Elvelangs I Fakkellys
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Every year in late September torches lights an 8km stretch of the Aker River. Along the way there is everything from art installations to dance performances and flame jugglers. There are even a few cafes selling hot chocolate and waffles.
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King Charles III John Statue (Karl Johan)
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The equestrian statue of Karl Johan stand in front of the Royal Palace and looks down on the street named in his honour. The statue harkens back to the days before independence when Norway was ruled by a Swedish king, or was he Swedish?
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Blå Sundays Market
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Here you will find all year round designers and craftsmen selling their home and handmade products.
Inside and out there are sales of jewelry and earrings, cards and pictures, bags and shawls, children's clothing and accessories, gloves and hats, ceramics, art, vintage clothing / shoes / bags and much more.
Besides there are waffles on sale.
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Walk along the Aker river
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Akerselva (the Aker river) divides the city center into east and west. Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of cars and trams, the river winds its way through the city. There's a small waterfall/rapids around Mølla which spray a refreshing mist onto the walking path.
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Christiania Torv
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After a fire in 1624 burned down a large portion of the town, the Danish-Norwegian King Christian IV, deciding to rebuild the town, supposedly pointed to this spot and said: "The new town will lie here!" A quaint square surrounded by cafes.
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Ekebergparken Skulpturpark, Kongsveien, Oslo, Norge
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This is a place locals like, not only because of the beautiful view, but also because of the surrounding park. With cool sculptures and a short walk downtown. The view is magnificent and you can also see how the norwegian painter, Edward Munch was inspired to paint the famous "Scream".
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Vigelandsanlegget
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This is a wonderful place, with more than 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland. It is a sculpture park, where you can relax, take a walk and why not some nice photos. It is a must if you are visiting Oslo. You will like it.
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Cantina
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Mexican cuisine that serves flavoured tapas, good cocktails and the prices are quite affordable.
This is a quite new restaurant, located in Bislett and the place can get packed in a couple of minutes after 6pm. Make sure to book a table in case you are planning dinner with a big group.
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Politihuset
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Jo Nesbø is perhaps Norway's most famous crime writer. His books have been translated into over 40 languages. His protagonist, officer Harry Hole, calls this police station home. That is when he's not traveling to far flung corners of the world to help solve mysterious crimes. Most locals just pass by on the way to Botsparken.
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The Royal Palace
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I don't know if locals would say we love it. It's more somewhere we walk by on our way from Nationaltheatret to Majorstuen. I do always stop to watch the changing of the guard though which is elegant in its precision.
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