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Oslo City Hall (Oslo Radhus)

Fridtjof Nansens plass, Oslo 0160, Norway
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Ranked #25 of 98 attractions in Oslo
4.0 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
Type: Government Buildings, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Traveller Description: Oslo City Hall is open to the public for visits and tours from 9am-5pm every day. Here is a link to more information about tours. Oslo City Hall... more »
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Oslo, Norway
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40 reviews 40 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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A powerful building. The "gouvernement" of Oslo is situated here. Building finshed in 1951. Premises of the Nobel peace prize award every 10. December. Amazing interior with paintings made by norwegian artists, among them Edvard Munch. Guided tours.

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Oslo, Norway
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Disigned by two of the greatest architects in Norway. Inside you can see beautiful paintings and decorations made by famous Norwegian artists.

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Oslo, Norway
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

The town hall isn't the nicest building I have ever seen, although it's imposing nature is somewhat impressive. The area around the town hall is also very nice, so it's a nice place to take a walk.

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Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

First time in Oslo, weekend trip. Quite a nice surprise, the weather was fine and the city was a total surprise, on the positive side. Elegant dispite enormous building renovation of the bay area/downtown. Better visit during the weekend as workers are resting... The new Music House is amazing. Take a boat for a Oslo bay cruise and don´t miss... More

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Houston, Texas
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108 reviews 108 reviews
Reviews in 59 cities Reviews in 59 cities
331 helpful votes 331 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012
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It is well worth the time to join one of the guided tours, it gives you a better understanding of all the symbols and decisions taken regarding the decorations during WW2. view of the harbour is wonderful!

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Meath, Ireland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Make sure and see the beautiful murals and drawings on the walls of the various halls in this building. Also the views of the harbour are worth seeing from this location.

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Oslo, Norway
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207 reviews 207 reviews
Reviews in 56 cities Reviews in 56 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
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people found this review helpful

From the outside the building is quite imposing, and is really a monument in itself. The building houses the Nobel Peace Price cermony each year. The inside of the building is really worth a visite. The frescos on the wall are unique in Norway, and all the different ceremonial rooms have different themes on the walls. The view from the... More

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Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

The building is an impressive bit of architecture and venturing inside you discover large rooms full of large paintings. Magnificent stuff.

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Oslo, Norway
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

I was walking and heard the Rådhus played songs with chimes! I was very nice to listen to.

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London
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
1
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From outside it looks like a big boring building but the inside is quite fascinating. The big hall where Nobel Prize is awarded is splendid but it is the smaller rooms that are so beautifully painted and decorated that make this a worthwhile visit.

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