As you have probably already read – Norway is one of the most expensive countries in the world, so if you are here reading this, you are like us and want to see everything and experience the culture without spending all of your money. Let’s see what we can do.
- The Oslo Opera House
The Opera House gives great panoramic views on different level, you can walk up the ramps onto the roof and different sides so you get different perspectives and sights.
- Royal Palace
There is lots of Garden to walk around, statues and a lake and fountain all accessible on pathways. Quite nice strolling around taking in the ambience.
- Art
I know this seems like a strange title, however, Oslo loves art from the huge number of sculptures to street art , we were surprised by the amount. These are scattered through the city and they are free. From the iceberg sculpture in the harbour to the tiger at the station, art is everywhere and it’s yours for viewing. If you are facing forward with the opera House on your left, go right along past the harbour and find and quayside with restaurants and cafes and more sculptures and fun things which we cover in number 5 of free things to do.
- Akerhaus castle and fortress
Free to wander around and get some great views of Oslofjord and harbour . Building started in the late 1290s and finished in the 1400s. These days it houses several museums however previous had withstood several sieges.
- Harbour area
As previously mentioned there is a nice area opposite the Opera House, down the side of the harbour to eat (obviously not free) people watch and stroll , with more sculptures and points if interest and more views of Oslofjord. There is a shopping area behind with pedestrian walk areas (as pictured above ) see and boutique shopping and a kids play area.
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