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Norwegian explorers Vikings and more
In this historical tour of the explorers visit the three most famous museums in Norway, all dedicated to the Norwegian explorers and their fascinating adventures. Visit the Historical Museum, the polar explorers Vesel Fram and the Easter Island exploration raft Kon Tiki.
Sitting on a peninsula, Bygdøy is an up-market residential area in Oslo that in addition, is home to a number of museums dedicated to Norwegian maritime history. The charming countryside and beach on the peninsula are also popular attractions for locals and visitors alike.
Start your history tour in the Oslo fjord just like the Norwegian explorers. First, take a short boat trip across the fjord to the museums’ peninsula. Or a bus in the winter. After a stroll on the peninsula, arrive at the Fram Museum, the Museum of the polar explorers, and come aboard the original ship that made it possible. See the cabins and learn how these brave men lived. Experience a replica of the northern lights and feel below-zero temperatures inside the chill room. Visit the Gjoa embarkation and listen to the story of the Northwest Passage. This vessel opens an important route for the maritime industry.
After that visit the Kon-Tiki Museum. See the open embarkation made of balsa wood that took famous explorer Thor Heyerdahl to Polynesia in a 101-day adventure. Return by bus or ferry to the city center.
At last, see the exquisite exhibition of Viking jewellery and artefacts at the History Museum. During their numerous journeys to the west, south and east, the Vikings came into contact with people in new ways, returning home with riches and new ideas. The exhibition contains gold and silver treasures from distant shores that have been found in Norway.
Tour description
Start your Norwegian explorer’s tour adventure in the Oslo fjord just like the Norwegian explorers. First, take a short boat trip across the fjord to the museums’ peninsula. Or a bus in the winter. After a stroll on the peninsula, arrive at the Fram Museum, the Museum of the polar explorers, and come aboard the original ship that made it possible.
Experience a replica of the northern lights and feel below-zero temperatures inside the chill room.
Visit the Gjoa embarkation and listen to the story of the Northwest Passage.
After that visit the Kon-Tiki Museum. See the open embarkation made of balsa wood that took famous explorer Thor Heyerdahl to Polynesia in a 101-day adventure. Return by bus or ferry to the city center.
At last, see the Viking Age exhibition at the History Museum. Beautifully designed by the architects that built the Opera House in Oslo.
Meeting point
This history tour of the explorers departs from Pier Number 3 in front of the City Hall. The ferry to the Bygdøy peninsula operates between March and October. Between November and February, the tour is by bus.
We can also pick you up at a hotel in the city centre or Cruise port. Please advise hotel address or cruise ship name and arrival port when you do the booking.
What to bring
In this historical tour, you will do a fair share of walking therefore, your footwear is important. Use comfortable shoes and clothes according to the weather. In Norway, the climate varies quickly, and temperatures can be low. Therefore, it is important to check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. You can check the weather in Oslo at http://www.yr.no
