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Munch

Munch is one of the must-visit attractions in Oslo. The museum houses a vast collection of Edvard Munch's paintings, sketches, letters, notes, photos, and other precious materials, offering you a comprehensive understanding of Munch's life. Interestingly, the reason Munch has been able to preserve and display so many of Munch's works and historical materials is that he was not a best-selling artist during his lifetime. As a result, many of his works remained unpublished until his death. Munch had a habit of keeping his works with him during his lifetime, and upon his death in 1944, he bequeathed all the works in his possession to the city of Oslo. The museum was established in 1963 and moved to its current seaside location in 2021. The museum houses three versions of "The Scream" — oil painting, sketch, and print — which are rotated for display due to the light sensitivity and fragility of the paper-based works, with at least one version usually on view. Masterpieces such as "Madonna," "The Sick Child," and "Puberty" are also part of the collection, and the combinations of works in different galleries are regularly changed, offering new arrangements with each visit. For large-scale works, don't miss the two-story gallery showcasing monumental pieces like "The Sun." The upper floors also feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the fjord and the opera house, perfect for a rest or photo opportunity.

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The Vigeland Park

The Vigeland Park is located within Frogner Park in the west of Oslo. It is the result of nearly 20 years of dedicated work by Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland: 192 bronze and granite sculptures, featuring over 650 figures in various poses, were all created by him alone. They are arranged around the theme of "life," covering birth, growth, love, and aging. Such a complete set of sculptures created independently by a single artist is rare in scale worldwide. The tour follows the central axis from east to west: first, cross the bridge, which is about 100 m long. Among the life-sized bronze figures on both sides of the bridge, the "Angry Boy" stomping his foot is a must-see for almost everyone to take a photo with. Next is the large circular fountain, where the bronze reliefs around the rim and the black-and-white granite inlaid ground are worth a close look. Further ahead, the "Monolith" on the high platform is carved from a single block of granite and stands 17.3 m tall. The column features 121 figures lifting each other up, climbing layer by layer toward the top. It took three stonemasons 14 years to complete. The circular steps below the column are surrounded by dozens of granite sculpture groups. At the end of the axis, the "Wheel of Life," featuring a ring of figures holding onto each other, concludes the tour, echoing the theme of the cycle of life throughout the park. The park itself has open green spaces, with lawns, woods, and ponds. Locals often come here to walk, picnic, and jog. If you want to learn more about the sculptor's life and the plaster casts of the "Monolith," you can also visit the museum adjacent to the park, which was converted from Vigeland's former home and studio.

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Flåm

Flåm is a fjord town in western Norway, located at the end of the Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the Sognefjord, and surrounded on three sides by steep mountains. This town, with only a few hundred permanent residents, is a gateway to the fjords: large cruise ships can dock directly at the pier, and railways, cruise boats, and roads converge here. The town's signature attraction is the Flåm Railway. The train departs from the platform by the fjord, climbing about 20 km to the Myrdal station at an altitude of about 865 m,where it connects with the Bergen Railway. The entire line features steep gradients and continuous tunnels, with a short stop at Kjosfossen waterfall, allowing passengers to get off and gaze up at the waterfall cascading from the cliff top. For a different perspective, you can take a cruise boat from the pier into the Naeroyfjorden, flanked by cliffs on both sides, or head to the Stegastein- LOOKOUT, which hangs about 650 m above the Aurlandsfjord, to take in the entire fjord and the town below. There are bicycle rental points in town. You can ride downhill from Myrdal along the old mountain road built by railway workers back to the town, or take a leisurely ride through the valley. If you get tired of exploring, why not try the local specialty, brown goat cheese, at a restaurant? The town is small and can be explored on foot.

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