During our recent trip to Oslo, we had the opportunity to visit The Norwegian Resistance Museum which is located adjacent to the Akershus Fortress Complex. Our day was chilly and rainy but we walked to the museum and had hoped to visit the Akershus Castle. Unfortunately, it was Norway's National Holiday - Worker's Day which is much like our Labor Day but many of the stores and museums are closed.
After a long walk to the area, we were able to access the Resistance Museum and it brought back memories of our trip in Poland to the Warsaw Uprising Museum of WWII.
The Norwegian Resistance Museum tells the story of Norway's role during this critical time in our history. I was proud to see how the educators stood up to the Nazi's and refused to teach their Nazi propaganda. As a result they arrested 500 educators and shipped them off to hard labor camps. Many of the patriots featured in this museum were executed.
Norway was an inspiration with its national spirit and how it endured through occupation during such a malevolent time.
This museum is well worth a visit and hopefully you'll be able to view the Castle. Perhaps one day we'll be back and our timing will be better.
Happy Travels,
~ Cindy
