Oslo Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.Anti-spam check. Do not fill this in! ==Culture== Oslo has a large and varied number of [[voy:Oslo|cultural attractions]], which include several buildings containing artwork from [[Edvard Munch]] and various other international artists but also several [[Norwegian people|Norwegian]] artists. Several world-famous writers have either lived or been born in Oslo. Examples are [[Knut Hamsun]] and [[Henrik Ibsen]]. The government has recently invested large amounts of money in cultural installations, facilities, buildings and festivals in the City of Oslo. [[Bygdøy]], outside the city centre is the centre for history and the Norwegian Vikings' history. The area contains many parks and seasites and many museums. Examples are the [[Fram Museum]], [[Viking Ship Museum (Oslo)|Vikingskiphuset]] and the [[Kon-Tiki Museum]]. Oslo hosts the annual Oslo Freedom Forum, a conference described by ''The Economist'' as "on its way to becoming a human-rights equivalent of the Davos economic forum."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.economist.com/node/16219707?story_id=16219707 |newspaper=The Economist |title=A crowded field |date=27 May 2010 |access-date=10 August 2010 |archive-date=29 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629210338/http://www.economist.com/node/16219707?story_id=16219707 |url-status=live}}</ref> Oslo is also known for giving out the [[Nobel Peace Prize]] every year. ===Food=== {{Expand section|date=August 2017}} Grønland, the central areas around Youngstorget and Torggata, [[Karl Johans gate]] (the main pedestrian thoroughfare), [[Aker Brygge]] and [[Tjuvholmen]], Sørenga, and the boroughs of [[Frogner]], [[Majorstuen]], [[St. Hanshaugen]] / [[Bislett]], and [[Grünerløkka]] all have a high concentration of cafes and restaurants. There are several food markets, the largest being Mathallen Food Hall at Vulkan with more than 30 specialty shops, cafés, and eateries.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vezit.com/oslo-norway/oslo-city-art-fountains-flowers-and-sculptures |title=Oslo: The City of Art, Fountains, Flowers, and Sculptures |publisher=vezit.com |access-date=27 July 2017 |archive-date=28 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728212426/http://www.vezit.com/oslo-norway/oslo-city-art-fountains-flowers-and-sculptures |url-status=live}}</ref> As of March 2018 six Oslo restaurants were mentioned in the [[Michelin Guide]]. [[Maaemo]] is the only Norwegian restaurant ever to have been awarded three Michelin stars. Statholdergaarden, Kontrast, and Galt each have one star. Only two restaurants in Oslo have a BIB gourmand mention: Restaurant Eik and Smalhans.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Oslo wins another Michelin star |url=https://www.newsinenglish.no/2018/02/19/oslo-wins-another-michelin-star/ |access-date=30 July 2020 |website=www.newsinenglish.no |date=19 February 2018 |archive-date=1 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001011537/https://www.newsinenglish.no/2018/02/19/oslo-wins-another-michelin-star/ |url-status=live}}</ref> ===Museums, galleries=== [[File:Lambda by Akerselvallmenningen and Munchs brygge.jpg|thumb|MUNCH Museum (2020)]] Oslo houses several major museums and galleries. The [[Munch Museum]] contains ''[[The Scream]]'' and other works by [[Edvard Munch]], who donated all his work to the city after his death.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.edvardmunch.info/biography-3/ |title=Edvard Munch» Edvard Munch Biography 3 |publisher=Edvardmunch.info |access-date=3 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501174229/http://www.edvardmunch.info/biography-3/ |archive-date=1 May 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The city council is planning a new Munch Museum which is most likely to be built in [[Bjørvika]], in the southeast of the city.<ref name=autogenerated5>{{cite web |url=http://www.haveiendom.no/filestore/uppdateringar__og__mars/MUNCH.pdf |title=Munch{{!}}Stenersen |access-date=29 November 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120529114335/http://www.haveiendom.no/filestore/uppdateringar__og__mars/MUNCH.pdf |archive-date=29 May 2012}}</ref> The museum will be named [[Munch/Stenersen]].<ref name=autogenerated5 /> 50 different museums are located around the city.<ref>{{cite web |author=Tone |url=http://www.visitoslo.com/en/attractions-and-sights.49105.en.html |title=Attractions: Museums and sights of Oslo, Norway |publisher=Visitoslo.com |access-date=3 June 2011 |archive-date=8 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308054413/https://www.visitoslo.com/en/attractions-and-sights.49105.en.html |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Norsk Folkemuseum|Folkemuseet]] is located on the [[Bygdøy]] peninsula and is dedicated to [[Folk art]], Folk Dress, [[Sami people|Sami]] culture and the [[viking]] culture. The outdoor museum contains 155 authentic old buildings from all parts of Norway, including a [[Stave Church]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.world66.com/europe/norway/oslo/museums |title=Oslo Museums |work=World66.com |date=18 March 2005 |access-date=3 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501174343/http://www.world66.com/europe/norway/oslo/museums |archive-date=1 May 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The [[Vigeland Museum]] located in the large [[Frogner Park]], is free to access and contains over 212 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland including an obelisk and the Wheel of Life.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cosmotourist.com/travel/d/i/2424901/t/oslo/frognerparken-and-vigeland-park/ |title=Frognerparken and Vigeland Park – Oslo |publisher=Cosmotourist |access-date=3 June 2011 |archive-date=1 May 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501173409/http://www.cosmotourist.com/travel/d/i/2424901/t/oslo/frognerparken-and-vigeland-park/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> Another popular sculpture is Sinnataggen, a baby boy stamping his foot in fury. This statue is very well known as an icon in the city.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oslosurf.com/innhold/00000038.shtml |title=Sinnataggen |publisher=Oslosurf.com |access-date=3 June 2011 |archive-date=10 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120310215920/http://www.oslosurf.com/innhold/00000038.shtml |url-status=live}}</ref> There is also a newer landscaped sculpture park, [[Ekebergparken Sculpture Park]], with works by Norwegian and international artists such as [[Salvador Dalí]].<ref>[http://www.ekebergparken.com/en/ Ekebergparken Sculpture Park] {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308054448/https://ekebergparken.com/en/|date=8 March 2021 }} Homepage {{in lang|en}}</ref> [[File:Telemarkstunet Norsk Folkemuseum 0.jpg|right|thumb|Historic buildings at [[Norsk Folkemuseum]]]] The [[Viking Ship Museum (Oslo)|Viking Ship Museum]] features three [[Viking ship]]s found at Oseberg, Gokstad and Tune and several other unique items from the Viking Age.<ref>{{cite web |author=Norway dot com |url=http://www.norway.com/directories/d_company.asp?id=671 |title=The Viking Ship Museum (Vikingskipshuset), Museums, Oslo Norway Directory |publisher=Norway.com |access-date=3 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110527145046/http://www.norway.com/directories/d_company.asp?id=671 |archive-date=27 May 2011}}</ref> The museum is currently closed for renovation, but will open again in 2026.<ref name="thenorwayguide.com-2022">{{Cite web |date=20 April 2022 |title=Why The Viking Ship Museum Is Closed Until 2026 - The Norway Guide |url=https://thenorwayguide.com/why-the-viking-ship-museum-is-closed/ |access-date=2 October 2022 |website=thenorwayguide.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Phone |first1=Visiting address Museum of Cultural HistoryFrederiks gate 2 0164 Oslo Mail address P. O. Box 6762 St Olavs plass 0130 Oslo |last2=fax |title=The Viking Ship Museum: Closed - Museum of Cultural History |url=https://www.khm.uio.no/english/visit-us/viking-ship-museum/index.html |access-date=2 October 2022 |website=www.khm.uio.no |language=en}}</ref> The new museum will be called Museum of the Viking Age, and has plans to feature more viking items than at the old location.<ref name="thenorwayguide.com-2022" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Phone |first=Museum of the Viking Age Visiting address Museum of Cultural HistoryFrederiks gate 2 0164 Oslo Mail address P. O. Box 6762 St Olavs plass 0130 Oslo |title=Frontpage - Museum of the Viking Age |url=https://www.vikingtidsmuseet.no/english/index.html |access-date=2 October 2022 |website=www.vikingtidsmuseet.no |language=en}}</ref> The [[Oslo City Museum]] holds a permanent exhibition about the people in Oslo and the history of the city.<ref>{{cite web |author=Norway dot com |url=http://www.norway.com/directories/d_company.asp?id=1742 |title=Oslo City Museum, Museums, Oslo Norway Directory |publisher=Norway.com |access-date=3 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501174550/http://www.norway.com/directories/d_company.asp?id=1742 |archive-date=1 May 2011}}</ref> The [[Kon-Tiki Museum]] houses [[Thor Heyerdahl]]'s Kon-tiki and Ra II.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.visitnorway.com/en/Product/?pid=28951 |title=The Kon-Tiki Museum – Norway official travel guide |publisher=visitnorway.com |access-date=3 June 2011 |archive-date=24 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131024052821/http://www.visitnorway.com/en/Product/?pid=28951 |url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Fram Museum]] features items from arctic and antarctic expeditions, including the wooden ship [[Fram (ship)|Fram]] used by [[Fridtjof Nansen|Fritjof Nansen]] and [[Roald Amundsen]] during their expeditions.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 June 2022 |title=Travel Tip: Fram Museum (The Best Arctic Expedition Museum In Oslo) - The Norway Guide |url=https://thenorwayguide.com/fram-museum/ |access-date=2 October 2022 |website=thenorwayguide.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Our Exhibitions |url=https://frammuseum.no/our-exhibitions/ |access-date=2 October 2022 |website=FRAM |language=en-GB}}</ref> [[National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design|The National Museum]] holds and preserves, exhibits and promotes public knowledge about Norway's most extensive collection of art.<ref name=autogenerated6>{{cite web |url=http://www.nasjonalmuseet.no/en/about_the_national_museum/about_the_national_museum/ |title=About the National Museum : Nasjonalmuseet |publisher=Nasjonalmuseet.no |access-date=3 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110515153818/http://www.nasjonalmuseet.no/en/about_the_national_museum/about_the_national_museum/ |archive-date=15 May 2011}}</ref> The museum shows permanent exhibitions of works from its own collections but also temporary exhibitions that incorporate work loaned from elsewhere.<ref name=autogenerated6 /> The National Museums exhibition avenues are the National Gallery, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the National Museum, the Museum of Decorative Arts and the National Museum of Architecture.<ref name=autogenerated6 /> A new National Museum in Oslo will open in 2020 located at [[Oslo Vestbanestasjon|Vestbanen]] behind the [[Nobel Peace Center]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nasjonalmuseet.no/en/about_the_national_museum/the_national_museum_at_vestbanen/ |title=The National Museum at Vestbanen : Nasjonalmuseet |publisher=Nasjonalmuseet.no |access-date=3 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110515153730/http://www.nasjonalmuseet.no/en/about_the_national_museum/the_national_museum_at_vestbanen/ |archive-date=15 May 2011}}</ref> The Nobel Peace Center is an independent organisation opened on 11 June 2005 by the [[King Harald V]] as part of the celebrations to mark Norway's centenary as an independent country.<ref name=autogenerated4>{{cite web |url=http://www.norway.org/ARCHIVE/policy/peace/peacecenter/ |title=Nobel Peace Center Opens in Oslo |publisher=Norway.org |access-date=3 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110608151543/http://www.norway.org/ARCHIVE/policy/peace/peacecenter/ |archive-date=8 June 2011}}</ref> The building houses a permanent exhibition, expanding every year when a new [[Nobel Peace Prize]] winner is announced, containing information of every winner in history. The building is mainly used as a communication centre.<ref name=autogenerated4 /> ===Music and events=== [[File:Am 11. Juli 2005 wurde in Oslo das Nobel Friedenszentrum eröffnet. 03.jpg|thumb|[[Nobel Peace Center]]]] Many festivals are held in Oslo, such as Oslo Jazz festival, a six-day [[jazz]] festival which has been held annually in August for the past 25 years.<ref name="OJF">{{cite web |url=http://www.oslojazz.no/indexENG.php |title=Oslo Jazzfestival |last=OJF |work=oslojazz.no |year=2011 |access-date=5 July 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110701021437/http://www.oslojazz.no/indexENG.php |archive-date=1 July 2011}}</ref> Oslo's biggest [[rock music|rock]] festival is Øyafestivalen or simply "Øya". It draws about 60,000 people to the [[Tøyen Park]] east in Oslo and lasts for four days.<ref name="Øya">{{cite web |url=https://oyafestivalen.no/ |title=Øyafestivalen 2021 |website=Øyafestivalen – Øya 2020 |access-date=16 September 2018 |archive-date=16 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916082452/https://oyafestivalen.no/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The Oslo International [[Church Music]] Festival<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kirkemusikkfestivalen.no/index.php?lang=en |title=Oslo Internasjonale kirkemusikkfestival |publisher=Kirkemusikkfestivalen.no |access-date=12 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130517105645/http://www.kirkemusikkfestivalen.no/index.php?lang=en |archive-date=17 May 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> has been held annually since 2000. The Oslo [[World Music]] Festival showcases people who are stars in their own country but strangers in Norway. The Oslo [[Chamber Music]] Festival is held in August every year and world-class chamber musicians and soloists gather in Oslo to perform at this festival. The Norwegian Wood Rock Festival is held every year in June in Oslo. The [[Peace prize|Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony]] is headed by [[Norwegian Nobel Institute|the Institute]]; the award ceremony is held annually in [[Oslo rådhus|The City Hall]] on 10 December.<ref name="NobelPrize">{{cite web |url=http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/2010/award-video.html |title=The Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony 2010 |last=NobelPrize.Org |work=nobelprize.org |year=2011 |access-date=5 July 2011 |archive-date=14 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814153844/http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/2010/award-video.html |url-status=live}}</ref> Even though [[Sami people|Sami]] land is far away from the capital, the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History marks the Sami National Day with a series of activities and entertainment. The World Cup Biathlon in [[Holmenkollen]] is held every year and here male and female competitors compete against each other in Sprint, Pursuit and Mass Start disciplines.<ref name="Biathlon">{{cite web |url=http://www.visitoslo.com/en/world-cup-biathlon.77706.242653rd17.tlp.html |title=World Cup Biathlon – Official Travel & Visitor's Guide to Oslo, Norway |last=VisitOslo.Com |work=visitoslo.com |year=2011 |access-date=5 July 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110917133809/http://www.visitoslo.com/en/world-cup-biathlon.77706.242653rd17.tlp.html |archive-date=17 September 2011}}</ref> Other examples of annual events in Oslo are Desucon, a convention focusing on Japanese culture<ref name="Desucon">{{cite web |url=http://www.desu.no/ |title=Desu |last=Desu.No |work=desu.no |year=2011 |language=no |access-date=5 July 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110803022917/http://www.desu.no/ |archive-date=3 August 2011}}</ref> and [[Færderseilasen]], the world's largest overnight regatta with more than 1100 boats taking part every year.<ref name="Færderseilasen">{{cite web |url=http://kns.no/nor/Regatta/Regattasider/Fokus_Bank_Farderseilasen/ |title=Fokus Bank Færderseilasen – KNS |last=KNS.No |work=kns.no |year=2011 |access-date=5 July 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706075423/http://kns.no/nor/Regatta/Regattasider/Fokus_Bank_Farderseilasen/ |archive-date=6 July 2011}}</ref> [[Rikard Nordraak]], composer of the [[national anthem of Norway]], was born in Oslo in 1842. Norway's principal orchestra is the [[Oslo Philharmonic]], based at the [[Oslo Concert Hall]] since 1977. Although it was founded in 1919, the Oslo Philharmonic can trace its roots to the founding of the ''Christiania Musikerforening'' (Christiania Musicians Society) by [[Edvard Grieg]] and [[Johan Svendsen]] in 1879.<ref name="Oslo-Filharmonien">{{cite web |url=http://www.oslofilharmonien.no/lang/en/ |title=Filharmonien |last=Oslo-Filharmonien |work=oslofilharmonien.no |year=2011 |access-date=5 July 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110814052414/http://www.oslofilharmonien.no/lang/en/ |archive-date=14 August 2011}}</ref> Oslo has hosted the [[Eurovision Song Contest]] twice, in [[Eurovision Song Contest 1996|1996]] and [[Eurovision Song Contest 2010|2010]]. ===Performing arts=== [[File:"Streifzug" mit der Kamera durch Oslo. 02.jpg|thumb|The National Theatre is the largest theatre in Norway.<ref name=autogenerated3>{{cite web |url=http://wiki.worldflicks.org/nationaltheatret_-_national_theatre.html |title=Nationaltheatret – National Theatre: Photos and videos on Google Maps, the WIKI-way |at=59.914386,10.7342595 |publisher=Wiki.worldflicks.org |access-date=3 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170701044312/http://wiki.worldflicks.org/nationaltheatret_-_national_theatre.html |archive-date=1 July 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref>]] Oslo houses over 20 theatres, such as the Norwegian Theatre and the [[National Theatre (Oslo)|National Theatre]] located at Karl Johan Street. The [[National Theatre (Oslo)|National Theatre]] is the largest theatre in Norway and is situated between the royal palace and the parliament building, [[Stortinget]].<ref name=autogenerated3 /> The names of [[Ludvig Holberg]], [[Henrik Ibsen]] and [[Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson]] are engraved on the façade of the building over the main entrance. This theatre represents the actors and play-writers of the country but the songwriters, singers and dancers are represented in the form of a newly opened [[Oslo Opera House]], situated in [[Bjørvika]]. The Opera was opened in 2008 and is a national landmark, designed by the Norwegian architectural firm, [[Snøhetta (company)|Snøhetta]]. There are two houses, together containing over 2000 seats. The building cost 500 million euro to build and took five years to build and is known for being the first [[Opera House]] in the world to let people walk on the roof of the building. The foyer and the roof are also used for concerts as well as the three stages.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.globetales.com/7-of-the-best-tourist-attractions-in-oslo-norway |title=7 of the Best Tourist Attractions in Oslo, Norway |publisher=Globe Tales |access-date=3 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501173223/http://www.globetales.com/7-of-the-best-tourist-attractions-in-oslo-norway |archive-date=1 May 2011}}</ref> ===Literature=== Most great Norwegian authors have lived in Oslo for some period in their life. For instance, [[Nobel Prize in Literature|Nobel Prize]]-winning author [[Sigrid Undset]] grew up in Oslo, and described her life there in the autobiographical novel ''Elleve år'' (1934; translated as ''The Longest Years''; New York 1971). The playwright [[Henrik Ibsen]] is probably the most famous Norwegian author. Ibsen wrote plays such as ''[[Hedda Gabler]]'', ''[[Peer Gynt]]'', ''[[A Doll's House]]'' and ''[[The Lady from the Sea]]''. The [[Ibsen quotes, Oslo|Ibsen Quotes]] project completed in 2008 is a work of art consisting of 69 Ibsen quotations in stainless steel lettering which have been set into the granite sidewalks of the city's central streets.<ref name=okland>{{cite web |title=Ibsen som jålete graffiti |url=http://www.aftenposten.no/meninger/debatt/article2645410.ece |last=Økland |first=Ingunn |date=10 September 2008 |work=[[Aftenposten]] |language=no |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110504062414/http://www.aftenposten.no/meninger/debatt/article2645410.ece |archive-date=4 May 2011 }}</ref> In recent years, novelists like [[Lars Saabye Christensen]], [[Tove Nilsen]], [[Suresh Chandra Shukla]], [[Jo Nesbø]] and [[Roy Jacobsen]] have described the city and its people in their novels. Early 20th-century literature from Oslo include poets [[Rudolf Nilsen]] and [[André Bjerke]]. ===Media=== The newspapers {{Lang|no|[[Aftenposten]], {{lang|no|[[Dagbladet]]}}, [[Verdens Gang]], [[Dagens Næringsliv]]}}, ''[[Finansavisen]]'', {{Lang|no|[[Dagsavisen]]}}, ''[[Morgenbladet]]'', {{Lang|no|[[Vårt Land (Norwegian newspaper)|Vårt Land]], [[Nationen]] and [[Klassekampen]]}} are published in Oslo. The main office of the national broadcasting company [[Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation|NRK]] is located at [[Marienlyst]] in Oslo, near [[Majorstuen]], and NRK also has regional services via both radio and television. [[TVNorge]] (TVNorway) is also located in Oslo, while [[TV 2 (Norway)|TV 2]] (based in [[Bergen]]) and [[TV3 (Norway)|TV3]] (based in London) operate branch offices in central Oslo. There is also a variety of specialty publications and smaller media companies. A number of magazines are produced in Oslo. The two dominant companies are [[Aller Media]] and [[Hjemmet Mortensen AB]]. ===Sports=== [[File:LIverpool VS Lyn Bislett Stadion.jpg|left|thumb|[[Bislett Stadium]] during a friendly between [[Lyn Oslo]] and [[Liverpool F.C.]]]] [[File:Kavringen brygge, Oslo.jpg|thumb|Waterfront at [[Tjuvholmen]]]] Oslo is home to the [[Holmenkollen National Arena]] and [[Holmenkollbakken]], the country's main [[biathlon]] and [[Nordic skiing]] venues. It hosts annual world cup tournaments, including the [[Holmenkollen Ski Festival]]. Oslo hosted the [[Biathlon World Championships]] in [[Biathlon World Championships 1986|1986]], [[Biathlon World Championships 1990|1990]], [[Biathlon World Championships 2000|2000]], [[Biathlon World Championships 2002|2002]] and [[Biathlon World Championships 2016|2016]]. [[FIS Nordic World Ski Championships]] have been hosted in [[FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1930|1930]], [[FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1966|1966]], [[FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1982|1982]] and [[FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2011|2011]], as well as the [[1952 Winter Olympics]]. Oslo is the home of several football clubs in the [[Norwegian football league system|Norwegian league system]]. [[Vålerenga Fotball|Vålerenga]], [[FK Lyn|Lyn]] and [[Skeid]] have won both the [[Norwegian Premier League|league]] and the [[Norwegian Football Cup|cup]], [[KFUM-Kameratene Oslo|KFUM-Kameratene]] entered the [[Eliteserien|top division]] in 2024. while Mercantile SFK and [[Frigg Oslo FK|Frigg]] have won the cup. [[Ullevål Stadion]] is the home arena for the [[Norwegian national football team|Norway national team]] and the [[Norwegian Football Cup|Football Cup Final]]. The stadium has previously hosted the finals of the [[UEFA Women's Championship]] in [[1987 European Competition for Women's Football|1987]] and [[UEFA Women's Euro 1997|1997]], and the [[2002 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship]].<ref name=historikk>{{cite web |url=http://www.ullevaal-stadion.no/index.asp?id=26090 |author=Ullevaal Stadion |title=Historikk |access-date=10 June 2009 |language=no |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101202004715/http://www.ullevaal-stadion.no/index.asp?id=26090 |archive-date=2 December 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Røa IL]] is Oslo's only team in the women's league, [[Toppserien]]. Each year, the international youth football tournament [[Norway Cup]] is held on [[Ekebergsletta]] and other places in the city. Due to the cold climate and proximity to major forests bordering the city, skiing is a popular recreational activity in Oslo. The [[Tryvann Ski Resort]] is the most used ski resort in Norway.<ref name=obl1>{{Cite encyclopedia |year=2010 |title=Tryvann Vinterpark |encyclopedia=Oslo byleksikon |edition=5th |editor=[[Tvedt, Knut Are]] |publisher=Kunnskapsforlaget |location=Oslo |page=582 |isbn=978-82-573-1760-7 |language=no}}</ref> The most successful [[ice hockey]] team in Norway, [[Vålerenga Ishockey]], is based in Oslo. [[Manglerud Star]] is another Oslo-team who play in the [[GET-ligaen|top league]]. [[Bislett Stadium]] is the city's main track and field venue, and hosts the annual [[Bislett Games]], part of [[Diamond League]]. [[Bjerke Travbane]] is the main venue for [[harness racing]] in the country. [[Oslo Spektrum]] is used for large [[ice hockey]] and [[team handball|handball]] matches. [[Nordstrand IF|Nordstrand HE]] and [[Oppsal IF]] plays in the women's [[GRUNDIGligaen (women)|GRUNDIGligaen]] in handball, while [[Bækkelagets SK|Bækkelaget HE]] plays in the [[GRUNDIGligaen|men's league]]. [[Jordal Amfi]], the home of the ice hockey team [[Vålerenga Ishockey]], and the [[Norway men's national ice hockey team|national team]]. The [[1999 IIHF World Championship]] in ice hockey were held in Oslo, as have three [[Bandy World Championship]]s, in [[1961 Bandy World Championship|1961]], [[1977 Bandy World Championship|1977]] and [[1985 Bandy World Championship|1985]]. The [[UCI Road World Championships]] in [[bicycle road racing]] were hosted [[1993 UCI Road World Championships|1993]]. Oslo is also home to the [[Oslo Pretenders Sportsklubb]], a club that hosts a [[baseball]], [[softball]], [[basketball]], and [[disc golf]] teams. The baseball team has won 21 Norwegian Cup Championships and 18 Norwegian Baseball League titles. They participate in the [[European Cup (baseball)|European Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |title=History |url=https://www.oslopretenders.com/history |website=Oslo Pretenders |access-date=31 March 2020 |language=en |archive-date=28 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200728025630/https://www.oslopretenders.com/history |url-status=live}}</ref> Oslo was [[Oslo bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics|bidding]] to host the [[2022 Winter Olympics]], but later withdrew on 2 October 2014. ===Tourism=== In 2018 Oslo is named one of Lonely Planet's Top Ten Cities. The travel guide's best-selling yearbook Best in Travel has selected Oslo as one of the ten best cities in the world to visit in 2018, citing the Norwegian capital's "innovative architecture and unmissable museums alongside cool bars, bistros and cafés".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.visitoslo.com/en/product/?TLp=1261397 |title=Oslo, Norway – Official travel guide |website=www.visitoslo.com |access-date=3 June 2020 |archive-date=3 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200603044922/https://www.visitoslo.com/en/product/?TLp=1261397 |url-status=live}}</ref> Summary: Please note that all contributions to Christianpedia may be edited, altered, or removed by other contributors. If you do not want your writing to be edited mercilessly, then do not submit it here. You are also promising us that you wrote this yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource (see Christianpedia:Copyrights for details). Do not submit copyrighted work without permission! 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