Norway through the lens

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Historic day
on the waterfront

Thousands grabbed the chance to stroll and cycle through a new tunnel under the Oslo Fjord that's enabling urban redevelopment.
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Tall Ships
on the Oslo Fjord


Graceful sailing ships braved stormy weather this summer to give locals a taste of life on a full-rigger.
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The magic of
Oslo-marka

And now the hills and forests around Oslo are protected.
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Faerder'n: Battle
of the Oslo Fjord

It is one of the world's largest overnight regattas, with more than 1,000 sailboats of all sizes.
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Summer opening
at Kistefos museum

The opening of this year’s summer season at the Kistefos Museum in Jevnaker drew an ambassador, a world-renowned artist and hundreds of visitors.
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"Syttendemai" in
red, white and blue
Norway's Constitution Day is the 17th of May. Also known as the children's day, it is one of the biggest and most colorful events of the year.
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Oslo's new Opera
and urban landmark

Oslo's new Opera House opened in April 2008 and quickly became a landmark on the city's eastern waterfront. The Opera House is anchoring massive redevelopment of the entire area.
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Winter wonderland
of Oslomarka
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