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Oslo Attractions, Museums - Norway Travel Tips

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World Travel https://www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube Oslo - Norway Tourism, Travel Guide http://bit.ly/180VClU Oslo Attractions, Museums - Norway Travel Tips Passes: Operating on similar lines to the city passes available in the other Scandinavian capitals, the Oslo Pass is good value for tourists. As well as free admission to over 30 museums, the pass offers unlimited local travel on all forms of transport (including the ferries plying the waters between the city and the islands of the Oslofjord), free entrance to Tøyenbadet and Frognerbadet swimming pools and free parking in the municipal car parks. It also gives price reductions on sightseeing trips and numerous other discounts, including for cinemas, restaurants, car hire and souvenir shops. You can buy cards for one, two or three days (concessions are available) at the tourist information office, hotels, Narvesen newsagents and various other outlets. Akershus Slott and Festning (Akerhus Palace and Fortress) King Haakon V Magnusson ordered the building of Akershus Slott, in 1299. Although damaged, repaired, fortified and renovated over the centuries, the ancient walls and central medieval tower of this imposing fortified palace still dominate the seafront. The town was rebuilt within the fortress walls after the great fire of 1624. The 17th-century renovations of the castle, with magnificent banqueting halls and reception rooms, stand above dank medieval dungeons and underground passageways. The grounds also house the Norges Hjemmefrontsmuseum (Resistance Museum), with its poignant exhibits dating from the Nazi occupation of Norway. Opening Times: Mon-Sat 1000-1600, Sun 1230-1600 (May-Aug); Sat-Sun 1200-1700, Mon-Fri closed (Sep-Dec). Guided tours of the Festning are available daily (Jun-Aug). Admission Fees: Yes Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: No Address: Akershuskaien, Oslo, Norway Frognerbadet Next to the wonderful Vigeland Sculpture Park, the open-air swimming pool complex of Frognerbadet is one of the most popular summer spots in the city. With three open-air pools, including a diving pool, water slides and separate adult and children sections, the entire city seems to pack into the complex at weekends, although many Norwegians make the most of the glorious summer days, with everyone from families to groups of friends converging on the pools every single day of the week. The weekend often sees long queues so a morning visit is recommended. Frognerbadet is well equipped with changing rooms, toilets and a cafeteria. Opening Times: Mon-Fri 0700-1930, Sat-Sun 1000-1800 (mid-May-Aug). Admission Fees: Yes Disabled Access: No Unesco: No Address: Middelthuns gate 28, Oslo, Norway Munch Museet (Munch Museum) The Munch Museum, to the east of the city centre, lies in the broad parklands of Tøyenhagen, close to the museums of the Bygdøy peninsula. The National Gallery might have Munch's best-known work, but the Munch Museum has some real gems, including Summer Night/The Voice and his 1902 Madonna. The museum hit the headlines in 2004 when two of the most famous works were stolen, but has stepped up security since then. The museum also hosts an ever-changing roster of exhibitions giving an insight into different aspects of Munch's oeuvre. Opening Times: Daily 1000-1800 (Jun-Aug); Tues-Wed and Fri-Sat 1000-1600, Thurs 1000-2000, Sun 1000-1700, closed Mon (Sep-May). Admission Fees: Yes Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: No Address: Tøyengaten 53, Oslo, Norway Vigeland Sculpture Park Unusual, unique and occasionally spooky, the Vigeland Sculpture Park is home to over 200 bronze, granite and cast iron sculptures by 20th-century artist Gustav Vigeland who was also responsible for the design of the park itself, and the stunning stained-glass windows of the cathedral. Located in the southern borough of Frogner, the sculpture park is one of Norway's most visited attractions with over 1 million visitors each year, although thanks to its large acreage, it never feels crowded. Opening Times: Daily 24 hours. Admission Fees: No Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: No Address: Frognerparken, Oslo, Norway =========================== Oslo, Oslo Tourism, Oslo Vacation, Oslo Travel Guide, Oslo Hotels, Oslo Attractions, Oslo Museums, Oslo Restaurants, Oslo Shopping, Oslo tours, Oslo Transport, Europe, Norway , Norway Tourism, Norway Vacation, Norway Travel Guide == Oslo - Norway Tourism, Vacation, Travel Guide, Attractions