Culture Calendar 9th-15th November
Oslo is locking down once again, and we are all encouraged to avoid social contact as much as possible. However, this does not need to stop you from spending time outdoors — at a safe distance from others. Here are Inter Universitas' tips for outdoor activities the coming week.
Whenever
Let’s beat the Monday blues by taking a stroll in the streets experiencing the beautiful art and graffiti in the centre of Oslo. You can find artworks of renowned Norwegian and international street artists all over the city. You can choose to bring your cohort along and either make your way to Tøyen and improvise from there or use Visit Oslo's virtual art map to get across the artsiest parts of the city.
Whenever
There are worse cities in the world to be in when society locks down. After all, Oslo is surrounded by beautiful forests and lakes. You should try to avoid using public transportation to get there, but that is absolutely possible. You even get to choose between Østmarka (eastern forests) and Nordmarka (northern forests). Good starting points in Østmarka are Rustadsaga and the less-explored Lutvann. For many Oslo students, however, heading to Sognsvann and walking into the forest from there might be easier. God tur!
12th November
Join the Career Centre in a short online interview course. In the webinar you will learn the dos and don’ts of an interview. The course is free and open for students and tailored specially for recent graduates who are interested in learning about job interviews. Later in the evening go by bike to Høvikodden to experience the beautiful outdoor sculpture park at Henie Onstad Art Centre. The park has 30 sculpture, including a stone that the legendary Norwegian philosopher Arne Næss used to sit on while contemplating.
Whenever
Have you overheard Norwegians ranting about this Dutch «iceman» recently? Seems like swimming in freezing water is trending. If you're intrigued by the idea, this week is a good time to start. Head to Sørenga or Tjuvholmen and jump right in! Say goodbye to that exam season drowsiness. In a few weeks you will likely have to bring your ice axe along...
14th November
Visit the beautiful Ekerbergparken in Oslo for free. On the same day you may also like to experience a drop-in sunset session in Skyspace. It is a completely unique art experience. If you’re not able to book a spot here maybe just walk around the park and enjoy the beautiful artworks of various artists from all around the world. PS – if you’re in for an extra adventure, night walks at the park are extremely spooky and thrilling.
