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The Munch Museum

Go on a summer or winter holiday to Oslo, and find the holiday at Risskov. Visit the exciting Munch Museum, home to some of Edvard Munch's most famous paintings. It is also in Oslo that the world famous painting "The Scream" is exhibited and the Munch Museum clearly also has the largest collection in the world of Edvard Munch's art. A visit to the famous museum will also reveal a lot of interesting information about the painter both as a person and as a pioneer of expressionism as an art form. Find a cheap holiday in Oslo with child friendly hotels at Risskov.

Opera House

The Oslo Opera House has recently become one of Norway's national landmarks. The building was completed in 2007 with a budget of NOK 4.4 trillion. The building belongs to the National Theatre and Opera and is the largest national cultural building built in Norway since the 1300s. Take a walk up to the roof of the building and enjoy the beautiful view over the city and the water.

Karl Johans Gate

Find a last minute hotel at Risskov and take a wonderful trip to Norway's capital, Oslo. Karl Johans Gate is Oslo's main street and stretches from Jernbanetorget at Oslo Sentralstasjon to the Royal Palace at the other end. Along the street you will find a myriad of restaurants, cafés and shops. But you'll also come across several interesting historic buildings along the way, such as Oslo Cathedral and the Storting, Norway's answer to the Parliament. Spend time at the Royal Palace and stroll through the palace gardens. Find a cheap weekend break for the whole family at Risskov and discover the lovely city on your own.

Akershus Castle and Fortress

You can also visit Akershus Castle and Fortress. The fortress is strategically located at the entrance to Oslo Harbour and has survived several sieges over the years. The fortress dates back to the Middle Ages, but was rebuilt by Christian IV, and Queen Margrethe I lived in the castle for the first part of her life. In the castle you can see the eerie dungeon, which was also used as a prison during the Second World War.

Norwegian Folk Museum

In Bygdøy, close to Oslo, is the Norwegian Folk Museum which can be quite an interesting visit. Get a taste of how people lived in Norway from the 16th century to the present day.

The museum lays the foundations for an open-air museum with 158 buildings from various towns and villages in Norway. Visit ´Landsbygda´, ´Gamlebyen´, ´Setesdal in 1739´, ´Trøndelag in 1959´, ´Wessels gate in Oslo in 1879´ and ´Stavkirken från Gol´, but there are many more interesting buildings, which among other things also house a number of exhibitions on families and on Norwegian folk art from the Middle Ages to the 1900s and Sami culture.

An exciting visit for the whole family. There's plenty to see and do, and it's not far from Oslo.

Vigelandsparken

Vigelandsparken in Oslo is definitely worth a visit, as it is also the largest park in the centre of Oslo. The park has always been a popular area where the city's citizens could entertain themselves with various outdoor activities or just enjoying the good weather surrounded by green and beautiful nature. The park is one of the most magnificent sights in the Norwegian capital and the whole park is also dedicated to the works of the famous sculptor and artist Gustav Vigeland. Vigeland Park contains a total of 214 sculptures, made of bronze and granite. There are also 13 wrought iron gates. Gustav Vigeland himself modelled all the sculptures in full size, while the carving in granite and the casting in bronze were mainly done by his students and skilled craftsmen.

Viking Ship Museum

Take a self-drive holiday to Norway and visit the Norwegian capital Oslo with Risskov. Find child-friendly hotels for the trip and get away with the whole family. One of the major attractions in Oslo is the Viking Ship Museum, located alongside Fram Museum and the Norwegian Folk Museum. The Viking ships were built around the year 800 and there are also three large burial mounds at Oseberg, Gokstad and Tune. The Viking Ship Museum also exhibits the only chariot ever found from the Viking Age, as well as sledges and carved wood art and other burial treasures. The museum also has skeletons from Oseberg and Gokstad. Plan a summer or winter holiday with Risskov and visit the Viking Ship Museum.

Henie-Onstad Art Centre

Henie Onstad Art Centre is a lively museum where something is always going on. Since it opened in 1961, it has made a name for itself, first by catering to art enthusiasts, and second by hosting a number of interesting exhibitions featuring artists such as Yayoi Kusama.

There is also a restaurant at the Henie-Onstad Art Centre, where you can order a large dinner or a simple lunch. Restaurant Wave & Moi Høvikodden serves international à la carte menus in beautiful surroundings. Stop by this lovely place when you are on a summer holiday or weekend break in the area.

Bærum

Risskov has a large selection of weekend breaks and cheap holidays to Norway. A sought-after destination is Asker and Bærum, located west of Oslo and characterized by rural surroundings with beautiful farms located right on the Oslofjord. Here you have the perfect opportunity to take a walk around the farm or enjoy a stroll in the fields. You can also go for a swim if the kids are along for the ride and would like to pay a visit to Vollen beach, which would be ideal on a warm sunny day. This is also where the locals seek refuge when the weather gets too hot. That's why there are a number of good bathing spots and a boat service to Oslo in the summer months. The harbour has moorings and a guest harbour with several shops and a fjord tavern.

In Vollen you can rent electric bikes, ask where the best cycling routes are, they know all about it at the rental office. That way you can mix a bit of active holiday into your car holiday.

Should the city become too much, a trip to Bærums verk, where there are about 50 shops that have not changed much since the 1600s, and it is of course also possible to get something to eat in Bærums verk. Also visit Henie-Onstad Kunstsenter, which is an experience for anyone who is just a little interested in art. The art centre opened in 1967 and was inaugurated by the figure skater Sonja Henie, who promised that The Beatles would come and play, which never happened. Since then, many famous artists have exhibited their work at the art centre, including Yayoi Kusama, who exhibited in 2016. At Henie-Onstad Art Centre you can also enjoy some lunch or dinner at the restaurant Bølgen & Moi Høvikodden, which offers international cuisine.

Christmas market in Oslo

Take the ferry to Oslo at Christmas time, when the city is decorated with Christmas lights and the shops are bursting with gift ideas. On the first weekend of Advent, Oslo's streets and fir trees are lit up and the Christmas month is marked by Christmas concerts and markets. If you don't want to do all your Christmas shopping in the shops, visit one of Oslo's cosy Christmas markets, where you can buy gifts and treats and sample traditional Norwegian food and drink.

One of the city's larger Christmas markets is at Youngsstorget, and you can also head to Sandvika, where the traditional Christmas market is decorated for Christmas every year. For a different Christmas experience, visit the Designers' Christmas Market at Grünerløkka and outside the Blue Jazz Club.

At Karl Johans Gate in Spikersuppa you can visit the Christmas market; Christmas in Winterland. Christmas delicacies are sold from the stalls and the whole family can have fun together and get into the right Christmas spirit.

Christmas in Winterland is located right next to the Spikersuppa ice rink, where both young and old can get on it smoothly. Pack your skates in your suitcase and spend a romantic evening at Spikersuppa Ice Rink in the centre of Oslo. The ice rink is open every day during the winter season from late November to early March and is free to use. If you don't have your own skates, you can rent them from the pavilion next to the rink.