Oslo

This museum houses three large viking ships and two smaller ones. — Afar Magazine

This museum was built in 1963 to house his 1,100 paintings, 4,500 drawings, and 18,000 prints. — Concierge

Built c 1300, the Akershus fortress faces the sea in defiance of all attempts to invade from the water. — Michelin Guide

This is a perfect way to see Norway in a day. — Fodor's

This is one of those special nuggets art lovers stumble across in their travels, wondering why such a place isn't better known. — Frommer's

Located at the bottom of the ski jump, the Ski Museum charts how ski manufacturing and techniques have evolved since prehistory. — Michelin Guide

Oslo's magnificent opera house, located to the east of the city centre, was designed by the Norwegian architects Snøhetta. — Michelin Guide

A dusting of snow on bronze makes for as appealing a visual feast as a full blast of summer sun on marble at Oslo's most celebrated park. — Concierge

The museum of cultural history is managed by the Univeristy of Oslo and features many interesting exhibits, with a plethora of artefacts from all over the world. — Afar Magazine

What used to consist mainly of a shipyard, Aker Brygge is now a popular borough among Oslo locals and tourists alike. — Afar Magazine

The Bygdøy Peninsula ( M0368) holds some of Oslo's top attractions. You can rush around all the sights in half a day, but allotting a few extra hours will be more rewarding. — Lonely Planet

Around the corner from the Rådhus (city hall) where the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded every year, the Nobel Peace Center offers info on Peace Laureates. — Concierge

Chronicles the maritime history and culture of the rugged country, complete with a ship's deck with helm and chart house. — Frommer's

Now theatergoers from around the world can pay tribute to Ibsen by visiting his former apartment. — Frommer's

The two tall red-brick towers of the town hall act as beacons for boats heading into the fjord. — Michelin Guide

The inner Oslo Fjord is known for its idyllic islands, which are a short ferry trip away from Oslo. — Afar Magazine

An artist's mausoleum with a haunting echo.  — Atlas Obscura