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The building is 17the Century and the food is good, in old-fashioned Norwegian style. During Christmas season, you cannot miss the traditional lutefisk. The first floor has a section reserved for private parties. In the summer,... more

Housed in a building built in 1641, this was the first town hall in Christiania, hence "The Old Town Hall". In the summer you will enjoy dining in the large outdoor section. The bar has its own opening hours. The atmosphere is... more

Norway's largest indoor concert hall can seat an audience of up to 10,000 people. Ever since it was built in 1990, Oslo Spektrum has been used for rock and pop concerts, such as Bruce Springsteen, Elton John and Sting, big-time... more

Three attractions share the same house. Edvard Munch, the painter, was born at Pilestredet 29 and lived here as a child. The mural of The Scream, based on Edvard Munch's painting and recreated here in black and white, is very i... more

Originally built as a castle in 1299, Akershus Festning was later developed into a city fortress. Standing on the walls and ramparts you will get truly great views of the Oslo fjord and the city. The original Akershus Castle is... more

Consecrated in 1697, many of the Cathedral’s contents date back to that time. Restored between 1849 and 1850 by Alexis de Chateauneuf, architect of the Trefoldighetskirke, further work was done on the structure in 1948-50. The... more

Two blocks from the National Theater, this is the home of the widely acclaimed Oslo Philharmonic. Performances are given autumn to spring, on Thursday and Friday. Guest companies from around the world often appear on oth... more

The National Theater, steeped in tradition, is located by Karl Johans Gate and is something of a national symbol. The theater shows mainly - but not exclusively - Norwegian plays and a mix of classics and more modern works. It... more

This is one of the most congenial spots in Oslo and a personal favorite, in that it hosts some of the top jazz artists in Europe -- and America, too. Overlooking the courthouse square, it's the perfect place to while awa... more

On the 21st floor of the Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel, this bar boasts one of the best crowds and views in town. However, it's mainly known for serving Oslo's best strawberry daiquiris and for its view of the city from... more