Guidebook for Oslo
Parks & Nature
Its a great viewpoint for Oslo, the tour trail goes right beside my apartment to Grefesenkollen. You can walk or run to the viewpoint.
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Grefsenkollen utkikkspunkt
23 GrefsenkollveienIts a great viewpoint for Oslo, the tour trail goes right beside my apartment to Grefesenkollen. You can walk or run to the viewpoint.
The Botanical Garden is a green oasis in the city - a place to relax and to enjoy the botanical variety and diversity. Most of the area is designed as an Arboretum, with approximately 1800 different plants. The garden holds a large and varied collection of trees and shrubs planted in a systematic fashion after plant family.
The Scent Garden is arranged as an experience for all, but especially the blind, mentally handicapped and wheelchair-bound.
The Palm House from 1868 and The Victoria House from 1876 present exotic plants from other parts of the world.
In addition, you will also find large, woven sculptures around the park, made by the British artist Tom Hare.
The greenhouses are open Tuesday-Sunday 11 am-4 pm.
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Tøyen Park
90 Helgesens gateThe Botanical Garden is a green oasis in the city - a place to relax and to enjoy the botanical variety and diversity. Most of the area is designed as an Arboretum, with approximately 1800 different plants. The garden holds a large and varied collection of trees and shrubs planted in a systematic fashion after plant family.
The Scent Garden is arranged as an experience for all, but especially the blind, mentally handicapped and wheelchair-bound.
The Palm House from 1868 and The Victoria House from 1876 present exotic plants from other parts of the world.
In addition, you will also find large, woven sculptures around the park, made by the British artist Tom Hare.
The greenhouses are open Tuesday-Sunday 11 am-4 pm.
Gourmet restaurant in a historic building from 1926 with fantastic views of Oslo.
In the evening Grefsenkollen serves a three- or five-course menu made from the best seasonal Norwegian ingredients available.
Outdoor tables with great views in the summer season.
The Over Oslo Bar is open Tuesday-Saturday 6 pm-midnight year round.
The restaurant is closed for summer holidays in July.
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Grefsenkollen restaurant
100 GrefsenkollveienGourmet restaurant in a historic building from 1926 with fantastic views of Oslo.
In the evening Grefsenkollen serves a three- or five-course menu made from the best seasonal Norwegian ingredients available.
Outdoor tables with great views in the summer season.
The Over Oslo Bar is open Tuesday-Saturday 6 pm-midnight year round.
The restaurant is closed for summer holidays in July.
Sculpture park at Løren with 20 sculptures inspired by Henrik Ibsen's famous play "Peer Gynt"
Peer Gynt Sculpture Park
2 Peter Møllers veiSculpture park at Løren with 20 sculptures inspired by Henrik Ibsen's famous play "Peer Gynt"
Near the northern end of the Torshovdalen valley you find HEAD N.N., a giant enlargement of a classic doll head which artist Marianne Heske bought at flea market in Paris in 1971. The bronze sculpture is seven metres tall, and next to it is a small amphitheatre.
Its a beautiful place with a great view of Oslo.
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Torshovdalen
Near the northern end of the Torshovdalen valley you find HEAD N.N., a giant enlargement of a classic doll head which artist Marianne Heske bought at flea market in Paris in 1971. The bronze sculpture is seven metres tall, and next to it is a small amphitheatre.
Its a beautiful place with a great view of Oslo.
St. Hanshaugen is one of Oslo's largest parks, located just north of the city centre. This popular recreational area is great for walks, and from the top of the hill you have a nice view of Oslo.
St. Hanshaugen was originally a bare rock hill. In the 1840s the name St. Hanshaugen ("midsummer hill") came into use, as the hill was a popular place for midsummer celebrations. In 1936, an open-air café was built at Festplassen - the square on top of the hill - which is still a popular summer café today.
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St. Hanshaugen
St. Hanshaugen is one of Oslo's largest parks, located just north of the city centre. This popular recreational area is great for walks, and from the top of the hill you have a nice view of Oslo.
St. Hanshaugen was originally a bare rock hill. In the 1840s the name St. Hanshaugen ("midsummer hill") came into use, as the hill was a popular place for midsummer celebrations. In 1936, an open-air café was built at Festplassen - the square on top of the hill - which is still a popular summer café today.
Recreation area used for picnics, swimming, fishing, walking, running and cross-country skiing.
The walking/running path around the lake is lit, and suitable for wheelchairs.
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Sognsvann Lake
Recreation area used for picnics, swimming, fishing, walking, running and cross-country skiing.
The walking/running path around the lake is lit, and suitable for wheelchairs.
Church ruins in Maridalen
The church ruins in Maridalen valley are one of few memories in Oslo from the Middle Ages. The Church of Margareta was built around the year 1250 AD. It was a small, single-nave church with choir, dedicated to St. Margareta. The medieval church was partly excavated and restored in 1934, and is beautifully situated at Kirkeby in the north end of the lake Maridalsvannet. The historical play "Maridalsspillet" is performed in the ruins every year (late summer).
Maridalen kirke station
Church ruins in Maridalen
The church ruins in Maridalen valley are one of few memories in Oslo from the Middle Ages. The Church of Margareta was built around the year 1250 AD. It was a small, single-nave church with choir, dedicated to St. Margareta. The medieval church was partly excavated and restored in 1934, and is beautifully situated at Kirkeby in the north end of the lake Maridalsvannet. The historical play "Maridalsspillet" is performed in the ruins every year (late summer).
Ekebergparken Sculpture Park
Sculpture and national heritage park with a strong international art collection surrounded by beautiful scenery with many spectacular lookout points.
Ekebergparken is always open, and is free to visit.
There is also a museum (entrance fee) and a small art and design shop.
Public guided tours during the summer season.
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Ekebergparken
23 KongsveienEkebergparken Sculpture Park
Sculpture and national heritage park with a strong international art collection surrounded by beautiful scenery with many spectacular lookout points.
Ekebergparken is always open, and is free to visit.
There is also a museum (entrance fee) and a small art and design shop.
Public guided tours during the summer season.
The rock carvings at Ekeberg were created during the stone age, 4-5 thousand years ago. There are 13 carvings; 10 portraying animals, the last 3 portraying a human, something resempling a trap, and a bird-like figure.
Rock carvings have been found at two other places in Oslo; at the University at Blindern (in and next to the chemistry building), and in Niels Juels gate (these can be seen in the Historical Museum).
Rock carvings at Ekeberg
The rock carvings at Ekeberg were created during the stone age, 4-5 thousand years ago. There are 13 carvings; 10 portraying animals, the last 3 portraying a human, something resempling a trap, and a bird-like figure.
Rock carvings have been found at two other places in Oslo; at the University at Blindern (in and next to the chemistry building), and in Niels Juels gate (these can be seen in the Historical Museum).
Recreation area between Maridalsvannet and Kjelsåsveien. Frysja art senter is situated in the old factory buildings by the river.
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Frysja station
Recreation area between Maridalsvannet and Kjelsåsveien. Frysja art senter is situated in the old factory buildings by the river.
Ingierstrand Beach
Family-friendly beach just outside Oslo on the east side of the fjord, with beautiful funkis-style diving tower, facilities and a restaurant.
The beach also has toilets, a wheel chair ramp and showers, and there is a designated area for the use of disposable grills.
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Ingierstrand bad
27 IngierstrandveienIngierstrand Beach
Family-friendly beach just outside Oslo on the east side of the fjord, with beautiful funkis-style diving tower, facilities and a restaurant.
The beach also has toilets, a wheel chair ramp and showers, and there is a designated area for the use of disposable grills.
The beaches Huk and Paradisbukta are very popular on sunny summer days. This is also a much-used recreational area all year round, with great possibilities for hiking and biking.
Near the beach you find the summer restaurant Hukodden Strandrestaurant. There is also an ice-cream and soda vendor en summer.
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Paradisbukta
The beaches Huk and Paradisbukta are very popular on sunny summer days. This is also a much-used recreational area all year round, with great possibilities for hiking and biking.
Near the beach you find the summer restaurant Hukodden Strandrestaurant. There is also an ice-cream and soda vendor en summer.
Vigelandsparken is one of Norway's most visited attractions with more than one million visitors every year.
The unique sculpture park is the life work of the sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943) with more than 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and cast iron.
The bronze statue of the little Angry Boy (Sinnataggen in Norwegian) is among the most famous sculptures, along with the Monolith (Monolitten) and the Wheel of Life (Livshjulet).
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Vigelandslaug
32 Nobels gateVigelandsparken is one of Norway's most visited attractions with more than one million visitors every year.
The unique sculpture park is the life work of the sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943) with more than 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and cast iron.
The bronze statue of the little Angry Boy (Sinnataggen in Norwegian) is among the most famous sculptures, along with the Monolith (Monolitten) and the Wheel of Life (Livshjulet).
Essentials
KIWI Økernveien
3 Økern TorgveiGrocery store
MENY Løren
44 LørenveienREMA 1000 Lørenveien
36 A Lørenveien Grocery store
Coop Prix
55 Sinsenveien Grocery store
Shopping
Storo Storsenter
7 Vitaminveien "One of the biggest shopping mall, just 3 bus stop away".
Getting Around
Hertz Økern
97-99 ØkernveienNo more Hertz its Europcar
Lørenvangen
LørenvangenBuss nr. 23 and 24 goes right outside our apt. You can take this bus to several places.
Økern T
Økern Metro station and bus station with several bus opportunities.
Løren
3 Peter Møllers veiNew Løren Metro station
Oslo Bus Terminal is the city's main bus terminal for long-distance and regional bus routes. The terminal has a 24-hour waiting area. The kiosk/snack bar is open every day from 05.15 am until 00.45 am. Ticket counter Customer cards, ticket sales, information. Monday-Friday 7 am-11 pm Saturday-Sunday 8 am-10 pm
Please note: Oslo Bus Terminal has two waiting areas with storage lockers for luggage, out of which only one is open 24 hours. The other is closed between 1 am and 5 am. If you plan to store luggage and need to access it between 1 am and 5 am, make sure to use lockers in the 24-hour waiting area.
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Oslo Bussterminal
6 Schweigaards gateOslo Bus Terminal is the city's main bus terminal for long-distance and regional bus routes. The terminal has a 24-hour waiting area. The kiosk/snack bar is open every day from 05.15 am until 00.45 am. Ticket counter Customer cards, ticket sales, information. Monday-Friday 7 am-11 pm Saturday-Sunday 8 am-10 pm
Please note: Oslo Bus Terminal has two waiting areas with storage lockers for luggage, out of which only one is open 24 hours. The other is closed between 1 am and 5 am. If you plan to store luggage and need to access it between 1 am and 5 am, make sure to use lockers in the 24-hour waiting area.
Entertainment & Activities
House of Nerds
Gaming arena
Norway's national football (soccer) stadium, opened in 1926.
Norway's national men's team and Vålerenga's men's team play their home games at the stadium, which has a capacity of 28,000. Ullevaal is also used for concerts in summer.
Ullevaal Stadion is also home to UBC (Ullevaal Business Class), one of Norway's largest conference centres. UBC also offers various VIP concepts in connection with football games and concerts.
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Ullevaal Stadion
75K Sognsveien Norway's national football (soccer) stadium, opened in 1926.
Norway's national men's team and Vålerenga's men's team play their home games at the stadium, which has a capacity of 28,000. Ullevaal is also used for concerts in summer.
Ullevaal Stadion is also home to UBC (Ullevaal Business Class), one of Norway's largest conference centres. UBC also offers various VIP concepts in connection with football games and concerts.
Cinema at Majorstua with four screens. The largest has 978 seats and is the world's biggest THX auditorium. Colosseum is owned by Nordisk Film Kino.
Tickets at the cinemas and at www.nfkino.no/oslo.
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Colosseum
6 Fridtjof Nansens veiCinema at Majorstua with four screens. The largest has 978 seats and is the world's biggest THX auditorium. Colosseum is owned by Nordisk Film Kino.
Tickets at the cinemas and at www.nfkino.no/oslo.
Ringen Kino
6D SannergataArts & Culture
Edvard Munch has a unique position among Nordic painters and is considered a pioneer in expressionism.
The Munch Museum's collection, left to the city of Oslo by the artist, consists of paintings, graphical prints and drawings.
Audio tours in Norwegian and in English.
Documentary exhibition.
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Munch safn
1 Edvard Munchs PlassEdvard Munch has a unique position among Nordic painters and is considered a pioneer in expressionism.
The Munch Museum's collection, left to the city of Oslo by the artist, consists of paintings, graphical prints and drawings.
Audio tours in Norwegian and in English.
Documentary exhibition.
Astrup Fearnley safnið
2 StrandpromenadenAstrup Fearnley museet for Moderne Kunst
Holmenkollen skíðasafn
5 KongeveienSki museum
The Ibsen Museum includes a comprehensive exhibit featuring the playwright Ibsen's life and work, as well as Ibsen's private home, where he spent the last 11 years of his life.
The study is the "crown jewel" of the museum.
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The Ibsen Museum
26 Henrik Ibsens gateThe Ibsen Museum includes a comprehensive exhibit featuring the playwright Ibsen's life and work, as well as Ibsen's private home, where he spent the last 11 years of his life.
The study is the "crown jewel" of the museum.
The museums at Bygdøy tell intriguing stories from both distant and more recent pasts. In summertime, a trip to the beach at Huk is recommended.
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Bygdøy
The museums at Bygdøy tell intriguing stories from both distant and more recent pasts. In summertime, a trip to the beach at Huk is recommended.
One of Europe's largest open-air museums, with 155 traditional houses from all parts of Norway and a stave church from the year 1200.
The indoor exhibits show traditional handicraft items, folk costumes, Sami culture, weapons, toys, pharmaceutical history and changing exhibitions.
In summer the open-air museum offers freshly-baked lefse, horse and carriage rides, feeding of the animals, guided tours, handicraft demonstrations and much more.
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Norsk menningarsögu safn
10 MuseumsveienOne of Europe's largest open-air museums, with 155 traditional houses from all parts of Norway and a stave church from the year 1200.
The indoor exhibits show traditional handicraft items, folk costumes, Sami culture, weapons, toys, pharmaceutical history and changing exhibitions.
In summer the open-air museum offers freshly-baked lefse, horse and carriage rides, feeding of the animals, guided tours, handicraft demonstrations and much more.
Thor Heyerdahl (1914-2002) gained worldwide fame when he crossed the Pacific Ocean on the balsawood raft Kon-Tiki in 1947. He followed this up with spectacular expeditions on the reed boats Ra and Tigris.
At the Kon-Tiki Museum, guests can experience original vessels and up-to-date exhibits on Heyerdahl’s expeditions, including Kon-Tiki, Ra, Tigris, Easter Island, Fatu-Hiva, Tùcume, Galapagos, a 30-metre cave tour, an underwater exhibit with a 10-metre model of a whale shark, Thor Heyerdahl’s library, Thor Heyerdahl the person, and Tiki pop culture.
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Kon-Tiki safnið
36 BygdøynesveienThor Heyerdahl (1914-2002) gained worldwide fame when he crossed the Pacific Ocean on the balsawood raft Kon-Tiki in 1947. He followed this up with spectacular expeditions on the reed boats Ra and Tigris.
At the Kon-Tiki Museum, guests can experience original vessels and up-to-date exhibits on Heyerdahl’s expeditions, including Kon-Tiki, Ra, Tigris, Easter Island, Fatu-Hiva, Tùcume, Galapagos, a 30-metre cave tour, an underwater exhibit with a 10-metre model of a whale shark, Thor Heyerdahl’s library, Thor Heyerdahl the person, and Tiki pop culture.
Fram is the strongest wooden ship ever built and still holds the records for sailing farthest north and farthest south.
At the Fram Museum you can come on board the ship and see how the crew and their dogs managed to survive in the coldest and most dangerous places on earth - the Arctic and the Antarctic.
The Fram Museum also has a polar simulator where you can experience both the cold and the dangers of polar expeditions over a hundred years ago. The museum's Gjøa building has exhibitions on the Arctic and the Northwest Passage.
The exhibition is translated into ten languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Norwegian.
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Framsafn
39 BygdøynesveienFram is the strongest wooden ship ever built and still holds the records for sailing farthest north and farthest south.
At the Fram Museum you can come on board the ship and see how the crew and their dogs managed to survive in the coldest and most dangerous places on earth - the Arctic and the Antarctic.
The Fram Museum also has a polar simulator where you can experience both the cold and the dangers of polar expeditions over a hundred years ago. The museum's Gjøa building has exhibitions on the Arctic and the Northwest Passage.
The exhibition is translated into ten languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Norwegian.
The Center for Studies of Holocaust and Religious Minorities in Norway is located in Villa Grande on the Bygdøy peninsula. During World War II Villa Grande was the residence of the Norwegian collaborator and Nazi-leader, Vidkun Quisling. Villa Grande was then known as "Gimle".
The Center presents a modern exhibition on the Holocaust. Images, sounds, film, items and text documents the genocide on the European Jews, as well as the Nazi State's mass murder and persecution of other peoples and minorities.
The Center for Studies of Holocaust and Religious Minorities has two main fields of interest: the Holocaust on the one hand and religious minorities on the other. Within these two fields of interest the Center will contribute with new research, education and information activities, exhibitions and conferences.
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Center for Studies of the Holocaust and Religious Minorities
56 Huk AvenyThe Center for Studies of Holocaust and Religious Minorities in Norway is located in Villa Grande on the Bygdøy peninsula. During World War II Villa Grande was the residence of the Norwegian collaborator and Nazi-leader, Vidkun Quisling. Villa Grande was then known as "Gimle".
The Center presents a modern exhibition on the Holocaust. Images, sounds, film, items and text documents the genocide on the European Jews, as well as the Nazi State's mass murder and persecution of other peoples and minorities.
The Center for Studies of Holocaust and Religious Minorities has two main fields of interest: the Holocaust on the one hand and religious minorities on the other. Within these two fields of interest the Center will contribute with new research, education and information activities, exhibitions and conferences.
The Viking Ship Museum presents Viking ship discoveries from Gokstad, Oseberg and Tune as well as other finds from Viking tombs around the Oslo Fjord.
The museum displays the world's two best-preserved wooden Viking ships built in the 9th century, as well as small boats, sledges, a cart with exceptional ornamentation, implements, tools, harness, textiles and household utensils.
Two museums in the same ticket: Use your ticket from the Viking Ship Museum to get free entry to Historical Museum within 48 hours.
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Víkinga skipa safn
35 Huk AvenyThe Viking Ship Museum presents Viking ship discoveries from Gokstad, Oseberg and Tune as well as other finds from Viking tombs around the Oslo Fjord.
The museum displays the world's two best-preserved wooden Viking ships built in the 9th century, as well as small boats, sledges, a cart with exceptional ornamentation, implements, tools, harness, textiles and household utensils.
Two museums in the same ticket: Use your ticket from the Viking Ship Museum to get free entry to Historical Museum within 48 hours.
Gallery open in summer with classic Norwegian art, located in the annex of Oscarshall's museum shop.
The gallery is open to all visitors to Oscarshall.
The Queen Joséphine Gallery is named after King Oscar I's queen, Queen Joséphine. Both King Oscar and Queen Joséphine took a great interest in art, and laid the foundation for the fine collection of classic Norwegian art found at the Royal Palace today.
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Oscarshall
15 OscarshallveienGallery open in summer with classic Norwegian art, located in the annex of Oscarshall's museum shop.
The gallery is open to all visitors to Oscarshall.
The Queen Joséphine Gallery is named after King Oscar I's queen, Queen Joséphine. Both King Oscar and Queen Joséphine took a great interest in art, and laid the foundation for the fine collection of classic Norwegian art found at the Royal Palace today.
Museum for ship building, shipping, fishing and marine archaeology where you can see exhibitions, boat models and marine paintings. The Norwegian Maritime Museum is located on the waterfront at Bygdøynes on Bygdøy peninsula.
Norway's oldest boat, Stokkebåten, is also exhibited at the museum. The museum's supervideograph, a panorama film about the Norwegian coast, is normally screened every half hour.
Library, museum shop and café.
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Norska sjávarfarsíminn
37 BygdøynesveienMuseum for ship building, shipping, fishing and marine archaeology where you can see exhibitions, boat models and marine paintings. The Norwegian Maritime Museum is located on the waterfront at Bygdøynes on Bygdøy peninsula.
Norway's oldest boat, Stokkebåten, is also exhibited at the museum. The museum's supervideograph, a panorama film about the Norwegian coast, is normally screened every half hour.
Library, museum shop and café.
Sightseeing
Konunglega höllin
1 SlottsplassenThe Royale Palace
Holmenkollen
Ráðhúsið
1 RådhusplassenAker Brygge
2 BryggegataPopular area along the inner harbour with shopping, restaurants, bars, apartments and office buildings. After a thorough renovation, the area has a fresh new look and lots of new restaurants and shops.
At street level Aker Brygge a vibrant commercial district, and the large open-air areas and indoor shopping street are often used for photo exhibitions, concerts and pop-up events for fashion, art and culture.
When the sun is shining Aker Brygge is teeming with people day and night. The pedestrian area along the waterfront is lined with restaurants with great views of the marina and the Oslo Fjord.
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Aker Brygge
2 BryggegataPopular area along the inner harbour with shopping, restaurants, bars, apartments and office buildings. After a thorough renovation, the area has a fresh new look and lots of new restaurants and shops.
At street level Aker Brygge a vibrant commercial district, and the large open-air areas and indoor shopping street are often used for photo exhibitions, concerts and pop-up events for fashion, art and culture.
When the sun is shining Aker Brygge is teeming with people day and night. The pedestrian area along the waterfront is lined with restaurants with great views of the marina and the Oslo Fjord.
Restaurant and banquet facilities in a historic functionalist-style building with stunning views of the city and the fjord.
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Ekebergrestauranten
15 KongsveienRestaurant and banquet facilities in a historic functionalist-style building with stunning views of the city and the fjord.
Bjørvika Barcode is a masterplan designed by MVRDV of Rotterdam and the Norwegian firms DARK Architects and A-lab. It is realized as a row of multi-purpose high rises designed by different architect firms. The buildings are all long and narrow with some space in between them, thus jointly resembling a barcode. Besides the overall shape the buildings are very different, with many enjoyable architectonic details and quirks.
The construction of Barcode is part of the larger development of the Bjørvika area. The tall buildings are situated close to the Oslo fjord, and have radically redefined the skyline of a city that was distinctively low-rise. The project has caused an unprecedented stir among both architects and the citizens of Oslo, and the designs and heights of the Barcode buildings remain hot topics of discussion.
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Barcode Project
Bjørvika Barcode is a masterplan designed by MVRDV of Rotterdam and the Norwegian firms DARK Architects and A-lab. It is realized as a row of multi-purpose high rises designed by different architect firms. The buildings are all long and narrow with some space in between them, thus jointly resembling a barcode. Besides the overall shape the buildings are very different, with many enjoyable architectonic details and quirks.
The construction of Barcode is part of the larger development of the Bjørvika area. The tall buildings are situated close to the Oslo fjord, and have radically redefined the skyline of a city that was distinctively low-rise. The project has caused an unprecedented stir among both architects and the citizens of Oslo, and the designs and heights of the Barcode buildings remain hot topics of discussion.
The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet
Oslo's Opera House is located right at the harbour, with an angled, white exterior that appears to rise from the water. It invites its visitors to climb its roof and enjoy panoramic views of Oslo and the fjord, all year round.
Large-scale windows at street level provide the public with glimpses of rehearsals and workshop activities. The building's interior is mainly oak, and the main hall is shaped like a horseshoe, reminiscent of classical theatres of the past. The opera is designed by the Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta, and has received several prestigious awards.
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Oslo Opera House
The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet
Oslo's Opera House is located right at the harbour, with an angled, white exterior that appears to rise from the water. It invites its visitors to climb its roof and enjoy panoramic views of Oslo and the fjord, all year round.
Large-scale windows at street level provide the public with glimpses of rehearsals and workshop activities. The building's interior is mainly oak, and the main hall is shaped like a horseshoe, reminiscent of classical theatres of the past. The opera is designed by the Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta, and has received several prestigious awards.