Norway
This unique sculpture park is the life work of the sculptor Gustav Vigeland. There are more than 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and cast iron set in beautiful park land close to the City. A monumental artistic collection with a human message. Excellent cafe too.
The park is open all year. Easy to reach - 20 minutes from the city centre by Tram.
Address: Frognerparken
Postal address: 0268 Oslo
Web: www.vigeland.museum.no
The National Gallery in Oslo has an interesting and varied collection of paintings and sculpture, including Monet, Picasso, Munch and Vigeland.
Universitetsgate 13, N-0164 Oslo (behind the Law Faculty of the university);
tel: 47 2220 0404;
www.nasjonalmuseet.no
Three extremely well-preserved vessels are showcased in this museum on the Bygdøy peninsula. I’m still in awe at how the Vikings could cross Atlantic in these open boats.
Huk Aveny 35; Tel: 22 43 83 79
Theatre in an old chocolate factory showcasing the most exciting performances in Norwegian and European contemporary theatre, music and dance. And before and after enjoying the mostly neither smug, chin-stroking or humorless shows, you can get pissed in the bar with the performers and crew.
Marstrandgata 8
www.blackbox.no
23407770
Carl Berner Tube
on the outskirts of the Grunerlokka area
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