Exploring Oslo: Day One

4 June 2015 Oslo, Norway

If you stalk me online, you may have seen countless tweets and Instagram posts of my trip to Oslo. I chose to visit Norway because I think it's a beautiful city to explore and really love. As much as I enjoy laying around on a beach with headphones in all day, I wanted to experience more of the world and Oslo happened to be one of my first choices. After arriving on Sunday night, I got an amazing night's sleep at the Anker hotel, which is only a few minutes from the city centre. 
On Monday, the first place I visited was the Vigeland Park and Sculpture Museum. Despite only planning to spend an hour or so there, I ended up spending most of the day there as the weather was certainly on my side and made my camera very happy. The park was busy and full or people of ages enjoying every aspect of art and leisure. 
I then headed to the pier and Oslo Central Station. The views from the pier were amazing, and watched the boats and enormous cruise ships sail by was magical. One thing I loved was the line of restaurants and food trucks, ice cream in Norway tastes 10 times better than it does over in the UK. The Central Station was a simple landmark but still one of my favourite. Despite the area being very small, I still feel like it capture that essence of New York City, even though Grand Central Terminal is on the other side of the globe. The station had a colour display outside, which isn't usually there, but really brightened up the area and weather.
The one place I was most excited about visiting was the Oslo Opera House after seeing so many photos through Pinterest and Tumblr during the research days. The architecture was outstanding on photos but doesn't capture the real magic the building omits. Not only is the the entire building and its grounds made out of solid white marble, but the Opera House sits on a coastline to an enormous lake that gives off the most amazing views. Upon arrival, there was a show about to start, so I got to see hundreds of people flood into the House in beautiful gowns and dresses. You are able to walk to the roof and take a look at the phenomenal architecture Oslo has to offer.
At the end of the day, I managed to squeeze in a trip to Akershus Fortress an enormous castle by the pier. The castle was originally built in the 1290s out of solid stone to protect Norway's capital city. The castle has also been used as a prison and still has government and military guards protecting the grounds. Unfortunately the price of going inside was a little above my budget, but my favourite moment from the Fortress was being escorted off the grounds by a military general after staying at the top of the tower past the closing time without realising! My first day in Oslo was full of laughs and plenty of photos, it was a real challenge not to post all 300 from day one!

35 comments

  1. beautiful pics..thanks for sharing

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  2. Looks like you had lots of fun!!! :) the pictures are gorgeous!

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    Xoxo Jessy

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  3. such a beautiful place! stunning pics as usual

    Pam Scalfi♥

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  4. You got some great photos! the architecture is lovely. And sounds like you had a fun day - especially the soldier escort at the end, haha!

    Away From The Blue

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  5. Looks beautiful! I've always wanted to travel Scandinavia and Norway looks incredible so it's definitely making its way to the top of the bucket list!
    becshar

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  6. Looks such a lovely trip :))

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  7. Great photos! Looks and sounds like an amazing city! xx

    Beautylymin

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  8. Wow! Oslo seems to be wonderful. I hope you enjoyed your experience! Have a nice day,
    Vera

    The Flash Window | Bloglovin

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  9. So beautiful and green. There's something about cities that are by the water that makes them different. I'm curious about the monumental sculptures in the park that look like piles of bodies. Do you know what they are supposed to symbolize?

    Beaumiroir

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  10. Gorgeous pictures! This looks like such a cool place - those sculptures look so interesting. :)
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  11. Stunning photos! What a gorgeous place to visit!

    She Likes to Shop

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  12. Beautiful place and nice pictures

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  13. Oslo is soo beautiful and also nice travel look :)

    xxx

    anna from http://stylelovely.com/mimundonormal/

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  14. Oh how I love anything Scandinavian! Great post. Loved your pictures!

    Amanda | ladydanish.blogspot.com.au

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  15. amazing!!! WOW! beautiful snaps!

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  16. Gosh, the art, architecture, and landscapes are all absolutely stunning! Beautiful photos and a dreamy trip- would love to visit Oslo one day :)

    -Jen

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  17. Oslo looks AMAZING. I gotta visit there someday, and I love love LOVE your beanie!

    May x • THE MAYDEN

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  18. great post, i would also like to visit Oslo one day, on my list :)
    xo xo from Paris
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  19. you look so adorable against that colorful wall :D

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  20. Wow, Oslo looks absolutely amazing! Your photos are so beautiful x

    emily x ❤ | emilyloula

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  21. Greta pics!
    The city looks really beautiful xx

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  22. Ivevakways wanted to visit Scandinavia, I ve heard it can be quite expensive though. You got some gorgeous photos, looks great
    Lauren
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  23. These are gorgeous photos of Oslo.

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  24. oh what an amazing looking place! i'd love to go - that bright wall is beautiful

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  25. I just found your blog and I immediately subscribed! I love it!
    Your pictures look amazing and I also really like your style!.

    Greetings from Austria,
    Tamara
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  26. The Oslo Station looks beautiful! I love colour spotting.

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  27. Oslo is beautiful! I moved here from sweden five years ago, and can't stop falling in love with the city over and over again! :D

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  28. Beautiful pictures, I love the sculptures and the architecture!

    thriftylilpixie.blogspot.ie

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  29. Such beautiful photos...definitely have to add Oslo to my to-do list!

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  30. you look pretty! I love this outfit on you!
    Thanks for sharing this post with us <3
    x

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