A year-long programme of events to commemorate the centenary of the death of Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906), Norway’s most famous and influential playwright, reinforces Oslo’s status as a major cultural capital. The city abounds with sculpture parks, galleries and world-class museums, yet exudes a quiet and understated sophistication far removed from the stereotypes of Norway’s ancient Viking heritage. Oslo’s beautiful natural setting, surrounded as it is by fjords, mountains and forests,...
[Oslo guide]