www.womanthismonth.com August 2016 51 Le Benjamin is a popular find in the burgeoning restaurant scene of Oslo's trendy Grünerløkka neighbourhood. It’s ranked at number seven of the city’s 1,071 eateries on Trip Advisor. Pay a visit to the Viking Ship Museum and learn about the history of the raiders whose exploits have inspired films, books and fairytales. Ice bars are popular in Oslo, making them family attractions. The drinks are served in ice glasses. Vigeland Park is the world’s largest sculpture park made by a single artist. It’s not unusual for festivals and fiestas to run through the night, taking advantage of the long hours of twilight. Rated as one of the best cities to live in, Norway’s capital, Oslo, effortlessly combines majestic wilderness and a cosmopolitan lifestyle. Don’t let the high tax and expensive cost of living deter you from visiting this place, there are plenty of things to do on a budget. The cityscape is fringed with parks, hills, forests and lakes. Tour the various museums in the morning and explore mountainous trails or board a boat for the local fjord in the afternoon. Head to the Viking Ship Museum to learn more about the marauding Norse seafarers, who settled in Norway. Rife with galleries, glittering skyscrapers and theatre shows, Oslo is also known for its rich artsy scene and modern architecture. Midnight fiestas are popular during summer. Considered an architectural wonder, the Oslo Opera House hosts ballet and opera performances throughout the year. Check out the Oslo National Academy of the Arts for ongoing exhibitions and live shows. Oslo
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