Fun Facts about Erfurt: Hidden Gems, Local Legends, and Must-Do Activities
Fun facts about Erfurt: the inhabited Krämerbrücke, a synagogue from 1094 and its hidden treasure, Luther’s storm vow and what to eat. Checked October 2026.
Oslo National Theater: A Cultural Landmark of Norway
The Oslo National Theater (Nationaltheatret) stands as one of Norway’s most prominent and prestigious cultural institutions. Located in the heart
Royal Palace in Oslo: A King’s Home at the End of Karl Johan
Oslo’s Royal Palace: a king who never lived in it, the 17 May balcony, the changing of the guard, Slottsparken and summer tours. Checked October 2026.
Nobel Peace Center: A Tribute to Peace and Humanitarian Efforts in Oslo
The Nobel Peace Center, located in the heart of Oslo, Norway, is a beacon of inspiration, celebrating the ideals of
Oslo City Hall: The Nobel Hall, Norse Myths and 49 Bells
Oslo City Hall: the 1950 brick landmark where the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded, its Edda reliefs, astronomical clock and 49-bell carillon. Checked October 2026.
The Storting in Oslo: Norway’s Parliament and Its Granite Lions
The Storting in Oslo: why the first design was rejected, the granite lions of Løvebakken, the building’s war years and how to join a free tour. Checked October 2026.
The Freia Clock in Oslo: The City’s First Electric Sign (1909)
The Freia clock above Egertorget in Oslo: the city’s first electric sign (1909), a clock since 1925, Roosevelt’s favourite and now 10,000 LEDs. Checked October 2026.
Oslo Cathedral: Royal Weddings and Hugo Lous Mohr’s Ceiling
Oslo Cathedral: royal weddings and King Harald V’s 2026 funeral, Hugo Lous Mohr’s painted ceiling, the Vigeland windows and the 1699 altar. Checked October 2026.
Oslo Central Station: The Heart of Transportation in Norway
Oslo Central Station, locally known as Oslo Sentralstasjon or simply Oslo S, is Norway’s largest and busiest railway station. Situated
Imperial Castle in Nuremberg: The Double Chapel and the Deep Well
Nuremberg’s Imperial Castle: where emperors held court, the stacked double chapel, the 50-metre Deep Well and the Sinwell Tower view. Checked October 2026.
Albrecht Dürer’s House: A Journey Into the Life of a Renaissance Master
Located in the heart of Nuremberg, Albrecht Dürer’s House (Albrecht-Dürer-Haus) stands as a tribute to one of the most famous
Sebalduskirche in Nuremberg: Vischer’s Bronze Tomb and Pachelbel
St Sebald’s Church in Nuremberg: Peter Vischer’s bronze tomb and self-portrait, Adam Kraft’s epitaph, the Bridal Door and Pachelbel. Checked October 2026.