Oscarshall

Oscarshall is situated at Bygdøy in Oslo. It was built in 1852 for King Oscar I, and then sold to the Norwegian state in 1863. It has been at the disposal for Norwegian kings ever since.

The architectural style is patterned on the English neo-Gothic castle, which was typical in Scandinavia in the mid-19th century. In addition to the main building, the property consists of a park that stretches down to the fjord, where an open pavilion is located.

After being restored in the 1990s, the castle opened to the public as a museum.

Thank you so much, Anne-Sophie for letting us use your photo. Please visit at Ordinary Oslo.

Large Arch - Henry Moore

This piece of art can be seen at the beach called Huk at Bygdøy in Oslo. It's called Large Arch and was made by Henry Moore, an English sculptor.

Thank you Anne-Sophie at Ordinary Oslo, for letting us use her photo!

Bygdøy

Ocean salt and wet and deep
As of many eyes that weep
Everyone's alone

(From Berceuse by André Bjerke)

Picture taken at Bygdøy, a very popular area in the summer. People go here to swim and sunbathe. I prefer it in the autumn when it's more quiet.

Photo by: Lothiane

Closed for the winter

... and nothing on the menu.

From Bygdøy in Oslo. This little shop is probably only open during summer time, when lots of people visit Bygdøy to sunbathe and swim in the fjord.

Photo by: Lothiane