May-September
Oslo attracts with its architecture. The exquisite opera house is located right in the harbor of the Oslofjord and invites visitors to climb to its roof with panoramic views of the city and the fjord itself. In the beautiful Akershus Fortress, you can get acquainted with the history of Oslo and see the place where major concerts, celebrations and ceremonies take place. The elegant City Hall is decorated with Norwegian art with historical and cultural influences.
Oslo can surprise even experienced traveler. Would you like to walk in the park with more than 200 statues of naked people, created by genius sculptor Gustav Vigeland? Or maybe climb on the roof of Opera and enjoy the view of the fjord? What about the wooden sculptures of ancient goods and events from Scandinavian mythology right by the building of Parliament? Oslo has it all.
In Frogner Park, you can see more than two hundred sculptures by Gustav Vigeland in bronze, granite and cast iron. He was also responsible for the architecture and design of the park, which has become one of the main attractions in Norway. More than a million people visit this place every year. The starting point of the park is the fountain, which was planned to be located near the Parliament building. But this plan was never implemented. The park is free to enter and is open all year round.
Traveling on the Flom Panoramic Railway is one of the most beautiful trips in the world and is one of Norway's leading tourist attractions. The train runs from the high mountains at Murdal station to the end of the Aurlandsfjord, a tributary of the Sogne Fjord. The journey offers stunning views of Western Norway.
The Stegastein viewing platform is hanging at 30 metres out from the mountain walls and 650 metres up from the fjord, and gives you the feeling that you are floating above the fjord and villages below.
Get to know the exciting stories behind building the Flåm Railway, the world's steepest railway, with a visit to Flåm Railway Museum. The museum gives you insights into the hardworking people who built this masterpiece, as well as the many technical and legal challenges of building it.
The impressive engineering includes exciting stories about hard-working people and technical challenges, as well as the rural culture in Flåm and nearby areas. You can visualise the history through an extensive collection of pictures, videos and artifacts. Amongst the items exhibited are an authentic El 9 locomotive, an old electric shunting engine and rail-inspection trolleys.
Free entrance.
Bergen used to be the largest city in the Nordic countries and the capital of Norway throughout some of the country’s most influential periods.
When it comes to things to do in Bergen, it’s not all about urban attractions. Natural escapes are just minutes away. The port at the heart of Bergen is the gateway to the amazing fjords which make up the Norwegian coastline, and the city itself is ringed by 7 mountains, several of which are very easily reached and climbed.
Bergen is a fascinating historical city, nestled in beautiful surroundings. The second-largest city in Norway, it retains its small-town charm and welcoming atmosphere. It's a cultural hub, with outstanding museums, galleries, historical areas and special events. It also has a modern and youthful vibe, thanks to the fact that students make up about 10% of the local population.