The Scandinavian countries are becoming a popular destination among tourists. Norwegian culture, art, architecture, rich history, mentality and identity of the northern people are incredibly interesting and multifaceted. To see the main sights of Oslo, one day is not enough. In the capital of the northern state, you can see exotic reptiles, see medieval buildings with your own eyes, visit cathedrals and churches of unique architecture, enjoy organ music, learn the secrets of northern navigation, visit the ski museum, get aesthetic pleasure from masterpieces of art in art galleries and much more. Anyone can choose how to spend time in the homeland of the Vikings, focusing on their preferences. To decide what to see and where to go on your own, check out the most popular and interesting places to visit.

Viking Ship Museum

The life of the Vikings, their traditions, customs, unique sea voyages are of interest to many generations of people living in different parts of the world. You can touch their history, see the elements of their life in a unique museum located on the Bygle peninsula of Norway. It was founded in 1926 on the basis of exhibits found during archaeological excavations on the coasts of the fjord. Three Viking ships, which have lain in the local climate for hundreds of years, are carefully lifted from the seabed, transported to a permanent storage place and represent an invaluable wealth of the country's historical past.

Among them are the Oseberg boat, the Gokstad and Tyun ships. The old oak ships are thousands of years old. According to the ancient traditions of the Vikings, they served as the last refuge for their owners, reflecting their status and wealth. The expositions have many elements of ancient customs that tell about the life of the Vikings. Address: Huk Aveny 35. Entrance fee 60 CZK. A reduced ticket costs 30 kroons. Opening hours from 9 to 18 hours. Getting there is easy by bus number 203, departing from the Roskilde stop.

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Holmenkollen

A real holiday, covered with traditions, with an unusual celebration begins in March during the biathlon world championship, winter sports competitions. This happens at the ski complex in Norway, the basis of which is the world's first ski jump Holmenkollen. It was built in 1892. The height of the springboard is 115 m. From any point you can see a path leading to the sky, flying up over the hills, green surroundings.

The sports facility is constantly updated and modernized. Now it is the most modern springboard in the world. By the way, Arne Ustverd made the first jump from the improved springboard on the opening day in the presence of members of the Royal Family and twenty thousand spectators. In the ski jump area there is an interesting ski museum, an observation deck that allows you to see an unusually beautiful city and its surroundings. The ski complex is located in the city. It is easy to get to it by metro to the station with the same name.

Vigeland Sculpture Park

Every day, numerous tourists and residents of the city come to this amazing place, located in the western part of the city (Fronger district). Bronze, granite sculptures (there are 220 of them), born by the brilliant sculptor Gustav Vigeland in 1942, evoke philosophical thoughts and reflections. The compositions of the sculptural groups reflect different aspects of human relationships, a set of unexpected emotions. Original sculptures express the moment of various activities of people: running, dancing, hugging.

The structure of the park includes five main compositions: the central alley, the Bridge, the playground. fountain with a bowl “Burden of life”. Monolith, “Wheel of Life”, ensemble of the main entrance. The sculpture Monolith (14 m high) rises in the center of the park and is its main masterpiece. Human figures (121 units) strive to conquer the summit. They contain a realistic understanding of the futility of the insane thirst for success. The park is considered the largest, famous park in Norway. Even sculptural groups that are difficult to perceive, arouse constant interest, make the park a popular attraction of the city.

Royal Palace

A beautiful golden beige palace appeared here as the residence of kings in the middle of the 9th century. Strength, constancy and eternity emanates from the stone walls of the palace, where much reminds of a past life. Even the daily changing of the guard, the traditional raising of the golden standard during the stay of the king, have survived to this day. The neoclassical palace houses 173 rooms decorated with Norwegian art. On the lower floor there is a huge hall of the State Council, the Royal Court, the parish church.

Any foreign delegation must visit the Royal Palace. Visitors are expected to be welcomed in amazing rooms decorated in the spirit of national romanticism, built on the use of images of natural landscapes. It seems that the waiting takes place in a lively corner of Norway. The palace is surrounded by a park, the pride of which is an alley of sculptures. During the summer season, excursions are regularly held in the palace (ticket price 150 NOK). Palace address: Slottsplassen 1. Open from 10 am to 5 pm.

town hall

A powerful building with two high towers welcomes guests of the city traveling by sea. A statue of St. Halvard (Oslo's patron saint) placed next to the New Town Hall greets arriving guests. The long period of construction (from 1914 to 1950) of the Town Hall shaped its final appearance in the form of a mixture of different architectural styles (romanticism, functionalism, neoclassicism). It is a huge, symmetrical, handmade red brick building. On the roof of one of the towers, a carillon of 49 separate bells is mounted, which plays every hour. The city clock is located on the same tower.

The astronomical clock with the signs of the zodiac, traditional for town halls, is located on the northern part (in the same place as the main entrance). Original ramps lead to it, decorated with wooden frescoes with paintings from Scandinavian myths. Meetings of the city council are held in the central hall of the town hall. Every year on December 10, the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded here. The interior decoration of the town hall was made by Norwegian artists. Visiting the Town Hall is possible on any day of the week from 9 am to 4 pm. The cost of an excursion to the bell tower is 3000 NOK, to the Town Hall 1500 NOK. City Hall address: Fridtjof Nansens plass. Just take the metro to the Stortinget station, tram number 10, 12.

Opera theatre

The ultra-modern building, reminiscent of a snow-white iceberg that came ashore on the Oslo fjord, was built in 2007. As if, an unknown force raised him from the seabed, located on this place in antiquity. Together with the builders, archaeologists actively worked, looking for the remains of sunken ships, artifacts related to the life of the ancient population of Norway. The building is famous for its interesting architectural elements, design using a combination of glass, snow-white marble in unusual constructive forms. Among them is an unusual roof descending to the surface of the water.

It is assembled from 36 thousand slabs of white stone. People calmly climb the perfect ramps to the highest point of the building. On summer days, Norwegians use the roof as a beach, observing an interesting sculpture located in the water and reacting with its movement to the slightest movement of water. The scene, which is one of the most equipped operatic elements in the world. The external and internal decoration of the building, its size gave grounds to put it on the list of masterpieces along with the Sydney Opera House. Address: Kirsten Flagstads plass, 1. Entrance to the lobby is free of charge from 11 am to 11 pm. The cost of theater tours is 100 NOK.

Parliament building

In the central part of the main street of the city stands the building of the Norwegian Parliament (Storting). The modern image of the building was created in 1814, when the country's constitution was adopted. The building was designed by the architect Emil Langlet. The Assembly Hall of the Parliament is made in the form of an amphitheater with a place for the speaker in its center. Seats for deputies are located in a circle from the center of the hall. From the balconies you can watch the process.

Separate places are allocated for the press, the government. Numerous portraits of Norwegian rulers, prominent personalities are placed in a special gallery. The building contains art treasures of 200 paintings, ceramics, interesting sculptures, 350 graphic works. The building has a luxurious “June 7th Room”, used to analyze the issues on the agenda of the next parliamentary meetings. The building is located at Karl Johans street 22.

Akershus Castle and Fortress

The oldest architectural heritage (castle and fortress) rises above the Akers River, reminiscent of the powerful defense of the ancient city. It was the strongest citadel of the Scandinavian countries, built of stone and brick. The new city of Christiania (in the future Oslo) was born from small settlements near the walls of the fortress at the end of the 13th century. In the beginning, the hill was adorned by the medieval castle of Akershus, rebuilt in the 17th century in the Renaissance style. Later, the castle was surrounded by a powerful stone wall, called a fortress.

Behind its walls is an amazing mausoleum with sarcophagi of the kings of Norway, a church. They are open to tourists. Now in the halls of the castle there are museums of the Resistance, the Armed Forces of Norway. Here are the working premises of the headquarters of the Armed Forces of the country, the Ministry of Defense. Tourists can see the halls, active residences, former prison cells from May to October from 6 am to 9 pm. Ticket price 65 kroons. For a family of 4, the ticket price is 160 CZK.

Kon-Tiki Museum

One of the most interesting museums in Norway, dedicated to the sea voyages of the famous traveler Thor Heyerdahl, is located on the Bygdey peninsula. The conquest of the Pacific Ocean, the study of life in distant countries attracted this amazing person to the biggest secrets of the planet. He crossed the Pacific Ocean on the famous Kon-Tiki raft in 1947. It was made in Peru from logs (9 pieces) of balsa wood, using an old Polynesian method. Looking at this creation (as well as at the ships “Fatu-Khiva”, “Ra” and “Ra II”, “Tigris”), comparing them with snow-white modern ships, you understand the courage and skills of Thor Heyerdahl's team.

A hall for exhibitions has been equipped, an original exposition of caves similar to the caves found on Easter Island, a cinema, and a souvenir shop have been created. The exhibition contains documents, awards, memorial signs of Thor Heyerdahl. Among them is the statuette “Oscar”, received by him for a movie about travel. Operates daily throughout the year. You can easily get there by ferry, bus number 30. The ticket price is 100 kroons for adults, 40 kroons for children.

Astrup Fearnley Museum of Contemporary Art

In 2012, a new building of a private museum appeared, created on the basis of a collection from the collection of a private individual, Hans Rasmus Astrup. The desire to make the rich heritage of the family available to the public led to the opening of a private museum. It was a natural continuation of the family's deeds aimed at fame, created by charity, by involving the population in the world of beauty. Founded in 1993. The architectural performance of the building is considered outstanding among the museum buildings of the world.

Curved glass roof, wooden walls, bordering the edge of the fjord, dividing it into two parts, complements the unusual beauty of the new district of the city. It constantly hosts exhibitions of contemporary art. A convenient observation deck, an individual beach recreation area, and a sculpture park are equipped. Address: Strandpromenaden, 2. Open daily from 11 am to 5 pm. Entrance without payment.

Fram Museum

The search for lands where no human foot has set foot was carried out in all parts of our planet. The North Pole attracted many explorers with an inexplicable force. For the victory of formidable ice, ships were created that took part in dangerous journeys. Not all of them were successful. But the ship called the Fram became the winner. Built in 1892, it is considered the most durable wooden ship in the world. The ship was made under the guidance of the famous polar explorer Nansen with the participation of designer Colin Archer. The shape of a small ship followed the contours of an egg cut lengthwise.

The captains of the ship in three expeditions were Nansen, Amundsen. The wooden ship “Fram” (translated as “Forward”) circled the globe twice, drifted in the ice for 1041 days and returned with a victory. A separate museum building was built for him in 1936. Visitors can board the ship and see all of its parts. The expositions are devoted to the history of polar expeditions. They contain stuffed penguins, polar bears, diaries, travel notes. Open from 10 am to 5 pm, located at Bygdoynesveien, 36.

Nobel Peace Center

The building of the center is located near the Town Hall Square, looks at the harbor. It houses an exhibition hall, a museum for demonstrating exhibits, historical artifacts related to the award of the Nobel Peace Prize. Organizational arrangements are being made for the meeting of the award committee, cultural events of the city. There is an honorary committee elected by the country's parliament for a six-year term. Its functions include the analysis of documents for prospective applicants for the Peace Prize (the list includes about 200 names, and only 5 remain).

Of the remaining applicants, one is selected according to strictly established rules. The museum has implemented the latest achievements of science, which store the necessary information about the achievements of applicants. “Nobel Field” is equipped with tactile screens, touching which, it is easy to get any information. The Peace Center is located at 2 Brynjulf Bulls plass and is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm. The ticket price is 100 kroons, children under 16 years old enter free of charge.

Henie-Unstad Arts Center

The creation of the museum is associated with the name of the famous Norwegian figure skater Sonya Henie. With the financial support of wealthy husband Nels Unstad, a building was built in 1968 to house collections of works by artists of the 20th century. Initially, it contained 110 masterpieces created by Picasso, Matisse, Leger, and other famous names. In a separate hall, there was an exhibition of awards for the Olympic, world champion Sonya Henn. Now the building hosts concerts of ethnic music, theatrical performances, conferences, exhibitions.

Funding for the Center, donated to the people of Norway, comes from the Unstad family's charitable foundation. The grave of the founder is located in front of the Arts Center. Sonya Henie has won the most victories during the development of figure skating. She created the famous show, Holiday on Ice, which promotes the development of figure skating. Address: Oslo, Sonja Henies vei, 31. Open daily except Monday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ticket price 100 kroons.

Cathedral

An important sacred building of the city is located on Stortorvet Square, next to the famous Kard Jesanson alley. The building is considered the official church of the royal family (coronations, marriages, important celebrations take place in it). The cathedral is under the protection of the King of Norway. The existing building is the third Cathedral in a row (the previous two were destroyed by fires). It was built in 1697 in the Dutch Baroque architectural style. Inside the cruciform church there is an organ from 1720, a clock on the tower (1718), a chapel.

The shrines of the cathedral are the silver sculpture “The Last Supper”, ceiling and wall paintings made by famous masters. From the outside, a massive tower, decorated with a huge helmet, bronze doors strikes the eye. The walls of the Cathedral are painted in traditional blue and yellow shades. You can view the Cathedral from Tuesday to Saturday without payment from 10 am to 4 pm.

Amusement park Tusenfried

This is the most extreme complex in Scandinavia. It is located 20 km from the city. Only on the “Speed Monster” attraction, a person gets an adrenaline rush while riding at a speed of 90 km / h, falling into a state of weightlessness 7 times. Or feel the fear, excitement, joy of free flight on the Skycoaster attraction. On the territory of the complex there is a children's railway, swimming pools, carousels, a race track, a water park with water slides, and much more. Interest is found by adults, children, brave, cautious.

The amusement park is located at: Tusen Fryd AS, N-1407, Vinterbro. The park opens at 10 am and is open until 7 pm. The ticket to the park is called All Inclusive.

Botanical Garden

The botanical garden is located in the center; its collection of plants exceeds 7500 specimens. It was founded at the beginning of the 19th century, and since then the city authorities have been preserving the richest floristic collection. Walking among the lush vegetation in this unique natural area is loved not only by tourists, but also by the townspeople; you can often meet schoolchildren on excursions here. A plant oasis in the middle of the northern city is divided into thematic zones.

The Palm Pavilion and the Victoria Pavilion are planted with exotic vegetation. Some species that grow here are no longer found in nature. In the zone “Arboretum” (arboretum) you can see the oldest chestnut, whose age is about 250 years. The aromatic garden is filled with fragrant plants that bloom all year round and envelop visitors with incredible floral scents. In the systematic zone of the garden, plants are planted by families, species and genera. The garden of medicinal plants represents a variety of medicinal representatives of the flora.

These and other areas of the garden are available for visiting from May to September from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Norwegian Museum of Cultural History

Here you will plunge into the atmosphere of the Northern European Middle Ages. The historical and cultural complex is located just 5 km from the center on the Bygdøy peninsula, where direct buses run regularly at short intervals. Here you get the feeling that the time machine has taken you several centuries back into the atmosphere of the distant past.

This open-air ethnographic complex covers 800 years of Norwegian history. Visitors here will see the ancient architecture of Scandinavia: 150 houses and churches were built in the period from the 16th to the 19th centuries. The fund of the ethnocomplex has 160,000 exhibits. Folk musical instruments, church utensils, numerous household items, weapons, masterpieces of folk art, agricultural items – this is only a part of the ethnic samples presented here.

A special place is occupied by the collection of the Saami culture (the ancient people of Northern Europe). Exhibitions, festivals and cultural events are held here. The ethnocomplex operates according to the following schedule: Mon – Fri from 11 am to 3 pm; Sat – Sun from 11 am to 4 pm

Ekeberg Sculpture Park

The extravagant park occupies 25 hectares. It was created by a private collector, Christian Rignes, who considered that the masterpieces of art belonging to him should be available to other connoisseurs of art. As a result, 31 sculptures are located in the park. They are arranged very carefully and tastefully. Each occupies a special place reserved for her.

Ekeberg includes works by Salvador Dali, James Turrell, Mark Quinn and other sculptors known to art lovers. The figures are made of different materials, created in different eras, but in the spacious Ekeberg they make up the overall composition of the park, despite their dissimilarity.

On the observation deck of the sculpture park, Edvard Munch painted the painting “The Scream”. It was she who served as the prototype for the American film saga of the same name. The reproduction of the “Scream” in Ekeberg is very popular among visitors, it is the most photographed exhibit in the park.

Ski Museum

Skiing is considered the Norwegian national sport. For 4 thousand years, this method of movement on the snow has been practiced by the northern peoples. Therefore, it is not surprising that the Holmenkollen sports complex has a ski museum. It has been welcoming visitors for almost 100 years and is regularly updated with exhibits. Among them you can see unique finds, for example, rock paintings depicting skiers. But this is not the only interesting sight. Here are the longest, four-meter skis in the world.

The royal family presented the museum with skis that once belonged to crowned persons. And only here you can see with your own eyes a huge number of samples, from ancient snowshoes to modern plastic models. A huge thematic photo archive, instructions, scientific papers, books, magazines – and they are all devoted to one topic – skiing. In the souvenir shop you can buy a ski suit, accessories or educational literature.

Open to visitors every day. In summer it works 9-20 hours, the rest of the time – 10-16 hours.

Cathedral of St. Olaf

The church was built in the middle of the 19th century in honor of St. Olaf. The noble martyr king Olaf was the patron and baptizer of Norway, the last saint common to the Eastern and Western Churches. Even his admirers in Northern Russia, but over time, the memory of St. Olaf undeservedly faded away.

Built in the Baroque style, the cathedral is famous for its rich interior decoration. The Norwegian Queen Josephine brought a copy of Raphael's “Sistine Madonna” as a gift to the church. In the middle of the 19th century, Pope Pius donated a tabernacle made of Italian marble. Parishioners and visitors to the cathedral note the incredible beauty of the stained glass windows, which were created by the famous Norwegian artist Emmanuel Vigeland.

The beautiful sound of the organ creates an atmosphere of mystery; wind music concerts are often held here. And in combination with the architectural details of the church, the event leaves an exciting impression.

Munch Museum

Edvard Munch is a Norwegian expressionist who left a rich creative legacy. Some art connoisseurs consider him the artist of one masterpiece (the aforementioned painting “The Scream”), but to dispel this myth, it is enough to visit the artist's gallery. Its grand opening took place in 1963, and since then it has been considered one of the key attractions.

There are 28 thousand exhibits here. Among them are 1150 paintings by the artist. The rest of the legacy bequeathed by Munch to the city is posters, posters, sketches, personal items and 21 sculptures. An impressive collection of photographs is on display.

A cafe and a souvenir shop operate as a cultural institution. Various thematic exhibitions of artists from all over the world are regularly held here. The Edvard Munch Gallery is open daily. In winter, from 10 am to 4 pm In the summer of 2020, the city authorities plan to move the museum to the city center, where a cultural center will open that will house works of art and other famous artists of Norway.

Stave church from Gul

Have you ever seen buildings that are over eight hundred years old? Tourists have this opportunity. The unique artifact is in the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, where at the end of the 19th century it was transported to the church from the commune of Gul. It is one of only 28 timber-frame churches that have survived in Norway. Its history dates back to the 13th century, and for eight centuries the building has witnessed many significant historical events in Norway.

The stave church, consisting of 6 tiers, was built in the 13th century. Inside the building, murals of the 17th century have been preserved. The time of construction is dated 1212 (according to the results of a dendrological study), and some details of the construction are dated 1157. The first mention of the church appeared at the beginning of the 14th century.

At the end of the 17th century, the building was reconstructed: windows were added. And two centuries later the church was expanded, the gallery around the choirs was dismantled. The secret of the longevity of the stave church lies in the breed of northern pine from which it is built, and in the special ancient technology.

Historical Museum

It is located in the most beautiful old building in the city. Thematically, it is divided into three parts, so we can say that this is a historical complex under one roof. On the ground floor you can get acquainted with the ancient artifacts of the Norwegians. Here you can see jewelry, a hearth, fur clothes, tools and other exhibits found in Norway from the early Stone Age to the Viking Age. Also on the ground floor there is an armory and a hall with cult objects.

You can learn the history of Norwegian banknotes on the second floor. Here are collected coins and banknotes from various materials that were in use at different times. Also in the collection of the coin room there are money from the cultures of the peoples of the world that ended up on the territory of Norway, and even treasures.

The third floor is the ethnographic part of the museum. Egyptian mummies, colorful Mexican embroideries, Eskimo garments, shaman drums and many other colorful items of the ethnographic collection that came to Norway with the help of travelers are carefully preserved and demonstrate how respectfully and with interest the Norwegians treat other cultures.

Open every day except Monday. During the summer period, opening hours are from 10 am to 5 pm; from September 15 to May 14 – from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Church of the Holy Trinity

The impressive building in the Gothic style can accommodate up to eight hundred people. Therefore, it is considered one of the largest churches in Norway. It was built in the early 19th century by a German architect. Alexis de Châteauneuf erected an eight-nave structure that resembles a Greek cross. The facade of red brick with gray vaults and arches, an octagonal monumental dome distinguish the imposing building from the rest. Along the edges are two towers that complete the architectural composition.

The main detail of the interior decoration of the church is the stained-glass windows. The light pouring through the colored glass paints the room in different colors. Incredibly graceful in the performance of “Ear of Wheat”, “Tree of Life”, “Pearl” make a deep impression on parishioners and tourists.

An incredible painting above the main altar depicts the sacrament of Jesus' baptism. The columns of the building are decorated with flowers, and the original chandelier depicts mixed trees, creating a special interior of the Lutheran church.

National Theater

Norway's largest theater center was built at the end of the 19th century. Initially, it staged plays exclusively in the native language. This was driven by a desire to break away from Sweden at the turn of the century and create a place for Norwegian playwrights and theater artists to work. During the 20th century, the theater went through many crises, at different times it had its own ballet and orchestra.

The walls of the building are decorated with paintings by famous Norwegian artists. It houses a unique collection of portraits of famous artists, painted by the best painters. Also in the theater you can see busts of leading Norwegian masters. Bjørsjerne Bjornson and Henrik Ibsen are famous Norwegian writers, their sculptures stand in front of the theater building. The people called the theater “Ibsen's house” because a huge number of his dramatic works were staged here.

Museum of Science and Technology

If you think that science and technology is boring, complicated and abstruse, then you simply must visit this interesting place in the city of the same name. Here you can get acquainted with interactive, practical, interesting science without studying theory. For many years, unique pieces of equipment were collected by Philippe Pedersen, who organized an exhibition in the first half of the 20th century, after which the collection was replenished with many interesting exhibits donated by industrial enterprises and private owners.

Different thematic halls will be of interest even to those who are “on you” with technology and prefer fiction to scientific literature. The exhibition “Electricity in the House” brought together household electrical appliances from a light bulb to a coffee machine. In the “Invisible World” you can see microorganisms in photos and films. “Clean Energy” will tell entertaining about its renewable sources – the sun, water and air.

In the souvenir shop, as a keepsake or as a gift, you can buy “smart” games, educational technical literature, models of inventions, books and other gadgets.

reptile park

You can come here with the whole family in order to get to know the exotic representatives of the fauna. It will be interesting for both fans of reptiles and those who dare to enter to tickle their nerves. The park is located under the roof and consists of rooms with aquariums of various sizes, equipped enclosures and terrariums, so even the most impressionable visitors can feel safe.

More than 100 species of animals live here: frightening pythons, harmless snakes familiar to us, frightening boas, all kinds of snakes, monitor lizards and other varieties of lizards, poisonous frogs of all kinds of colors, various spiders, among which there are also poisonous ones – a tarantula and a deadly “black widow”. Also in the reptile park lives a dwarf crocodile, a lot of marine fish, monkeys, turtles, parrots.

On the second floor, you can talk to a boa constrictor, taking it in your arms, and take a photo as a keepsake. He is not dangerous, but the impressions of meeting with him will be remembered for a long time. On Tuesdays at 17.00, visitors can watch how the inhabitants are fed. The reptile park is open 9-18 hours daily.

Norwegian Maritime Museum

Many, speaking of the Norwegians, joke that each of them has at least one boat. Indeed, this northern country, washed by three seas, is inextricably linked with navigation. The Maritime Museum of Norway operates on the Bigdøy peninsula. Here visitors will learn the most interesting facts about fishing, its secrets and varieties – from the traditional, proven for centuries, to a variety of modern methods. Guides will tell the story of the mysterious and no less dangerous whaling.

Surely you know little about the difficult work of the seismic fleet: these are the ships on which the exploration of oil and gas fields takes place. The guides will tell amazing facts on this topic. Here, visitors will learn how to save a ship from ice captivity, get acquainted with different types of ship structures.

A room has also been allocated for paintings by Martinist artists of the 19th-20th centuries, depicting a mysterious element. There is a pool where those who want to feel like captains can “stand at the helm” of radio-controlled models. It works according to two schedules: winter (from 10-15 o'clock) and summer (from 10-18 o'clock).

National Gallery

The main gallery of the capital, which opened in 1837, contains not only exhibits of painting, but also examples of applied art and sculpture. The richest collection of works of art in Norway, created from the end of the 18th century, the period of the birth of romanticism, to the middle of the 20th century, when postmodernism was a key trend in painting, is carefully preserved here.

The painting “The Scream”, which glorified the Norwegian painter Edvard Munch, is presented here. In 1994, it was stolen, but returned three months later. According to the official version, detectives found it, but the Norwegians say that the image is so intimidating that the robbers themselves returned the canvas. The left wing of the gallery is famous for paintings by Renoir, Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet, El Greco and other world famous artists.

Our compatriots proudly visit the hall with medieval icons of Novgorod icon painters. Temporary exhibitions of contemporary artists are regularly held here, which will be of interest to connoisseurs of painting of our time.

House Museum of Henrik Ibsen

Every Norwegian speaks the name of the world-famous playwright Henrik Ibsen with deep respect. This is one of the first writers of his time, who raised the issue of the emancipation of women. He laid the foundation for a new European theater, rethinking the problems of relations between women and men in his plays, brought the solution of philosophical issues to the theater stage and attached great importance to the theme of artistic creativity.

It is not surprising that the house-museum of such a significant personality is open to visitors in the city. Here the playwright spent the last years of his life. The office where Ibsen wrote remained intact. It was as if the writer came out for a short time to take a break from work. The atmosphere in the room creates the feeling that the objects around are still waiting for the return of the owner.

Other rooms have been restored, but are exactly the same as the interior style of the early 20th century. The bedroom is considered the most curious room: here in May 1906 the writer died. The house-museum is definitely worth a visit for both theater lovers and those who have not yet discovered the work of Mr. Ibsen. After the tour, you will definitely do this.