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Astrup Fearnley Museet, Oslo
The Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art (Astrup Fearnley Museet) is a privately-owned contemporary art gallery in Oslo in Norway. It was founded and opened to the public in 1993. In 2012 the museum moved to two new buildings designed by Renzo Piano on Tjuvholmen (see previous post about the area). A short piece by John Cage to accompany our post: The private museum is
Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen, Oslo
Continuing with our visit of Oslo …, the Nobel Peace Center (see previous post here) is at the start of Aker Brygge. Aker Brygge is a part of the Sentrum area, just west of Oslo down town. It is known for its piers, where eateries with outdoor tables serve international cuisine, or casual fare like
The Nobel Peace Center, Oslo
After our visit to Tromsø, we spent a few days in the capital of Norway. In Oslo, the Nobel Peace Center which was 5 minutes walk from our hotel. It is located in the former Oslo Vestbanestasjon (Oslo West railway station) train station building from 1872, close to the Oslo City Hall and overlooking the harbor. The Nobel
Reindeer in Norway 2017
Another highlight of this trip up north is to see reindeers. We joined a tour to visit a reindeer farm located about an hour’s drive inland from Tromsø. Reindeer pull a sleigh through the night sky to help Santa Claus deliver gifts to good children on Christmas Eve. We see them on festive cards and decorations. None had a red
