Stopped in the gorgeous town for a little window shopping and a break. On my way out on the heavy serpentine saw this interesting power station. Seen some of them with those scary pipes in my youth in West Virginia under construction and I stopped for a photo. I knew that must be a piece of my beloved Norway's hydropower history. Way to go Vikings, go and get even richer on free hydro power electricity! I envy you so much, all Norwegians, I wish I could've been born in your wonderland! God bless you all!

Very impressive and interesting historical monument. Really spectacular building and the nature around is breathtaking. Worth the visit.

Great museum, where you can feel atmosphere from WW2 period. There are also some interactive devices that allows to learn facts in an interesting way.

Really worth a visit. The story is historically important, facinating and moving. I spent several hours here and in the surrounding area.

Fabulous museum with some very interesting history of Norway. Well worth a visit particularly if you are interested in world war 2 history.

For me this is importent historical place where the norwegian saboteurs prevented germany from making uranium from heavy water produced at Vemork. Importent fir whole world. Recomend buying tickets online, a bit cheaper.😊😊🇳🇴🇳🇴.

Wouldn’t bother. You’ll spend half the time on the tourist bus from Rjuken. Poorly signed and little information on the website. Staff could not care less, a very underwhelming experience and this should not be a UNESCO world heritage site.

Loved everything about it. We took the tram up and hiked down. The hike can be challenging if you have problems with ankles

Fascinating location! We went in the middle of July and had a big cloud on top of the mountain. Down on the campsite it was warm whereas on the mountain it was cold, so take something warm with you. Also the way up is quite difficult. You definitely need some good hiking shoes since it’s mostly stone on the way. On the way back we decided to take the little train back down which we highly recommend! The story is very interesting and sitting inside is even better. Though you need to walk back to the other parking spot (Gaustaban to Stavsro), depending where you parked. There are at least two hiking routes, the one from the train is quite steep. We choose the other one. Overall great experience!

Beautiful hike! We took about just over 2 hours going up, spent an hour at the top and 2 hours down due to the rocky terrain. The hike is not so hard, steep at times but doable. It is very rocky though so it is advised to wear sensible shoes, maybe have some hiking poles and be aware of it before bringing kids or older people. We went on a Friday and it was quite busy. Free parking alongside the road. Cute cafes at the top of the peak with decent prices

A must in Norway,great experience.Stayed the night snowing and strong winds, but still fantastic service better than any 4star hotel 👍

Free parking, no fee Approximately 2 hours (one way) After reaching the top you can go further, but it’s quite difficult part with rocks. It took us about 1,5 hour more round way to get the highest top. It’s beautiful view on the northern part on Norway.

This is a good place for everyone ,the beginner hikers are ok for walk and not that much difficult.⛰️🏕🌙🇳🇴💕 ✅️I have seen a lot of kids ,older people , walk all the way. ⚠️Prepared not too thick shirt and good shoes become Round trip almost 10 km. ,recommend having good support shoes because you walk on the rock it can cause of hurt feet. ⚠️Some parts have a little bit of snow , which can be slipped, but it's fine. 🧇🥞On the top of the destination, have a small shop ,serve pancakes, waffles, hot coffee, and juice. Recommend come with family , you will be have a great trip together ❤️ Cr : TravelWithIrene

We climbed this in mid-May starting around 8:00 AM. It's a beautiful hike up, especially during the snowy season. While it's obvious, it is not a place to get caught without the right gear, so be sure to have poles with snow baskets, correct attire, and either snowshoes or skis. We didn't have the latter and ended up post-holing about 20% of the time, especially toward the summit. The ridge out to the true summit is a bit precarious, and one needs to watch their footing carefully to avoid an unpleasant ride.

Super nice view one of the tops,, the tickets are super expensive: You can take the train up, and walk down but never do it in winter without proper shoes, They dont tell you while buying a ticket so that you will need to buy a new ticket from top to down, So if you want to take the train down as well than buy a 2 - way ticket. If you want to walk all the way up then i recommend walking up from the other parking since its less steeper than from here. We took the train up and It took us about 1.5 hours to only get down as we are used to hiking, it usally takes 2-3 hours up/down

Very nice view (if clear) on the surroundings. Have a delicious waffle on top 😀

Worst thing I tried in Norway by far.. no info about that you have to wait for an hour and half in fridge temp to get down again with the train. Nice view but walk. And when you get down and ask why there’s is no info about the wait time no meet by the worst people possible. A big scam

Death defiying ride on a little train into the mountain, then changing to an almost vertical funicular to the top. We were told you could see for miles around d on a clear day, check the weather before you go!!

This was an amazing opportunity for me as a disabled person. You can catch a train up and inside the mountain which is a fun and exciting experience on it's own. This gives you a chance to experience the amazing view of so much of Norway from the top of the mountain. Which I otherwise would not have been able to experience. There is also a very good waffle house up there too.

For those who doesn’t want to hike up to the top, this is an alternative way. Easier and faster. You must book tickets in advance and remember that they are closing earlier than usual if there’s no tourist. So its better to book in advance.

Awesome and unique experience to enjoy a train inside the mountain which goes 850m inside straight into the mountain and then 1030m (vertical) to the top of the mountain. Takes 15min to reach to the top point and you can enjoy hot waffles in the cafe there. Do check the weather before you go there as it can change rapidly.

We just visited this beautiful stave church today and received a very interesting and insightful tour of the intricately and colourfully painted church. A big thank you to our guide! Would’ve loved to stay longer and explore all the other buildings on the premises!

Beautiful stave church and we had a lovely guided tour in it. Very interesting what the young woman explained. Then she suggested that we could look around the other buildings. All the old farm buildings are in very good condition. Pity it was raining.

Loved that a tour guide was available. A little open air museum is included in the ticket.

Beautiful grounds and buildings, but all buildings were locked and closed when we arrived on 02 Sep 24. From the sign at the entrance, it’s only open during tourist season.

A very beautiful old stave church and the surrounding open air museum was really interesting as well. Thank you for letting people take a look on the Norwegian architecture and how Norwegians have lived in the past.

Nice stop during a long trip. Get a guide, he knows interesting things about the church! Apart from the church, there are quite a few other buildings from ages past. There even was an elephant in the room.

My husband and I were lucky enough to be married in this beautiful place 3 years ago. We returned this week with our son and again made many happy memories. If you are passing you really must stop and take the time to look around. We look forward to returning again very soon.

The one-day animal keeper experience for children was a valuable experience that cannot be had anywhere else. All the animals we met here were well cared for by experienced professionals, and all the staff here seemed to love their work and were happy to share their experiences and stories, providing interactive experiences with the animals to all visitors.

We expected little and received so much more! Honestly, this is one of the most beautiful small wildlife parks I have ever visited. The grounds are wonderfully maintained, with breathtaking views of the surrounding nature and impressive scenery everywhere you look. It’s clear that the animals are very well cared for, and the staff—who speak fluent English—are always ready to answer any questions with a smile. We were lucky enough to arrive just in time for the guided feeding session, led in English by the park’s owner herself. The tour with this warm and energetic lady was not only funny and entertaining, but also very educational. Thanks to her, we got to see the animals in action—and even had the chance to feed and gently pet the arctic foxes ourselves. The admission price feels more than fair for such an experience. Knowing that the animals are truly well looked after and that the guided tour is this engaging, I wouldn’t hesitate to pay even more. I was genuinely happy to support this place not only through the entrance fee but also by buying a few small souvenirs from the gift shop. On my next trip to your beautiful country, I will definitely return here again!

Great nature park with a variety of wildlife to see. Family really enjoyed the visit, especially the interaction with foxes, elks and reindeer during feeding. Definitely recommended!

The park is not suitable for non-resident tourists or those who don’t speak Norwegian. It’s large and features several native Norwegian animals, but don’t expect to see them all due to the size of the enclosures—unless you’re lucky. There are no guides on site, only signs in Norwegian or pictures of the animals. The park is not well adapted for wheelchair users. While some bike-friendly paths are technically usable by wheelchairs and there are ramps to shops and restaurants, the park lacks proper accessibility. There are no discounted entry tickets for families or wheelchair users, unlike what many international parks offer. There are also no accessibility features on the hills and slopes, which makes pushing a wheelchair extremely difficult. Significant improvements are needed regarding access and tourist support.

Wonderful experience, you get to see wolfes, bobcats, reindeers and other wild animals in a respectufully large area. The visit is commented by professionals who are passionate about their activity. I recommend spending the night on site where you get to enjoy the park in a more private atmosphere and participate to interesting activities, like milking goats 😃

Really unique experience with rare animals All animals have great parks to thrive We went up to the lake to have an even better view "Hyttene" are very cute and authentic EV charging station : watch out, there are no fast charging stations

Wonderful interactive animal park for all ages, the best part being the animal feedings (this includes feeding reindeers, moose and foxes in the ticket) or any additional experiences you may decide to pay for. Like many people mentioned it is pricey, but caring for all these unique animals I'm sure doesn't come cheap. We paid for the additional socialized wolf interaction and it was amazing, I highly recommend it. For anyone who is an English speaking traveler or a non-Norwegian speaker, all signs and feeding presentations are in Norwegian. So be sure to have downloaded google translate ahead of time. Definitely an amazing once in a lifetime experience and would recommended if you have the time and funds to experience this great park.

It's a nice place! But you have to be lucky to go there in a sunny day. If it's not sunny you might be cold all the time just like me... The water is not cold (not warm either) but the problem is when you leave the water. If the sun is not there to warm you up you will be cold. Unfortunately (for some people) the Norwegian summer by itself is not sufficient to warm one without the sun.

Such a cool place to visit. A water park in the middle of the forest. 😁 There are ok food options, a lot of cool slides for all ages and tastes. Very nice.

The water is not clean at all, the park is overcrowded, they just let people in and do not care what you are going to experience, they just want to make money out of you, shower is not enough for that crowd, no healthy food option available at all, sugar rush all over the park! amusement options are very good, but still people have to wait in very long ques for those good ones. I do NOT recommend if you have kids with you, my kids rather go to our local seeming pool, they have much more fun there without exposing to lot of sugary junks! I think the reason that many people go there is that there are not many competitors for such an amusement park in Norway!

We (family of 4 from UK) had a brilliant time here. We visited on Tues 12th Aug. There are so many slides! Waiting time was 0 to 10 minutes. We got there for 10am but there was still not much waiting later on. Plenty of space for chilling out. It did also help that the weather was great. Didn't think the price for food was too bad but you can also take your own too. The setting in the forest was beautiful. I thought the slide attendants were very attentive too. We thought it was well worth it. Edit: Either we were far too excited to get in or it wasn't clear as we can't read Norwegian but didn't realise you had to pay for parking and ended up getting a big fee from our car hire company when we returned home. Come on Bo Sommerland, what's all that about?! Is the entrance fee not enough? Anyway, still keeping 5 stars as we had a brill time.

Wasps EVERYWHERE, an hour in line for a 30sec ride. Poor wheelchair accessibility. No food available until midday despite having paid a fortune for all inclusive food tickets. Staff couldn't answer most questions, were unfriendly and acted like they'd never experience joy again. Awful experience for the price of more than $300 for 5 people

The amount of people there is crazy. If you want to enjoy this place, you need to be ready to wait one hour in the line to every single one attraction. Same with toilets. 45 minutes waiting on the line to make pee is insane 🥺

Skadeland i Kø One hour in line for a 30‑sec ride, Dirty water and staff dead inside. Junk food only, no refund in sight – Welcome to Bø, enjoy your night! ⭐ 1/5 – Bring patience… or don’t come.

This church is a wonderful thing to look at. And smell. Can't get that from any pictures- it smells like warm tar. It has had some modifications, but is still very interesting. Difficult to view from inside though - just way too many people. Local guides are worth listening to. You can buy souvenirs and coffee from the ticket office. Also- there is a place to sit there, which can be very useful in case of an extremely hot weather.

13th-century stave church, located in Notodden, Norway, is the largest remaining stave church in the country. The church features a distinctive triple nave design with three towers and multiple roof surfaces at varying angles. What’s a stave church? Stave churches are unique for their distinct post-and-lintel timber construction using vertical posts (“staves”) as the load-bearing framework, a technique evolved from Viking shipbuilding. They are also characterized by their intricately carved decor, which blends Norse mythological themes like dragons with Christian symbolism. These wooden churches, often protected by tar and featuring steep, tiered roofs, are among the oldest surviving wooden churches in the world, serving as a significant link to Norway’s medieval past.

Heddal Stave Church, the largest preserved stave church in Norway, is a breathtaking example of traditional wooden architecture. Surrounded by peaceful countryside, it offers a serene and almost timeless atmosphere. Viewing the exterior is free and absolutely worth the stop—even if you're just passing through. For those curious to see the interior, a small fee of 100 NOK (as of July 2025) applies. While the inside may be modest compared to the grandeur outside, your contribution helps support the preservation of this historic site. Highly recommended for anyone exploring Norway’s cultural heritage!

Didn’t go inside but amazing from the outside! Tar smells also so good!! We had even some cold drinks and ice cream from the cafe on the hot day. Plenty of parking, just follow the signs.

Heddal Stave Church is absolutely stunning — both in scale and craftsmanship. It’s the largest stave church in Norway and feels like something out of a fantasy movie. The wooden architecture is incredibly well preserved, and the atmosphere is peaceful and awe-inspiring.

Fantastic wooden church! Buy a ticket to go inside, well worth it! TIP: Also visit the very small but super nice open air museum, 300m to the right of the church goes a small road uphill. Old wooden farms. Great tour guide speaks very well English!

The church looks really cool. You can go in and look around a bit but it's smaller than you'd think. In the cafe next to it (which is part of the whole thing) you have a more modern church for when it is too cold in the winter and they have a couple of smaller things laying around which you can look at. Here you can also buy tickets so you can listen to a guide who tells you more about the church, especially it's history. It costs 100 NOK, takes only a few minutes and the guide has a level of enthusiasm akin to a teenager holding a PowerPoint presentation. Definitely worth a visit, but the presentation is very optional.

Worth taking the boat and experiencing the Engineering marvel made 100 years back. Very well maintained. Worth the price for once

Cruised from Lunde to Skien on the Henrik Ibsen. What a great experience! Amazing the things they accomplished back when.

Amazing experience taking the boat through the canal. Beautiful and relaxing experience. Takes about 2 hours to complete the tour.

I can’t believe all the times in my life I have been to Norway and have never done this. This is a must do - and now will be in my permanent rotation to share with guests that come stay with us. You have a few options headed north. You can start in Skien and end in either Lunde or Dalen. Lunde is the half day trip (5 hours) and Dalen is an entire day - I think about 10 hours. There is also an option to get on in Ulefoss. That one is a three hour tour. Finally, you can get on in Lunde. The entire day gets you 8 locks, the Skien-Lunde is 6, and the Ulefoss- Lunde is 3. All the locks are amazing, but Vrangfoss is the king. The Ulefoss-Lunde gets you that, so if you’re short on time just do that. Don’t do Lunde-Dalen - it’s pretty but you miss Vrangfoss. Tips: they offer a sit down lunch on the boat. We didn’t take that and we were glad we did as we didn’t miss any of the locks. That said, we did get hungry by the time we got off in Lunde at 12:50. Bring a matpakke! (A sandwich in your bag). There is a sit down restaurant right at Lunde lock. The bus won’t leave until 1:30. You DO have time to get a quick meal there before the bus. Just let them know you’re catching the bus. Parking is free at Skien, but you need to get the paper to display in your car from the deck hand on the boat. This was an amazing trip and I can’t wait to do it again.

Great, but no nead to take the trip all the way to Dalen Hotel. Good food on the boat.

A trip everybody has to do!

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It is interesting. Old houses with brief history written beside them. You can see the whole city from up there with binoculars that are available for free. There is also a playground for kids.

A beautiful park to relax and enjoy the nature! In addition can we find some historical buildings which are breathtaking and some of them are over 500 years old.

It's a magic place, beautiful and only in the city !! Come on, you have to visit.

Wonderful park to explore. Many areas to learn about.

Beautiful park with a great cafe and a playground for children.

Free entrance, beautiful old houses, like to visit it again🥰

Great place to stroll and take a rest time, nice facilities too.

Good and peaceful place.

Really impressive church! Especially from the inside! A must see If you're in the area!

This is a beautiful baroch church in the centre of Kongsberg. Recommended to visit when you are in Town.

The interior is excellent on the photo. We came to visit the church during opening hours according to the website (it should be opened on Wednesday until 18.00). The church was, however, closed when we came 15.30.

Kongsberg church is the largest baroque-church in Norway. The church has a modest exterior, but a rich rococo interior. The building works started in 1740 and the church was consecrated in 1761. The baroque exterior is strict, dignified and monumental, but the interior is splendid, richly decorated and with lavish motifs, and the church has Norway's richest rococo interior.

I am not a church person. But church feels grand and quiet. Very old design and special. Worth a visit if u are in kongsberg, but if u plan to travel 200km to visit this, it might be a disappointment.

As a building - magnificent. But as with any other church - it's an institute of mass brain washing. 3 stars.

I felt that the tour guide rushed the tour missed all the side rooms could have explained more.

Free parking. Ear plugs given out due to 28 minute round trip by noisy railway. Remember warm clothing as 6c temperature inside. Don't see much other than some tunnels and two lifts. But guide said you can hire some special exploration or big dining room inside for parties. No silver visible. Guide said 600kg lump once found, had to be split in order to get it up in daylight as 1 km deep mine. Part of this is on exhibit in mining museum. Nice guide, not boring. I went with the Norwegian language one, Johannes. Hard hats given, so you don't hit your head in occasional low ceiling. History of most mines found 400 years ago, involves two kids and an animal it sounded like. Real history of discovery, is that locals that found the mine were arrested as all silver belonged to the king, and they were found trying to sell silver. First, the long hired 300 Germans used to mining in soft stone, now they could only do 10cm per month due to hard gneis rock. But they discovered use of heat to crack the stone at 500c, so tunnels were full of smoke and deadly CO, until dynamite arrived. Mine is now flooded as water pumps are turned off. But no water at tourist level. Using latters, it took 45 minutes to descend, then 15 minutes with invention of lifts. Shut down due to low profits, half of all silver has been mined. Age 3 lower age limit.

All the labels are in Norwegian only, does it really cost that much effort to post an English translation? How are tourists supposed to learn about town history if it’s all in Norwegian? Makes no sense

Impressive ride into the silvermine with a small train. Good presentation how the miners did their difficult jobs in ancient times.

Wow it was very nice to be there.Dont forget to visit mine after that.The in bulit prototype mine is amazing.Nice things to buy between 40 to150 krones

Excellent exhibition about mining history in Kongberg and related industries

This museum is an interesting museum about Norwegian minting and the silver mines which provides the material of the coin.

Free exercise if you are up for 1078 stairs. Had to do 2 or 3 breaks in between to recover my breath. The restaurant at the bottom was a bit underwhelming and had the charme of a school canteen. If you bring a ball, there is an opportunity to play mini soccer in a cage. The zipline doesn't always operate on weekdays, except for the main holiday period in Norway, which is July and early August.

Have been here a couple of times. Walked down the steps in warm weather and was just there for Raw Air. Ski Flying is AMAZING! Well organized event for 15K people.

Amazing view from the top. In summertime you can walk all the 1078 steps to the top. Cafe, toilets in Vingen.

Interesting place for roadside geology. I found a lot of cambrian trilobites here! These are the fossiles of some kind of extinct marine artiopodan arthropod. And what a phantastic viewpoint!

Amazing place. Incredible views. Terrific staff.

Big skijumping hill, one hour train ride outside the Oslo!

World largest..need I say more? Oh btw.. 1078 steps from bottom to top

A great hike! Nature inside the canyon is amazing. Definitely with a visit! I highly recommend walking up within the canyon, and taking the woods on your way down.

2020.08 Visited the canyon on a Sunday. Had no problem with unpaid parking *     big parking spot under the cable car station *     about 8 spaces next to the gate *     16 spaces on the next road in line and on the sides of the road From the main road there is an about 800m walk up to the trail beginning (shutter road). When I was visiting there was a warning about entering the canyon (rocks falling spontaneously). There is a trail leading on the 'left' (western) side of the canyon within 50-100m of the canyon edge so you can peak in occasionally, but half the time trees obstruct clear view. Trail is short (1,5 km) and is ran quite naturally (no steps or man-made modifications). The trail running through the canyon is not very challenging for a fit person but be sure to take well impregnated shoes or water shoes. Even during dry time there are narrow points where you are not able to go through without stepping in a puddle. I personally discourage going there until the canyon is deemed safe again. I could see fresh massive piles of rock fall after a solid week of great sunny weather. At the top of the trail there is a quiet, clear lake where I believe you can swim. Lifebuoy x2 available and a pad for diving

Great hike in the Kjøsterudjuvet. Bevare if it has been raining it can be difficult to do. It is recommended to use a helmet.

Nice climb through the Kjøsterudjuvet. Good for kids, but under close supervision of an adult (1:1). At least one hour climbing, some steep bits with ropes and ladders. Don’t enter in heavy rain or when there is a lot of water in the stream. Mostly impossible to exit the canyon halfway.

Awesome little mini adventure. Great little trip to get some experience. If you choose to walk the trails above the crovas, be very careful not to get to close to the edge. It's a long way down. You can hike up the gorge and reach the lake further up. Take aprx 40 min

A steep hike up, but worth it as you can take a swim in the lake before heading back down. Very cool gorge.

Nice walk around, but it was lot of snow so I could not get closer to canyon. Up there small lake and ski and bike center near by.

Very descent swimming hall for personal fitness and family leisure activities. I come here with sons quite often due to the variety of pools. I also come here to swim laps. There are 5 swimming pools catering the little ones all the to the more athletic 50m pool to shallow water pool catering to the more fragile of swimmers. There are also 2 water slides. Changing rooms are well kept with options for family type changing rooms. Light foods are also served. There is gym as well.

Can we start by saying the lack of empathy from some of the people who works in here ? I came with my son and I asked one of the people who works as a course teacher if I can borrow a toy so my son could play with me she said and I’m quoting “ nei” we don’t borrow stuffs. So I asked one of the lifeguard girls if I could and she said of course !!! Also, please make it easy for mothers who go with babies. Easy in the sense of the entrance in the changing rooms maybe a changing table? Also, don’t be rude. I don’t know why I got the sense of discrimination in here. I won’t ever come back here also the fact that it is expensive sorry won’t even come back and I won’t ever recommend a mom to come here!

Ends up to get pretty busy but I really enjoy the 50m pool. The main issues here are the changing rooms and facilities in general, they're worn out. You also better had bring some coins for the locker because they dont have the nice electronic band system like the other swimming pools in this part of Norway.

Terrible food, stay away. Fries+simple sausage for 94 NOK. Tasted awful, and as a bonus we got sick when returnering home.. Showers cannot be temperature controlled. Way too hot for small kids (40C+). Obs! No soap available in showers. Not many Norwegians to spot, although quite pricy. No-one seemed to follow the wash rules before entering the pool, despite visual illustration and translation to English. Decent pool activities, however a bit crowded.

We paid a lot of money for so many facilities that were 'out of order'. Some area was limited for use since there was swimming course going on every hour. This is winter vacation and many of us travelled from Oslo and further, so thumbs down to Drammensbadet.

Great place. Not so clothes norse girls. No beers. One need to pay 50 krones to access a bar where alcohol is allowed. The normal enter fee is Kr150.

A relatively recently constructed swimming hall, large and airy and easily accessible with car and public transportation (the train station is 10 minutes walk away). Has several swimming pools (both indoor and outdoor), water slides, jacuzzis, a small restaurant and a fitness centre. A good place to take the kids on a boring Sunday afternoon.

Beautiful location, overseeing all Drammen from the top of the hill. Keep in mind that if you walk by foot, it is a steep incline and not an easy stroll.

The spiral is easily accessible. The drive thru the spiral tunnel is interesting but I was wondering why would someone build this It offers great views of the town , the valley and the sea below.

Nice place to hang out. Many benches, large parking lot. Has even a bar.

The architecture is incredible. There's a road that leads to the top of the mountain, but it's not just any road - it's a breathtaking spiral road built inside a tunnel that cuts through the mountain. It takes you to the top in just a few minutes. It's an amazing experience!

Nice view for Drammen city and fun to drive through spiral tunnel. Recommend 👍🏼

Nice views of city, lots of hiking and trails around, possible to drive up to top

Thai is a one-of-it’s-kind human ingenuity wonder that has to be experienced by anyone coming to the Oslo/Drammen region 🎉 It is the spiraling drive inside the mountain that forms an elevator which is so unique. You will be greeted by a family of Spiral Mountain Trolls inside the tunnel as Norwegian folk tales have numerous stories about such creatures. Then you reach the top and breathtaking views of the Drammen city and valley all year round🎉 From the (paid) parking lot you have a restaurant, restrooms and views. Additionally there is an outdoor museum a short walk further up the mountain. This is a fantastic starting point for walks on lit trails in nature. All this is accessible for both wheelchairs and prams. If you are adventurous and want to walk up to the Spiral View then you can use the “Zig-Zag” trail with several starting points at the base of the mountain. The bonus walking up or down the mountain are the views 🌸

Great pool and showers etc. The problem is the lanes that are marked for swimming are a joke. They are usually full of pensioners "paddling" up and down the pool at a snail's pace and blocking the lanes. Then at other times there is lanes marked off for swimming clubs and other clubs. If you swim in the middle of pool then you run the risk of someone jumping on top of you from the diving area.. Not very well managed in my opinion.

The pool is nice. There is no soap in the shower, there is hair dryer. There are pools for adults, for children and even for the youngest children. There is a cafe, you can eat at the tables near the pool. There is a sauna, it works according to the schedule.

This is a great swimming pool and great for friends and family. It's super clean and the fact you can buy food and drinks on the side of the swimming pool is really practical. My problem is that it can become boring really fast if you are alone or even with friends. The lack of activities and the fact that the pool isn't that big is a big issue. I,d give it 3,5 stars, but i need to round it up to 4 stars.

If you were to travel a long way just to spend a day at this place, I wouldn't recommend it. You would get bored quite fast. The place is actually nice and cozy, but I think the best use if this place is just to hang out with you're close friends, and you lived nearby this place. The food is great and the activities are nice. They have a warm bathing pool. A big and cold bathing pool where you can jump from three different heights, a baby pool, a slide and a sauna.

A large water park with everything the kids need to have hours of fun.

Very nice swimming pool for the kids and grown-up's.

Amazing place. I love It so much 😍

This is a gem. Indeed best visited during rather nice weather, at least not rain as most of the experience is had outdoors. Art scattered about in lovely natural surroundings with the unique aspect of a large, but quiet river running through the whole area. Easily count 2-3 hours for the full stroll along the path and the few indoor exhibitions, including a coffee break. The lack of a 5th star is simply because it would have been nice with a better cup of coffee, not just the cultural Norwegian powder version served from a thermos.

Wonderful museum covering a huge surface with both inside and outside spaces. While we did not find the exhibitions of outstanding quality, the balance between historical insights into the former buildings with the modern installations worked very well in our opinion. We also enjoyed how everyone could enjoy the museum in their own way, going for a stroll, sitting down in the grass or actively going from artwork to artwork. Would recommend!

The ticket costs 200 for adults and children up to 19 are free. Senior discount as well. The park and Musuem is huge with monument pieces all over and small gallery houses. The cafe and kids playground make it fun for all.

It was beautiful experience. We were visiting the museum in different parts of the year, and every season has it's beautiful features on display. Wonderful weekend tour from Oslo.

Such an underrated museum in Norway. It’s so peaceful and beautiful here. Just alot of walking so I won’t recommend if you can’t really take walks.

Lovely place. Went there on a rainy weekend. If you appreciate and enjoy art, its a nice place to visit. I like the architecture. Its amazing to see the structure. I liked the fountain most.

This place has improved since they introduced a fantastic fountain area which is perfect for kids especially on a hot day. There are water spraying jets coming from the ground and children can run through them freely. It is advisable to wear water shoes because there are some pebbles lying around inside. All around surrounding the fountain area is a kind of mirror maze which is pretty fun to walk through especially if you are a narcissist. Around the rest of the gardens, there are lots of big sculptures to see, a cafe, playground and temporary indoor exhibitions as well. Also, you can visit the historic logging factory buildings if you like industrial history as well. There are permanent sculptures outside and then the indoor areas have temporary exhibitions. Some of which can sometimes be a bit weird, while others are more interesting. Of course, the centerpiece is the Twist Gallery, designed by Denmark's rebel architect Bjark Ingels. I always find the art that they choose to exhibit here is not really to my taste. It's always modern art in any case, Which I sometimes enjoy, but haven't ever seen anything in the twist that was to my taste. Anyway, I think most of the visitors here are just interested in the overall experience and you could basically put a banana tape to the wall inside the Twist and no one would really care. Wait a minute…, that's not a bad idea….. 🍌 Also, if you are local, give your address and you get in FREE!!! Season passes! 🤘🏻

This is the oldest city center of the Norway namely Vikings. View was fantastic and very scenery. But honestly the signes of the hill were not enough. Yes the tower you can see from everywhere but hiking road you have to find it. There is path from the behind the church and another road from the opposite.

You can walk around and can see the whole view of Tønsberg Center. You can go up on the top of the tower but have to pay(100kr for adults)!

Great view. Easy to reach from the city.

Nice place to take a visit during the day. You can go on top off Tower, is a nice view over Tonsberg.

Nice walk, fantastic view of the town from there :-)

Free to walk and admire the views.

Impressive, but when was this tower actually erected? It does not appear to be so ancient regarding the structural characterisitics. I would suggest the first quarter of the 20th century.

Sunshine walk along the Brygge can be pleasant, sometimes windy. Nice restaurants, flowers, seating áreas And a longer walk leading to a beautiful bird watching tower.

A short stroll from the wharf you'll find a full-scale replica of the Saga Oseberg ship moored in the harbour. It was built to the original specifications using only tools available during the Viking era. Sadly you can't take a ride in it, as the boat is only taken out of its mooring for special events.

Note that kitchens close at 22 for ALL restaurants on the coast. Then they're just bars, you can get some mild snacks like dorittos maybe maybe

On a sunny day, you can never beat this place. Lots of people to sit and watch while you're enjoying a meal at one of the many places along the jetty. Short distances to other places to visit, some historical. Park your car and have a great stroll.

Tonsberg is a beautiful town on the Oslo fjord. Many nice restaurants and bars along the Quay.

Nice view along the boardwalk. Great for leisure walk and dining. Lots of restaurants to choose from.

Very busy on Sunday. Lots of restaurants.

Believe this place is favourite of many people. Not surprisingly with me as well. Fantastic Alby cake, always magnificent view from outside or inside seats. In addition, young and helpful staffs, simple but well done and peaceful decorations. It could not be completed without saying that the area is favourite place for doing exercises, walking, jogging, running.

"Galeri F15 in Moss is not just a haven for art enthusiasts, but also for nature lovers. Situated amidst breathtaking scenery, it offers the perfect blend of artistic inspiration and tranquil surroundings. After immersing myself in the diverse exhibitions, I enjoyed strolling through the picturesque landscapes surrounding the gallery, making it an unforgettable experience for both art and nature enthusiasts alike."

This is a wonderful outing - go to the gallery, have a wonderful lunch and best of all go to the Blown Glass shop and then go for a long walk through the forest and along the fjord!!! Best outing ever...

Great location if u wanna enjoy the sea view and great calm place in the woods;) The galerry was interesting as well, the trail to get there along to the shore was "enjoyable".Recommended;)

Very good food and a great view from outside. Nice vibe on the inside. Flat white 👌🏻

Excellent and very international contemporary art. Beautiful location with a cafe overlooking the fields, the forest and the fjord.

Its ok. But i never understood the art inside the rooms.one small display on such a big rooms.maybe I'm just not into those kind of art 😆

Great experience. I travelled independently whereas most people seem to go as part of a tour. Had a chat with a couple of friendly guides who were most informative and justly proud of the brave Norwegian garrison who sank the German cruiser Blucher. Good museum within the fort itself and no restrictions on access to the Fort guns which defended Oslo so well in April 1940. There is also a hotel on the island again with friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Deep history, stunning views. My deep respect to colonel Erikson for his courage and bravery in 1940. Sad that the museum looks as if it is stuck in time. At that, the fact that the fortress is free to enter is an important indicator that the museum regards keeping the memory as its main task

What are beautiful place. WWII history on beautiful grounds. We will be back for another visit.

Historic 19th century island fortress, famous for the sinking of the German heavy cruiser Blucher. Set in a very beaufitul location in Oslofjord, accessible by ferry. Interesting museum, including a video display of the fateful sinking, with a display of heavy artillery pieces in their emplacements around the grounds. Nice island to stroll around and enjoy the fantastic views.

A true gem -everything is well-kept the amount and quality of ww2 material is unbelievable. And you can take a nice walk outside :)

Visited during Day trip to Drøbak. Museum appeared unmanned and all displays are only in Norwegian, so would recommend use of provided audio stations or google lens. Museum is a up a hill, and from our experience probably takes longer than the hour we had on the island to experience. If you like WW2 history and walking, it’s definitely worth it.

The most important fortress to protect Oslofjord in WWII.

I absolutely have to give five stars to this museum! The visitor experience is top-notch. The way modern technology is seamlessly blended with the exhibits, along with natural background sounds like animal calls, made my visit truly memorable. There's also a fantastic view from the top — and in the summer, you can even ride the zip line! Highly recommended

Great place to visit and easy to get to on Metro with a station in the town. Check weather first though as there was a lot of hanging fog (especially as it is very high up) when we visited so disappointingly we had no view from the top. Jump is impressive though.

Very historic site but our purpose to go there was to do the Zipline. The museum is very nice and you learn a lot about the first expeditions to the artic and what it took to get there plus the Olympics as two events took place here sky jump and biathalon. After we looked around we made our to the top for the best view of Oslo there is and the Zipline. It's a short but fun Zipline and is worth the price we paid. All the staff were very nice and we had a fun time. We were on a cruise and the excursion come here but you don't get to go inside and do anything so we did it on our own and would recommend

Very nice museum; well kept, clean, and informational. Relatively small for the cover charge, but the trip to the top was well worth it. Phenomenal view. A really enjoyable bit of history about Norway and skiing with a good chunk about polar expeditions, and a really cool collection of skis.

The Holmenkollbakken Ski Museum is a fascinating stop that beautifully captures Norway’s deep connection to skiing. Located right beneath the iconic ski jump, the museum offers an engaging journey through over 4,000 years of ski history — from ancient rock carvings to modern Olympic achievements. The exhibits are well curated, interactive, and rich with stories that bring Norway’s winter culture to life. Combined with the panoramic views from the top of the ski jump and the nearby zipline, it’s a must-visit experience that blends history, sport, and breathtaking scenery all in one place.

Beautiful especially with the snow in pure blue sky not a cloud around Difficult access for older or people with a disability from the train station without a vehicle 10 to 15 minute uphill walk steep incline. Worth a trip in the winter if you really want to experience with a Ski jumpers must have. Bye the Oslo Pass admission and transportation from Oslo City Center are included with the pass.

Holmenkollbaken ski jumping hill, Oslo, Norway. It is an Olympic size ski jump that hosts international competitions. Though it was prepared for 1952 and 1968 Olympics but overtook all the lacunaes by 1975. This place also has a ski museum and a tower that offers breath taking views. Upon our visit during July 2025, some of us opted for the Zipline, after paying for it naturally, and had a 'mind blowing' experience as they later claimed. The vehicle picked them up, on the way, when we began our trip backwards.

What a great museum! Only a 30 min train ride from the main station in Copenhagen. The boats themselves, the supporting educational material, and the boatyard are all worth the visit. They even had great food. 🙌👏

Amazing film with real old ship to tell the story hundreds years ago...

Wow, this museum was awe-inspiring! The building itself is not very large, but the artifacts inside really do a great job of using the available space. The Viking ships themselves have been preserved very well. The other artifacts expand on the historical knowledge and understanding of the time. The Viking Ship Museum is a must see if you are in the area!

Great place with tons of history on display. Great findings from an era long gone. Ferry ride is lively also. You’ll need a bit more than an hour to wonder around. One of the most interesting things to do while in Oslo.

The most amazing artifacts I have seen. We spent the entire day here because there is so much to see. An original village, ships, and art. So beautiful! I would love to live in the neighborhood surrounding the museum! —2016

The Viking Ship Museum was amazing. Three 9th century wooden boats - it’s amazing they have survived! I loved every minute I had here, and got some amazing videos as souvenirs. I learned a lot about the Vikings and consider this museum a highlight of my trip Oslo.

Incredibly serene and beautiful. The ships are restored and laid out as though they sailed in. The exhibits are well organised and the information is very comprehensive. For me the projected video of the Viking raid and ship burial is jaw dropping. Such an incredible layout and building. Very much recommended for anyone with an interest in Viking history.

A fantastic day spent watching dancers, seeing artifacts and learning about Norwegian culture and history. Kind people great exhibits and lots to see. I’d say go on a weekend when they have more crafts people on staff. We visited each building cluster and the exhibition halls. We loved the variety of historic structures on display.

We originally came for the guided tour of the stave church, but unfortunately the museum had listed the wrong time on their website. We were quite disappointed when we arrived to find the tour had been moved an hour earlier. However, the staff immediately stepped up and arranged a private tour with Elise, and honestly — it turned out to be the highlight of our visit! Elise was absolutely wonderful — warm, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the church, the museum, and daily life in old Norway. She shared fascinating details with such genuine passion that you could tell this isn’t just a job for her; it’s something she truly loves. She even mentioned she wrote her master’s thesis on the subject, and it shows in every story she tells. Guiding us while wearing her beautiful traditional Norwegian bunad, she brought history to life in a way that was both deeply informative and heartfelt. Her ability to connect facts, folklore, and cultural insight made the experience unforgettable. If you’re visiting the museum — ask for Elise. You won’t regret it. She’s the kind of guide who turns a simple visit into something truly special. We’ll definitely be back next time we have friends visiting Oslo! 😍🙌

We really enjoyed our visit here. It’s such a beautiful and interesting place. There are many old houses and buildings that were moved here from different parts of Norway, and it’s amazing to see how people lived in different times. You can walk through homes from centuries ago and then see newer ones where you notice the big changes in design and interiors. I also loved that dogs are welcome here — it makes the visit so much nicer if you travel with your pet. There’s even a playground for children, so it’s a perfect place for families too. We spent several hours just walking around and enjoying the atmosphere. Definitely a must-visit when you’re in Oslo! 🇳🇴🏡🐾

Fun place to explore, especially the open-air village. You can walk through different time periods just by moving from one building to the next. One of the highlights is the stave church - it looks like something straight out of a fantasy movie and it’s even more impressive up close. The staff are friendly and don’t mind answering random questions. It’s the kind of place where you unexpectedly end up staying longer than planned. A really good visit.

Such an incredible museum, so many structures from throughout Norwegian history, endless interiors dressed for the specific period. There’s also 3 large exhibitions. And you can see actors dressed up in traditional wear whilst they do folk dance and music. So much to see, I actually nearly missed a lot of it!

The one thing as a tourist I wanted to see, was a Stave Church. I imagine this museum would be utterly fabulous in sun/dry/snow. Unfortunately we had torrential rain but it was the only time we could visit. I was still so happy to see the church - there are lots of interesting & beautiful buildings on the site. We loved it.

Lots of old Norwegian buildings all relocated to this museum. There's also history of some of the people that originally lived in them. Lovely place to wander around and see real history you can touch and feel.

The Fram Museum was a great surprise. The ship itself is the main attraction and you can actually walk on board and get a sense of how tight things were during the polar expeditions. There’s a good mix of history and hands-on displays, so it never gets boring. The lighting and sound effects inside help set the atmosphere without feeling like a theme park. It’s both interesting and easy to follow even if you’re not a big history person. Worth the stop for sure.

The Fram Museum is a fantastic museum with a lot to offer. It takes you on a complete journey of the most thrilling of the Arctic expeditions of the 19th and 20th centuries. Being able to board the Fram is incredible and immersive - with audio and visual FX used to try and show you the surroundings that you would see if you were on this ship. One problem I had with this museum is it almost has too much information at your disposal. I found that going around, I was bombarded with different aspects of the history but the structure of the museum meant that I was confused as to where I was at in the timeline or why things had happened. I think it would be great if the museum was better laid out, maybe by starting by first introducing where the quest for exploring the Arctic came from and the people and expeditions that came before the Fram. Now this information actually does exist, but it exists in the tunnel that you find on the left as you enter, but I didn’t go down this path until after visiting the Fram. It would’ve been great to have this context before being thrown into the Fram expedition immediately. Another thing is that the first thing I started reading is about the boat Polar Station going to the Arctic soon… this didn’t feel as organised as it could be to me. It’s a weird thing to say that there’s too much information here, but it was difficult to retain information and consider it throughout the whole exhibition when it wasn’t laid out in a chronological way. Aside from this, the museum is really incredible. I recommend this for people of all ages!

Great museum. The main attraction is Amundsen's polar ship, the Fram. The ship is beautifully presented and can be viewed both inside and out. The rooms below deck are particularly impressive. Lots of information boards and films explain all the details of the expeditions. Absolutely fascinating and, for me, one of the best museums in the world.

Amazing visit, we just wanted to find a place for our visit in Oslo, never expected the museum. It turned out the museum was amazing and the polar expedition related story and knowledge totally grabbed our eyes! We enjoyed the time and had a lot of fun there.

This was a really interesting find. We hadn't planned it but found it when we went on the Hop on Hop off bus. Really interesting and different. Knew very little about Artic or Antarctic exploring and this museum just presented it all so well. Really very interesting.

We enjoyed the flight simmulator a lot. It was something different. Great to see the inside of ship and how things used to look and work. History is very interesting. Would recommend visiting this museum

Incredible! You can certainly get a good feel for everything about the Polar explorations and exploits if you only have a few hours. However for a comprehensive learning experience you can spend all day. My last visit was just the Fram and Kon Tiki, 6.5 hours total.

Come to this museum before heading to the park! You'll get to see scale models, plaster replicas, and learn about Gustav Vigeland's process on his sculptures. It is much more fascinating to see about his works and what went into them before seeing the larger than life sculptures in the park. The Museum has all original works of Vigeland made from plaster, bronze, granite, marble, and including sketches. Scale models of what the park, and sculptures placements should have been. Worth the entry, and free with the Oslo Pass!

Fascinating museum containing the largest collection from Norway’s finest sculptor. Really worth a visit especially if you are intending on visiting the sculpture park as many of the designs used there can be seen throughout the development stage. Very interesting to see the development and maturing of vigeland’s work whilst his motifs and themes remained the same throughout !

Incredible museum, all the sculpture work is incredible. The building is amazing too, make sure to visit the park nearby too.

I have never heard about Gustav Vigeland before my trip to Oslo, and I was really impressed. This museum is completely dedicated to this splendid artist. Vigeland Park, which is very close to museum, is the cornerstone of the whole life of sculptor. So if you have seen the park, which is totally free, you have seen almost all you can look at in this museum. But there are more works there, which are not related to park, some pieces of information. Though this all is pretty expensive if you visit this museum without Oslo Pass.

Entrance is included with the Oslo pass. We visited after visiting the park and it was interesting to get the story behind how the park happened and learning about Vigeland's process and history. Not a lot of people here when we visited. The museum is a big square, so you can just follow it around in a loop, and it's all one level. We spent about 45 minutes here.

I visited the Vigilendo Sculpture Park for the first time 24 years ago. It is a place worth visiting twice in a lifetime: in youth and in adulthood. It is also worth visiting the Vigilend Museum, the former workshop of the artist, where the sculptures were born, located next to the park, once in a lifetime. A great idea in the museum was a contemporary art hall with changing exhibitions. A special experience was a guided tour of the sculptor's living quarters and a visit to the mausoleum, which we booked spontaneously.

I found the Vigeland Museum quite interesting. The sculptures are truly impressive and beautifully crafted, offering a unique glimpse into Gustav Vigeland's artistic vision. I spent about an hour exploring the exhibits, and it was a captivating experience.

This is a truly beautiful place to visit. It’s perfect for a peaceful walk, relaxing, or just take some time to think. The sculptures are amazing — all created by one artist, which is really impressive and gives the park a special atmosphere. We visited in autumn, and the colors of the trees made everything even more stunning. The mix of art, nature, and calm vibes makes this park one of the highlights of Oslo. Definitely worth visiting! 🍂🌳🇳🇴

A really interesting place to walk through. The sculptures are everywhere and you kind of end up noticing new details the longer you look. It’s a quiet spot even when there are lots of people around, and the layout makes it easy to wander without any plan. The big monolith in the center is impressive up close. Good place for a relaxed walk, photos, or just sitting for a bit. Worth stopping by if you're in Oslo.

Super cool and interesting sculpture park! 🗿🗿🗿 It's a great park to walk around and even had a great running path. Some of the sculptures are so strange and some we had seen on the internet before 😂 great expressions and motions!

Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo, Norway. Gustav Vigeland 1869, born as Adolf Gustav Thorsen, was a Norwegian sculptor. Known for his power of creative imagination and in his productivity. He created Vigeland installation and made Frogner Park into Norway's most popular tourist attraction, leaving visitors with a unique experience of sculptured human forms. The Frogner Park, with a clean, green and gorgeous flowers, is a large outdoor setting for picnics and walks. Naturally, their is no fee to enter the Park. Don't miss a visit if you can.

In my opinion, one of the five most beautiful works of art ever created by Europe and its people. Proof that Europeans, as a civilization, are far more advanced than all the others in these times when engineers and doctors are being brought in from countries where people don’t even know how to use a toilet. Fascinating.

Vigeland Park is one of the highlights of my trip to Oslo. The park is beautiful, with plenty of nature spots combined with immersive art with a theme of humanity at its centre. The sculptures are very unique and feel like they have purpose with the rest of the park. It is very interesting that it feels like one big fascinating exhibition.

Amazing park full of unique sculptures by Gustav Vigeland. It’s a beautiful place to walk, relax, and admire the art and green spaces. Peaceful, inspiring, and a must-see when in Oslo

Top experience – Rusalka, 2025. The music and orchestra were so beautiful > it was beyond anything words can describe. The acoustics of the main hall were designed with expert consultation, using oak paneling and wave-like surfaces to create world-class sound. The architecture > I love how it lets visitors walk on top of the building, blurring the boundary between structure and nature.

Gorgeous architecture with impressive views. The building seems symbolic of the surrounding fjords and the beauty of Norway. The steps to the roof are a gradual climb with many places to stop for children or those who need more breaks. It's wonderful to see such a new building be accessible, allowing mist everyone to experience Oslo’s beauty.

Went here to watch Eugen Onegin (Russian Opera), not sure I'm a huge fan of Opera though. But I can't rate the location low because of that! It's very nice inside, spacious and feels modern yet classic! Will come back to see maybe a Ballett instead. On the downside, the seats are very straight, and offer very little legspace, for me 195cm it was hard to find a good position to sit in for the almost 3 hours the play lasted. Therefore i give this a 4 only

The city’s landmark, probably the only building here that actually looks interesting.

You can't visit Oslo and skip this architectural beauty. Worth all the time you can spend there.

A bit busy and bit dirty but an great place to visit would go again you get an amazing view of the city and buildings when you climb the opera house only downside would be the amount of birds but it’s understandable as it is location is near the sea

I was here attending the opening concert of the Oslo Jazz Festival. The concert hall's acoustics were outstanding, perfectly complementing the modern, stylish interior. The rooftop terrace offered a stunning panoramic view of the city.