Visiting the Akershus Fortress
The Akershus Castle complex is a popular tourist spot. The construction of the fortress was started in 1299 and completed in the 1300s under King Håkon V. The medieval castle has withstood numerous attacks and was later renovated and restyled along the principles of the Renaissance Schools of Art and Architecture, and then used as a royal residence under King Christian IV. The 17th and 18th century saw the deterioration of the castle, until the year 1899 when reconstruction began once more. The fortress is open through the week from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM and one can sign up for guided tours.
The Fram Museum
The Fram Museum is a must visit for all tourists to Norway. The museum contains the Fram, which is arguably the strongest, most solid wooden ship that has ever been constructed (or so the Norwegian claim!). The Fram is famous for holding the record for the longest distance travelled from north to south. The ship is displayed along with details of the many expeditions and journeys that it undertook, and offers a peek into a fascinating world. The exhibition is translated into several languages for the visitors’ convenience.
Skiing In Oslo
Skiing opportunities in Oslo are plenty and exciting. The Oslo Winter Park Tryvann, with its 6 ski lifts, 14 slopes and a gigantic snow park is one of the most loved alpine ski centres in Oslo. During cold weather, the snow cannons at the park are used to spread artificial snow over the slopes to provide visitors with the best skiing opportunities. For cross country skiing one can access over 2,600 km of cultivated ski trails that run into the forests of Oslo. There are refreshment and rest cabins along the trails, and some of the trails are especially prepared for evening tours.
The Holocaust Center
The Centre for Studies of Holocaust and Religious Minorities is of immense historic and social importance in the region. The centre focuses its work in two main directions: one concentrating on the religion minorities and the other concentrating on the Holocaust. The centre is a common platform for all those who are interested in studying, reviewing and analyzing different cases in history regarding oppression and movements based on racist, ethnic and religious conflicts. It is a popular venue for research, educational activities, conferences, exhibitions and displays and information dissemination activities. The Holocaust Centre is a good stop for those who want to introduce a touch of learning to their Norwegian holiday plans and is open from Monday to Sunday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Visit the city of Oslo with the Baltic Travel Company. The Scandinavian Capitals Tour offers a chance to visit the four Nordic capitals of Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo. You can also try the capitals individually on city breaks or even gourmet tours.