Choose from 27 Fun Things to Do in Norway
Flåm Railway
- There are restrooms, cafes, luggage storage, and souvenir shops at Myrdal and Flåm stations.
- There's time to get off and take in the views at Kjosfossen waterfall and Myrdal (for round-trip passengers), so dress accordingly for the weather as it can get chilly in the mountains.
- Wheelchair access is available at all stations.
Kvaløya
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Royal Palace
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Bygdøy Peninsula
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Hardangerfjord
- Hardangerfjord is a must-visit destination for outdoor and adventure lovers.
- Hardangerfjord is an easy 1-day tour from Bergen.
- There is an excellent tourist infrastructure in the area, with plenty of well-marked trails and cabins, if you want to stay overnight.
- Trolltunga is a challenging 1-day hike that requires proper gear and good footwear.
Munch Museum (Munchmuseet)
Named and built after the Norwegian symbolist painter Edvard Munch, the Munch Museum (or Munchmuseet) first opened its doors in 1963 to commemorate what would have been the painters 100th birthday. It contains 1,200 paintings, 4,500 drawings, 18,000 prints, and 6 sculptures, watercolors, and graphic art, all bequeathed to the city of Oslo upon Munch's death.
The museum also contains less conventional pieces of Munch's artwork, including lithographic stones, etchings, and woodcut plates, as well as newspaper cutouts, books, and other information about the artist, further encapsulating the full career of the adored artist.
Whether you're a fanatic or just interested in Munch's work, you can take the experience home with you at the museums souvenir shop, complete with books, posters, shirts, and catalogs.
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The exhibition space totals a very spacious 12,380 square feet, which includes a lecture hall that is used for various functions including temporary exhibits. For a more interactive experience, guests are free to check out available audioguides, guided tours, concerts, lectures, and screenings; all available for a nominal fee. Note that guided tours in English occur only once a day at 1pm during July and August.
The museum is beautifully located at the south side of Oslo's Botanic Garden, and near the Zoologisk Museum, making it a convenient location for other city attractions. You can take either the Metro to Tøyen, the 17 tram to Lakkegata skole, or easily drive to nearby parking.
Slottsparken (The Royal Palace Park)
Located in central Oslo, Slottsparken (or the Royal Palace Park) is the city central park that surrounds the Royal Palace. Construction began in the 1820s by Hans Linstow, the same architect who built the palace, although because of financial restrictions it took more than 30 years to put together. Altogether more than 2,000 trees were planted, most of which are still standing.
The main feature of the park is The Royal Palace, which is the main residence of Norwegian royalty, currently Herald V. If you happen to be in Oslo during the summer months, the palace opens for guided tours, including some of the most beautiful state rooms, upper vestibule, dining room, bird room, mirror hall, and Palace Chapel.
In 1911, the trend of adding monuments and statues to the park began, amongst the first were Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland, and author Camilla Collett. Years later, statues of Queen Maud, mathematician Nils Henrik Abel, and Kronprinssesse Martha were added.
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Situated in the Nobel district of Oslo, the park itself is 54 acres (22 hectares), although including the palace and Castle Park covers 225 acres (91 hectares) in total.
As the park is located directly in the city center, it is easily accessible by public transportation, including metro, at stop Nationaltheatret, taking you to the southeastern entrance at Karl Johans Gate, and nearby tram 11, 17 and 18 stopping at Holsbergs plass, a 2 minute walk to the northern entrance.