Our final port was Oslo, the capital of Norway. We opted to have a private guide from tours by locals in order to see all that we wanted to.
One of my favorites stop was the Vikingskipshuse – the Viking Ship Museum, home to some of the best preserved Viking Ships ever found. The ships were found in three royal burial mounds by the Oslo Fjord. They were buried more than 1,100 years ago to carry their royal owners to “the other side”.
Next we took the tram to Holmenkollen, the ski jump used in the 2011 world championships. From the top on a nice day, you get a 360 degree panoramic views of the city. Luckily I was able to perfectly capture our view behind Jeff and the girls:
However, we did get the exciting view looking down and imagining what it would be like to do a jump. I can assure you, this is not a sport for me! (Although Sarah loved it when she tried it in Colorado a few years back, obviously on a smaller jump). It would be cool to watch it from a helmet camera of a jumper. The museum was pretty interesting too.
Looking down the Ski Jump in Oslo
At the Start Gate of the Ski Jump in Oslo - did I mention it was raining? Thanks Dan for taking the photo.
Ski Jump in Oslo from the outside
Did you know Norway is a kingdom? The palace is located in Oslo:
The Norwegian Royal Palace in Oslo
We also went to Vigeland Sculpture Park, which contains over 150 sculptures by the famed Norwegian sculpture Gustav Vigeland, photos coming soon.
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Travel with us as we laugh our way around the globe. I am Rhonda Albom, wife, mom, photographer and blogger, sharing the lighter side of our traveling family's life with two teens. 
How cool. I’ve a couple of blogging buddies that live in Oslo. We got together last year here in California. Had a fabulous time.
Have a terrific vacation.
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How fun. I am glad I am not the only one who had met up with blogging friends. For us it has been in China and UK so far. We also had a fabulous time.
I’m sure this is right up your kids’ alley.
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You know it. Sarah tried ski jumping when we were in Colorado and really loved it. Funny thing is, they won’t let women do it in the Olympics.
Wow! I always dream of settling down in any of the Scandinavian countries once we are retired, the kids are away with their own jobs and family. So far I nver had a good fortune to visit the countries, but would eventually love to..!
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Norway is beautiful, and that all day/night sun is pretty great in the summer, but I don’t think I could handle the dark winters. But that’s me. Thanks for commenting and welcome to Laugh Quotes
My brother lived in Norway as an exchange student way back in the early 80s and loved it there. Sadly I never got the chance to visit. One day maybe…
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That’s pretty cool Lynne! You have such an exciting family life.
I am the only member of my family (original family – parents, brothers) not to get to Norway – I am feeling left out now that I think about it… No, not really. You’re right – I have had some amazing travel experiences and memories I will treasure.
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One day, maybe you will add Norway to your list of great memories – but save you money first, after Moscow it is the second most expensive place we have been. It might have been the the most expensive had we not pre-paid our cruise, so meals were included.
Holmenkollen is the hill you see on the north western side of Oslo, and here you’ll find one of the most popular recreational areas in the city; Nordmarka. Especially Tryvann and Frognerseteren are great starting points for hikes and trips summer and winter alike.
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Thanks for this.
I would really struggle at the top of the ski jump, but I am sure the view is worth it.
The Viking museum must have been really impressive, would love to go.
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It’s really save, there was no way to fall off – the race gate was locked up tight. I think you would have really hated the very top, where the outdoor view platform was, but with the fog, there wasn’t a reason to spend too much time there.