What to do?
The tourist center is absolutely the best spot for anyone who's new in town. I peaked in to get a city map and left with an earful of advice and an armload of free maps, brochures, and travel guides. Since we'll be here for so long, we'll have plenty of time to check out every museum and historical site in the region, that looks interesting. Speaking of the museums, Olso has a dozen FREE museums and attractions!!!!! The tourist information center gives away museum brochures, so you can read up on the exhibits and study the floor plans before your visit.
Library
National Library (www.nb.no/english)
Summer hours: Weekdays 9 am – 6pm, Saturdays except for July
Other seasons: Weekdays 9 am – 7pm, Saturdays 9 am – 2 pm
Other Fun Free Activities
Hiking (see earlier blog)
Swimming (in the ocean or a freshwater lake)
Berry picking (strawberries and blueberries)
Mushroom hunting (with friends who know what they’re doing!)
Biking/ RunningBird watching (http://birdwatch.brinkster.net/)
Free Museums/Galleries
(see http://www.visitoslo.com/en/free-attractions-and-activities.85955.en.html)
Akershus Fortress (outdoor areas)
Armed Forces MuseumAstrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art Botanical GardenHistorical Museum 10:00 am – 5:00 pm daily
International Culture Centre & Museum IKMMunch Museum (free 1 October - 31 March)
Museum of Architecture (opens January 2008)
Museum of Decorative Arts and Design
National GalleryNational Museum of Contemporary Art
Norwegian Customs Museum
Norwegian Museum of Magic
Oslo City Museum
Stenersen Museum (free 1 October - 31 March)
Vigeland Museum (free 1 October - 31 March)
Vigeland Sculpture Park
Free Annual Events in Oslo
August Mela Multicultural Festival
August The Akershus Concert
August Oslomarkedet Arts & Crafts Fair
August/Sept Oslo Fjord & Coast Culture Festival
September Kongene på Haugen Music Festival
September Granittrock
September Oslo Culture Night
September Akerselva: River Walk by Torchlight
October Books in the CentreNov./Dec. Lighting of Christmas trees and streets in the centre (1st weekend of Advent)
December Nobel Peace Prize (participate in the torch parade honouring the laureate – from Karl Johan to the Grand Hotel)February/March Holmenkollen FIS World Cup Nordic Not in 2009! (join the thousands of people gathering in the woods - remember to bring something hot to drink and warm clothes)
May + September Ekeberg veteran cars/bric-a-brac market
May National Day: Children's parade, Russetoget and 17 May for all
June National Music Day Oslo
June Oslo Environmental Festival
June VG Top 20 live
1 comment:
Holy CRAP!!!
You moved to Norway?
Where have I been?
Congratulations to both of you. I know things are expensive but you'll get the hang of it. It was the same in Stockholm a few years back (actually cheaper than Norway) when I went with my old girlfriend. I'll keep up on your site as I love hearing about friends who have moved to another country. I'm an old friend of Matt's from 1st grade and behond. Good luck to you both and let me know when you're back in town (if you ever get back here).
Brent Jones
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