Oslo Cruises
Norway’s capital city, Oslo has been an important maritime destination for centuries, and is home to many maritime-related companies, including ship-owners and brokers. Surrounded by mountains and the impressive Oslofjord, where Fred. Olsen originated in 1848 in the small town of Hvitsen, located on its shores. The city has many cultural and historical structures; including the impressive Vigeland Park, and is also home to the National Gallery, where Edvard Munch’s The Scream is hung.
Top Experiences
Vigeland Sculpture Park
Discover the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland, boasting more than 200 unique sculptures which are located around the park, all of which are made from bronze, granite and cast iron. Among them you will find the Little Angry Boy – which is the most famous sculpture located in the park. From inside the park you can look down onto Oslo below and you will see why it is a popular recreation area.
Munch Museum
Oslo is the city where Munch grew up and started out as an artist, and is now home to a large collection of Munch’s paintings, drawings and prints, including his best-known masterpieces. Oslo is, in other words, the perfect destination for anyone interested in the art and life of Edvard Munch, and a visit to Oslo is a unique opportunity to get to know one of the greatest artists of modern times.
Architecture
Oslo city hall has been decorated with great Norwegian art from 1900-1950. The Royal Palace is an impressive Neoclassical building adorned with beautiful stucco work.
Cruises to Oslo
Discovering Scandinavian Islands & Capitals • S2407A
- Experience scenic archipelago cruising in Turku and Stockholm
- Sail past the Olsen family home in Hvitsten
- Explore Helsinki and its islands on a boat tour
Scenic Waterways & Cities of Scandinavia • L2511
- Explore Oslofjord, the Kiel Canal and canals of Copenhagen
- Embrace Norway's friluftsliv and Denmark's hygge cultures
- Discover the palaces of Oslo and Copenhagen
Scenic Waterways & Cities of Scandinavia • L2614
- Enjoy celebrations in Olso on Norway National Day
- Embrace Sweden's fika and Denmark's hygge cultures
- Experience scenic cruising of Oslofjord and Gothenburg