Although our first tour of Oslo was generally unmemorable, we did stop by this church where I was…read morequite taken with how half of it looks like an entirely different church. The bottom half was a church in it's own right, however when they decided to expand the bricks used were no longer available so they went with a different seller, thus why there's a sharp divide in coloration between the bottom and top. The small bump in one corner that looks entirely out of place is actually a piece from two entirely separate churches. Said piece outlived both being burned down and now calls this eclectic patchwork church home. We were told by our guide it's a very Norwegian thing not to waste and to re-use building materials from other projects - you can see an example of this in the art piece She Lies which is made from leftover Opera House materials. All in all it's a quite interesting architectural spot, so I'd recommend walking by if you're in the area.

Oslo Domkirke - A beautiful cathedral with a rich history and a very welcoming atmosphere. The…read moreinterior feels elegant and peaceful while offering many impressive artistic details. During my visit, I especially appreciated the opportunity to take a break from the busy city outside. Its central location makes the cathedral easily accessible to visitors. It is a place that combines historical significance, spiritual atmosphere, and beautiful architecture into one remarkable experience. Admission was free.

Great venue for music, went to a Christmas night here. Total surprise, Heidi's friends invited us…read more Gløgg and Gingerbreads outside and then some fantastic music here! I had a wonderful night of just great music Christmas songs, Norsk and English. Jazz and soul! And it turns out we were 5 feet away from the Crowned Princess and Prince! Mad!

We went there too early in the year, and the church was closed…read more It sits within a nice setting though, and looks itself very special. So it was really no waste of time!

This is the biggest stavechurch of the still 28 remaining ones. It's a medieval architectual…read moremasterpiece and the church is still in use. It's not known when it was built. Only that it's after 1196. There are some beautiful wall paintings that dates back to 1668. Other facilities: A café, souvenier store & toilets