My web research did not show Oslo as a prime photography destination. But to reach Tromso for our cruise to Svalbard, Oslo was one of the only connecting options. Why not check out the capital enroute?
I reached out to friends and came up with an itinerary.
An early morning walk along the waterfront to check out the unique architecture of the Opera House. The building’s angled design enables visitors to walk outside up to the roof without stairs, providing views across the harbor.
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The Oslo Opera House
After breakfast a walk through the city up Karl Johans street, through the oldest part of town, up to the Royal Palace.
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The Royal Palace
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Charming Palace Guard [photo by Jeff]
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Vigeland Sculpture Park, view across the bridge, through the rose garden and up to the obelisk
A walk through the sculpture park was a walk through a beautiful garden past numerous sculpture installations. The pathway went through tall trees, across a river, past an immense fountain and through a rose garden that culminated with large obelisk at the to of a hill.
It was a beautiful day at a beautiful park, but it was the sculptures along the bridge that captivated me with the emotion shown in each one. (I enjoyed the park so much that we returned for a second visit the next day.) The sculptures were designed to capture every aspect of human life.
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Thrilled with motherhood (my own title)
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The race is on (my title)
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Admiring Dad (my title)
The next day, we enjoyed a visit to the Akershus Fortress, and a quick ferry trip at the island of Hovedøya to view ruins of a Cistercian monastery from the 1100’s and an old cannon embattlement.
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Inside the Akershus Fortress dating from the 1300’s
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Cannon Battery on Hovedøya Island
We wrapped up our day with a Super Hero Encounter and a burger and beer (Yes, Oslo does Gluten free well!)
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Super hero encounter [photo by Jeff]
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Gluten free Burger and Beer – Oslo Delivers!
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Oslo and would welcome the opportunity to return.
Kathryn, I thoroughly enjoyed your post about Oslo. It looks spectacular and is now a “must visit” on our list, too. Hope you and Jeff are well and enjoying the trip! Gary