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    Viking Ship Museum

    4.0 (85 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    We've watched the hit show "Vikings" for the past few years and that is what inspired our visit.

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    Frognerparken - The Monolith

    Frognerparken

    4.6(157 reviews)
    2.6 kmMajorstuen, Frogner

    Always a must- okay maybe NOT if you have been twice and in the last 7 years…read more.. But if it's your first time in Oslo especially give yourself at least 2 hours to walk all the way in and about, around and out. This is a classic outdoor sculpture garden all done by one man-so not common. Massive grounds. Beautiful park walk and fountains and views. Iconic place and I highly suggest you go to his small museum first so you can get more history on Gustav Vigeland and the evolution of the his 200 pieces turning into the "Frognerpark."

    This is a sculpture garden filled with over 200 sculptures (and over 600 individual figures)…read moredesigned by Gustav Vigeland from 1940 to 1949. It seems to be known as both Frognerparken (Frogner Park) and Vigeland Park. I doubt you have ever seen anything like this. I am including lots of photos because it's impossible to describe what this is like. The focus of the sculptures is the cycle of life and this is literally shown as babies turn into children, who then turn into adolescents, adults, and old people, and eventually die -- as the circle continues. You will notice that the statues are very realistic and are not romanticized in the least. They are regular human beings. You will also notice, of course, that they are all naked. The purpose of this is to emphasize their humanity without relying on class or wealth that becomes more obvious when people wear clothes. This might make some people uncomfortable, but it is done without any intention of being erotic. The inspiration for Vigeland's work comes from Rodin's nude sculptures. However, the realistic human statues remind me of Pompei -- real human people caught in a fragment of time. That said, is it worth your time while in Olso? Absolutely! This will overwhelm your senses and be etched in your memory -- in a good way.

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    Frognerparken - At Vigeland Sculpture Park

    At Vigeland Sculpture Park

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    Det Kongelige Slott - Facade for Royal Palace

    Det Kongelige Slott

    3.8(26 reviews)
    2.8 kmSentrum

    I didn't go inside, but just walking the grounds of the Royal Palace in Oslo felt like a mini royal…read moreexperience. The expansive lawns, beautiful landscaping, and impressive statues make it the perfect place to wander, snap photos, and soak in the regal vibes. It's surprisingly peaceful, too and perfect for a little break from the city buzz. Even just strolling around, you can imagine what it might be like to live in a palace (at least for a minute!). A must-see if you want a mix of history, architecture, and some excellent photo ops.

    Palace offers tours in summer. I was unable to get an English tour so signed up for the Norwegian…read morelanguage tour because they said would be given written info in English. After going to the first room I realized the tour leader was saying WAY more than was in the paper. She was pointing out architectural details, paintings, furniture, etc in great deal and none of that was in the handout. When I mentioned to the tour guide that the paper version was not complete she said, "Oh, I didn't know that!" And when I asked about a specific painting she said she would have to ask a colleague but she never did. So that was pretty frustrating. Visual but no audio. The palace is gorgeous and very tasteful. No gaudiness or clutter. Thank God Trump doesn't live there. It was quite warm in July. The tour is 45 minutes long and about $20. You can see the guards do their thing. You cannot take photos inside and you go thru a metal detector. They have lockers. The palace gardens are free and excellent for walking around. There's a cute kid play area. The trees and flowers are wonderful. In conclusion I would only recommend the English tour if that's your language.

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    Det Kongelige Slott - Walking to the royal palace

    Walking to the royal palace

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    Bygdøy - Trist utsikt fra tuppen av Bygdøy, rett ved Frammuseet.

    Bygdøy

    4.8(13 reviews)
    0.5 kmBygdøy

    This is an amazing area to come visit while in Oslo!!…read more While here on vacation in Oslo, I was interested to visit bygdoy for a few various reasons. First of all, this is a nice area with lots of natural scenery, fresh air and open space. Great to visit in order to escape the craziness of the main city area and to experience the museums (the majority of the museums in Oslo are situated out here on this peninsula). We took a ferry from City Hall to get here after purchasing our Oslo Pass. The ferry was a very enjoyable ride. It was a beautiful, warm, sunny day and made for a great boat ride, during which we got to capture lots of great pictures and see some open water. Many nice houses and boats situated along the oslofjord to observe on the way. Upon arriving, we were glad to see much open green grass to picnic and enjoy the view; the museums are also located close by. We first stopped at Fram (polar ship) Museum, but decided to skip Kon-Tiki Museum. After that, we wanted to see the viking ship museum and the norwegian folk museum, but we quickly discovered after consulting the map that those 2 places were located a bit of a walk away. After enjoying a nice, pleasant walk we arrived at the museums. They were both very enjoyable and could spend hours there. There are many homes and locals located on this Peninsula of Oslo, which i was surprised to discover; however overall we had a fabulous time and really enjoyed having a visit here. I would recommend to other people who come here on vacation. By the way, the Oslo pass is worth the money in order to get entrance to all the museums and transport here!

    Very beautiful part of Oslo,i like it so much. It is ful of historical museum,and very good see viewread more

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    Bygdøy - Entrée et sortie du ferry

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    Vikingskipshuset - museums - Updated June 2026

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