 10 Guided tours: Tel.: 22 85 99 64 E-mail: postmottak@khm.uio.no www.khm.uio.no Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo

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NASJONALGALLERIET The National Gallery

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17.06-16.10.2016 JAPANOMANIA IN THE NORTH.

NASJONALMUSEET FOR KUNST, ARKITEKTUR OG DESIGN THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART, ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design is Norway´s largest museum, receiving around 600.000 visitors annually. We arrange exhibitions, run educational programmes and care for the country´s most extensive collections of art, architecture and design.

Admission: Nasjonalgalleriet - One ticket – four museums Adults: NOK 100 / NOK 50 Kunstindustrimuseet, Museet for samtidskunst og Nasjonalmuseet – Arkitektur Adults: NOK 50 / NOK 30 Children (under 19): Free entrance Thursday: Free entrance for all Free with Oslo Pass Edvard Munch, The Scream, 1893, The National museum of art, architecture and design©Munchmuseet / Munch-Ellingsen-gruppen /Bono

The Influence of Japan on Nordic Art and Design 1875–1918 The fascination for Japan left its mark on the visual arts, design and fashion, and formed a prelude to Nordic modernism.

Japanese inspiration, or Japonism as it is known in the arts, began to evolve when Japan opened its borders in 1854.

03.01.2015–01.01.2017 THE DANCE OF LIFE. THE COLLECTION FROM ANTIQUITY TO 1950

Highlights of Norwegian and international paintings and sculptures from antiquity until 1950. Masterpieces, including J.C. Dahl and Romanticism,Christian Krohg and Realism, evocative paintings from 1900 and Edvard Munch’s Scream.

Museum shop and café

HOURS AND PRICES Tue, Wed, Fri 10:00–18:00 Thur 10:00–19:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–17:00 Mon: Closed

CONTACT Universitetsgaten 13 Tel: 21 98 20 00 nasjonalmuseet.no Andreas Schneider, Peacock, wallpaper, watercolor, 1909

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Hans Gude, Entrance to Christiania, (detail), (1874)

KUNSTINDUSTRIMUSEET MUSEET FOR The Museum of Decorative Arts SAMTIDSKUNST and Design

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17.06-16.10.2016 JAPANOMANIA IN THE NORTH. The Influence of

Japan on Nordic Art and Design 1875–1918 Simplification, asymmetry, freer forms and stylised nature motifs were stylistic features that revolutionised the arts and crafts.

02.01.–01.10.2016 DESIGN AND CRAFT 1905-2005

The Museum of Contemporary Art

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04.03.–18.09.2016 SILENT REVOLT: NORWEGIAN PROCESS ART AND CONCEPTUAL ART IN THE 70'S AND 80'

With this exhibition, the museum wishes to revise the notion of conceptual art as a void in our recent history.

ANNA-EVA BERGMAN. A GRAPHIC UNIVERSE 13.11. 2015–14.8. 2016

The collection ranges from antique Greek vases and East Asian artefacts through to items illustrating the history of European style.

The rhythms, lines, fields, and volumes of Anna-Eva Bergman’s art are inspired by nature. Her simple, geometric, and natural forms conjure up a sense of the poetical and the spiritual.

Museum shop

13.03.2015–14.08.2016 POOR ART – RICH LEGACY. ARTE POVERA AND PARALLEL PRACTICES 1968–2014

HOURS Tue, Wed, Fri:11:00–17:00 Thu: 11:00–19:00 Sat, Sun: 12:00–16:00 Mon: Closed

CONTACT St. Olavs gate 1 Tel: 21 98 20 00 nasjonalmuseet.no Christopher Dresser, Linthorpe Art Pottery, «Hokusai Wave», (Ca. 1880)

Museum shop and café

HOURS Tue, Wed, Fri: 11:00–17:00 Thu: 11:00–19:00 Sat, Sun: 12:00–17:00 Mon: Closed

CONTACT Bankplassen 4 Tel: 21 98 20 00 Inghild Karlsen, «Breeding Balloon», 1988

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01.04–14.08.2016 LARS BACKER – ARCHITECT. A PIONEER OF NORWEGIAN MODERNISM

The Birth of Norwegian Functionalism With the construction of Restaurant Skansen, Ekeberg Restaurant and Horngården, Lars Backer introduced functionalism to Norway.

19.06.-01.01.2017 UNLOCK AND DISCOVER! NORGES BANK'S 200TH ANNIVERSARY

The exhibition unveils architectural stories and other narratives, connected to the bank buildings and Norway’s development as an economically independent state.

19.09.2014–01.01.2019 BUILDING IDEAS. FROM THE ARCHITECTURE COLLECTION, 1830 TO THE PRESENT

This exhibition presents a selection of architectural ideas drawn from the National Museum’s collection.

Museum shop and café

HOURS Tue, Wed, Fri: 11:00–17:00 Thu: 11:00–19:00 Sat, Sun: 12:00–17:00 Mon: Closed

CONTACT Bankplassen 3 Tel: 21 98 20 00 nasjonalmuseet.no

Lars Backer, drawing of «Skansen», Restaurant Skansen. Foto: Platou arkitekter

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AKERSHUS SLOTT Akershus Castle

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AKERSHUS CASTLE AND FORTRESS Spend a day at Akershus fortress and experience centuries of Norwegian history. Once an active fortress, the area is now a place for official representation, culture, learning and recreation. Within the fortress walls you will find two museums, a castle, beautiful views of the fjord and the city – and history from the Viking age to modern times.

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

OPENING HOURS

(The fortress grounds): Main gate: 06:00–21:00 Side entrances: 1O October – 30 April: Mon-Fri 07:00-18:00 Sat–Sun 08:00-18:00 The port by the cruise harbour closed 01 October–30 April

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Open Saturday and Sunday 12:00 - 17:00 Closed: 14., 15.,16. June Admission: A: 70,-/C: 30,-/ S: 50,-/ P: 50,Free with Oslo Pass.

Audio guides included in admission

CONTACT Tel: 23 09 35 53 E-mail: akershusslott.kontakt@mil.no www.nasjonalefestningsverk.no

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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.

‘The Prisoners at Akershus (from the Middle Ages to 1950)’.

Guided tours 'Akershus fortress through 700 years'. Saturdays and Sundays at 13.00 Special tours of the fortress grounds arranged on request.

HOURS AND PRICES Mon-Fri 11:00-16:00 Sat-Sun 12:00-17:00 Free admission Tickets for guided tours: A: 60,- / C: 30,- / S: 45,- / F: 150,-

CONTACT Tel: 23 09 39 17 E-mail: besokssenteret. akershus.festning@mil.no

NORGES FORSVARSMUSEET HJEMMEFRONTMUSEUM The Armed Forces Museum Norway’s Resistance Museum

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The museum aims at presenting a true picture of the events in domestic Norway during 5 years of German occupation during World War II. It gives the public an impression of what foreign rule may imply. Chronological exhibitions convey an historical perspective, from pre-war times to the liberation in May 1945. Several showcases, as well as varied audiovisual material animate the exhibitions.

Symbolic effects, artistic details and authentic artefacts make the long and winding walk through narrow 17th century stone vaults a memorable and educational experience.

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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, World War II campaign 1940 and War at Sea 19391945. The latest exhibitions cover the Cold war period 1945-1990, recent international operations and “The War Cross – Norway’s highest decoration”.

The museum is situated on the lower grounds of Akershus Fortress.

Café.

Mon - Sun 11:00 - 15:00

TEMPORARY EXHIBITION WOMEN IN THE NORWEGIAN RESISTANCE 1940-1945".

In this exhibition you will get to know 3 of these women.

HOURS AND PRICES

Mon - sat: 10:00 –17:00 Sun: 11:00–17:00 Admission: A: 50,-/ C: 25,-/ S: 25,-/ P: 25,-/ F: 100,Free with Oslo Pass

HOURS AND PRICES Mon - Sun 10:00 - 17:00 Admission: free entrance

CONTACT Tel: 23 09 35 82 E-mail: post.fmu@mil.no www.forsvarsmuseet.no

CONTACT Tel: 23 09 31 38 E-mail: resepsjon.nhm@gmail.com www.forsvaretsmuseer.no

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ARBEIDERMUSEET

TOLLMUSEET

MUNCHMUSEET

Labour Museum

Norwegian Customs Museum

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Original uniforms and artefacts dating back over 350 years. Models and documents about Customs and the history of Norwegian Import and Export through the centuries Samples of smuglingmethods and contraband, such as cigarettes, alcohol, narcotics and other confiscated goods.

Films showing Customs Officers at work in the 1950s and the 1970s.

Guided tours on request.

Must be booked in advance.

The Munch Museum

Welcome to the Labour Museum! A museum suitably located among the former industrial buildings that lined the Akerselva river at Sagene.

Guided tours: Sat-Sun at 12.00 and 14.00

EXHIBITIONS FACTORY GIRLS AND INDUSTRIAL PIONEERS SWEDISH LABOUR

The story of six immigrants Guided tours to the apartment in Sagveien 8 showing how the factory workers used to live.

English speaking guides!

HOURS AND PRICES HOURS AND PRICES Mon-Fri: 11.00–15.00 Sat and Sun closed Admission: free entrance

CONTACT Tollbugata 1 A, near Oslo Central Station (sea side) Tel: 22 34 68 76.

Fax: 22 34 68 60 E-mail: museum@toll.no

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Sat-Sun 11:00–16:00 Admission: Free entrance

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

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18 JUNE – 25 SEPTEMBER JASPER JOHNS+EDVARD MUNCH

The exhibition examines the connection between Edvard Munch's work and one of the truly great names in contemporary art –Jasper Johns (American, born in 1930). Never before has there been such a comprehensive exhibition of Johns' art in Scandinavia. Munch had a far greater influence on Jasper Johns than was previously known.

Johns has been inspired

by Munch's treatment of topics such as love, fear, illness and death, among others. Jasper Johns+ Edvard Munch consists of 130 works – paintings, prints, drawings and photographs.

Enjoy guided tours, Edvard Munch products in the museum shop, and Scream cake in the museum café with a lovely outdoor terrace.

HOURS AND PRICES Open daily 10:00–17:00 Late night 30.06: until 21:00 Admission: A: 100,-/C(<18): free. Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Tøyengata 53 Metro: Tøyen st (5 min from city center) www.munchmuseet.no

Photo credit: Edvard Munch: The Scream, 1895 © Munchmuseet

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Naturhistorisk museum

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NATURALLY INCREDIBLE The museum belongs to the University of Oslo and is Norway’s most visited museum.

It 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 which are at their most beautiful this time of year.

The museum is home to the famous primate fossil “Ida”, and the indoors exhibits display other 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: Every day 07:00–21:00 Greenhouses: Every day 10:00–17:00 Museum exhibits & museum shop: 11:00–16:00 Tues.-Sun. Mondays closed Admission: A: 50,-/C & S: 25,Garden & Greenhouse: Free entrance Free with Oslo Pass

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: Per Aas NHM

BARNEKUNSTMUSEET

TEKNISK MUSEUM The Norwegian museum of Science and Technology

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FUN-PACKED WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! DON’T MISS: GAME ON! From Mario to Minecraft, Game On 2.0 is the world’s biggest collection of playable computer games from the past 60 years.

Let’s play!

Explore, invent and learn!

Oslo Science Centre offers more than 100 interactive installations.

TRY OUT MAKER SPACE!

Check out interesting exhibitions on value creation through the ages Journey through medical history from the 1850s until today.

Café and museum shop.

HOURS AND PRICES Tue-Fri 09:00–16:00 Sat-Sun 11:00–18:00 From 20. June to 20.

August: Every day 11:00–18:00 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: no 11 and 12. Bus: no 25 and 54. Train: (Jaren and Gjøvik) to Kjelsås station

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.

CHILDREN KNOW WHAT’S IMPORTANT.

How serious do adults take children? The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) recognizes that children are not merely passive recipients, entitled to adult protective care.Rather, they themselves have rights and are entitled to be involved in decisions that affect them in accordance with their evolving capacities.

WORKSHOPS Guided tours, art workshops & music activities. Drop in HOURS AND PRICESTue–

Until 23.6.: Sat–Sun 11:00– 16:00, Tue–Thu 09:30–14:00.

From 24.6.: Sat–Sun, Tue–Thu 11:00–16:00 Closed: Mon, Fri 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

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OSCARSHALL

THE ROYAL PALACE Slottet 31

The summer palace of Oscarshall is located on the peninsula of Bygdø 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.

Gallery Queen Joséphine open May-August: Wed-Sun. Sept: Fri-Sun. Free entrance.

Café Queen Joséphine May-Sept: Fri-Sun.

HOURS AND PRICES

13.05-28.08 Wed-Sun: 11:00-17:00. Closed: 17.05 02.09-11.09 Fri-Sun: 11:00-17:00 The tours 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.kongehuset.no Transportation: Bus nr. 30 to Norsk Folkemuseum Ferry from Rådhusbrygga to Dronningen

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OSLO CITY HALL Rådhuset

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Oslo City Hall is the political and administrative heart of Oslo. The building also has an important place in the history of Norwegian art and architecture and stands as a monument to the main The guided tours last artistic movements from approx 1 hour and start the middle of the last centuevery 20 minutes. ry. The Nobel Peace Prize ceremony takes place in the Tickets are available at Central Hall on December Billettservice and at 10th every year. The City Narvesen. Remaining tickets are sold at the entrance. Hall opened in 1950.

Royal residence, built 1825 – 49 in Christiania. ChangGUIDED TOURS ing of the guards every day Daily 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00 at 13:30. Show by H.M. The June, July and August.

King’s Guard some days In July guided tours to the during the summer season. tower Sundays at 14:45.

Guided tours Monday.

Regular guided tours in English: Every day at 12:00, 14:00, 14.20 and 16:00.

Except 04.07 and 20.07: at 14:00, 14:20 and 16:00

HOURS AND PRICES

Open to visitors: 18.06-14.08 Man-Thu: 11.00-17.00 Fri: 12.00-17.00 Sat-Sun: 10.00-17.00 Admission: A: 110,-/ C: 85,S: 85,-/P: 85,-

CONTACT Henrik Ibsens gate 1 0010 Oslo www.kongehuset.no Transportation: Tram, metro and bus to the National theatret

CARILLON CONCERTS FROM THE CITY HALL BELLS Sundays at 15:00.

HOURS AND PRICES Every day 09:00-16:00 Please note that the City Hall may be closed on certain days due to special events.

Admission: Free entrance

CONTACT Fr. Nansens plass Tel: 23 46 12 00 E-mail: postmottak@rft. oslo.kommune.no www.rft.oslo.kommune.no

Experience what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like to fly in Holmenkollen Kollensvevet is a zipline which takes you from the very top of the Holmenkollen jump tower to the bottom as if you were jumping on skis. From the top of this landmark you can now set off and enjoy the same view and sensation of speed as the ski jumpers do!

OP E N ING HOU RS : June 1st to June 19th Sat and Sun: 12:00-18:00 June 20th to august 31st Mon-Fri: 11:00-18:00. Sat and Sun: 12:00-18:00 More information at www.kollensvevet.com

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Profile: Erik Jansen 34-year-old record company boss and boss of the Picnic in the Park festival, which he founded with other people from the music business. The festival was founded in 2014 and is taking place for the third time on June 24-26. It has proved a hit with audiences with its focus on “quiet” music and a picnic atmosphere.

Who: Erik Jansen, festival boss, Picnic in the Park Festival Age: 34 Lives: Grønland, Oslo From: Stovner, Oslo Interviewed: MAY 12th,

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How did you end up in the music business?

I started working part-time in a record store when I went to secondary school.

By the time I was twenty I owned my own record store.

Then I began working for a music distributor called Musikkoperatørene and from there on outwards the ball just kept rolling.

Is it rewarding working in the music industry?

Rewarding? Definitely! It’s very rewarding. After all, music is what we are passionate about. So in a way it couldn’t be in any other way.

I don’t feel that I have gone for a career direction either. It’s just how things have become and how they should be.

There are lots of festivals in Oslo.

What’s special about Picnic in the Park and what made you think people would be interested?

We thought there was a need for a

more boutique-type festival.

That the Øya Festival has many of the best big rock bands, but that some of the great artists on the calm side of music maybe haven’t been able to shine as much there - or at the Norwegian Wood festival.

So then we decided it would be great to make a festival for those calmer bands that haven’t had so much exposure, as well as fronting the local food trucks that serve all the food and drinks.

And in addition we give the audience free picnic blankets and let them relax and listen to what we consider to be very good music, as well as enjoying good food and drink.

We’ve had a steady increase in audience numbers every year and I feel that we are getting a little better each time.

I feel we’ve really bloomed this year, getting many of the artists that we’ve wanted to book for a long time, and are hitting the target with our programming and everything that has to be done before the festival.

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Picnic in the Park: So relaxing, you can cancel your spa membership

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It seems like people are enjoying themselves a lot, too. We have conducted surveys with really positive feedback.

So all in all we feel we’ve managed to make things work very nicely. We aim for making the cosiest festival!

Is it difficult to make a festival?

Yeah, it is difficult of course.

There’s quite a big risk and it demands quite a lot of advance funding. The festival is owned by three very involved people from the concert industry that are investing a lot of effort.

Is the festival financially sustainable?

Yes. What’s the main motivation for you guys? Is it the money or the music?

Absolutely not money – no-one here is earning any money off this. Everything goes to the festival.

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We are doing this completely and one hundred percent by following our hearts. We want to create a festival. I almost don’t even want to call it a commercial enterprise – it’s all about the cultural aspect.

What are some of the most important things you have learned since the festival was founded in 2014?

You try and you fail a bit.

For instance, we arranged the first festival in the last weekend in August and it was a bit cold considering people are going to stay outside for 13 hours. Last year we tried out the end of June and that worked out really well. Regardless of what the weather is like at the end of June, it’s warmer than in the end of August!

Then there are lots of small things like making a slightly better festival area, making the whole concept a bit more focused and cooperating closer with

the Vigeland museum, which is beside the festival and admits our audiences for free.

Some of the founders of the festival have been involved with for instance the Øya Festival, so in a way we’re a pretty experienced gang to begin with.

What are your best festival memories?

Most people would mention artists and things like that, but as I run the festival I’m very content with how it worked out last year and that we managed to make it a good experience for all our visitors.

There are lots of musical highlights, but for me personally the high point is that the festival has worked as well as it has – that’s very rewarding. How successful the plans you laid in advance are, seeing that it works and that the whole festival goes smoothly.

There are lots of very obvious places, but one that isn’t so well known that I would definitely go for is Oldtidsveien at Stovner.

This is the old Viking road, complete with ruins and everything, that led to Lillehammer a very long time ago. It snakes its way through the forest, but is marked so it’s easy to find and walk.

And then a place that is obvious, but that no-one in Oslo should neglect visiting at some point: the Munch museum!

In addition there are incredibly many lakes in the forests around Oslo. I’ve grown up here and have gone on school and camping trips to many of these places.

There are so many gems in the forests where you can camp in peace, fish and swim within the city boundaries. All you have to do is take the metro and you can go almost anywhere you want.

And finally, our question that is asked of all our Oslo People-interviewees: What are your Oslo tips when it comes to places and things to explore?

Erik Jansen is are hoping the weather gods will provide this kind of sunny bliss at the end of June

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PANORAMIC VIEW FROM THE WATER’S EDGE The Scandinavian summer has arrived and we have opened our patio, which stretches right down to the waterfront. Sanguine Brasserie in the opera house serves tempting lunch dishes, á la carte and a children’s menu — or how about a perfectly chilled beverage and some salty snacks from our bar? Whatever you choose, it comes with a guarantee of a pleasant dining experience and Oslo’s best view of the fjord.

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OSLO MIKROBRYGGFEST 2016

This is a brand new ‘craft beer’ festival, where a bunch of Oslo’s microbreweries will supply you with “locally made, handcrafted beer”. According to the organizers, “we will have some of Oslo’s finest craft breweries pouring the good stuff for you to throw down, along with some good food and funky tunes. (Be warned no mainstream beer e.g. Ringnes)”.

Where: The microbrewery bar Grünerløkka Brygghus’s backyard, Københavngata 2 Website: www.facebook.com/ events/138207529905438

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This is a local festival in Oslo’s eastern and very multicultural Grorud municipality.

The festival, which seeks to showcase some of the many cultural offerings in Grorud, attracts thousands of local and city wide festival goers every year. Last year there was an “island festival” at a lake in the area, football tournament, foam party, concerts, a grill party, and much more. The festival is mainly aimed at kids, teenagers and their families, but is open to everyone.

Where: Various (in Grorud area) Website: nyheter.aktivigrorud.com

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MUSIKKFEST OSLO

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The annual National Music Day, which takes place on the first Saturday in June, has become a popular tradition in Oslo.

The summer is welcomed with 20-30 outdoor stages, hundreds of artists and a seething atmosphere all over town. The bands and artists play in streets and

On the rooftop of Oslo you can join the popular "Over Oslo" festival and get both great artists and a spectacular view of Oslo

JUNE 6 parks, on places and squares, from the centre of town up to Grünerløkka. All sorts of genres are represented, from rock, country and pop, via electronica and jazz, to world music, choirs and Norwegian folk music.

Where: Various Website: musikkfest.no

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GATESMAK 2016

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This is a food festival which takes place near one of the music stages of the Oslo-wide Musikkfest Oslo festival (see above). It gathers food enthusiasts, amateur cooks, semi-professional cooks and pro cooks for a battle of the tastes at the small artificial island Sukkerbiten behind the Opera House. Here you can try out food you have tasted before, food you love, and maybe discover some new favourites.

Where: Sukkerbiten Website: www.facebook.com/ events/1725964681021722 Tickets: Free festival

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SESOGN GARDEN AND MUSIC FESTIVAL Sogn Community Garden (Sogn hagekoloni) invite everyone to their annual garden and music festival - a day of music, food and drink, market stalls and children's activities like tree climbing, pony rides and face painting. Performers this year are St. Niklas, Glenn & Johnny, Depui, Tove Bøygard and Lars Lillo Stenberg.

Where: Sogn hagekoloni Website: sesogn.no Tickets: Free

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OSLO COMICS EXPO

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Oslo Comics Expo is an annual comic book festival which usually has exhibitions, a market place for buying and selling comics, interviews and lectures with international and Norwegian comic book creators, and social events like launch parties and concerts. 2016 is the festival’s 10 year anniversary.

Where: Serieteket, Deichmanske Library, Schous plass Website: www.oslocomicsexpo.no/2016 Tickets: Free festival

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Enjoy an intimate urban atmosphere at the Picnic in the Park Festival

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MINIØYA CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL

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The annual Miniøya festival for children and youth is organized by the people behind the Øya Festival, one of Norway’s biggest, so it is highly professional. Music is the main element of the festival, which also features art, dance and theatre. The main target group is children ages 4-12, but this is a family event and everyone is welcome. Persons over age 16 are only allowed into the festival area if in the company of a child under 16.

Where: Tøyenparken Website: www.minioya.no Tickets: www.billettservice.no

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THE REAL DEAL JAM 2016

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This is a pretty underground, real deal kind of a deal. The Real Deal Jam is a breakdance festival/competition held in a skateboarding park, with funk music DJs keeping the flow going. There’s also a BBQ, graffiti jam, record swap and flea market. Oh, and there’s a funk music after

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party on a boat! There is a pre party at the club Revolver (in Møllergata 3) on June 10th. Here you can read a great review of last year’s event: www.wordplaymagazine. com/2015/07/articles/real-deal-jam2015-oslo-norway/ Where: St. Halvards gate 2-4, Gamlebyen Website: www.facebook.com/ events/184031758625991/

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NORWEGIAN WOOD ROCK FESTIVAL

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Norwegian Wood is an annual rock festival usually held at Frognerbadet by the Frogner/Vigeland Park at Majorstuen in Oslo. Due to “booking complications” this year’s festival has been reduced from three to one day and will take place at the smaller but spectacular seaside venue Sukkerbiten behind the Opera House.

Norwegian Wood was founded in 1992 and has hosted countless famous artists from around the world. This year three bands will play: Wilco (US), Bigband (NO) and Israel Nash (US).

Where: Sukkerbiten Website: norwegianwood.no Tickets: See website

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URBAN MOVES

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Here you can see some of the best street dancers in both Norway and Europe battle each other! The festival is suitable for children, youth and adults. The festival is drug free and without any age limit. The doors are open and you can come and go as you please, but you must buy a festival pass. This is the festival’s fifth year.

Where: Dansens hus, Møllerveien 2 Website: www.dansenshus.com/forestillinger/urban-moves-2016/ Tickets: billettportalen.no

JUNE 17-26

OSLO PRIDE

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Oslo Pride is the largest cultural event for Norway’s LGBTIQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, intersexual, queer) population, setting human rights and LGBTIQ issues on the agenda through art, culture, politics and parties.

Where: Various Website: www.oslopride.no Tickets: Free festival

JUNE 19

SAGENE SUMMER CONCERTS: THE PHILHARMONIC AT MYRALØKKA

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This free annual outdoor concert with the Oslo Philharmonic orchestra is in its sixth year and has become a super-popular tradition, last year drawing an estimated 14-15000 thousand people to the hilly park Myraløkka by Oslo's urban river Akerselva. This is the perfect opportunity to bring a blanket, snack, the kids, Grandma, and the dog to enjoy a Sunday that will keep your spirits uplifted throughout the rest of the summer.

Where: Myraløkka park (in Bydel Sagene north of the city centre) Website: www.facebook.com/ events/641030926061480/

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OVER OSLO

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Over Oslo is a big music festival with five nights of concerts at Scene Grefsenkollen, a great location in the hills above Oslo with an amazing view on clear days.

Free shuttle buses from the shopping mall Storo Storsenter’s main entrance between 15:00 and 19:00 (Tuesday - Friday) and 14:00 until 19:00 (Saturday), with returns from Grefsenkollen from 22:30 until 00:30 (Tuesday – Thursday) and 22:30 until 01:30 (Friday and Saturday).

Where: Grefsenkollveien 100 Website: overoslo.no Tickets: ticketmaster.com

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PICNIC IN THE PARK FESTIVAL

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Piknik i Parken is a music festival with a particular focus on quality and a laid-back and intimate atmosphere. The festival takes place in the park by the Vigeland Museum and both international and Norwegian artists perform on a total of three different stages.

Where: Vigeland Museum park, Nobels gate 32 Website: pipfest.no Tickets: ticketmaster.com

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SOFIENBERG STREETFEST

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This is, as the name implies, a street festival in the Sofienberg neighbourhood (part of the Grünerløkka borough).

Activities: A street-party and market in the street Conradis Gate with food, music, entertainment and activities. An exhibition about the history of Sofienberg and how it has changed. A walking tour of the district, talking about its history and the businesses and shops of today.

Where: Conradis gate, Sofienberg neighbourhood at Grünerløkka Website: www.facebook.com/ events/1030359370333671

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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.

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SHOPPING MALLS & DEPARTMENT STORES

Oslo’s shopping malls and department stores are spread all over town, but most are located in and around the city centre.

Depending on where you go, you can get everything from electronics, reasonably priced clothes or a meal, to high end fashion items in upmarket surroundings.

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 / ostbanehallen.no), in the oldest part of Oslo Central Station, has an attractive new dining and shopping area, a hotel and Oslo Visitor Centre. Eger (Karl Johans gate 23 B/ egerkarljohan. no) is Norway’s largest high-end fashion house with over 300 international fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands, while Steen & Strøm Magasin (Nedre Slottsgate 8 / steenogstrommagasin.no) is a department store near Stortinget with many well-known Norwegian, Scandinavian and international brands. Paleet (Karl Johans gate 37 / paleet.no) reopened in 2014 as a refurbished, innovative and more upmarket shopping centre that is well worth a visit. At Aker Brygge (akerbrygge.no), the dock area near Nationaltheatret, large scale renovations have taken place and an attractive new shopping area opened in 2014 with lots of stores.

conventional secondhand selection.

Fuglen (Universitetsgata 2 / fuglen.no) 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 / frokendianassalonger.no) sells hand-picked, custom designed and mostly used clothes, and Robot (Korsgata 22 / trabantclothing. com) focuses on imported vintage, retro and mod clothing, to mention just a few of the places in this hip area.

ART & ANTIQUES

There are quite a lot of places to check out around town for those who would like to get in touch with their artistic or antiquarian sides. Take a stroll and explore beautiful paintings, art magazines, old books, handicrafts and antique furniture.

The popular Vestkanttorvet Flea Market (Vestkanttorvet (Professor Dahls gate) / vestkanttorvet.wordpress.com) 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 / blomqvist. no) 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 Damm’s Antiquarian Books (Frederik Stangs gate 46 / damms.no), the oldest antiquarian book store in Scandinavia, as well as antiques shop Galleri Gimle Arts and Antiques (Gimleveien 21 / galleri-gimle.no). Basarhallene (Lille Grensen 3) houses several handicraft and antique shops.

VINTAGE & SECOND-HAND

BOOKS & MUSIC

Most vintage and secondhand stores are found in the Grünerløkka area, although there are some more gems spread around town.

There are plenty of places around town to satisfy your appetite for books and music.

To get you started we’ll mention just a few of the more unique ones.

Fretex (fretex.no), Norway’s biggest chain of secondhand 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 has two stores in Oslo: UFF Underground (Storgata 1/ uffnorge.org/second-hand/ uff-underground-butikk) where you can choose from thousands of pieces of trendy secondhand clothes from the ‘50s-‘70s, and UFF Jernbanetorget (Jernbanetorget 2 / www.uffnorge.org/second-hand/ uff-jernbanetorget) with a more

Bare Jazz (Grensen 8 / barejazz.no) 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 / bigdipper.no) has a large selection of vinyl. Eldorado Bookstore (Torggata 9A / eldo.no) 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 

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four stages. Tronsmo (Universitetsgata 12 / tronsmo.no) 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.

The Nobel Peace Center Gift Shop in the Nobel Peace Center (Brynjulf Bulls plass 1 / nobelpeacecenter.org) has books related to war, peace and development. The book shops of The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design (Universitetsgata 13 / nasjonalmuseet.no) are well worth a visit. They sell books related to the fields of the four institutions tied to the museum: The National Gallery, The National Museum – Architecture, The Museum of Contemporary Art and The Museum of Decorative Arts and Design.

DESIGN

Scandinavian design has enjoyed international appeal for decades, and anyone staying in Oslo has ample chances to enjoy, and buy, the fruits of these labours.

Moods of Norway (moodsofnorway.com) on Oslo’s main street (Karl Johans gate 13), near Parliament (Akersgata 33), and in Homansbyen (Hegdehaugsveien 34), is a chain of stores and a hip Norwegian designer brand with funky clothes for every occasion – and the slogan “Happy Clothes for Happy People”. David-Andersen (david-andersen.no) stores have a great selection of gold, diamond, silver and enamel jewelry. Purenkel (Steenstrups gate 12 / www.purenkel.no) is a shop and gallery

hybrid with stylish design and handicraft items as well as workshops. At Norway Designs (Stortingsgata 28 / norwaydesigns. no) you’ll find great Norwegian, Nordic and European interior design articles, and at Pur Norsk (Industrigata 36 / purnorsk. no) you can buy Norwegian design products such as furniture and personal items.

Heimen husflid (Rosenkrantz’ gate 8 / heimen.no) is a traditional handicraft shop with Norwegian sweaters and other knitwear, blankets, arts and crafts and much more, and the shop Illums bolighus (Ruseløkkveien 26 / illumsbolighus.no) is four whole floors of famous and new Danish, Scandinavian and international furniture design.

FOOD & DELICACIES

You’re not alone if the words “Norwegian food” first and foremost conjures an image of Norwegian salmon, and perhaps of strange local specialties such as lutefisk (aged cod fish prepared with lye) and brown cheese. But there’s so much more, both local and international, that may tempt your palate.

One of the hottest places on the Oslo food map is Mathallen (Maridalsveien 17 / mathallenoslo.no) – 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 / fiskeriet. com) is a great place to pick up freshly

Listen to and buy some great jazz at Bare Jazz

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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

Oslo’s luxury and upmarket shopping opportunities have grown fast in recent years, and can be found in many parts of town, but especially on and near Karl Johans gate as well as on the city’s wealthy west side.

Eger (Karl Johans gate 23 B / egerkarljohan.no) is Norway’s largest high-end fashion house, and stocks over 300 international fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands, while Steen & Strøm Magasin (Nedre Slottsgate 8 / steenogstrommagasin.no) is a department store with many well-known and attractive Norwegian, Scandinavian and international brands.

House of Oslo (Ruseløkkveien 26 / houseofoslo.no) is Norway’s first and only department store that specializes in high-end design, interior and lifestyle, and contains over 20 shops that sell everything from teaspoons to sofas. Upmarket stores with self-explanatory names include Gucci (Nedre Slottsgate 8), Hermés (Nedre Slottsgate 8), Louis Vuitton (Akersgata 20) and Mulberry (Akersgata 18). On and around Bogstadveien on the city’s west side there are also a number of high-end stores, and nearby you’ll for instance find

Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg / Mathallen

Indulge in food, drinks and delicacies in an industrial and vibrant environment at Mathallen

Kamikaze (Hegdehaugsveien 24 / kamikaze.no), with brands such as Gucci, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and Roberto Cavalli.

SOUVENIRS

No visit to Oslo is complete without at least one souvenir! While souvenirs of course can be anything that reminds you of this place and your trip, around the city centre there are places that make it easy for you.

At the new Oslo Visitor Centre (Jernbanetorget 1), next to Oslo Central station, you will also find Oslo Gift Shop (ostbanehallen.no/butikk/oslo-gift-shop), where you can buy classic souvenir items like trolls, lusekofte, wollen socks and much more. Meanwhile, two souvenir shops can be found near Oslo City Hall. These are Norway Shop (Fridtjof Nansens plass 9 / norwayshop.com), a big store that sells Norwegian knitwear, gifts and souvenirs, and Holm – Souvenirs & Sweaters (Hieronymus Heyerdalsgate 1 / thv-holm. no), which sells a lots of headwear for all occasions, as well as sweaters from Dale of Norway, and various souvenirs and gifts. Oslo Sweater Shop in Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel (Holbergs gate 30 / sweater.no) as well as in Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania (Biskop Gunnerus’ gate 3 / sweater.no) has the country’s largest selection of Norwegian sweaters as well as many other souvenirs. And once you’ve been to the Vigeland Sculpture Park, why not drop by the Vigeland Visitors’ Centre (Frognerveien 67) just inside the main gates of the park, where you can pick up even more souvenirs. u

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SUNNY WINE & DINE

Get that cozy backyard feeling, mix with tasty food and voila! A romantic evening at Kolonihagen is yours.

Enjoy a spectacular view at stylish roof bar Thief Roof

TEXT: TARJEI KIDD OLSEN

In a city where the winter is long and cold, summer provides a welcome opportunity to enjoy your food and drink outside again without the aid of heat lamps and blankets!

Many bars and eateries have charming terraces, backyards, sidewalks and roof bars where you can take a seat, enjoy summer and sun and watch the world pass by.

We present some of these gems right here

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On the lower part of the roof of the Norwegan National Opera and Ballet you can enjoy food and drinks in impressive surroundings right by the water at Brasserie Sanguine (Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 / www. brasseriesanguine.no).

The charming square Olaf Ryes plass is framed by sidewalk seating during large parts of the year. Some of the places with seats here are the restaurant Villa Paradiso (Olaf Ryes plass 8 / villaparadiso.no), bar Parkteatret (Olaf Ryes plass 11 / www. parkteatret.no) and coffee bar Kaffebrenneriet (Thorvald Meyers gate 55).

At the old market square Christiania Torv there are even more places to bask in the sun, including Café Skansen (Rådhusgata 32 / www.cafeskansen.no) and Kafe Celsius (Rådhusgata 19 / www.kafecelsius.no), with hundreds of outdoor seats to choose between.

The large roof terrace at Stratos (Youngstorget 2A / www.stratos.as/sommerapent) is well worth a visit for great city centre views (only open Jun 23 – Aug 22).

Tijuana bar (Thorvald Meyers gate 61 / www.tijuana.no) has a wonderful and calm backyard away from the street.

BAR Vulkan (Maridalsveien 17 / www. barsocialeating.no) by Oslo’s food hall Mathallen has a big roof terrace with a great view. On the roof there is a bar, while you can order food as well downstairs.

Q Lounge is a trendy roof terrace bar with nice city views and stylish design, situated on top of hotel Grims Grenka (Kongens gate 5). Q Lounge has been voted one of Europe’s top 10 roof bars.

Blå (Brenneriveien 9 / www.blaaoslo.no) is another – and famous - bar along the Akerselva river. It has a cozy seating area right by the river and is beside a colourful and interesting side alley that you’ll want to take photos of.

Wonderfully situated in a former prison in Akerhus Fortress, Festningen Restaurant (Myntgata 9 / www.festningenrestaurant. no) is a high class brasserie with a big terrace that offers brilliant views of the fjord and Oslo City Hall.

Follow the river downstream from Blå for a couple of minutes to reach Syng (Nedre gate 7 / www.syng.no). This is a hip karaoke bar and café with multi-coloured terrace seats, right by the river and with sun until late.

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Enjoy genuine Mexican food and drinks in the colourful and cosy backyard at Tijuana bar.

GRØNLAND On the east side of town the square Teaterplassen is home to several places with open air tables, including Evita Espressobar Teaterplassen (Mandalsgate 10 / www.facebook.com/EvitaEspressobar) and the ever popular eatery/bar OSLOMEKANISKEVERKSTED (Tøyenbekken 34 / www. oslomekaniskeverksted.no).

The spacious and funky backyard at bar Dattera til Hagen (Grønland 10 / www. dattera.no) is an Oslo classic and definitely worth a visit.

The quiet and charming cobblestone backyard at Asylet (Grønland 28 / www. asylet.no), a café and pub in an old house oozing history, will bring you back in time.

GAMLEBYEN Ladegården Café (Oslo gate 13 / www. ladegardencafe.no ) is a restaurant in a building from the 1500s, which adds a lot of extra charm to their outdoor area.

There are chairs tables, parasols and a nice view of the city. They are reputed to have one of the city’s best pizzas.

Südøst (Trondheimsveien 5 / sudost.no/ en/), even further down along Akerselva at the bottom of Grünerløkka, is a restaurant with a cozy outdoor area separated from the nearby hustle of bustle of traffic.

Trattoria Popolare (Trondheimsveien 2 / www.popolare.no) in the square across the street from Südøst has outdoor seating that isn’t as sheltered from its surroundings – but they do have great Italian food!

Trattoria Popolar and Südøst are at the very bottom of Grünerløka. At the very top of Grünerløkka the park square Alexander Kiellands plass sports a big outdoor area blessed by some of the longest lasting afternoon sun in this part of town. It’s shared by popular eatery and bar Colonel Mustard (Darres gate 2 / www.colonelmustard.no) and brand new Tre Stuer og Bar (Darres gate 1).

ST. HANSHAUGEN The simple and relaxed outdoor serving spot St. Hanshaugen Parkservering (Ullevålsveien 28) can be found in green and pretty surroundings in the St. Hanshaugen Park. The top of the park has especially nice views.

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FROGNER The square Solli plass is a great place to enjoy an outdoor glass of champagne, for instance at Consenzo (Henrik Ibsens gate 90 / www.consenzo.no) or Nox (Henrik Ibsens gate 100 / www.clubnox.no), the latter of which has a roof terrace called Sollihagen. The tiny roof terrace at nearby Champagneria (Frognerveien 2 / www. champagneria.com) is also a good bet if you can find a free seat.

The restaurant Herregårdskroen (Frognerveien 67/ www.herregaardskroen.no) is in beautiful surroundings in the famous park Frognerparken, which also contains the even more famous Vigeland Sculpture Park.

The ecological restaurant Kolonihagen Frogner (Frognerveien 33 / kolonihagen.no/ restaurant-frogner) has a leafy and wonderful backyard where you can spend hours enjoying the ambience and great food.

Restaurant Ni & Tyve (Parkveien 29 / www. niogtyve.no ) is based in Oslo’s oldest wooden villa, from 1847. They also have a very nice terrace with several separate areas.

Ekebergrestauranten offers fancy food and one of Oslo's fanciest views from its big terrace

Sawan (sawan.no / President Harbitz gate 4) is an Asian restaurant with a two-floor terrace in stylish and comfy surroundings.

AKER BRYGGE & TJUVHOLMEN The modernized dock areas Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen, right beside each other and hugely popular with tourists and locals alike, have lots of wining & dining options with beautiful views of the fjord.

One of the very most popular at Aker Brygge during the summer months is the dock terrace Lekter’n (Stranden 2 / lektern.no), right at the water’s edge.

Onda Sea (Stranden 30 / www.onda.no/ onda-sea/ ) is further along the dockside.

They have a big terrace where, unusually for Oslo restaurants, you can book outdoor tables for both lunch and dinner.

Expensive.

At Tjuvholmen the restaurant Bølgen & Moi Tjuvholmen (Tjuvholmen allé 5 / www. bolgenogmoi.no) has an outdoor serving area facing west that basks in the sun almost until dusk, and the same goes for its neighbour BAR Tjuvholmen (Bryggegangen 6 / www.barsocialeating.no).

A stylish roof bar in this area is Thief Roof (Landgangen 1 / thethief.com/en/eat-drink/ thief-roof/ ), on top of famous design hotel The Thief. It’s a classy place to sip cocktails while enjoying amazing views of the fjord, surrounding hills and the city’s new skyline.

OSLO HILLS Elegant Ekebergrestauranten (Kongsveien 15 / www.ekebergrestauranten.com), perched on a cliff in the hills south east of town in the Ekeberg area, has a large outdoor terrace with amazing views of the city and fjord.

In the hills north east of town at Grefsen, Grefsenkollen Restaurant (Grefsenkollveien 100 / www.grefsenkollen.no) offers another great outdoor view.

Meanwhile, in the hills North West of the city in the Holmenkollen area, Frognerseteren Restaurant (Holmenkollveien 200 / www. frognerseteren.no) offers equally amazing views from yet another vantage point.

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Concerts and drinks at Café Mir at Grünerløkka

OSLO BY NIGHT Oslo’s nightlife is anything but boring. There are countless pubs, bars, clubs and concerts to choose from and the atmosphere is friendly and inviting.

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CITY CENTRE & KARL JOHANS GATE

In the city centre you can move and shake to whatever is most popular at the moment. The area also boasts several jazz and blues clubs.

At Oslo’s oldest rock bar Last Train (Karl Johans gate 45 / lasttrain.no), Norwegian and international bands perform on a regular basis. 34 Skybar (Sonja Henies plass 3 / radissonblu.com/plazahotel-oslo/dining/skybar-34), a bar on the 34th floor of Radisson Plaza Blu Hotel behind the Oslo City shopping centre, has large windows with an impressive panoramic view of the city and fjord. Jaeger (Grensen 9 / jaegeroslo.no) is a popular club with electronic music and DJs most nights. Hip IZAKAYA (St. Olavs Gate 7 / izakayaoslo.com) is a Japanese bar with authentic Japanese food and drinks, where enthusiastic bartenders wax lyrical about sake and shochu.

(Brenneriveien 9 / blaaoslo.no) – originally mainly a jazz club in an old riverside factory that also hosts lively DJ-nights and concerts of all kinds. BAR Vulkan (Maridalsveien 17 / www.barsocialeating.no) is a fancy bar known for its tasty cocktails and (in summer) large roof terrace, rockabilly-inspired Ryes (Thorvald Meyers gate 59 / facebook. com/RyesOslo) is a great place for a twirl on the dance floor, Bar Boca (Thorvald Meyers gate 30 / facebook.com/pages/ Bar-Boca/284273994971781?fref=ts) with its tasteful ‘50s/’60s interior has professional bartenders and great drinks, and Schouskjelleren Mikrobryggeri (Trondheimsveien 2 / schouskjelleren.no) is an atmospheric basement micro-brewery with a large selection of beers. Norway’s first food hall Mathallen (Maridalsveien 17 / mathallenoslo.no) has a number of interesting bars, including Smelteverket (smelteverketoslo.no) with the city’s longest bar disk, great food and mini concerts.

Have a tasty cocktail at Bar Vulkan

GRÜNERLØKKA

Just northeast of the city centre is Grünerløkka, with active music venues that make concerts an important part of the borough’s nightlife. Many of the area’s popular cafés turn into hot spots in the evening, and this is one of the most popular areas for partygoers in general and hipsters in particular.

Fru Hagen (Thorvald Meyers gate 40 / fruhagen.no) is a café in the daytime that turns into a hugely popular (and cramped) bar in the evenings. Bar and concert stage Parkteatret (Olaf Ryes plass 11 / parkteatret.no) is equally popular, as is Blå

GRØNLAND

Grønland on the east side of town offers a refreshing blend of friendly and laid-back clubs with varied music offerings, as well as slightly ragged bars with some of the cheapest beer in town.

Dattera til Hagen (Grønland 10 / dattera. no) is a colourful bar and café with two floors and a big, charming backyard. Ivars kro (Grønland 14 / ivarskro.no) is a pianobar with live music every night and a large bar with a good selection of drinks, while Oslo Mekaniske Verksted (Tøyenbekken 34 / oslomekaniskeverksted.no) is a big and cozy bar/pub with a big 

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fireplace, board games, comfy sofas - and a theatre in the same building. Caféteatret (Hollendergata 8 / cafeteatret.no) is a multicultural bar, concert and theatre stage that includes popular open stage nights, and Pigalle (Grønlandsleiret 15 / olympen.no) features a mostly original ‘60s interior and music from the ‘60s and ‘70s.

YOUNGSTORGET

In the Youngstorget area in the northern city centre, you’ll find a good selection of places with a more alternative/rock-oriented music profile, as well as a couple of clubs devoted to electronic music.

Kulturhuset (Youngstorget 3 / kulturhusetioslo.no) covers a huge 800 square metres with several rooms and bars, concerts, a coffee bar and shuffle board. Café Mono (Pløens gate 4 / cafemono.no) is a dark and relaxed bar/pub/concert stage that plays a lot of rock, alternative rock and indie.

Internasjonalen (Youngstorget 2 / internasjonalen.no), in an Eastern European functional style, has classic cocktails, special brands of liqueur and beer, various music genres and an upstairs dance floor.

The Villa (Møllergata 23-25 / thevilla.no), Fisk & Vilt (Pløens gate 4 / fiskogvilt.no) and Turkish Delight (Torggata 35 / turkish. no) appeal to the electronic music crowd,

with local and international DJs and genres such as house, techno and dub step.

In the basement of the bar Revolver (Møllergata 32 / revolveroslo.no) young crowds dance the night away to 80s pop, rock and disco. Cafe Sør (Torggata 11 / cafesor.no) is another very popular place with nice drinks and great music, as well as the relatively low age limit of 20 (22 after midnight on weekends). Angst Bar (Torggata 11 / facebook. com/pages/ANGST-BAR/210106519005748) is a bar in a passageway called Strøget which is hip, intimate, with great music and lots of art on the walls (also backyard parties during weekends).

BJØRVIKA & SØRENGA

Bjørvika and Sørenga, two newly developed seaside districts near the Opera House, are very scenically placed and have some quality places for grabbing a drink.

Vesper Bar (Dronning Eufemias gate 32 / www.vesperbar.no) has made a name for itself with super tasty drinks and gourmet pub food. Bun's Burger Bar (Sørengkaia 71 / www.facebook.com/bunsburgerbaroslo) has almost 100 types of beer, live music on the first Friday of every month, and of course great burgers. You can also enjoy Italian food or just a few drinks at Cargo Restaurant & Bar (Sørengkaia 99 / www.cargorestaurant.no/).

Feel at home and enjoy the comfy atmosphere at OSLOMEKANISKEVERKSTED.

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AKER BRYGGE & TJUVHOLMEN

Along the waterfront at Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen you will meet tourists, business people, everyday locals and the wealthy. This is a great place to go for relatively upmarket food, pubbing and clubbing, and a summer drink at one of the slick waterfront bars with beautiful views of the ocean.

BAR Tjuvholmen (Bryggegangen 6 / barsocialeating.no) is a stylish and popular bar and restaurant on the waterfront in Oslo’s newest completed neighbourhood, and a great place for cocktails. Drink in style in Tjuvholmen’s only hotel bar at designer hotel The Thief (Landgangen 1 /

Skaugum (Solligata 2 / palacegrill.no/ skaugum) bar and (at weekends) club.

Trendy club VU (Hegdehaugsveien 24 / vu-oslo.no) has a courtyard, bar, lounge, dance floor and chambre séparée, while Mabou (Hegdehaugsveien 28 / mabou.no) is cramped, intense and flirty. Monkey Bar Oslo (Henrik Ibsens gate 60B / facebook. com/MONKEYoslo), Nox (Henrik Ibsens gate 100 / clubnox.no) and Soliis Bar & Lounge (Henrik Ibsens gate 90 / soliis.no) are popular nightspots on and near Solli Plass.

If you’re not planning to dress to impress, Lorrys (Parkveien 12 / lorry.no) is a two floor classic where young and old rub shoulders in rustic and spacious surroundings, while Oslo Mikrobryggeri (Bogstadveien 6 / omb.no) has its own brewery, and super tasty – you guessed it – beer.

Drink and eat in style at BAR Tjuvholmen

thethief.com). Beer Palace (Holmens gate 3 / beerpalace.no) is located in the oldest building at Aker Brygge, and their motto is that everyone likes beer, but not everyone has found a type they like yet. And why not head over to Jacob Aall Brasserie & Bar Aker Brygge (Stranden 63 / jacobaall.no), where you can sip on some exotic drinks.

FROGNER & MAJORSTUA

The Frogner and Majorstua areas in western Oslo have a long standing as places for those who like upmarket partying. Drinks are pricier, the dress code stricter, and the see and be seen factor is higher. Guys in suits and girls in glittering dresses are not an uncommon sight.

Enjoy sparkling wines and tapas at Champagneria (Frognerveien 2 / champagneria. com), great cocktails at BAR Bygdøy Allé (Bygdøy allé 18 / barsocialeating.no), or shake it on the dance floor at popular

FIND YOUR WAY AROUND

Check out VisitOSLO’s phone app “Oslo – Official City App”, a travel guide which includes updated information about things to get up to, or check out their website at www.visitoslo.com.

You can also read What’s On Oslo online at www.whatsonoslo.no.

Other great places to find events are: www.osloby.no/oslopuls, tjenester.nettavisen.no/kundeweb/ dittoslo/kalender/ and www.underskog.no (which are all in Norwegian). TripAdvisor has a section on activities in Oslo in English. Of course, the best way to find out what’s going on is often to check out the venues’ own websites, or by asking fellow night owls. u

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HOW2 GET AROUND

Short distances and convenient public transportation make it easy to get about in Oslo. On the following pages you will find maps and other information that will help you get around and see all the city has to offer.

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: www.ruter.no/en/buying-tickets/tickets-and-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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Find more maps at Oslo Visitor Centre, Østbanehallen, Jernbanetorget 1.

The Oslo Pass offers free entry to most museums and attractions, free parking in municipal car parks, free public transport including zone 1 and 2 with Ruter and NSB. This includes free metro, trams, busses and local trains including zone 2 in Oslo and surrounding regions. For more detailed information, please see www.visitoslo.com.

Maps from City of Oslo © Agency for Planning and Building Services

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Buy your Oslo Pass at the Oslo Visitor Centre, online www.visitoslo.com, at hotels, campsites and other official resellers in Oslo, or buy the Oslo Pass via our app (Apple/Android).

Download the Oslo Pass App here

SINCE 1946

OSLO FJORD Mini Cruise HOP ON - HOP OFF! NOK 203 City Hall: 09.45 11.15 12.45 14.15 Opera: 10.15 11.45 13.15 14.45 Museums: 10.45 12.15 13.45 15.15 Ticket on board. Valid 24 hours. Ending 15.40 at the City Hall.

09.45 - 15.15 May 21 - Sept 25

Fjord Sightseeing NOK 285 2 hours. This is the classic Oslo fjord sightseeing, passing the fortress, the Opera House and idyllic islands with small summer houses. Winter: 10.30 and 13.00, September 26 March 17. Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

New year: All days December 26 - January 4.

10.30 13.00 15.30 March 18 - Sept 25 High season: 10.30 11.30 13.00 14.00 15.30 16.30 June 25 - Aug 21

Oslo Selected Highlights NOK 390 3 3/4 hour sightseeing by bus visiting the city centre, the Sculpture Park, Holmenkollen Ski Jump and the Viking Ships.

Attention: This tour leaves from the City Hall, west.

10.30 ALL YEAR Except Dec 24/25, April 23, May 17 and Sept 17

Oslo Grand Tour NOK 620 7 hour tour by coach and boat. By coach to the most interesting sights and museums in Oslo. Fjord sightseeing passing the Opera House. Attention: This tour leaves from the City Hall, west.

10.30 March 18 - Sept 25

Norwegian Evening on the Fjord NOK 399 3 hour evening cruise on board a sailing ship. Traditional Norwegian prawn buffet is included in the price. Additional departures in May: 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 and June: 5, 6, 12, 13.

19.00 June 18 - Sept 4

Jazz and Blues Cruise NOK 448 3 hour evening cruise with live music on board a sailing ship Traditional Norwegian prawn buffet is included in the price.

Tuesdays: Jazz! Saturdays: Blues!

19.00 June 4 - Aug 27 Tue. and Sat.

R氓dhusbrygge 3 路 Tel 23 35 68 90 路 www.boatsightseeing.com

Except April 23, May 17 and Sept 17

Except June 7, 14 and 21