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Guide Location: Norway » Oslo
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 9
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 2.2 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 9
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 2.2 km
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Author: karen
One of the most attractive places in Northern Europe, Aker Brygge has many interesting sites, including fancy restaurants with a lovely view of Oslo Fjord, souvenir shops and a medieval castle. Be sure to check out these places while visiting Aker Brygge.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Herbern Marina
Herbern Marina is one of the most beautiful docks in Oslo. The view is just amazing, plus you can grab a bite at the restaurant or rent a boat here as well.
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2) Beer Palace
Beer Palace is a pub located in an historic building in Aker Brygge offering several beers on tap and a wide assortment of bottled beers. It has a cozy atmosphere where you can either sit at the bar on the first floor or relax on one of the couches in the lounge on the second floor.
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3) Latter
Latter, the Norwegian word for laughter, has been a popular venue for comedy shows for several years. It also has a great restaurant and bar where you can grab a bite to eat and have a drink before the show.
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4) Lektern
Originally a boat, Lektern is one of the largest outdoor restaurants in Oslo and a landmark worth visiting. Its unique setting and great bar attracts lots of tourists. In the evening, enjoy the live DJ firing up the atmosphere until dawn.
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5) FORMAT
FORMAT is an art gallery that also sells its items. It specializes in contemporary art and crafts such as glass, ceramics, textiles and wood. The prices are a bit high but the designs are great and you can get a wonderful souvenir to take back home.
6) Noble Peace Center
The Nobel Peace Center offers wonderful interactive films with information about the Peace Prize Laureates. The center has gained more popularity since receiving contributions from British architect David Adjaye and designer David Small.
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7) Oslo City Hall
Oslo City Hall is an architecturally unique building with two immense towers, the eastern one containing a 49-bell carillon that sounds every hour. It also has art studios and galleries and hosts the annual ceremony of the Nobel Peace Prize.
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8) Pipervika
Pipervika is a popular neighborhood in Oslo, linking Aker Brygge to Akershus Fortress. Besides the historic buildings and beautiful view from the bay, you can also take a ferry to the Bygdøy peninsula, which takes about 20 minutes round-trip.
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9) Akershus Fortress
Akershus Fortress was originally built as a castle, later becoming a city fortress and then a prison. Today it is a popular tourist attraction and an historic landmark. Akershus Castle is located inside the fortress as well as two historical museums.
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and L. Shyamal
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