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Viking Ship Museum

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

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Vigeland Sculpture Park

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

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Emanuel Vigeland Mausoleum

An artist's mausoleum with a haunting echo.

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Kon-Tiki Museum

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

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Forest of the Future Library

One thousand trees were planted in Norway to be used to print books a century from now.

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The Mini Bottle Gallery

Tens of thousands of tiny bottles stuffed with various items.

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Oslo Opera House

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

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Norwegian Museum of Magic

A small collection of magic tricks and memorabilia is now an apartment-sized museum.

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Unique
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in Oslo

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Møsbrømlefse

This sweet, cheese-filled Norwegian flatbread keeps Nordlanders nourished during the long winter.

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Lutefisk

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Lutefisk

The lye-soaked fish recipe created by Vikings is now a holiday favorite at Midwestern church dinners.

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