Oslo, Norway

Norwegian National Romanticism Movement

A Cultural Movement to Honor Norway’s Unique Identity Discover the importance of Norway’s National Romanticism movement through art, architecture and culture. From 1840 to 1867, Norway’s creatives drew from the country’s beautiful landscapes and unique culture to create a body of art and literature that celebrated its identity. During visits to some of Oslo’s significant sites, learn the history of the movement and how it shaped culture throughout Norway’s quest for national pride. At the National Museum, see works from some of the most famous visual artists of the era. Then, visit the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) to see more than 150 relocated buildings alongside a vast collection of artifacts from around the country. After lunch, cap your visit with a stop at the royal country house of Oscarshall, a 19th-century summer palace which is adorned with art from Norway’s National Romanticism movement. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.