Tjuvholmen, an affluent neighborhood located along the fjordside, is one of the favorite areas in Oslo for tourists and locals alike. Check out some of the exciting things you can do in this trendy, chic district.

Astrup Fearnley Museum

Astrup Fearnley Museum, located in the affluent neighborhood of Tjuvholmen, is a popular gallery of contemporary, which was established in 1993. The museum's current building, designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano, was unveiled in 2012 and tends to be a genuine architectural masterpiece. Don't miss your chance to enjoy a walk in Tjuvholmen Sculpture Park, located just next door to the museum and also designed by Renzo Piano, and marvel at the phenomenal objects of art exhibited there!

Initially, this art gallery focused on displaying the works of contemporary American artists. Lately, however, there has been a gradual change towards the international contemporary art scene. Nowadays, you can witness quite extraordinary and out-of-ordinary art objects at this gallery. The authors' names include Jeff Koons, Cindy Sherman, Richard Prince, Tom Sachs, Matthew Barney, Olafur Eliasson, Doug Aitken, and Cai Guo-Qiang. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the gallery organizes around 6-7 temporary exhibitions per year.

Note: Admission with Oslo Pass is free.

Tjuvholmen Sculpture Park

As it was mentioned above, Tjuvholmen Sculpture Park is located just next to Astrup Fearnley Museum. Renzo Piano, an architect behind Astrup Fearnley, also designed this park, which was opened in 2012 and consisted of 7 artworks by international contemporary artists, such as Franz West, Ugo Rondinone, Ellsworth Kelly, Anish Kapoor, Antony Gormley, and others.

In 2013, the sculpture park was expanded and a couple of more artworks have been added. If you would like to enjoy a tranquil walk and enjoy a beautiful view of Akershus Fortress and the fjordside, don’t hesitate to come to this park.

The Salmon – Science Centre

This establishment is both a restaurant and an education institution, in which you can learn about salmon farming in Norway and the value of salmon as a product in this country. Located in the heart of Tjuvholmen, this thought-out centre displays the entire process of salmon farming, stage by stage.

In addition to that, the science centre also features a section dedicated to the historical developments of salmon farming as well as the rules and regulations. Besides, there is a live stream right from a salmon farm in northern Norway, which gives you a perfect chance to discover what is going on there under water and above it. All in all, this is a perfect place to taste salmon and explore how it is farmed in Norway.

Galleri Brandstrup

While being overshadowed by Astrup Fearnley, Galleri Brandstrup exhibits the artworks of newly discovered, young talents and well-established artists alike. Even though the main focus of this art gallery is Nordic contemporary art, there is a carefully selected and curated section of works by international authors as well.

Have fun at Aker Brygge

Today, Aker Brygge is a popular venue for locals and a fantastic place to hang out for tourists. While this area was a poor neighborhood for port workers in the 1900s, today it is one of the most expensive quarters in the city. Back in the day, however, there were only small, dirty pubs that offered cheap beer on the places of today’s trendy boutiques and chic restaurants.

The construction of the City Hall has vastly contributed to the transformation of this area. The decision to build the Oslo City Hall in this neighborhood was taken with an idea to change the fortune of this neighborhood, and, as we can see today, it was a right one. Since the 1960s, developers and famous brands started investing money in this neighborhood.

Besides, this is the best place to try seafood in Oslo. Where else would you taste fish and seafood if not in Oslo’s biggest port? There are markets, relatively cheap seafood restaurants, and high-end establishments – choose what suits you best! Don’t miss your chance to try something delicious here!