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As well as being a very green city, there are plenty of things to see and do in Oslo including: Vigelandsparken Sculpture Park is one of Oslo’s must-see sights. It is famous for showcasing more than 200 sculptures and is free to the public.

The most visited site in Norway for 2007 was the Holmenkollen Ski Jump. This has been pulled down to make way for the new version which is to see action in the 2011 FIS Nordic World Ski Championship. Whilst work is going on, there is a visitor’s centre near the site which provides information about this famous venue.

One of the most significant buildings in Oslo’s history is the Akershus Fortress. Other venues which remind the visitor of Norway’s colourful past include the Norsk Folkemuseum, the Fram Museum and the Viking Ship Museum. New to the city being built just last year is the Opera House. This has already become a firm favourite thanks to its stunning architecture in marble and glass. It also hosts world class opera and ballet performances.

For those looking to see something of what Oslo looked like in the Middle Ages a visit to the Old Town (Gamlebyen) is a good place to start. Celebrate the arts with a visit to some of the many galleries which include the National Museum of Art, Archiecture and Design, the Munch Museum (another famous Norwegian Edvard) and the DogA (Norwegian centre for Design and Architecture).

"Oslo is not all about winter and in the summer the Tusenfryd Amusement Park opens its doors for rides and water park for all the family. It is also in the summer months that the doors of the Royal Palace open to the general public for guided tours. Other new attractions include the Nobel Peace Centre and Holocaust centre." 

 

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