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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Oslo

20 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Oslo, Norway

Updated October 26, 2022

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Unusual Attractions in Oslo

Oslo, Norway

Viking Ship Museum

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.
"Man Attacked by Babies" at Vigeland Sculpture Park

Oslo, Norway

Vigeland Sculpture Park

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

Oslo, Norway

Emanuel Vigeland Mausoleum

An artist's mausoleum with a haunting echo.

Oslo, Norway

Kon-Tiki Museum

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.
A tree that will become an anthology in 100 years

Oslo, Norway

Forest of the Future Library

One thousand trees were planted in Norway to be used to print books a century from now.
Mini bottles from around the world

Oslo, Norway

The Mini Bottle Gallery

Tens of thousands of tiny bottles stuffed with various items.

Oslo, Norway

Fram Museum

Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.
Oslo opera house, front.

Oslo, Norway

Oslo Opera House

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.
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Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Oslo

A bowl of paitan ramen with chashu.

Oslo, Norway

Hrimnir Ramen

A microbiologist-chef is slinging noodles with hyperlocal Nordic ingredients.
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