Views in Oslo
3 best views & viewpoints in Oslo
Opera, Lookout, Modern Building
Just a 5-minute walk from the main railway station stands the Opera House, which opened in 2008. This extraordinary building, which creates a seamless transition from the sea fjord to the mainland, has quickly become the city’s biggest tourist attraction. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Oslo" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo-opera] Whilst the famous opera house in Sydney, Australia, resembles ocean waves, the…
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Fortress, Lookout
Construction of Akershus Fortress began sometime around the year 1300; when you climb up to it, you’ll be struck by its rather medieval atmosphere. Today, a significant part of the fortress is used by the army; nevertheless, the outdoor areas of Akershus are partly accessible to tourists, and it is possible to walk through the fortress from the Opera House toAker Brygge. From the top, there is a truly magnificent view of the harbour and Aker…
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Skiing, Lookout, Forest, Museum
Head to the famous Holmenkollen ski resort, home to one of the world’s most famous ski jumps. The biathlon, cross-country skiing and ski jumping facilities are complemented by dozens of kilometres of walking trails in the surrounding wooded hills. [btn "Find a hotel on the outskirts of Oslo" https://www.booking.com/city/no/oslo.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-oslo-holemnkollen] Thanks in part to its excellent accessibility by metro, the…
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