Plus appréciés Attractions à Oslo

Tanum Church, built in the 1100s was made famous by a painting by Harriet Backer (1845-1932). Someone had foreseen its collapse on a Whitsunday, but there is little to suggest that the prediction will ever come true, as the mortar-coated stone walls look as solid as ever. Legend tells us that the Church was not originally planned to be located here, but one dark night the building materials were moved here by unknown pranksters. The sombre interior contains fourteenth-century murals and sculptures, as well as Frederich Zebal's Renaissance altarpiece (1663). Around 1722 the church was enlarged by eight meters. The ceiling frescoes date from that period, as do the pulpit and the baptismal font (1724). The whole church was restored in the 1970s. On one corner of the wall that surrounds the churchyard, you should see the "Singing Bridal Stone," off which newlywed brides used to mount their horses. The church's southern entrance was bricked up after a jealous murder took place under it. Needless to say, this church is an interesting tourist spot.

Built to the designs of Halfdan Berle, a celebrated architect, Egeberg Castle was constructed between 1899 and 1901 in Italian Renaissance architectural style. Ornate stucco work graced the castle's ceilings. Commissioned by the noted politician and businessman Einar Westye Egeberg, the castle remained one of the largest private residences in Oslo for a long time. Towards the start of the new Century, Egeberg Castle was enveloped by a sprawling park offering breathtaking views of the harbor and the city. Today, it has been converted into an apartment building after Egeberg sold it off after his wife's demise.

Located in Oslo's Nordmarka region, Skjærsjøen is a scenic lake enveloped by a fascinating landscape. The lake flows through Skjærsjøelva river and meets Maridalsvannet water stream. A dam was built on the lake in the year 1890 and its regulated waters are utilized by the Hammeren hydroelectric plant nearby. The lake's east end is flanked by a trail that stretches up to Bjørnholt.

7. juni-plassen is located in the capital city of Oslo, Norway. On 7 June in the year 1905, the Government of Norway dissolved the union between Norway and Sweden. The Square was renamed in the year 1962 as 7. juni-plassen to commemorate this day. The renowned statue of King of Norway, Haakon VII can be seen on this square.

National Archives of Norway is the institution dedicated for archiving important document from Norwegian state institutions. It was established in 1817 and operates with the support of regional state archives. It also provides for services like inquiries, copying and transcription.

The Ullern Church, built in 1903 was designed by Harald Bødtker. Besides regular worship, it also provides for various activities for children and adults alike. From music to leadership training courses, it is makes for a good community church.