Most guidebooks and knowledgeable people would tell you that Oslo's Opera House is the city's "must-do" attraction. In fact, its nearly impossible to avoid it, given its prime real estate along the Bjorvika harbor.
Showing posts with label Norway. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Norway. Show all posts
Monday, October 7, 2013
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Vigeland Sculpture Park
I have probably mentioned before that while I love art, I know so very little about it. There are some cities so closely tied to a particular artist that I find myself longing to learn more after visiting (Barcelona and Gaudi, for example). That's exactly how I felt about Gustav Vigeland after exploring his work throughout Oslo. I'll admit to having never even heard of him before I started researching the city. But his brilliance is inescapable when you visit Oslo.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Oslo with Kids: Itinerary and Advice
Oslo is a city that has intrigued me for quite a while. It seems so modern. And yet still retains a lot of European charm. And while Norway might be better known for its stunning fjords and gorgeous countryside, this city is worth spending a few days in if you're planning a trip to the country, particularly with kids. During our 9-day swing through Scandinavia, we had 2 1/2 days in Oslo, and it was a perfect amount of time to enjoy its many offerings.
Friday, August 9, 2013
Planning a Week in Scandinavia with Young Kids
I mentioned in my previous post that I spent a lot of time planning our week-long holiday in Scandinavia. While I read a lot of great blog posts about individual attractions in each location (see my Pinterest board about Scandinavia with Kids), I couldn't find much information on how to put it all together into one trip (particularly because we weren't interested in seeing the area via cruise ship, as many do). So I thought I'd share our itinerary, what I'd do differently and what I loved the most. Here are more detailed itineraries and info for Copenhagen and Oslo.
Our 1-Week Scandinavia Itinerary:
Day 1: Travel from London to Copenhagen, Denmark.
Days 2-4: Explore Copenhagen.
Day 5: Drive from Copenhagen to Gothenburg, Sweden, with a stop in Helsingborg, Sweden (via the bridge to Malmo in Sweden, not the car ferry in Helsingor, Denmark).
Day 6: Morning in Gothenburg, then drive from Gothenburg to Oslo, Norway.
Day 7-8: Explore Oslo.
Day 9: Travel from Oslo to London.
Our 1-Week Scandinavia Itinerary:
Day 1: Travel from London to Copenhagen, Denmark.
Days 2-4: Explore Copenhagen.
Day 5: Drive from Copenhagen to Gothenburg, Sweden, with a stop in Helsingborg, Sweden (via the bridge to Malmo in Sweden, not the car ferry in Helsingor, Denmark).
Day 6: Morning in Gothenburg, then drive from Gothenburg to Oslo, Norway.
Day 7-8: Explore Oslo.
Day 9: Travel from Oslo to London.
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| Nyhavn area of Copenhagen |