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some of which would have pleased Picasso. There's also a children's workshop
devoted to painting, drawing, music, and dance.
Lille Frøens vei 4.
&
22-46-85-73.
Admission 50NOK ($7.10) adults, 30NOK ($4.25) children. Jan-June and
Sept-Dec Tues-Thurs 9:30am-2pm, Sun 11am-4pm; July-Aug 15 Tues-Thurs and Sun 11am-4pm. Closed
Mon, Fri, and Sat Aug 15-31. T-banen: Frøen.
Norgesparken Tusenfryd
This is the largest amusement park in Nor-
way, conceived as a smaller version of Copenhagen's Tivoli. It includes a num-
ber of simple restaurants, a roller coaster with a loop and corkscrew, an
amphitheater with all-day entertainment by performers such as musicians and
clowns, and many games of skill or chance. In the summer there is also a water
park. The park is 19km (12 miles) south of the Central Station.
Vinterbro by E6/E18/Mossevelen.
&
64-97-66-99.
www.tusenfryd.no. All-day ticket 250NOK ($36) adults,
215NOK ($31) children. Late Apr to Sept daily 10:30am-7pm. Closed Oct to late Apr. Bus: Shuttle service from
Oslo's Central Station daily 10am-1pm (every 30 min.); final return shortly after park closes. Fare 30NOK
($4.25) adults, 20NOK ($2.85) children.
Kids
6 Oslo on Foot: Walking Tours
WALKING TOUR 1
HISTORIC OSLO
Start:
Aker Brygge.
Finish:
Royal Palace.
Time:
2
1
⁄
2
hours.
Best Time:
Any day when it's not raining.
Worst Times:
Rush hours (weekdays 7-9am and 5-7pm).
4
Christiania Torv
The yellow house on your left, the
Young Artists Association, was once
the home of the dreaded executioner.
His fee depended on the type of exe-
cution performed.
Start at the harbor to the west of the
Rådhuset at:
1
Aker Brygge
This steel-and-glass complex is a
rebuilt district of shops and restau-
rants that was developed from Oslo's
old shipbuilding grounds. It has a fine
view of Akershus Castle.
Head east along Rådhusplassen, looking to
your left at the:
2
Rådhuset
The Oslo City Hall, built in 1950, is
decorated with artwork by Norwegian
artists.
Climb the steps at the east end of the
square and a small hill to see the:
3
Statue of Franklin D.
Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt flew to Oslo to ded-
icate this statue.
This area is the heart of the 17th-century
Renaissance city. Take Rådhusgata east to
the traffic hub of:
TAKE A BREAK
To the right of the Young
Artists Association is
Kafé
Celsius,
Rådhusgatan 19
(
&
22-42-45-39
), Oslo's oldest resi-
dential house. Today it's a charming
arts-oriented cafe that serves tasty food.
Sandwich prices start at 108NOK ($15).
You can also order pasta salads and
such dishes as ratatouille or tortellini.
On cold days there's a fire in the fire-
place. It's open Monday to Saturday
11:30am to midnight, Sunday 11:30am
to 8pm.
