Heritage, Museums and Landmarks

Akershus Fortress, the Royal Palace, the Fram Museum, the National Museum, Vigeland Park and more — this section offers historically grounded interpretations of Oslo’s major landmarks. Each site is presented not merely as an attraction, but also as part of Norway’s political, cultural and social history.

The royal palace with Carl Johan III in front. Public domain photo. Via snl.no.

Inside Oslo’s Royal Palace: A Blend of History and Modernity

Built in the 1820s and 1840s, the Royal Palace in Oslo redirected the city’s growth and symbolised a new nation …
Inside Oslo's Opera House: Backstage Secrets & Guided Tour Tips

Inside Oslo’s Opera House: Backstage Secrets & Guided Tour Tips

Here is a recap of a guided tour in the Opera house. You can do the tour too, but opportunities …
Photo: Wolfmann, CC BY-SA 4.0 - Southern facade of Oslo Cathedral (Norwegian: Oslo domkirke), a Lutheran cruciform church built 1697 (restored ca. 1850, 1950, 2010, etc.) at the Stortorvet Square in Oslo, Norway.

Oslo Cathedral, faith, and the making of a plural city

Norway is among the most secular countries in the world. But we have a lot of churches anyway. This is …
Oslo City Hall: A living monument of the building of a nation

Oslo City Hall: A living monument of the building of a nation

Oslo City hall is more than a building, it is a monument of the building of a nation …
Inside MUNCH Museum Oslo: Beyond The Scream

Inside MUNCH Museum Oslo: Beyond The Scream

Edvard Munch is one of the world´s most famous painters. Join my guided tour in the MUNCH museum, and learn …
The Ski Museum at Holmenkollen: Norwegian Ski History Explained

The Ski Museum at Holmenkollen: Norwegian Ski History Explained

Beneath Holmenkollen, where the snow often lies a little whiter and the stories a little thicker, you’ll find the Ski …