Myths and Legends of Oslo
Overview
Spooky stories about legendary criminals and ghosts intertwine with historical myths and Norwegian traditions during this captivating walk. The route covers the main attractions in the heart of Norway's capital.
- 👻 Hear tales of infamous criminals and local ghosts throughout the journey.
- 🏰 Start at the City Hall and visit Akershus Fortress along the way.
- 🕰️ Walk through Kvadraturen, the oldest part of the 17th-century city.
- 📜 Conclude on Karl Johan street, where you will see Parliament, the National Theater, the University, the Royal Palace, and the Grand Café.
- 🚶♂️ The walk lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
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Fridtjof Nansens PlassWe start our tour at the spectacular Oslo City Hall (Fridtjof Nansens plass 2, The Two Swans Fontaine, GPS: 59.912372, 10.733971), and learn about the lives of the gods and the stories of wisdom and love, war and hate, and magnificent visions of the future.
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RadhusplassenThe tour continues with stories related to the Norwegian and Oslo´s symbols and legends
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The tour continues with stories related to the places where the Norwegian capital was transferred in XVII st, and received its name as Christiania.
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Kvadraturen NeighbourhoodThe tour continues with stories related to Kvadraturen.
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Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning)Akershus Fortress is a medieval castle overlooking the Oslo Fjord, built in the late 1200s to protect the city. Over the centuries, it served as a royal residence, a military stronghold, and a prison. You will hear stories about real events and people, as well as myths and unexplained phenomena that people talked about from generation to generation.