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Real, rated spots in Oslo, Norway -- fjords, museums, and Nordic city life.

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• Oslo Opera House — Striking, contemporary, harborside opera house & home to the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet.
• National Theater — Imposing, 19th-century home to Norwegian theater, with 3 auditoriums hosting classic & new drama.
• The Vigeland Park — Sculpture park & museum displaying the works of Gustav Vigeland, plus temporary art exhibitions.
• Munch — Over 26,000 works of art produced by Munch, as well as his effects, private library & tools.
• Akershus Fortress — Originally constructed in the 13th century, this fort contains 2 military museums & hosts events.
• The Royal Palace — Guided tours of the 19th-century residence of the King & Queen of Norway, plus parkland visits.
• Mathallen Oslo — Indoor food market with cafes, eateries & specialty shops featuring small-scale Norwegian producers.
• National Museum — Displays of Norwegian paintings & sculptures, with a focus on the 19th century, plus a stylish cafe.
• Oslo Street Food — Hip food court featuring international eateries, bars & DJs, plus indoor & outdoor seating.
• The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History — Large open-air collection of Medieval buildings & indoor culture & lifestyle exhibits.
• The Fram Museum — 19th-century polar exploration ship in museum with expedition exhibits & northern lights shows.
• Frogner Park — Park known for Gustav Vigeland's sculpture installation & a manor house hosting the city museum.
• Ekebergparken — A wooded park with more than 40 classic & contemporary sculptures, plus walkways & city views.
• Clarion Hotel The Hub — Chic hotel offering a restaurant, 2 bars & a rooftop vegetable garden, plus free breakfast.
• Oslo Cathedral — The Church of Norway's 1600s cathedral, hosting royal & state events, plus regular services.
• Botanical Garden — Big indoor-outdoor botanical garden with themed groupings of international species, ponds & a cafe.
• Sommerro — Luxe hotel offering a cocktail bar, 2 restaurants & a cafe, plus pools, a spa & a gym.
• Stovner Mall — Modern mall & hangout featuring 90 stores & restaurants under one roof, plus a large parking lot.
• Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology — Founded in 1914, this interactive museum contains 20,700 sq m of science & technology exhibits.