The new Deichman main library is right across from Oslo Opera house. The central train station is behind the main library.
The sculpture outside the library is called “Creature from Iddefjord”. Created by American artist Martin Puryear, this impressive 7-meter high granite sculpture is designed to be both visually striking and interactive
From Opera House, few minuets walk to the Munch Museum. There is a interesting giagantic sculpture outside the museum: the Mother, created by British artist Tracey Emin. This striking bronze sculpture, unveiled in June 2022, stands nine meters tall and depicts a large, kneeling female figure.
The Munch Museum is a tribute to Norway’s most famous artist, Edvard Munch. It opened in its current location in 2021 and offers a dynamic space to experience Munch’s extensive body of work, including The Scream, Madonna, The Dance of Life, and hundreds of other pieces that span his long and prolific career.
The museum houses over 26,000 pieces by Munch, from paintings and drawings to lithographs, prints, and personal belongings. The Munch Museum has 13 floors with great view of Oslo and the fjord from the upper floors.
Started from my hotel located in downtown I walked to nearby Norwegian Parliament Building, where a group was holding a protest in the small square in front of the Parliament and the Grand Hotel Oslo.
From there, I headed to City Hall Square, located right on the waterfront. It’s a spacious square with water fountains and a lovely garden.
Down at the waterfront is Norway Yacht Charter, where a few antique boats from Norway Yacht Charter were docked and snapped some photos.
Back at the square to the left side of the square. Up on a hill, there’s a statue of Franklin D. Roosevelt with a beautiful view overlooking the harbor, the Norway Yacht Charter boats, and the City Hall Square.
On the opposite side of the square is the Nobel Peace Center.
Walking back towards City Hall, I passed through another beautiful garden. I arrived at a smaller square named Fridtjof Nansens plass, just in front of the City Hall entrance. People were dining outside, and there were a few interesting art installations on display.
I continued my walk to the National Theatre and then strolled along the shopping street Karl Johans gate, where more people were dining outdoors. Afterwards, I headed back to the hotel.
