Oslo cruise port guide
Norway's capital lies at the head of the majestic Oslofjord, encircled by wooded hills and snowcapped peaks. Dating back to the mid-11th century, it was at one time renamed Christiania while under Danish and Swedish rule. An act of Parliament finally changed the name back to Oslo in 1925. With barely half a million inhabitants, Oslo is the smallest among the Scandinavian capitals. Yet it has much to offer - most notably its spectacular scenic beauty, as well as many of the nation's finest cultural achievements. Arriving by ship, your first sight is the imposing Akershus Fortress towering above the docks. With the city center only a few blocks from the pier, you can easily spot the handsome modern City Hall with its two block towers. Dedicated in 1950 to commemorate Oslo's 900-year anniversary, it is the city's most familiar landmark. Many of Norway's leading artists contributed to the decoration of the interior and as a result Socialist modernism in its purest form can be seen here. More extraordinary art works can be admired at Frogner Park, site of the famous Vigeland sculptures depicting a world of human beings and animals in stone. Fine examples of Scandinavian impressionists, referred to as the "Northern Light" artists, are exhibited in the National Gallery. The Munch Museum houses an enormous collection of art bequeathed to the city by Norway's leading artist Edvard Munch. Most of Oslo's historic sites are concentrated on the Bygdoe Peninsula; the Norwegian Folkmuseum, the Viking Ship Museum, the Fram, and the Kon-Tiki Museums are outstanding.
About Oslo
Oslo is the capital and largest city of Norway, situated at the head of the Oslofjord. A major cruise destination for Baltic and Northern European itineraries, the city offers world-class museums including the Viking Ship Museum and the Fram Museum, striking modern architecture along the waterfront, and easy access to Norwegian nature. The city proper has a population of 724,000.
The Bygdøy Peninsula is Oslo's great museum quarter, accessible by ferry or bus from the city centre. The Viking Ship Museum, Fram Museum, and Norwegian Folk Museum can fill an entire day. Back in the city, the Oslo Opera House is both a performance venue and a public promenade on its roof. The Munch Museum in a landmark tower building houses the world's largest collection of Edvard Munch's work. Akershus Fortress offers history and harbour views. The Holmenkollen ski jump, 20 minutes from the centre, offers year-round visits and a ski museum.
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MSC Magnifica · Europe · 14 nights
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12 Night Best Of Scandinavia Cruise
Celebrity Eclipse · Baltic · 12 nights
from $2,649
$220 / night
Viking Shores & Fjords - Bergen to Amsterdam
Viking Vela · Scandinavia · 7 nights
from $5,999
$857 / night
Lisbon to Oslo
Sirena · Europe · 20 nights
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8 nights Baltic from Stockholm
MSC Magnifica · Europe · 8 nights
from $4,126
$515 / night
14-Day Baltic & Scandinavian Capitals
Nieuw Statendam · Northern Europe · 14 nights
from $3,729
$266 / night
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