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1. Bærums Verk ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Bærums Verk
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2. Bergen ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Bergen
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3. Bygdoy Peninsula

Bygdoy Peninsula
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4. Drobak

Drobak
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5. Ekeberg

Ekeberg
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6. Fetsund Lenser

Fetsund Lenser
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7. Fram Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Fram Museum
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8. Gamle Fredrikstad

Gamle Fredrikstad
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9. Grefsenkollen

Grefsenkollen
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10. Hadeland Glassverk

Hadeland Glassverk
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11. Henie-Onstad Art Center

Category: Attractions
Henie-Onstad Art Center
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12. Holmenkollen

Holmenkollen
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13. Karlstad, Sweden

Karlstad, Sweden
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14. Kistefos Museum and Sculpture Park

Category: Activities
Kistefos Museum and Sculpture Park
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15. Kongsberg

Kongsberg
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16. Lake Mjosa

Category: Activities
Lake Mjosa
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17. Lillehammer

Lillehammer
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18. Norwegian Folk Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Norwegian Folk Museum
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19. Tonsberg

Tonsberg
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20. Trondheim

Trondheim
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21. TusenFryd Family Park

Category: Kids & Family
TusenFryd Family Park
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22. Verdens Ende

Verdens Ende
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23. Vestfold

Vestfold
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24. Viking Ships Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Viking Ships Museum
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • As the capital of Norway, Oslo is home to a good number of the country's top attractions, but you shouldn't make the mistake of spending all your time here.
  • The area around the city is certainly worth exploring as well, and there are plenty of opportunities to learn about the country's Viking past at institutions like the Viking Ship Museum, explore traditional but inviting small towns, and marvel at the jaw-dropping beauty of the country's fjords and mountains.
  • If you'd rather do something active, you can fish on Lake Mjøsa, hike up Grefsenkollen, or go skiing in Lillehammer.

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