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Tjuvholmen
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Tjuvholmen

Getting around: Tjuvholmen is adjacent to Aker Brygge in central Oslo, an easy walk from City Hall along the harbourfront.
Hours: Always open as a public waterfront district; the Astrup Fearnley Museum within it keeps its own museum hours, typically closed Mondays.

Tjuvholmen is a newer waterfront development next to Aker Brygge, combining upscale apartments, restaurants, a small urban beach, and the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art in a Renzo Piano-designed building. It's a more polished, design-forward extension of Aker Brygge's waterfront redevelopment, with a sculpture park along the water adding an outdoor art element beyond the museum itself.

It's a pleasant spot for a harbourside walk, a swim at the small city beach, or a stop at the Astrup Fearnley for contemporary art, and works naturally as a continuation of an Aker Brygge visit rather than a separate trip.

Tjuvholmen FAQs

What's the difference between Tjuvholmen and Aker Brygge?

They're adjacent, but Tjuvholmen is the newer, more design-focused development, home to the Astrup Fearnley Museum and a small urban beach, while Aker Brygge is the older, larger dining and shopping district.

Is there a beach at Tjuvholmen?

Yes, a small artificial urban beach and swimming area sit along the waterfront.

What is the Astrup Fearnley Museum?

A contemporary art museum in a distinctive Renzo Piano-designed building, part of the Tjuvholmen development.

Is there outdoor art to see without paying museum admission?

Yes, a sculpture park along the waterfront is freely accessible.

How do I get to Tjuvholmen?

It's an easy walk from central Oslo, directly adjacent to Aker Brygge along the harbourfront.

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