Tjuvholmen, an affluent neighborhood located along the fjord, is a popular area in Oslo for tourists and locals alike. Check out some of the exciting things you can do in this trendy, chic district.
Astrup Fearnley Museum, located in the affluent neighborhood of Tjuvholmen, is a popular gallery of contemporary art, which was established in 1993. The museum’s current building, designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano, was unveiled in 2012 and tends to be a genuine architectural masterpiece. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a walk in Tjuvholmen Sculpture Park, located just next door to the museum and also designed by Renzo Piano, and marvel at the phenomenal objects of art exhibited there!
Initially, this art gallery focused on displaying the works of contemporary American artists. Lately, however, there has been a gradual trend towards the display of international contemporary art. These days, you can witness quite extraordinary and out of the ordinary art objects at this gallery from all over. Some artists on display include Jeff Koons, Cindy Sherman, Richard Prince, Tom Sachs, Matthew Barney, Olafur Eliasson, Doug Aitken, and Cai Guo-Qiang. In addition to the permanent collection, the gallery organizes around 6-7 temporary exhibitis per year.
Note: Admission with the Oslo Pass is free.
As it was mentioned above, Tjuvholmen Sculpture Park is located just next to Astrup Fearnley Museum. Renzo Piano, an architect behind Astrup Fearnley, also designed this park, which was opened in 2012 and consisted of 7 artworks by international contemporary artists, such as Franz West, Ugo Rondinone, Ellsworth Kelly, Anish Kapoor, Antony Gormley, and others.
In 2013, the sculpture park was expanded and a handfull of artworks have been added. If you would like to enjoy a tranquil walk and enjoy a beautiful view of Akershus Fortress and the fjordside, don’t hesitate to come to this park.
This establishment is both a restaurant and an educational institution, in which you can learn about salmon farming in Norway and the value of salmon as a product in this country. Located in the heart of Tjuvholmen, this thought-out centre displays the entire process of salmon farming, stage by stage.
The science centre also features a section dedicated to the historical developments of salmon farming, including the rules and regulations. It features a live stream right from a salmon farm in northern Norway, which gives you a perfect chance to discover what is going on there under water and above it. All in all, this is a perfect place to taste salmon and explore how it is farmed in Norway.
While being overshadowed by Astrup Fearnley, Galleri Brandstrup exhibits the artworks of newly brought to light, young talents and well-established artists alike. Even though the main focus of this art gallery is Nordic contemporary art, there is a carefully selected and curated section of works by international authors as well.
Today, Aker Brygge is a popular venue for locals and a fantastic place to hang out for tourists. While this area was a poor neighborhood for port workers in the 1900s, today it is one of the most expensive quarters in the city. Back in the day, there were only small and dirty pubs that offered cheap beer in the places of today’s trendy boutiques and chic restaurants.
The construction of Oslo City Hall has vastly contributed to the transformation of this area. The decision to build city hall in this neighborhood was made with an aim to change the fortune of the whole neighborhood. As we can see today, it worked. Since the 1960s, developers and famous brands started investing money in this neighborhood.
This is also the best place to try seafood in Oslo. Where else would you taste fish and seafood if not in Oslo’s biggest port? There are markets, relatively cheap seafood restaurants, and high-end establishments – choose what suits you best! Don’t miss your chance to try something delicious here!
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