Summertime

It's finally summer! The temperature has been quite high the last couple of days, and its really nice to be outside. The picture is from Sofienberg Park, which was crowded yesterday! Lots of people went out to barbecue, drink, talk, play games and have fun! :o)

According to Wikipedia Sofienbergparken is one of the most visited parks in Oslo, approximately 3000 people visiting on sunny days. Probably because the park is quite big, and it's located in a very densely populated area.

Photo by: Stormel

New piece of art outside the opera house

The piece is called 'Hun ligger' (She Lies) by Monica Bonvicini.

The sculpture is 12 meter tall and weighs 335 tons (the sculpture alone is 35 tons, then the pontoon/float weighs 300 tons).

- She Lies is meant to be a monument about change, longing and hope. A monument about construction: its beauty and its implicit visions, the beauty of the un-done as a permanent state of change . (Monica Bonvicini)

According to the artist, she has "translated" the painting 'Das Eismeer' (1823-24) by Caspar David Friedrich.

The sculpture will be properly unveiled by the Norwegian Queen Sonja, on Tuesday May 11th 2010.




Photos by: Lothiane

Sentrumsløpet II

Another picture from the race Sentrumsløpet. :o)

Photo by: Stormel

Sentrumsløpet

It was crowded in the streets downtown yesterday. 5500 people ran 10 km, in a race called "Sentrumsløpet", which takes place in Oslo every spring. 

Photo by: Stormel

Skiers

Skiers crossing a lake in Nordmarka.

Photo by: Stormel

Bjørnsjøen

Nordmarka is the mostly forested region which makes up the northern part of Oslo. The forests are popular sites for hiking and skiing. Most of the forests are protected, and it is not possible to obtain building permits for cottages in the area. 

There are several lakes in Nordmarka. Todays picture, taken a couple of weeks ago, gives you a view of one of them. This lake is called Bjørnsjøen. Translated the name means Bear Lake. 

Photo by: Stormel

Skating

Skating downtown tonight!

Photo by: Stormel

Colorful neighbourhood

Photo by: Stormel

Frozen

10 days into the new year, and Oslo is still frozen....and I like it! Cold and beautiful! :o)

Photo by: Stormel

Happy New Year!

We wish you all the best in 2010! :)