Ekeberg sculpture park is described as many things: unique, representative, important, beautiful. The adjective that comes to my mind first is “serene”. This park is my closest green neighbour and a stroll under the treetops certainly lifts the spirit. It is indeed very Norwegian idea to hide sculptures in the forest and visiting them while you're joggin or -in winter time- skiing by. You know, two in one!
Owned by the city of Oslo, this big open green area is among many others hiding art pieces of Auguste Rodin, Salvador Dalí, Damien Hirst and James Turrell. And I mean, REALLY hiding. I still don't think I have found them all. And that is the fun of it - getting lost following the forest-lined paths that occasionally open up to offer fantastic panoramic view of the city and meanwhile bumping into art.
If you want to go all romantic, this is also a great sunset watching site, and on the way up the hill you can visit the spot that inspired the landscape in Edvard Munch’s The Scream.
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Isdammen is known as a fishing lake in the summer months, but one can also go ice skating there during the winter (as the lakes in Oslo are usually frozen because of the low temperatures, as one would expect).
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Hønse Lovisas hus is a part of the Industrial museum in Oslo named after a great woman who took care of the girls that used to work at the factories along the Akerselva river.
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The place is a jungle, full of green plants, fruits, and vegetables - a real explosion of color that satisfies all of your senses. I have tasted some of the most amazing raw cakes here.
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The smell of freshly baked waffles and coffee is enough to invite you in. And then you enter and get to find everything your heart desires!
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Once you step inside the hotel reception, Kafé Lucy warmly welcomes you, immediately setting the tone for a relaxed, casual and enjoyable visit.
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Here you'll find Italian sausages, British teas, French cheeses, Russian caviar, locally sourced meats, fresh fish, baked goods and much much more.
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Here you can discover Norwegian films, foreign films, cult classics, regular 35mm screenings and family matinees. They also organize special film events.
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Under one roof, you'll find a diverse selection of venues. Navigate the grand halls to discover everything from aquavit and whiskey to exotic cocktails.
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With 34 beer taps offering local and international brands, there's a beer to suit every taste. And they provide beer tasting samples!
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Made up of 150,000 LED light bulbs that changes color, this massive 14-meter-tall luminescent installation is made by American artist Alexander Green.
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The sculpture park was designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano and the sculptures are playful, inviting the audience to sit, climb or crawl into them.
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