Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Oslo, Norway

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Number of sights 13 sights
Distance 4.2 km
Ascend 128 m
Descend 115 m

Experience Oslo in Norway in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in OsloIndividual Sights in Oslo

Sight 1: Havnepromenaden infotårn 4 Vika

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The harbour promenade is an approx. 9 kilometre long, continuous promenade along the entire waterfront in central Oslo, from Alna's outlet in Grønlia in the east, through the centre of Oslo with Bjørvika, Akersneset and Pipervika and to the bottom of Frognerkilen. The promenade was adopted in 2008 as part of the fjord city project that is planned to last until 2030. The promenade has an average width of 20 meters, and is designed for bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Some parcels were built as a promenade before the project, while other sections will be built a few years into the future. Langkaia, west of Bjørvika vis-avis Operaen, which was opened in 2013, was the first parcel built as part of the Harbour Promenade. Sign and route marking of the Harbour Promenade was completed at the opening of the Harbour Promenade on 14 June 2015. The route is marked with various orange elements, including 14 orange containers of various sizes that serve as information points. The containers are illustrated with motifs from the cartoon Krüger & Krogh.

Wikipedia: Havnepromenaden (Oslo) (NO), Website

776 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 2: Ankerhagen

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Ankerhagen

Ankerhagen is a small park in Ruseløkka in Oslo.

Wikipedia: Ankerhagen (NO)

412 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 3: Sommerfrydparken

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Sommerfrydparken is a park in Oslo of approximately 3,000 square meters that was zoned as a public recreational area in 1999. It is located over the old railway track towards Vestbanen, between Ruseløkkveien and Munkedamsveien. The formal address is Munkedamsveien 37.

Wikipedia: Sommerfrydparken (NO)

460 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 4: Vestbanehallen

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VestbanehallenNina-noThis photo was taken by Nina-no. Please credit this photo Nina Aldin Thune in the immediate vicinity of the image. Distribution: Creative CommonsKunsthistorie.com Farmasihistorie.com / CC BY-SA 2.5

Oslo West Station or Oslo V, is a former railway station located in Vika in Oslo, Norway. It was the terminus of the Drammen Line between 1872 and 1980, until the Oslo Tunnel opened. The station remained in use until 1989, when all traffic was moved to the new Oslo Central Station. Until its closure it was the main station for trains on the Sørland Line, the Drammen Line and the Vestfold Line. There was no passenger rail connection to Oslo Ø, the eastern station that served the eastern lines and trains to Bergen. The only connection was the Oslo Port Line that went partially through some of the most trafficked streets in Oslo.

Wikipedia: Oslo West Station (EN)

102 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 5: Nobel Peace Center

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The Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, Norway, is a showcase for the Nobel Peace Prize and the ideals it represents. The center is also an arena where culture and politics merge to promote involvement, debate and reflection around topics such as war, peace and conflict resolution. The center is located in Oslo, Norway at the City Hall Square (Rådhusplassen).

Wikipedia: Nobel Peace Center (EN), Website

179 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 6: Kronprinzessin Märtha Park

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Kronprinzessin Märtha Park

Crown Princess Märtha's Square (City Hall Garden) is a park square along the west wall of Oslo City Hall, in Pipervika in central Oslo. The square is named after Crown Princess Märtha, Olav V's spouse, who died before he became king.

Wikipedia: Kronprinsesse Märthas plass (Oslo) (NO)

157 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 7: Oslo rådhus

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Oslo City Hall is a municipal building in Oslo, the capital of Norway. It houses the city council, the city's administration and various other municipal organisations. The building as it stands today was constructed between 1931 and 1950, with an interruption during the Second World War. It was designed by architects Arnstein Arneberg and Magnus Poulsson. The building is located in the city center, in the northern part of the Pipervika neighbourhood, and it faces Oslofjord.

Wikipedia: Oslo City Hall (EN), Website

449 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 8: Kontraskjæret

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Kontraskjæret

Kontraskjæret is an area in Oslo, Norway.

Wikipedia: Kontraskjæret (EN)

504 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 9: Eidsvolls plass

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Eidsvolls plass is a square and park in Oslo, Norway, located west of the Parliament of Norway Building, south of Karl Johans gate and east of Studenterlunden and the National Theatre. It has been referred to as "the National Mall of Norway".

Wikipedia: Eidsvolls plass (EN)

498 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 10: Brannvakten

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Brannvakta eller Brannvakten ligg i Karl Johans gate 11 ved Oslo domkyrkje og er bygd i tilknyting til Basarane som omkransar arealet attmed austparten av domkyrkja. Brannvakta er reist i upussa raud tegl i nyromantisk stil i åra 1854–1856. Arkitekt var Christian H. Grosch som òg har teikna Basarane.

Wikipedia: Brannvakta (NN)

45 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 11: Basarene

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Oslo Bazaars are located at Oslo Cathedral, along the streets Karl Johans gate and Dronningens gate in Oslo, Norway. The buildings of the bazaar constitute a continuous facility that encircles three sides of the quarter with Oslo Cathedral.

Wikipedia: Oslo Bazaars (EN)

108 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 12: Oslo Cathedral

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Oslo Cathedral © 2005 J. P. Fagerback / BSD

Oslo Cathedral — formerly Our Savior's Church — is the main church for the Church of Norway Diocese of Oslo, as well as the parish church for downtown Oslo. The present building dates from 1694 to 1697.

Wikipedia: Oslo Cathedral (EN), Website

516 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 13: Oslo Spektrum

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Oslo Spektrum is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in east central Oslo, Norway, that opened in December 1990. It is currently owned and operated by Nova Spektrum, formerly Norges Varemesse. Oslo Spektrum is primarily known for hosting major events such as the annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert, the Eurovision Song Contest 1996, and concerts by artists of national and international fame.

Wikipedia: Oslo Spektrum (EN), Website

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