|
The above will search Traveljapanblog.com. Concerts - Landscapes - Sports |
Al @ Holmenkollbakken (Oslo, Norway’s ski jump)
It’s fairly rare that I appear in a photograph. Usually I’m the one on the other side of the camera. However, when I was (alone) at the top of the Oslo Ski Jump two summers ago a couple came up the elevator and asked me to take their photo. I did, and then they insisted that they take mine as well. This was the result.
Holmenkollen Park Hotel Rica – Oslo, Norway
I’d like to stay at this place someday. Located near the ski jump in Oslo, when I last visited in 2011 the Oslo Metro was being extended to this part of the city. Perhaps it is done now.
This building has a rich history. Initially a sanatorium in the 19th Century, the Germans occupied the place during World War 2. I love the dragestil (dragon style) architecture. It reminds me of a colorful Stave Church.
Ski jump view in summer
Oslo’s rebuilt ski jump reopened last year. Last time we were in Norway, we didn’t visit Holmenkollbakken, but we could see it in the distance from a number of places. That was 2008, and later that same year the old jump was torn down.
Facing west from the top of the Oslo Ski Jump
The views from the top are quite amazing.
View of Oslo, Norway from Holmenkollbakken
Vigeland Sculpture Park inside Frogner Park lived up to the hype and recommendations (and then some). Everything about the place is amazing. The clouds put on a show while we there as well. The only thing that detracted from the magic of Frognerparken and Vigelandsparken within it were the number of tourists. If you are spending the night in Oslo I recommend visiting this place before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. when all the cruise ship tourists are gone.
To best enjoy these photographs, click on the image until you get a new page with a larger version of it. Then click on it again to get the full size picture. Maximize your browser first. Enjoy!
