Concrete Oslo

Author: Adrian Forty
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788293104230
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 495

Book Description
Concrete Oslo gives the reader an opportunity to explore a great number of buildings, structures and objects through curated tours across the city. But more than mere tourist guide, this book is an opportunity to reflect upon an enigmatic building tradition and to engage with the city, in literal and physical ways. Accompanying the tours are a number of theoretical essays, original drawings, unique photos and other historic documentation combining historical accounts and theory with 1:1 field studies. The book springs from a master studio course, taught by the three editors of this volume, at The Oslo School of Architecture and Design. The format escapes the confines of academia and invites everyone to indulge in an architectural treasure hunt in Oslo.

Oslo

Author: Henning Nielsen
Publisher: Dom Publishers
ISBN: 9783869224602
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 215

Book Description
Once known only for its natural surroundings, Oslo is now firmly on the map for its architecture. Contemporary showpieces such as Renzo Piano's Astrup Fearnley Museum, Snøhetta's iconic opera house, and the Barcode project line its new waterfront. This geographically organised guide leads the reader on a tour of these masterworks as well as out to the regions around Scandinavia's smallest capital. It takes in everywhere from a brutalist church with an inverted dome and a ski jump with a 69 metre cantilever, to modernist restaurants and recently transformed areas such as Fornebu, the former site of the city's airport. In two introductory essays and more than 150 projects, the book outlines not only how Oslo has turned to the water, but also what gives it such a special place in the hearts of architects, designers, and its citizens.

Oslo Travel Guide

Author: Daniel Windsor
Publisher: Interactive Media Licensing
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Oslo, the vibrant capital of Norway, is a city that seamlessly blends natural beauty with urban sophistication. Nestled between the Oslofjord and the forested hills, it offers a unique combination of modernity and tradition, making it an exceptional destination for both residents and visitors. Known for its green spaces, rich history, and cutting-edge architecture, Oslo is a city that constantly evolves while preserving its heritage. Oslo's charm lies in its diverse appeal. For nature enthusiasts, the city's parks, fjords, and nearby forests provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities. In contrast, those inclined towards culture will find a wealth of museums, galleries, and historic sites. The city's culinary scene is equally impressive, with a variety of dining options ranging from traditional Norwegian fare to international cuisine. A defining feature of Oslo is its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The city is a leader in green urban planning, with extensive public transportation networks, eco-friendly buildings, and initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint. This dedication to the environment not only enhances the quality of life for its residents but also makes Oslo a model for other cities worldwide. As we delve deeper into the story of Oslo, we will explore its rich history, its dynamic present, and its promising future. Whether you are planning a visit, considering relocation, or simply curious about this fascinating city, understanding Oslo's unique character and development will offer valuable insights.

The Rough Guide to Norway

Author: Phil Lee
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
ISBN: 1409355683
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 451

Book Description
The Rough Guide to Norway is the definitive guide to Scandinavia's most inspiring country. You'll find insider tips on where the locals spend their time, as well as advice on how to make your money go further. This 6th edition features all-new colour photography on every region, as well as extended sections on Svalbard and Spitsbergen, winter and summer adventure activities and Norwegian flora and fauna. The chapter on Oslo now makes it easier than ever to visit this buzzing, style-conscious capital set on the doorstep of stunning alpine landscapes. You'll also find plenty of advice on visits to Viking settlements, great art and historical museums, and the Arctic wilderness, as well as expanded information on exploring the country via the Hurtigruten Coastal Steamer. At every step, The Rough Guide to Norway steers you to the best hotels, cafés, restaurants and shops across every price range, giving you clear, balanced reviews and honest, first-hand opinions from authors who know their herring from their lutefisk. Originally published in print in 2012. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Norway. Now available in ePub format.

Insight Guides Pocket Oslo (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
ISBN: 1786717409
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 197

Book Description
Nestled amongst forest and fjords, Oslo is the perfect combination of nature experiences and city life. Norway's capital is a vibrant cosmopolitan city with world-class museums such as the Munch Museum and a state-of-art opera house, as well as its very own ski ramp. Insight Pocket Guide Oslo is a thoroughly updated, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that the city has to offer. Inside Pocket Guide Oslo: Where To Go details all the key sights in the city, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, and are cross-referenced to the text. Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip. Perfect Day provides an itinerary of the city. What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from admiring outdoor art at the Vigeland Sculpture Park to skiing in the hills. Essential information on Oslo's culture, including a brief history of the city. Eating Out covers the city's best cuisine. Curated listings of the best hotels and restaurants. A-Z of all the practical information you'll need. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

Berlitz Pocket Guide Oslo (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Berlitz
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
ISBN: 178573041X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 197

Book Description
Nestled amongst forest and fjords, Oslo is the perfect combination of nature experiences and city life. Norway's capital is a vibrant cosmopolitan city with world-class museums such as the Munch Museum and a state-of-art opera house, as well as its very own ski ramp. Berlitz Pocket Guide Oslo is a thoroughly updated, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that the city has to offer. Inside Pocket Guide Oslo: Where To Go details all the key sights in the city, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, and are cross-referenced to the text. Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip. Perfect Day provides an itinerary of the city. What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from admiring outdoor art at the Vigeland Sculpture Park to skiing in the hills. Essential information on Oslo's culture, including a brief history of the city. Eating Out covers the city's best cuisine. Curated listings of the best hotels and restaurants. A-Z of all the practical information you'll need. About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language products.

The Rough Guide to Norway

Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0241311098
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 629

Book Description
This in-depth coverage of Norway's local attractions, sights, and restaurants takes you to the most rewarding spots-from the Troll Wall to fjords to museums-and stunning color photography brings the land to life on the pages. Discover Norway's highlights, with expert advice on exploring the best sites, participating in festivals, and exploring local landmarks through extensive coverage of this fascinating location. Easy-to-use maps; reliable advice on how to get around; and insider reviews of the best hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, and shops for all budgets ensure that you won't miss a thing. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Norway.

The Mini Rough Guide to Oslo: Travel Guide eBook

Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN: 1835291082
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 211

Book Description
This mini pocket Oslo travel guidebook is perfect for travellers seeking basic information about Oslo. It covers key places, main attractions and a short hotel and restaurant recommendations list. This book is printed on paper from responsible sources, verified to meet FSC’s strict environmental and social standards. This Oslo travel book covers: Central Oslo, East Oslo, The Bygdøy peninsula, The Nordmarka, The Oslofjord, The islands of the inner Oslofjord. In this Oslo guidebook, you will find: Curated recommendations of places – main attractions, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas Things not to miss in Oslo – Akershus Fortress and Castle, Norwegian Folk Museum, Ibsen Museum, Fram Museum, Frogner Park, Viking Ship Museum, Opera House, Nobel Peace Center, Marka, Munch Museum Perfect Day – itinerary suggestions for those on a short break Short Oslo introduction – geographical location, cultural legacy, history with interesting key dates What to do in Oslo – recommendations for entertainment, shopping, sports, children’s activities, events and nightlife Food and drink – recommendations for local products and places to eat Overview maps – handy maps on the inside cover flaps showing Oslo and around Practical information – how to get there and around, opening times, health and medical care, and tourist information Norwegian section – basic vocabulary and phrases from the local language Striking pictures – inspirational colour photography throughout Fully updated post-COVID-19 This guide is easy to use and quick to scan through when you need help on the go. It’s the perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you the flavour of Oslo without overwhelming you with too much information.

The Rough Guide to Norway (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
ISBN: 0241308119
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 629

Book Description
The Rough Guide to Norway is the ultimate travel guide to Scandinavia's most inspiring country. There's stunning photography to inspire you, crystal clear maps to guide you and in-depth coverage on everything from Norway's charmingly laidback cities to the mighty ice-plateaus of Svalbard's artic wilderness. The Rough Guide to Norway will ensure you make the most of your time in Norway, whether you are planning a city-break in style-conscious Oslo, a retreat in a stunningly sited, fjordside hamlet, or an adventurous trip hiking past mountain waterfalls, cross-country skiing or chasing the elusive northern lights. Insider reviews reveal the best places to eat, drink and sleep with something for every budget, whether you want to stay in a remote lighthouse or fisherman's hut, enjoy Bergen's top-notch culinary scene, or have a night out bar-hopping in Norway's buzzing capital city. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Norway.

Insight Guides Norway (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN: 1839053100
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 711

Book Description
This Insight Guide is a lavishly illustrated inspirational travel guide to Norway and a beautiful souvenir of your trip. Perfect for travellers looking for a deeper dive into the destination's history and culture, it's ideal to inspire and help you plan your travels. With its great selection of places to see and colourful magazine-style layout, this Norway guidebook is just the tool you need to accompany you before or during your trip. Whether it's deciding when to go, choosing what to see or creating a travel plan to cover key places like Preikestolen, Hardangervidda National Park and Bergen, it will answer all the questions you might have along the way. It will also help guide you when you'll be exploring Tromsø or discovering Røros on the ground. Our Norway travel guide was fully-updated post-COVID-19. The Insight Guide Norway covers: Oslo, the heart of Norway, western central Norway, Telemark and the south, Rogaland, Stavanger, Hordaland, Bergen, Sogn to Nordfjord, Møre og Romsdal, Trondheim, the far North, Svalbard. In this travel guide you will find: IN-DEPTH CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL FEATURES Created to explore the culture and the history of Norway to get a greater understanding of its modern-day life, people and politics. BEST OF The top attractions and Editor's Choice highlighting the most special places to visit around Norway. CURATED PLACES, HIGH-QUALITY MAPS Geographically organised text cross-referenced against full-colour, high-quality travel maps for quick orientation in Oslo, Bergen and many more locations in Norway. COLOUR-CODED CHAPTERS Every part of Norway, from Stavanger to Svalbard has its own colour assigned for easy navigation. TIPS AND FACTS Up-to-date historical timeline and in-depth cultural background to Norway as well as an introduction to Norway's food and drink and fun destination-specific features. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION A-Z of useful advice on everything from when to go to Norway, how to get there and how to get around, as well as Norway's climate, advice on tipping, etiquette and more. STRIKING PICTURES Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Geirangerfjord and the spectacular Lindesnes Lighthouse.