Walks+Talks: Bygdøy Peninsula
Meeting point:Karenslyst allé
Meeting time: 08.45
You should take bus 30 Bygdøy from the center. Return bus is 30 from Huk at 12:15 to Nasjonaltheatret. Walk from there to the city hall.
1: Start point Time: 08.50 - 09.05 Theme: Historical information on the way to Rødeløkka café Speaker: Bjørn Anders Fredriksen Description: Bygdøy is a large, green peninsula with a rich history as a recreational site and close to the city centre. Bygdøy was one of the first areas in Oslo that was preserved for the recreational purposes. The peninsula has been a "recreational landscape"; for the city's population not only because of its nature but also the location of Royal family`s summer house. Today Bygdøy is a very important area for Oslo's population. In addition, it hosts important museums presenting the cultural heritage of Norway. It gives the citizens the possibility of experiencing both historic and todays landscape. The area contains a royal manor and a baroque garden dating back mid-18th Century. A public park was established in 1837, with restaurants, follies, viewpoints, a few monuments, beaches and numerous paths for strolling. Bygdøy is also the location of the National Cultural Heritage Museum and the Viking Ship Museum. Recently Bygdøy Public Park became a protected area by the Directorate of Cultural Heritage. The tour of Bygdøy will show the historical layers and some of the many accounts of Norway’s cultural history. It takes you from the royal summer sites to today's active recreation areas. The walk will show how facilities in the landscape design meet today’s need without damaging the nature. A special destination in bygdøy tour is visiting the Royal family’s summer house.
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Rodeløkken café
IFLA World Congress 2019 will take a closer look at urban transformation, green mobility, healthy and beautiful landscapes and community participation. During three days in Oslo, we aim to inspire, challenge and intrigue you. We want you to share and reflect on the knowledge that is developed, presented and discussed.
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This article is part of IFLA Common Grounds: Walk+Talk.
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