Colors of Oslo - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
The ancient Vikings' city of Oslo is rich not only with natural beauties, but also with numerous traditions, customs, and beliefs. Norwegian society in general - is a set of quiet and hard-working couch potatoes, so the massive celebrations in the capital are rare phenomena. Instead, local people amicably and with pleasure are engaged in all kinds of winter sports. Moreover, residents really enjoy small frequent travels. Despite all the worries and harsh climate, families together with kids and pets choose the next direction for vacation.
One of the most attractive designer hotels in Oslo, Radisson Blu Hotel Nydalen, is open near the bank of the Akerselva River. The elegant design of the hotel is full of bright colors. There … Open
A prestigious and high-class hotel in Oslo, Continental, is open not far from the center of the city. The historical hotel has kept its authentic look as much as possible, so even nowadays, … Open
The audience with a refined taste will appreciate the program of the International Festival of Church Music and the Oslo Chamber Music Festival. These events allow you to listen to classical works and masterpieces performed by the best musicians in Norway and other countries. In turn, the Ultima Festival, which started as a musical one, gradually changed its role. Now, its program includes film exhibitions, puppet shows, and opera productions. The acquaintance with different genres of contemporary art implies the Autumn Art Exhibition, where you can face the latest and most controversial solutions in the field of composition and technique. December 10, at the Oslo City Hall, the solemn ceremony of the Nobel Peace Prize takes place. It is awarded for outstanding scientific researches, revolutionary inventions and a major contribution to the culture and development of society. This award enjoys international recognition as the most honorable civilian distinction.
Fans of the culture of the past will not be limited in the choice of hotels in Oslo. Most probably, they will be fascinated with the charming Saga Hotel Oslo. This hotel is open in a … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Oslo and surroundings
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Oslo
♥ Sankt Olav domkirke, Oslo, 0.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Sankt Olav domkirke, Oslo, 0.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
Survived castles around Oslo
♥ Castle 'Akershus Castle' , 1.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Royal Palace' Oslo, 1.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Uranienborg Castle' , 1.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Oscarshall' , 3.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Vækerø Gård' , 5.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Skaugum' , 18.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Oscarsborg Fortress' , 28.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Akershus Castle' , 1.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Royal Palace' Oslo, 1.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Uranienborg Castle' , 1.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Oscarshall' , 3.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Vækerø Gård' , 5.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Skaugum' , 18.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Oscarsborg Fortress' , 28.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
Unique landmarks in Oslo and around
Leonardo Da Vinci Bridge
From the series “The Most Unusual and Strange Bridges on Earth”
Check on the map: Distance from Oslo center - 39.9 km.
In the surroundings of Oslo, in the town Akershus is the strange bridge, which was named to honor Leonardo da Vinci. It is a unique architectural attraction and has not got the name of the outstanding Italian painter. The history of bridge building is very interesting. According to the historical data, the gifted painter still developed the bridge design for the Sultan Baiaet II in 1502. According to this design, the arch bridge should be built with the extension of 360 meters through the Bay Golden Horn. Such a bold project was considered unfulfillable in the Middle Ages. …
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Lier Psykiatriske Sykehus
From the series “Deserted Places Causing the Feeling of Chill”
Check on the map: Distance from Oslo center - 30.5 km.
The mere mention of the mental hospitals can cause uncomfortable feelings. Abandoned mental hospitals feature very special sinister atmosphere. The Norwegian city of Lier has the old psychiatric hospital Lier Sykehus. The latter is known to the whole world, because terrible experiments on patients have being conducted there for many years. This hospital is a historic place. It was opened in 1926 and occupied a complex of more than a dozen huge buildings. …
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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this
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Colors of Oslo in photos
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Oslo. Learn the best periods to visit Oslo to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Oslo.