Bygdøy Attractions in Oslo
Norway was once a maritime super power (still is in many ways) and Bygdøy is the best place to experience the country's sea-faring history. From the age of the Vikings, through the great Polar heroes to more contemporary sailors and explorers, you'll find it all at Bygdøy.
The peninsula is fairly compact and can be explored on foot if you allow a bit of time. The best way to approach Bygdøy is to get on the hop on hop off harbour cruise, or to take the regular ferry from City Hall (near Aker Brygge).
The museums at Bygdøy are close together. The Maritime Museum, the Kon-Tiki Museum and the Polar Ship Fram are all just a few hundred metres apart. The Viking Ship Museum is a little walk (or even shorter bus ride) away.
Also on Bygdøy, is the large open-air Cultural History Museum and the newly renovated Oscarshall Summer Palace. Finally, the peninsula offers lots of excellent beaches and lovely nature walks. Along the way, you might pass Bygdøy Royal Farm, summer residence of the King and Queen. It's an interesting property, used by monarchs since the early 1300s.
Sticking to the maritime theme of the day, when returning from Bygdøy on a lovely summer day, take a stroll through lively, renovated shipyard Aker Brygge, home to numerous quirky shops, cafes and much more.
The peninsula is fairly compact and can be explored on foot if you allow a bit of time. The best way to approach Bygdøy is to get on the hop on hop off harbour cruise, or to take the regular ferry from City Hall (near Aker Brygge).
The museums at Bygdøy are close together. The Maritime Museum, the Kon-Tiki Museum and the Polar Ship Fram are all just a few hundred metres apart. The Viking Ship Museum is a little walk (or even shorter bus ride) away.
Also on Bygdøy, is the large open-air Cultural History Museum and the newly renovated Oscarshall Summer Palace. Finally, the peninsula offers lots of excellent beaches and lovely nature walks. Along the way, you might pass Bygdøy Royal Farm, summer residence of the King and Queen. It's an interesting property, used by monarchs since the early 1300s.
Sticking to the maritime theme of the day, when returning from Bygdøy on a lovely summer day, take a stroll through lively, renovated shipyard Aker Brygge, home to numerous quirky shops, cafes and much more.
The Fram Museum
Bygdøynesveien 36
Bygdøynesveien
Ship used by Amundsen for the South Pole race. He won...
Cultural History Museum (Norsk folkemuseum)
Museumsveien 10
Open-air museum of Norwegian cultural history...
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