Fairytale Christmas atmosphere in Oslo, Norway – View the photos!

Despite there is snow in Oslo now, you can't expect to see Norwegian walking around on ski. Skiing is strongly associated to Norway since "Ski" is a Norwegian word. The oldest ski was found in Norway for circa 5,200 years ago, and it's believed that Norwegians have skied for more than six millennia.

The Norwegian mountains and forests are perfect for cross-country and down hill skiing. In the past there was the only way to move in the winter to use ski.

For they who are interesting this story can take a tour to Holmenkollen in Oslo, where the ski museum is located. Here you can also see ski jumping and go cross country skiing in a exciting area cover by river, small lakes, forest and mountains.

Some photos taken on 20 December 2005 circa at 12.45 PM O`clock:

Photos. Akershus Fortress is a medieval castle built around 1300 and modernized in the 17th Century. These photos was taken from Aker Brygge waterfront. The radiation from the sun light combined with fogg make the site mysterious looking. © Travel Explorations.

Photo. A romantic couple at Aker Brygge waterfront. © Travel Explorations.

Photo. Aker Brygge waterfront by the Oslo Fjord. © Travel Explorations.

Aker Brygge waterfront is lively the year around. It has modern cafes, bars, and restaurants where people also sit out for drinking and eating in the middle of the winter.

Photo. The City Hall in Oslo near the harbour. © Travel Explorations.

Photo. The Nobel Peace Prize Institute. © Travel Explorations.

Every year, the Nobel Peace Prize awards "the person who shall have done the most or the best work for brotherhood between nations, for abolition or reduction of standing armies and for arranging and promoting peace processes." The ceremony takes place in the Nobel Institute (or recently in the Oslo City Hall).

Some photos taken on 20 December 2005 circa at 15.00 PM O`clock:

Photo. The main street Karl Johans Gate. © Travel Explorations.

Photo. The big traditional Christmas three in Karl Johans Gate in the front of the University of Law. © Travel Explorations.

Photo. The Royal Palace, Norway`s "winter palace". The main street Karl Johans Gate goes directly up to the Palace. © Travel Explorations.

Oslo is the place for winter magic and party life, especially when the sun shines.

Stein Morten Lund, 20 December 2005

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Photo. Sunset at Nadderud near Bekkestua in Bærum - Barum county in Norway (outside Oslo). The photo was shot 20 December 2005. © Travel Explorations.