4 days, 3 nights in Oslo, Norway. Here is my Top Ten list of the city and what to see and do there. In no particular order except how the pictures appeared above.
1. Visit the local markets. You can get a good local flavor by visiting the markets. I got disappointed I couldn't ship all the cool furniture and housewares back with me.
2. Eat a Skollebolle. Words can't really explain how yummy this Norwegian treat is. Some bread with a hint of cardamon, covered with toasted coconuts with a creamy custard filling. Delicious!
3. Stroll through Vigeland Park to view the sculptor's many amazing works, sit and watch the locals to get a good sense of Oslo's community. People come here with their families, hang out, catch some rays and BBQ.
4. Take an architectural tour of the city. You'll find some amazing buildings, including the one pictured above of the US Embassy, by Finnish designer, Eros Saarinen.
5. Must stop into Henri Vibskov Boutique to drool over all the amazing pieces in the store, including Comme de Garcons, Raf Simon, and of course Vibskov himself and to chat with the really friendly gal at the store to find out what local events the store might be having.
6. Eat at Alex Sushi, it is the BEST sushi in town according to all the locals. I even tried the whale! Seared rare like a steak and has the texture of a red meat. Very interesting. The menu quoted a Japanese proverbs "Eat something new everyday and you will live 7 years longer." This will be added to my short list of best dining experiences.
7. In any city, a bike tour is a must. Fortunately, Oslo has an amazing bike check-out for locals (thanks Brede and Alaina) where you can pick up a bike around various locations in town. Only locals get this privilege.
8. Must walk on top of the Oslo opera house. See by last post.
9. Visit the local design collaborative called "Norway Say" and chat with the local designers about their projects and learn more about what's happening in design in Norway.
10. There are a million galleries and museums around the city. I went to the Museum of Design and Architecture. Check a few out, if it's not nice out. Fortunately, it was gorgeous out for most of the time I was there, so we spent a lot of time outdoors.
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