Royal Palace of Oslo
Slottsplassen 1, OsloThe building of the Royal Palace was built in the first half of the XIX century in the style of classicism. Before him there is a statue of King Carl Johan XIV.
Akershus Fortress
Akershusstranda, Akershus Festning, OsloStrategically located on the east the shore of Oslo harbor, the fortress and Akershus Castle - is undoubtedly one of the masterpieces of the historical architecture of the Norwegian capital and one of the most popular sights of the city.
Karl Johans Gate Street
Karl Johans Gate, OsloThe central street in the city is Karl Johans Gate, connecting the marina, Railway station and Royal Palace
Hardangerfjord
HardangerfjordenHardanger Fjord - orchard of Norway. In spring, it is buried in flowering trees. In the summer the fjord is similar to any Kuban village: on every street from the branches hang apples and pears, just stretch out your hand - and tear off, tear it off. It is said that the most delicious cherries in the country grow here.
Hokons Hall and the Rosenkrantz Tower
Bergen, Rosenkrantztarnet VagenHokons Hall is already almost 750 years old: this castle was built by King Haakon Hokonsson as its own residence with a particularly impressive banquet hall. When the royal offspring celebrated the wedding with the Danish princess Ingeborga in 1261, two thousand guests were invited to the feast:
Oslo Botanical Garden
Botanisk Hage, Sars gate, 1, OsloA blooming oasis in the center of Oslo, the Botanical Garden is a favorite place for walks of metropolitan residents. There are also a lot of tourists here, most of them do not want to miss the opportunity to walk aimlessly in the fresh air.
Bryggen
Bergen, BryggenOnce in Bergen, you will not miss its main attraction in any way. Bryggen, the ancient Hanseatic embankment, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, flaunts in the harbor in the very sight. Here the very first houses in the city were built.
Vigeland Park
Nobels gate 32, OsloStatistically, Vigeland Park is one of the most visited sights of the Norwegian capital, with local residents no less than tourists. The main reason for this popularity - more than two hundred sculptures of the national sculptor of Norway Gustav Vigeland.
Geirangerfjord
A small fjord (only 20 km long) is characterized by a delightful landscape. Geirangerfjord is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the most visited fjords in Norway. Local entertainment: fishing, kayaks, rafting, horseback riding and summer skiing in Stryna.
Historical Museum in Oslo
Frederiksgate, 2, OsloThe historical museum in Oslo is actually three museums under one roof. Among the masterpieces of his richest collection are coins, jewelry and decorative art items from the Viking Age, including the famous Khon treasure - as many as 2, 5 kg of precious metal items!
Oslo Cathedral
Domkirke, Stortorvet, 1, OsloThe main temple of the Norwegian capital, Oslo Cathedral was built in 1697. Today it is one of the hidden pearls of the city - travelers first of all rush to the Opera or to the Nobel Peace Center, annoying leaving the cathedral without attention.
Cultural center of Heni-Unstad
Oslo, Sonja Henies vei, 31.The largest in Norway Museum of Modern Art is located 12 kilometers west of the city center. The collection collected works of artists and sculptors of the 1950-1960's: Matisse, Miro, Picasso, Leger, de Stael, Moore.
Lysefjord
The Lysefjord is located in the Rüfülke region, not far from the cities of Haugesend and Stavanger. First of all, he is famous for his rock Preikestolen. In this region are popular types of outdoor activities, such as: hiking, horse riding, rock climbing and base jumping.
Maritime Museum of Norway
Bygdoynesveien 37, OsloThe writer Rual Dahl once said that every Norwegian has at least one boat. And this, it seems, is very close to the truth, which every visitor of the Norwegian Maritime Museum can see. Located on the "museum" Beggyoy Peninsula.
Museum of KODE
Bergen, Nordahl Bruns gate, 9The Bergen Art Museum, now KODE, is located in the heart of the city, on the banks of the Bergen lake and directly opposite the city park. Here there are four of its buildings, which from the spring of 2013 and are designated "KODE-1", "KODE-2" and so on.
Vigeland Museum
Nobels gate 32, OsloSculptor Gustav Vigeland lived and worked in the mansion (now the building of the museum) until his death, which came in 1943. After it left 12 000 drawings, 1 600 bronze and marble sculptures, 800 plaster models, 400 wood engravings.
Museum of the Armed Forces of Oslo
Oslo, Bygning, 62The Armed Forces Museum in Oslo was opened in 1946, but only military men could visit it. And in 1978 the museum's doors became open to everyone.
Ibsen Museum
Henrik Ibsens gate 26, OsloSpeaking briefly, Ibsen wrote raspberry-raspberries on a topic far from real life, and Mr. Henryk was the first to show the mental throwings of ordinary people. It is clear that such an ingenious undertaking deserves a national and universal honor, and a playwright owns a museum.
Kon-Tiki Museum
Bygdoynesveien 36, OsloThe central hall of the Kon-Tiki museum, of course, is dedicated to an incredible swim. In the center of the hall there is an artfully illuminated raft in partially original, partially restored form, and along the perimeter there are numerous materials about the expedition.
Museum of Viking ships
Huk Aveny 35, OsloThe Museum of Viking ships was built in 1913 and keeps three rooks raised from the day of the seas. All three ships exhibited in the museum were built in the 9th century and lay for 1,000 years on a clayey seabed.
The fabulous country, which the Vikings sang, was protected from evil spirits by mighty trolls, and nature was endowed with Norway - it is able to give travelers a lot of pleasant memories .Norway is famous for its cleanest bays, fringed by high cliffs, fjords, the remaining country inherited from the time of the Ice Age .Admire the Norwegian nature can be from the ship, and you can combine business with pleasure and catch delicious Norwegian salmon .It's the dishes from this noble fish in Norway that are so popular for its delicate taste and appetizing color..Read more about how and where to go in search of amazing nature on the page "Fjords of Norway" .
Not many people know that it was in Norway that rock carvings made 4000 years ago were first found depicting people skiing .Mention of amateurs to go there and in the old Scandinavian sagas .Norway is considered the birthplace of skis, so adrenaline, sports and recreation seekers come to Norway on the Holmenkollen resort to ride the luxurious ski slopes or jump from the world famous springboard .This resort is a kind of sightseeing of the city of Oslo, after all, from there, an unforgettable view of the capital, $ .
Plunged into the charm of fishing and sports, do not forget about the rich history of the country. The homeland of Vikings - freedom-loving Scandinavian pirates, whose main value was their ships, on which they won grand victories and in them went on their last sea voyage. To learn a lot of interesting information about the history of the country, how and when the boats were built in museums with the resonant title Kon Tiki in Bügde.
If you want to see the most beautiful sights of Norway, be sure to include the Hanseatic embankment in Bergen, with its original medieval houses, surrounded by gardens with flowering plants, shops, workshops and a museum in the list of places that must be visited. Narrow streets of the city will give a full picture of the country of the Middle Ages, and on the uppermost floors of buildings, you can see inscriptions and drawings that have been preserved in a good state since the 3rd century.
By right the most beautiful city in Norway is Alesund. Located on the islands, the city attracts with its bridges and tunnels, small houses, reflected in a calm sea surface and a comfortable climate. Alesund is famous for its natural beauty, it is from here that many excursions to the fjords begin. A kind of natural attraction, although harmoniously supplemented and protected by man.