One of the quietest green spaces in the city, this park is situated on a hill, with paths flanked by leafy old trees. St. Hanshaugen lies between Ullevålsveien, Collettsgate and Geitmyrsveien. Climb to the top of the park, and you can enjoy refreshments at the outdoor café. Various kinds of entertainment are offered during the summer season. A little stream runs through the park, with a small pond at one end. Buses 21 and 37 run past the park.
In the middle of this 1808 cemetery lies reslunden, where 40 prominent Norwegian men and women are buried. The initiative for this particular section was taken in 1903, so there are many famous people from before then buried elsewhere in the churchyard, including poets, writers and artists. A guide to their graves exists (in Norwegian only). Check out the website to know more.
A horse, a goat, rabbits, ducks, chickens and pigs are among the numerous animals that live here. An ecological farm for children, Kampen Økologiske Barnebondegård is a place where city kids learn to take care of animals and grow food. After a visit here your children will definitely know where the milk comes from (not the carton). There is also an ecological herbal garden and a vegetable garden. The main attraction for many Norwegian children is Hulda the pig, known from children's television.
Magnificent natural scenery awaits you just a short distance away from Oslo (between 10 and 20 minutes by car or bus). Maridalsvannet is one of the sources of drinking water for Oslo and an excellent location for day trips of various lengths. This is the source of the Akerselva Miljpark river, but fishing and swimming are not allowed here. You can also visit the ruins of the Maria Bebudelses Kirke.
Inspired by the Norwegian wilderness, the Oslo Opera House is a marvel of modern architecture and the home of the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet. The glass facade of the playhouse is embraced by a marble roof that swoops down to its base in a graceful arch, inviting the audience to take a walk on the roof and drink in sweeping views of the waterfront. Inside, the spacious hall is a tapestry of textures and patterns designed by local artists; a visual and tactile experience that mimics the country's natural wonders. The concert hall itself is illuminated by a moon-like chandelier of hand-cast glass bars, beneath which sprawls a horseshoe chamber replete in wood. On stage, the Oslo Opera House hosts a diverse program of the performing arts, showcasing classical performances alongside contemporary renditions by some of the world's best-known artists. A cultural and artistic pearl, the Oslo Opera House is a contemporary wonder that was built to be touched by the masses.
Probably the most famous venue to be associated with the University of Oslo, Universitetets Aula plays host to numerous cultural events. Situated in the middle building of the campus, this concert hall has a square in front of it, which is an event venue in its own right. The hall is known for the 11 Edvard Munch oil paintings that adorn its walls. The concert hall has played host to performers like Eduard Kunz and the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra.