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Nobel intentions Swedish entrepreneur and philanthropist Alfred Nobel bequeathed his fortune to establish the Peace Prize in 1896. As per Nobel’s wishes, laureates are selected by a committee appointed by the Norwegian parliament and the prize is awarded in Oslo — nobody knows why he chose Norway as the prize’s home
Clockwise from top left: The foyer of the Oslo Opera House; views of the Oslofjord during a sauna cruise with KOK Oslo; the Royal Palace in Oslo is one of the stops on the city cycling tour with Viking Biking & Hiking; kayaking against the backdrop of the Munch Museum, and The Mother, a Tracey Emin sculpture Previous pages: The Oslo Opera House
SEE & DO MUNCH MUSEUM: One of the largest single-artist museums in the world, the Munch Museum, which opened in October 2021, unfolds over 13 floors and is home to 26,000 works by Edvard Munch — Norway’s most celebrated artist — including three versions of The Scream. There’s also Bistro Tolvte — which serves a menu of international favourites — on the 12th level. If coming for dinner, first make your way to Kranen, the top-floor cocktail bar, where you’ll be rewarded with a bird’s-eye view of Osloford.
munchmuseet.no NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NORWAY: Originally founded in 2003 but reopened in June 2022, the National Museum of Norway’s striking new home is in the Aker Brygge area, on Oslo’s waterfront. It’s the largest museum in the Nordic region, it holds more than 400,000 objects covering everything from Norwegian design and crafts to modern art. Taking nearly eight years to complete at a cost of £500 million, the space also exhibits work from artists such as Picasso, Van Gogh and Matisse, alongside a whole room filled with pieces by Munch.
nasjonalmuseet.no GRØNLAND: This area — the streets of which are filled with the aromas from restaurants serving Pakistani food, Turkish kebabs and more — is home to a large number of first- and second-generation immigrants. A wander around the streets is an immersion in the diversity of a local Oslo neighbourhood. Drop by the Intercultural Museum and take a look at the landmark Grønland Church — one of the largest in Oslo — along with the Central Jam-e-Mosque, with its facade beautifully decorated in Spanish and Iranian tiles.
EKEBERGPARKEN: Just a 10-minute tram ride from Oslo Central Station, Ekebergparken originally opened in 1889 as a recreational space for locals. Today, the 155-acre wooded area has been transformed into a sculpture park with 37 installations by celebrated international artists such as Louise Bourgeois and James Turrell. The park is also home to rock carvings and ruins dating back to the Stone Age, and has breathtaking views of Osloford.
ekebergparken.com OSLOFJORD: Swimming in Osloford is a year-round activity for Oslovians and a must for visitors. Purchase a picnic basket from Deli & Kafé on the ground floor of the Munch Museum and head to Opera Beach just out front, or dive off the board from Sørenga Sjøbad. Visitors can also rent one of the floating saunas that line the edge of the ford. KOK Oslo’s sauna rafts can hold up to 10 people. When the water is free of ice, you can also join a two-hour scenic raft tour of the ford.
koknorge.no/kok-oslo OSLO OPERA HOUSE: This landmark building anchors Bjørvika, a former industrial area that’s been transformed into the city’s new cultural quarter. Designed by celebrated local architecture firm Snøhetta, the white granite and Italian marble structure seems to rise from the Osloford like a giant glacier. Its roof slopes upwards from the pavement so that visitors can stroll along the slanted walkway to the rooftop and enjoy views over the city. It’s a popular recreational area and far more than just a theatre for opera or ballet.
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