Oslo

Oslo is the capital city of Norway and is located along the southeastern portion of the country. It is a city the provides insight into the history of Norway, the Vikings, and it’s people. It’s also a very modern city with so much more to offer today’s visitor.

Port of Oslo / Waterfront

One of the most vibrant sections of Oslo is the waterfront as seen in the photo below. Along this walkway you can find all sorts of shops, restaurants, and well as being a fabulous place to just peoplewatch – or in this case view interesting local artwork. This is also where one would find the cruise ship ports.

University of Oslo

From the Oslo city center, there is a hill one can walk up with what looks like a palace at the top. Having visited London and therefore Buckingham Palace before, this was what I was assuming when I was walking up to visit. Instead, I found out that this is actually a part of the University of Oslo. From up here you have a view of a good portion of the city center.

Vigeland Sculpture Park

This sculpture park is located within Oslo as well. It’s a linear park showcasing various statues made of bronze and stone. These are for the most part made up of human beings in various states and ages. You can read and see more about Vigeland Sculpture park in this other post.

Viking Ship Museum

The Viking Ship Museum is located just across the waterway from Oslo city center. This museum offers everything Viking. Not only can you see historical remains of ships, as seen in the photo below, but you can see all sorts of other Viking objects. There are also replica ships showcasing what an actual ship would have been like. The museum seems to be closed currently for renovations but will reopen in 2027. It’s definitely worth a visit once it reopens.