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Find inspiration in the Monolith
Vigeland Sculpture Park: The Monolith
Photo: Frank Eivind Rundholt
With its 669 inches of rock-hard granite, the Monolith is a landmark of the Vigeland Sculpture Park. Erected in 1928, the pole shows 121 human figures. 3 men spent 14 years carving it out, before it was finally unveiled in 1944.
If you can tear yourself away from the imposing Monolith, you'll notice the park is full of naked people. Bronze and granite people, that is. You may also find the sculptures of Ekebergparken inspirational, but consider yourself warned: our sculpture parks are not for the prude!
Admire the gentle curves of the Holmenkollen Ski Jump
Holmenkollen Ski Jump
Photo: VisitOSLO/Thomas Johannessen
Designed by JDS Architects, the Holmenkollen Ski Jump is a classic beauty in modern attire. With her 1000 tonnes of steel her impact should not be underestimated. If merely looking at her doesn't get your blood pumping, try zip-lining down from the ski jump tower!
Get hot and steamy in a fjordside sauna
One of Oslo's sauna rafts by the Opera House
Photo: VisitOSLO
After a couple of outdoor sights, it's sauna time! The sauna tradition is all about being together. Relaxing together. Sweating together. Oslo boasts several fjordside saunas, the largest of which holds 100 people and almost 180° Fahrenheit. If it gets too hot and steamy for you; cool down with a dip in the Oslo Fjord!
Stimulate your senses
'Løyrom' tartelettes at Restaurant Kontrast
Photo: Anders Husa - andershusa.com
Time to give your taste buds some TLC! Oslo's gourmet restaurants serve delicious treats based on local ingredients. Explore the taste and texture of every bite, giving your tongue something to remember from Oslo.
For a night cap, we suggest you stop by Himkok, named one of the best bars in the world! Well inside this intimate speakeasy, the sight of the impeccably-dressed barkeepers creating tantalizing cocktails will make your mouth water. We guarantee you will enjoy every divine sip!
Head to Korketrekkeren for some good vibrations
Sledding in Korketrekkeren
Photo: VisitOSLO/Didrick Stenersen
Are you up for a thrilling ride down the 2-kilometer Korketrekkeren sledding run? Catch a subway up to Frognerseteren, rent a sled and let yourself go. If you're not here during sledding season, maybe a RIB ride could quench your thirst for action?
The grand finale
After a bumpy ride down the hill or on the fjord, just take a breath and get ready for the climax of your visit ...
The Scream!
Munch's The Scream at the National Gallery
Photo: VisitOSLO/Didrick Stenersen
You know this painting, right? We'll use what's left our our voice to give a shoutout to the brilliant Edvard Munch. He actually painted several versions of The Scream, but only one is on display in Oslo at the moment, at the National Gallery. For a greater selection of Munch's works, do check out the Munch Museum!
See, it's really not that complicated! Enjoy!