We wanted to visit the Holocaust Center, Oslo in our second day. I’ve visited Dachau and Terezin concentration camps, I was
wondering to see a different side, too. This museum well worth to visit.
At the entrance, receptionist Lady gave us tablet devices and
explained how to use them in the museum. The center focuses on themes relating to the Holocaust, genocide in general and living conditions for minorities. The center has an exhibition on the Holocaust, with focus on the fate of Norwegian Jews during the 2nd World War. Most of the exhibits were in
Norwegian, we followed instructions from tablets with English translations but
not everything, we missed some other important issues that they are in
Norwegian language. I think more English translations on the exhibits could be
better to have more information. To read
all of those cruelty from another point of view was so touchy.
I especially spent time, to read “teddy bear” and “avoided deportation” stories.
I recommend visiting this place to learn more about the role
of Scandinavia during WWII which is mostly not well known.
This wonderful building had a dramatic tale of Norway’s history, Villa
Grande plays a major role in
the Nazi takeover during World War II. The former home of Vidkun Quisling, the
Norwegian collaborator and Nazi leader during German occupancy, is now a
Holocaust exhibition.
Now, Villa Cafe Grande takes place at the back side of the building, to have a coffee, but its
food options are so limited.
