Hege Mathea's Guidebook
Sightseeing a Review of the Guardian newspaper
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/jul/11/a-locals-guide-to-oslo-norway-dumplings-art-and-floating-saunas
Holmenkollen Ski Museum
5 KongeveienGreat place!
Munchovo muzeum
1 Edvard Munchs PlassGo and see Munch!
The Norwegian Opera and Ballet
1 Kirsten Flagstads Plassmuse see indoor and outdoor
Holmenkollen
See the air jump.Take the metro from Vinderen Station.
Sightseeing
Ekebergparken
23 KongsveienOutdoor sculpture park of females. Free entrance
See the website for opening hours. A 13 min walk from the house.
38 místní doporučují
Emanuel Vigeland Museum
8 GrimelundsveienSee the website for opening hours. A 13 min walk from the house.
Awarded the best library in year 2021.
Go and experience it.
"The Public Library of the Year 2021 award was announced on 19 August at the IFLA World Library and International Congress. 32 libraries competed for the award .
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Deichman Bjørvika in Oslo named the world’s best new public library
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The Public Library of the Year 2021 award was announced on 19 August at the IFLA World Library and International Congress. 32 libraries competed for the award, and the winner was Deichman Bjørvika in Oslo!
The award is presented annually by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) in collaboration with the Danish software company Systematic A/S.
An honoured library director at Deichman Bjørvika, Knut Skansen, had this to say:
– This award is the ultimate proof that the city of Oslo has given its citizens a world class main library. Deichman Bjørvika is the crowning achievement of a comprehensive and sustained effort to develop Oslo’s libraries, and today I would especially like to thank all of my colleagues who have worked so hard towards this goal for such a long time, as well as all the politicians in Oslo who have understood the library’s importance and made it a priority. This award recognises everything that they and the City of Oslo have done for people in the Norwegian capital. Both as Library Director and a citizen of Oslo, this makes me extremely proud.
Deichman Bjørvika is situated on Oslo’s harbour front between Oslo Central Station and Oslo Opera House. The library was designed by two collaborating architectural firms, Atelier Oslo and Lund Hagem, who were commissioned to design a building that would inspire visitors to explore all the new facilities and activities on offer.
Jury member Santi Romero Garuz highlights the high degree of user-friendliness and the future perspectives of the building as two of the main reasons why Deichman Bjørvika was selected as the award-winner:
– Over and above its spectacular design housing modern technological solutions, the choice of materials, energy solutions and the multifunctional rooms testify to the fact that the library has been built with an eye for sustainability – and the future.
Read more about Deichman Bjørvika and the The Public Library of the Year 2021 award on the website of IFLA.
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Published 19/08/2021
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Deichman Bjørvika / Oslo Public Library, Main Branch
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Oslo Visitor Centre
OPENING HOURS JULY
Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm
The text is copied from the website to VisitOslo.
30 místní doporučují
Deichman Bjorvika
1 Vestlys plassAwarded the best library in year 2021.
Go and experience it.
"The Public Library of the Year 2021 award was announced on 19 August at the IFLA World Library and International Congress. 32 libraries competed for the award .
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1 of 4
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Deichman Bjørvika in Oslo named the world’s best new public library
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The Public Library of the Year 2021 award was announced on 19 August at the IFLA World Library and International Congress. 32 libraries competed for the award, and the winner was Deichman Bjørvika in Oslo!
The award is presented annually by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) in collaboration with the Danish software company Systematic A/S.
An honoured library director at Deichman Bjørvika, Knut Skansen, had this to say:
– This award is the ultimate proof that the city of Oslo has given its citizens a world class main library. Deichman Bjørvika is the crowning achievement of a comprehensive and sustained effort to develop Oslo’s libraries, and today I would especially like to thank all of my colleagues who have worked so hard towards this goal for such a long time, as well as all the politicians in Oslo who have understood the library’s importance and made it a priority. This award recognises everything that they and the City of Oslo have done for people in the Norwegian capital. Both as Library Director and a citizen of Oslo, this makes me extremely proud.
Deichman Bjørvika is situated on Oslo’s harbour front between Oslo Central Station and Oslo Opera House. The library was designed by two collaborating architectural firms, Atelier Oslo and Lund Hagem, who were commissioned to design a building that would inspire visitors to explore all the new facilities and activities on offer.
Jury member Santi Romero Garuz highlights the high degree of user-friendliness and the future perspectives of the building as two of the main reasons why Deichman Bjørvika was selected as the award-winner:
– Over and above its spectacular design housing modern technological solutions, the choice of materials, energy solutions and the multifunctional rooms testify to the fact that the library has been built with an eye for sustainability – and the future.
Read more about Deichman Bjørvika and the The Public Library of the Year 2021 award on the website of IFLA.
Read less
Published 19/08/2021
See also

Deichman Bjørvika / Oslo Public Library, Main Branch
Save
Oslo Visitor Centre
OPENING HOURS JULY
Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm
The text is copied from the website to VisitOslo.
Kistefos Muesum
Kistefos is a unique cultural destination, located in beautiful surroundings at Jevnaker. Experience world-class architecture, an Industrial Museum, art exhibitions and an impressive sculpture park with 49 sculptures by internationally renowned artists. The art gallery The Twist has won several awards for its cutting edge design, and is named a “must-see cultural destination” by the New York Times.
Kistefos is a perfect day trip offering exciting experiences for young and old alike. Let the kids roam around the activity park, participate in scavenger hunts, play in the sand pits and the hamster wheels, while the grown-ups enjoy the rich culture on offer. Children up to the age of 16 go free!
Order and travel by VY VY66 Oslo–Jevnaker
The express bus departs from Oslo Bus Terminal at 10:15, returning from Jevnaker at 16:50. The journey takes just under two hours and tickets are priced at NOK 235 for a single ticket.
The bus will operate every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until 1 October.
Photo: Frederic Boudin Public transport from Oslo to Kistefos in summer time, (Jevnaker)
48 místní doporučují
Muzeum Kistefos
41 SamsmoveienKistefos Muesum
Kistefos is a unique cultural destination, located in beautiful surroundings at Jevnaker. Experience world-class architecture, an Industrial Museum, art exhibitions and an impressive sculpture park with 49 sculptures by internationally renowned artists. The art gallery The Twist has won several awards for its cutting edge design, and is named a “must-see cultural destination” by the New York Times.
Kistefos is a perfect day trip offering exciting experiences for young and old alike. Let the kids roam around the activity park, participate in scavenger hunts, play in the sand pits and the hamster wheels, while the grown-ups enjoy the rich culture on offer. Children up to the age of 16 go free!
Order and travel by VY VY66 Oslo–Jevnaker
The express bus departs from Oslo Bus Terminal at 10:15, returning from Jevnaker at 16:50. The journey takes just under two hours and tickets are priced at NOK 235 for a single ticket.
The bus will operate every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until 1 October.
Photo: Frederic Boudin Public transport from Oslo to Kistefos in summer time, (Jevnaker)
SALT
1 LangkaiaEnjoy the sauna at SALT
Enjoy the sauna and take a bath in the Fiord. Remeber to book in advance, as this is very popular. Bring towels!
Oslo Badstuforening, Langkaia
Enjoy the sauna and take a bath in the Fiord. Remeber to book in advance, as this is very popular. Bring towels!
Nature-urban trial
Akerselva river runs from Maridalsvannet lake, Oslo's supply of drinking water, through the whole city and exits into the fjord behind the Opera House. It offers a great nature-to-urban hiking trail through the city. The riverwalk takes you past forested areas, historical buildings, fishing and swimming spots and several waterfalls. And, of course, there are more than a few places to stop for a coffee or a beer . Citation from the website called VisitOslo.
284 místní doporučují
Akerselva
98 SannerbruaAkerselva river runs from Maridalsvannet lake, Oslo's supply of drinking water, through the whole city and exits into the fjord behind the Opera House. It offers a great nature-to-urban hiking trail through the city. The riverwalk takes you past forested areas, historical buildings, fishing and swimming spots and several waterfalls. And, of course, there are more than a few places to stop for a coffee or a beer . Citation from the website called VisitOslo.
Doporučení související s městem
Místní doprava
The metro stadion from Blinderen stadion is fastest way arou
Download the app called Ruter a d but your tickets.
Two metro stations 5 min walking distance. The Blinderen metro station has four to five lines an hour an brings you to the city and lake fastest.
Jak ušetřit
Free entrance/ Oslo turist guide for low budget
https://www.visitoslo.com/en/your-oslo/on-a-budget/attractions/
see all the suggested placed.
Nenech si ujít
The Guardian suggestions for what to see and do in Oslo
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/jul/11/a-locals-guide-to-oslo-norway-dumplings-art-and-floating-saunas
Místní doprava
Purchase buss boat and metro tickets Ruter
https://ruter.no/en/?gclid=CjwKCAjww8mWBhABEiwAl6-2RWXOZTF6We765aln5ipjMr3acpFbOxd8bMnpyMr9CVyMF4-RnTZIcBoCneEQAvD_BwE
See the website and the app in English
Zvyky a kultura
Places to Swim while in Oslo
https://www.visitoslo.com/en/your-oslo/summer/urban-swimming/
Co si před odjezdem rezervovat
Download the Ruter app for public transport
App for public transport , tickets and time table
Jak ušetřit
Pust kaffebar- cheap and cosy café
Student café msinly, butvalso people from 25 to 55 years old go here. The café is just one stop with the metro from Blindern to Majorstua or 11 min walk from the house .See the map street called Slemdalsveien 1. Search pustkaffebar