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In the summer it's lovely to sit outside in the big courtyard, and in the winter it's nice to sit inside by the big fireplace. Prices are really good here, especially for tourist who are not used to Norwegian prices.

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The dishes are all typical Norwegian. From exotic whale meat to salmon and trout. They have a great selection of beer and Norwegian liqour - the last time I was there with some visitors from abroad they prepared a mix of liqours and dry whale meat and it was really fun. I learned a lot of new facts about the Norwegian cuisine.
They also have meat and soups - also open at lunchtime.

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Fram is really impressive. The boat itself is extremely big, and it is so fun to go onboard the ship and see the cabins, the kitchen, and their "living room" with a piano!
The exhibition outside the boat explains (very well) the history and the importance of exploring the different poles. Don't miss it!

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I specially like one particular room on the 1st floor with portraits of all the Nobel Peace Prize winners. 1st floor is definetly more fun that ground floor, so don't spend all your time there. The shop is also very cool.

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Napoleon's fortress on the top of the cliff above the old city centre of Portoferraio is definetly worth a visit. The harbour is very boring - rich people showing off their boats and that's pretty much it. During summer the city is very full of tourists from abroad and Italians - many Italians live on the mainland not far from Piombino and have summer houses on the islands. I strongly recommend to make bookings in advance. The ultimate souvenir is of course Acqua dell'Elba. You can buy it at the Acqua dell'Elba store at the harbour (I have to admit that the products are good). Also, check out the Italian movie "Io e Napoleone" filmed in Portoferraio, Piombino, Populonia and Suvereto.

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Found this very entertaining list in a Norwegian newspaper, but here is the original source Atlas Obscura. According to this website, this is one of the strangest places to visit in Oslo. That makes it rather exciting!

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You should really see Fellini's "Amarcord" (which is the word for "I remember" in the Riminese/Romagnolo dialect) before you go there. Fellini grew up in Rimini and has tried to capture the main points in the city like the market by Castel Sismondo, the Grand Hotel, Ponte Tiberio, the monuments made by the Malatesta-family, and of course the main square in front of the City Hall, and the old markets hall.

In addition to all this Rimini is full of Roman monuments and also has a big monument in memory of the very popular Franciscan-friar Antonio di Padova, that preached so well in Rimini that even the fish listened to him.

Rimini was also part Mussolini’s project of making the people “happy” by sending them on a vacation that everybody could afford, and therefore started the very important tourism industry that Rimini is known for today. He also built the new modern train system so it could be possible for everybody to get there. The beach is within walking distance from the train station. Hitler copied Mussolini’s project in Northern Germany. Mussolini was very interested in Roman history and admired and copied many of the things that the Romans did. Rimini was, after all, the city that Caesar entered after crossing the river Rubicone (it does not exist longer) and then making a serious threat against the Roman senate.

The city was bombed during World War II including the Roman Theatre. It is estimated that more than 60% of the city was destroyed.

Food: You have to eat fish in Rimini – try one of the many good fish restaurants by the beach.

So I hope everybody now understands what an interesting city Rimini is.

The restaurant have different rooms, including a backyard (open during summer).
They always serve tipical dishes that changes depending on the season, and also have a jazz-kafe.

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This museum, as the National Museums, is closed on Mondays. They have free entrance and also contemporary exhibitions in addition to the regular ones.

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This is a typical museum from the end of 19th century, love it!

This is how the Opera House looks like in the winter. Picture taken by Heidi Thon.

I'm not the biggest fan of amusement parks but this is the place to go for those who like it. Every year they have a new attraction and the rollercoasters get bigger and bigger.

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The artwork inside the City Hall is clearly inspired by the new working movement and can be seen in comparison to Mussolini's famous art like the one's on the buildings surround Piazza Augosto Imperatore in Rome. This is of course on a smaller scale.
It's possible to have a guided tour there, and every hour they play different songs with the big bells.

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If you don't get into the palace, which is only possible during summer time, you can at least see the changing of the guards in front of it every day at 13:30. In the summer they also have parades from the Akershus Fortress to the Royal Palace every tuesday.

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The museum and the park should be visited the same day, but I can't agree with myself and my friends if it's better to see it before or after. Anyway, they are both worth a visit.

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They have guided tour in the museum, but it's also possible to go there yourself. I'm a big fan of this "private homes"-museum, it makes it more personal and gives you a glimt into everyday life hundred years ago.

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The column is just a monument to tell the story of brave warriors and triumphes of the Roman men and emperor. The best way to study this column is to visit the "Museo Della Civilta' Romana" in the EUR the part of Rome created by Mussolini. They have made plaster copies of the column and divided it into many small parts so it is possible to admire all the figurines and carvings very close.

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This is a very interesting place: on one side is wehere the shopping street Via del Corso explodes into chaos, and on the other side is where the Italian government has one of their main offices, it explodes in press corps, paparazzi and crazy politicians. The column is a copy like everthing else in Roma.

It's definetly worth it going down to the front of the island and all the way down to the river bank. Then you can actually get an impression of how much water and force there is in this river. Also makes it quite diffiucult to imagine the the ships that sailed upstream (of course then, the walls of the Tiber river wasn't there and the whole area was like the Everglades...).

In December and January when the Tiber river is really high, this is one of the points where it gets at its highest. Scary but fascinating.

In addtition to the sculptures this is the place to hang out in the summer. Oslo-people loves to work on their tan so don't be afraid if you see a lot of people in bikinis and swimsuits running around!

Suvereto is a very small place and the few people that lives there are peasants and hunters. It's a great place, but nothng for young people looking to have fun since there are no places to go... That's why, if you go there, you have to be open to explore the surroundings and other cities in the area. The Suveretanis can drive two hours just to go dancing!

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Even though the tower is closed it's and important landmark also today. I wouldn't reccomend people to go all the way up there just to see the tower, but those who go cross country skiing or alpine skiing at Tryvann will have to pass by the tower. Also in the summer for people who like to go hiking in the forest this is a great place to start. In those occations it could be cool to take a picture etc.

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This place is famous for their tapas which is just excellent. They have a wide selection of tapas of course and also other dishes like sandwiches and salads. The price is quite good (for being in Norway)and the location is also great - in the heart of Grünerløkka an exciting area of Oslo.

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Best way to visit it is by boat trips! In addition to sightseeing tours like the one that Baatservice offers (departure from Aker Brygge) it is also possible to take the local ferries from Vippetangen to the islands (app. 25.min.)

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The best way to see the Opera House is to take a guided tour and then finish it off with lunch in one of the restaurants. The restaurant called Sanguine was named one of the most children-friendly restaurants because of the menu.

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This restaurant serves traditional Norwegian dishes and is specially known for their cod-dishes and meat stews. In the basement they still have the original "gattabuja" (prison cells).

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Well I really have respect for somebody who runs a bar with this concept and which actually are successful! It is a really nice bar and you meet all kinds of people there.

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This restaurant is in the area of Kvadraturen where the National Museum of Architecture and Contemporary Art are located.

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The restaurant is open all year (not during the holidays) and in the summer they also have tables in the backyard which is superb! The restaurant is accesssible by tram 18/19 Ljabru to St. Hallvards plass (named after the patron saint of Oslo) but it is within walking distance to the city centre.

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Subway line 1 Frognerseteren goes all the way up to the restaurant which is the last stop. The subway only go under ground through the city centre, so that means that the view and surroundings just get nicer and nicer. During the economical crisis in the 1960s the Norwegian king Olav V took the subway to Frognerseteren to go skiing.

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In the summer you can take your bikje or walk up to the restaurant or you can get there by tram 18 and 19 Ljabru. You get off at Sjømannsskolen.

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At the moment there is an exhibition about the 1980s displayed in the Folk Museum. It literally takes you back to the events and styles of the 80s, and you get a feeling of walking into a Norwegian home and going 25 years back in time. If you like retro, nostalgia and a good laugh, this is definitely it!

This is a private museum own by the Astrup-Fearnley family. They free entrance and are open everyday exept Monday. They have a wide selection of modern art and also have contemporary exhibitions like Nate Lowman. If you like modern art this museum is worth a visit.

The castle is only open on Thursdays during winter and of course more often during the high season. The guided tour is very interesting since this castle is supposedly full of ghosts.

Karl Johans Gate is known as the main street in Oslo. It starts outside the train station and goes all the way up to the Royal Palace. The street is full of shops and always crowded, but at the same time a very neice street to visit.

The museum is not open every day, but if you feel like you want to experience something different, this is the museum for you. More info here:
http://www.emanuelvigeland.museum.no/index.htm

For those who come to Oslo to celebrate New Years-eve, this is one of the places that are open. www.stratos.as

These are upcoming events:
http://www.oslo2011.no/?cat=132063&language=en
http://www.oslo2011.no/

The Holmenkollen ski jump has recently been rebuilt, and even though its not finished yet, its getting more and more like a ski jump. While we're waiting for it to be finished: http://www.visitoslo.com/en/try-the-new-holmenkollen-ski-jump.49108.385943r330.tln.html

The Munch-museum have free entrance during the winter. During the high-season the ticket costs NOK 70,-
It is also included in the Oslo Pass.

You can rent skates here - not everybody have their skates with them at all time... It's really fun!

Many people looks for the fjord in Oslo, and even though it's right infront of them they also wish to have a boat trip so they can say that they have been on a fjord. These sightseing trips offers a little more than just taking you from A to B, they also offers information from a guide which is so much better.

Don't miss this museums even if you've never heard about Thor Heyerdahl or the Kon-Tiki - you will be amazed!

Every year, the 10th December, the Nobel Peace Peace Prize Ceremony is beeing held in the City Hall next door to the Nobel Peace Centre. This year Barack Obama recieved the prize and to celebrate it thay have free entrance all December.

This is where you can go skiing in Oslo: Cross Country, Slalom and snowboarding

The fortress is one of the oldest remainig buildings in Oslo which makes it extra special! In the summer the have a big popular music festival there.