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1. Aker Brygge ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Aker Brygge
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2. Akershus Castle and Fortress ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Akershus Castle and Fortress
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3. Bygdoy Peninsula

Bygdoy Peninsula
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4. City Hall

City Hall
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5. Ekebergparken Sculpture Park

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Ekebergparken Sculpture Park
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6. Fram Museum

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Fram Museum
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7. Frogner Park

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Frogner Park
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8. Holmenkollen Ski Museum & Tower

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Holmenkollen Ski Museum & Tower
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9. Karl Johans Gate

Karl Johans Gate
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10. Munch Museum

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Munch Museum
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11. Natural History Museum

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Natural History Museum
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12. Nordmarka

Nordmarka
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13. Norway's Resistance Museum

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Norway's Resistance Museum
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14. The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History

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The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
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15. Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology

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Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology
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16. Opera House

Opera House
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17. Oslo Cathedral

Oslo Cathedral
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18. Oslo Fjord

Oslo Fjord
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19. Royal Palace

Royal Palace
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20. Sognsvann Lake

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Sognsvann Lake
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21. The Nobel Peace Center

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The Nobel Peace Center
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22. TusenFryd

TusenFryd
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23. Vigeland Sculpture Park

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Vigeland Sculpture Park
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Proud of its Viking heritage and history, Oslo is a vibrant modern city surrounded by water and forests, perfectly balancing its rich cultural offerings with magnificent nature for its residents that head outdoors every weekend, summer or winter. The elegant architecture of downtown Oslo can be seen while strolling along the main thoroughfare of Carl Johans Gate to the magnificent Royal Palace. Here are the best things to do in Oslo.

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