Royal Palace pose
In front of the Royal Palace: take a group photo where everyone gives a small respectful wave, like greeting the Norwegian royal family.
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Akershus stronghold pose
At Akershus: take a group photo where the team poses as medieval warriors defending the fortress, swords (umbrellas) drawn.
Bear and the Strawberry Tree
On Puerta del Sol there is a famous bronze statue of a bear and a tree. Find it and take a group photo with the team imitating the bear's pose.
Checkpoint: Akershus Fortress
Navigate to Akershus Fortress on the harbor and check in.
Checkpoint: Opera House
Navigate to the Oslo Opera House on the waterfront and check in.
Checkpoint: Plaza Mayor
The grand square at the heart of old Madrid. Navigate to Plaza Mayor and check in once you are surrounded by red-and-yellow facades.
Checkpoint: Puerta del Sol
Madrid's symbolic center. Navigate to Puerta del Sol and check in.
Checkpoint: Retiro Park
Time for greenery. Navigate to Retiro Park and check in.
Checkpoint: Royal Palace
Navigate to the Royal Palace (Slottet) at the top of Karl Johans gate and check in.
Checkpoint: Vigeland Park
Navigate to Vigeland Park (Frognerparken) and check in among the sculptures.
Fjord-side pose
Find a spot along the harbor (Aker Brygge, Sørenga, anywhere with the fjord visible) and take a group photo with the water behind you.
Local Madrileño tip
Convince a real Madrileño to share one tip, fun fact or strong opinion about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu local guide.
Local Osloer tip
Convince a local to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.
Madrid finale
Final challenge! Find a beautiful Madrid spot (a plaza, a fountain, a sunset terrace) and take an amazing group photo. A photo for the ages.
Madrid kick-off
The hunt begins! Find a typically Madrid backdrop (a tapas bar, a tiled cafe, a yellow taxi) and take a group photo with everyone striking a triumphant pose.
Madrid pose: matador
Madrid is the home of bullfighting tradition. As a team, recreate a dramatic matador pose with an imaginary cape (a jacket works fine). Take the photo.
Metro descent
The Madrid Metro is the second-longest in Europe. Go down (or just to the entrance of) any station and take a group photo with the iconic red diamond logo.
Munch-style scream
Edvard Munch is Oslo's most famous artist. Take a team photo where everyone strikes "The Scream" pose: hands on cheeks, mouth open, sky behind.
Opera House roof walk
The Oslo Opera House lets visitors walk on its sloped white roof. Take a group photo on the roof, with the fjord behind you.
Oslo finale
Final challenge. Find a beautiful Oslo spot (a fjord view, a snowy park, a wooden waterfront) and take an amazing group photo.
Oslo kick-off
The hunt begins! Find a typical Oslo backdrop (a wooden harbor warehouse, a fjord glimpse, a Munch-style mural) and take a group photo with everyone striking a Nordic explorer pose.
Plaza Mayor squad shot
On Plaza Mayor: take a group photo with the equestrian statue or a colorful facade in the background. Everyone strikes a regal pose.
Retiro Park rowboat pose
In the Retiro: take a photo at the central pond. Either rent a rowboat (bonus) or pose as if you are rowing one along the shore.
Skyline cheers Madrid
Find a spot with a view (a rooftop bar, a hilltop, a plaza), grab a drink and take a group toast photo. To Madrid!
Skyline cheers Oslo
Find a rooftop bar or hilltop view, raise a glass and take a group toast photo. Skål!
Tapas crawl
A Madrid tradition: order tapas at a bar, take a photo of the team mid-bite. Bonus for ordering patatas bravas, jamón or croquetas.
Trivia: Akershus age
Akershus Fortress was built in which century (the late 1200s, 13th century is accepted)?
Trivia: Angry Boy
Vigeland Park's most famous sculpture is a small bronze of a stamping toddler. What is its English nickname (two words)?
Trivia: Madrid as capital
In what year did Madrid become the capital of Spain (under King Philip II)?
Trivia: Madrid name origin
Madrid was originally founded by Moorish settlers around the 9th century. What was its original Arabic name?
Trivia: Nobel Peace Prize
Oslo is home to the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. The other Nobel prizes are awarded in which Scandinavian capital?
Trivia: Palacio Real rooms
The Royal Palace of Madrid is one of the largest functioning royal palaces in Europe. Roughly how many rooms does it have (estimates of 3,000 are accepted)?
Vigeland sculpture imitation
In Vigeland Park: pick one of the 200+ Vigeland sculptures and take a team photo where everyone imitates its pose.
Waffle moment
Norwegians love heart-shaped waffles. Find one at a cafe (or a market stand) and take a group photo of everyone biting into a waffle at the same time.
Yellow taxi moment
Madrid taxis are white with a red diagonal stripe. Find one (parked or stopped) and take a group photo with the cab clearly in shot.