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Things to do in Oslo, Eastern Norway: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
The 1000-year-old Norwegian capital sits at the head of Oslo Fjord. This stunning setting gives hints of the wild wonders that lie just beyond the city. From taking in visual delights at Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum, the Munch Museum and Holmenkollen, to the challenging content within the new Nobel Peace Centre and the Holocoust Center, Oslo offers plenty of food for thought. The Oslo Pass allows free travel on public transport, free parking and many museum and sight admissions.
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1. St. Hallvard Church
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Catholic church named after the guardian saint of Oslo St. Hallvard. Built in 1966 and famous for its innovative architecture, the church is neutral from the outside, but spectacular inside. Mass in Norwegian: Sundays at 9.30 am and 11 am, Wednesdays at 11 am, Saturdays at 11 am and weekdays at 6 pm Mass in English: Sundays at 4 pm Mass in Polish: Sundays at 1 pm Mass in Tamil: Sundays at 5.30 pm Mass in Vietnamese: 2nd Sunday of every month at 2.30 pm
2. Gronland Church
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Gronland church, dating from 1869, has been called the cathedral of the east side, and is one of the biggest churches in Oslo. It is built as a Romanesque/Norman nave church in brick, and has a characteristic tower surrounded by four smaller spires. Architect: Andreas Friedrich Wilhelm von Hanno.
3. Gamlebyen Church
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
The church of Oslo's old town. Built in 1796, on the grounds of a medieval franciscan convent.
4. Valerenga Church
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
Inaugurated: 1902. Architect: Holger Sinding Larsen. The church was destroyed by a fire in 1979, and reopened in 1984. The exterior is identical to the old church, inside it has a modern design. It is very well suited for concerts, and has a large organ and a carillon with 12 different bells. Contact the congregation office for a tour of the chuch.
5. Kampen Church
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
Beautifully decorated church on Oslo's east side. On a hill with a great view of the city.
