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The Nobel Peace Prize Awards in Oslo |  Oslo Rådhus (City Hall)
Dec 2009 (annual)
At the same time as the other Nobel awards are handed out in Stockholm, the Norwegian Nobel Institute hands out the famous Peace prize, awarded annually to individuals or organisations whose work and achievements have promoted world peace and global cooperation. The celebration itself takes place in the Oslo Town Hall, Rådhuset, near Aker Brygge, and it is attended by the king as well as the highest functionaries of the state. |
Narvisen Ice Rink |  Narvisen Ice Rink
30 Nov 2009 - 1 Mar 2010 (annual)
The flood-lit Narvisen Ice Rink in the heart of Oslo plays music while skaters glide. Skates are available for hire and admission is free. Those watching from the side-lines can fill up on hot dogs, popcorn or hot drinks on sale. |
Oslo Church Music Festival |  Oslo
Mar 2010 (annual)
Oslo Church Music Festival is not just for lovers of church music. It attracts an eclectic crowd and allows visitors to experience some of Oslo's most beautiful venues, as the city's churches fill with orchestral, vocal and other international music. |
Tryvann Vinterpark |  Tryvann Vinterpark
Dec 2009 - Apr 2010 (annual)
Oslo's Tryvann Vinterpark is a major Norwegian ski resort with an impressive number of runs for all abilities. In the summer the area is popular with walkers, while plenty of tracks cater for cyclists. |
Constitution Day |  Oslo
17 May 2010 (annual)
On the morning of 17 May, thousands of Norwegian children dress in their best clothes, pin on rosettes and take part in the annual Constitution Day parade. Oslo's event is particularly impressive, with a graduating students' version in the afternoon. |
Munch Museum |  Munch Museum
1 Sep 2009 - 31 May 2010; not Mon (various dates)
Oslo's central Munch Museum houses The Scream and Madonna among other paintings by Norwegian Expressionist painter Edvard Munch (1863-1944). Films, lectures and guided tours give deeper insight into the tormented painter's motivations and style. |
Nobel Peace Center |  Nobel Peace Center
1 Sep 2009 - 31 May 2010; not Mon (various dates)
The Nobel Peace Center, which opened close to Aker Brygge in June 2005, is devoted to the famous peace prize. Exhibitions tell the story of Alfred Nobel and past prize winners, with displays on worldwide war, peace and conflict resolution. |
Norwegian Wood Festival |  Frognerbadet
Jun 2010 (annual)
Oslo's Frognerbadet fills with top acts each summer for Norway's favourite annual music festival - Norwegian Wood. Neil Young, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Bigbang and Duffy headline. |
Færderseilasen |  Oslo
Jun 2010 (annual)
The Færderseilasen is the world's largest overnight regatta, with more than 1100 boats taking part. From Oslo's harbour, south to the Færder lighhouse and back to Horten, this most spectacular of Norwegian yacht races involves the entire boating population of the country. |
Oslo Summer Festival |  Oslo
Jun 2010 (annual)
Downtown Oslo's Summer Festival presents entertainment and markets in the streets, a funfair, shows, live concerts and extended opening hours in the shops over three days. |
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