When ever we visit Norway we visit MØLEN. It's such an amazing place with over 1000 viking burial mounds. Billions of stones make up the foreshore and surrounding area.

Ancient site of grave mounds, mentioned in the Icelandic Sagas. Please 🙏 do not climb on the graves or take stones from here! Respect our ancestors and history! When we visit you, we don't steal from your holy sites, or jump up and down on your graves. The stones will roll down and disappear, I was here 20 years ago and the mounds were so much bigger. Dette gjelder norske turister også. Dette er saga-tids graver. Ikke klatre på Ynglingegravene!

Interesting rocky beach with historical cairnes. Beautiful coastline. It became the first UNESCO Global Geopark in the Nordics in 2008.

Very Nice place to check. Plenty of pretty rocks along the seashore. Can find very old rocks dated thousands of years ago.

A really wonderful place, very good for walking and relaxing. When I was there in summer I was almost all alone. There's something magical about it ... Always worth a trip!

Amazing Beach. We were there in winter. Nobody was there. Beach of big rocks is interesting. I am curious how it looks in summer.

I recomend this place when its stormy weather. When ocean is calm and sun is shining; then there are so many other places to enjoy in the region (sandy beaches and cold beer).. but when weather is bad and nowhere to go then this is the place.. Here you see the power of nature. Btw, the viking history is also one reason to visit this place.. but Larvik was full of vikings all over so no reason to just go here..

I'm an old grumpy guy, but this was really really impressive 👍 Very big park with a huge amount of barbecue grills and the stuff was very nice and cleaned everything all the time, very impressive. This is a fantastic place to visit with kids and grandparents!!! My biggest recommendation 🥰🥰🥰

All in one place, waterpark, animals park and playgroung not kust for kids but for the whole familie. Lots of activities to entertain the kids. Great place for picnic because there are places for barbequeing. Great place to spend your day here

Lovely family park in a farm setting. The mix between animals, attractions and entertainment is perfect for a day out with young children. Prices are average for norwegian standards. The park had multiple food courts with plenty of options.

A place to come back to. There are a lot of attractions and all are watched by trained personell to asure safety. Nice place

Recommended! It was a fantastic experience for the kids. Plenty of activities for all ages, friendly staff, enough resting places for the adults, with the possibility to eat your own food or buy something there. You can even grill your food. Decent ticket and food prices as well. Can't recall anything suboptimal, hence 5* review :)

A very Nice place to spent a day with the kids. A lot of fun activities and animals. It's also allowed to bring your dog along! That's very nice! He even touched nose to nose with a lama.

All details of this place is so well thought ! There is so much harmony, peace and quality in this amusement park where we feel so relaxed every time we come ! Thanks to owners and all those who work here!

Very good place to stay. Very good service and great staff Love the food there. Can warmly recommend a visit

Great indoor water park, especially for kids. Water slide, wave pool, swirl pool, warm pool, bubble bath, 1-10 diving, sauna. Also other facilities in addition to the water park.

The best entertainment in Norway WITHOUT ANY QUESTIONS. Warm water, jakuzi, sauna, waterslides, everything for only 250 ish for grown-ups. I can’t even explain how much I love this place. Huge thanks to people who established this beautiful place. I love it. 100/10.

Me and my family go here, but not always. Still this park is so amazing. The only thing I have been in is their swimming pool however, it's amazing. A wave pool, a swirl pool thingy that spins you around, 3 cold big pools, 2 hot pools, 1 jacuzzi, up to 15m jump I think? An obstacle course, 2 slides. 1 small 1 big. In context amazing. And the thing I have to point out is their amazing contribute to private changing. In other pools for example sandefjord swimming pool, they don't have private small rooms you can change in. But skien fritidspark swimming pool does. The only 3 bad things about it is: 1: on weekends or any day off school, it's overcrowded. Especially during the morning/day. But in the evening it's not that bad. 2: the price. It is quite expensive. My family is big, consisting of 6 people, 2 adults 2 teenagers, 1 teen, and 1 kindergarten kid. The total was around 1200KR. Which is a lot in my opinion. 3: This isn't certainly that bad, but it does come a little unexpected. If you want to buy food in the kiosk/cafe in the swimming area, you have to put money in your bracelet. This doesn't sound that bad, but it's that you have to put the money when you buy the bracelet. They should put a sign or something stating that. Because it wasn't like that before. Other than that, amazing and definitely recommend.

great fun for children and adults. very nice facility. the only huge downside to staying at this amusement park was that my shoes were stolen. it's good that I had flip-flops and I was waiting for a train return home. And I had Norway as a country where you don't steal ... that's why it gives you one star

Fun getaway for the whole family. Good value for money

Nice area to walk around experience nature

Good service and their food is great ☺️👍👍🥂 (Photo taken nearly closing time at the buffet area.)

Excellent ferry company 👏 It was super easy to embark and disembark... crew is very friendly and polite... food is great... no complain 👌

My favorite ferry between Denmark and Norway. You will find restaurants, Duty free shopping store, bar, luggage storage, passenger seats and a lot of nice things that make your trip pleasant for 3.5 hours. Summer is pleasant on deck. You can also find a place to smoke here

Punctual, easy check-in, quiet zones. Recommendable.

Our boat from Larvik to Hirtshals was full capacity on the morning trip. We arrived 45 mins prior to departure and the check-in and embarkation with our car was smooth and orderly. Once onboard, it was overcrowded and overflowing with people waiting, walking, sitting anywhere and everywhere, kids crying, parents chasing kids, lines already forming for the duty-free and buffet. The air in the restaurant and shopping levels was stuffy, stagnant and bad. We had the a la carte breakfast at the Fly Me To The Moon restaurant. Food was average, salty but portions were adequate. Although the restaurant area was crowded and every table occupied, people are willing to share their tables. We had reserved seats for the trip. This cabin area is relatively quieter and seats are coach styled and comfortable. We paid 99NOK extra per seat but it was worth it as the other options was linger in the crowded common area, sit on benches on the open deck where it might be too windy and under the strong sun or sit on the floor somewhere inside. The journey was speedy. We arrived on time and disembarkation was smooth and quick.

We had almost two hours of a delay due to a technical issue during the day. However, the ferry as well as the crew during the cruise was great.

Color line is always fast loading and always on time. A perfect way to visit Norway.

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.

Thank you for everything. Super experience.

Very small scale "via ferrata"

(Translated by Google) Was in the climbing park which was a lot of fun. But relatively expensive for the relatively few routes you could take. Incredibly nice people who work there. Still recommend going to high and low in Svarstad. (Original) Var i klatreparken som var veldig gøy. Men forholdsvis dyrt for forholdsvis få ruter man kunne ta. Utrolig hyggelig folk som jobber der. Anbefaler allikevel heller å dra til høyt og lavt i Svarstad.

(Translated by Google) Attended the corporate event with several creative games and challenges adapted to all types of people. What an excellent commitment from the staff - they really put their heart and soul into it and radiated lots of positivity, good mood and energy. Highly recommended! (Original) Var på selskapsarrangementet med flere kreative leker og utfordringer tilpasset alle typer mennesker. For en utmerket engasjement fra ansatte - de virkelig har lagt inn sjela si og lyste ut masse positivitet, godt humør og energi. Anbefales på det sterkeste!

(Translated by Google) The coaches and board of the Tjøme Gymnastics Association had a great end to the summer with activities and fantastically good food. The rugged trail offered some physical challenges, but we were very happy with ourselves afterwards. The view was somehow extra nice :-) (Original) Trenere og styret Tjøme Turnforening hadde en flott sommeravslutning med aktiviteter og fantastisk god mat. Barskeløypa bød på noen fysiske utfordringer, men veldig fornøyd med oss selv etterpå. Utsikten ble liksom ekstra fin :-)

(Translated by Google) It is a beautiful place with lots of fun and different activities. (Original) Det er et vakkert sted med mye moro og forskjellige aktiviteter.

(Translated by Google) A place that has been visited! (Original) Ett sted som er vært å besøke!

I think the guys who make this are the 2025 Vikings! Very knowledgeable and welcoming. Lots of history replicas and small display. Love the old style furniture!

Fantastic!! Must see while in town. There is also a wonderful gift shop next to the new boat they are still working on. All profits from the gift shop go towards the project. There is 1 complete full-size complete boat. Two long boats and 1 full size boat that is still under construction. Ivan, a builder and sailor, is a wealth of knowledge and fun to talk with over at the gift shop!

In Tonsberg, we saw a replica of the world's longest Viking-built ship. It is made with hand tools as if it were made 1000 years ago. In the Viking Ship Museum, the remnants of Viking ships were amazingly discovered about 1997, the longest - 37.5 metres - was built many centuries ago in the Oslofjord area. It is the longest known Viking ship Globally. The Vikings Longship had 78 rowers and a crew of about 100 people. A visit is recommended. Regards, Robertas V.P. CEO, BANQUEINVEST'com

Beautiful replication of the original viking boat discovered nearby in the Tonsberg Kommune, 1904.The Hull of the original boat is located at the Slottsfell museum, Tonsberg. Spring and summer trips available on the boats around the fjord. The viking boats are under covers for winter but you can peak. I photographed a smaller boat and the mooring area used by Saga Oseberg. The foundation Oseberg Vikingarv has built a copy of another famous Viking boat called the Klåstad ship.

Nice ship. But reservations are impossible to make. I tried for months. Owners don't return emails and are kind of flaky. If you don't want to take people out for sailing trips, then don't offer on your website.

Beautiful hand built using traditional methods (no power tools). The level of craftsmanship is utterly mind-blowing!

Great experience. Lovely details on the ships.

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.

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.

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 😆

Very lovely and cosy park. Places for children to play, people to sit and eat and even grill. Water, forest, rocks - everything is there

Very pretty area of the city. Really enjoyed my time strolling here. Highly recommend a afternoon for barbecue/ picnic here, right next to the lake. This place has such an amazing and peaceful ambiance to it.

Great place with nice landscape. Definitelly worth to visit and relax.

A lovely green spot with a few structures. It's a great park to do most things. You can use the beach here, you can rent a canoo, you can attend events at the stages or just take a stroll through nature. It's well maintained. 10/10 would enjoy nature again

I live 1 minute from the park so it's kinda personal that I just love it. Feel really lucky to have such a lovely park and lake so close. Great for walks, jigging, picnics, playing with the kids and swimming in the summer... Also knowing and kayaking is great as this is a reaaaally big and long lake... See you there :)

Perfect👌

A sunny day in Nesparken😊

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.

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.

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 🌸

Small and cozy place to see the sea creatures!

What a beautiful landscape! The clear water and calm atmosphere create such a peaceful setting, with scenery that takes your breath away. Truly love at first glance.

Really good aquarium. Small but worth visiting. As a marine biologist I highly recommend it. It costs 100 Norwegian krones for adults and there is no student discount. They have very rare fish and all of them are from the Drobak area. They even had hagfishes. I saw them for the first time. And it is open on Sundays as well.

It was very nice place to see with kids. In my feeling this place have bigger potential then it's now. Only because of that not give 5 yet. Thanks for this journey through what can be see in fjords 😎

One of the fish would swim over as fast as possible whenever it saw one of our hands near the water seemingly excited to be pet, which we obliged. One fish was very angry at us and tried to breach a few times, we miss that fish. There's a surprising number of exhibits given the relatively small size of the aquarium, I loved it and being able to observe the marine life for a few hours

An approximately 60 cm pike lived in a approximately 120*80 cm tank. Poor thing could hardly turn around. Many other critters in very questionably small tanks. To a Swede used to better animal welfare this establishment feels dated and we both felt very bad for the animals

Had a nice visit at aquarium. The entry was a little bit too expensive but it’s worth it.

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.

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

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.

Akershus Fortress is my favorite spot in Oslo and definitely one of the must-visit places in the city. The fortress is full of history, with beautiful grounds to walk around, and it also offers an amazing view of the harbor. A perfect place to enjoy both culture and scenery in one visit.

A remarkable historical site, a nice place to walk around, a must visit destination in Oslo. We spent a couple of hours here and enjoyed our visit. It is walkable from the harbor. The harbor was beautiful too.

This fortress is a cool place to walk around with a great view of Oslo harbour! Beautiful walls and buildings. Lovely garden and lots of mushroom 🍄

Akershus Fortress is a medieval castle in Oslo, Norway, built during 1299 to protect the city. It has been a strategic fortress, a Renaissance palace, a jail and now it houses military barracks and the Norwegian Armed Forces. Historically speaking, Akershus successfully survived all sieges, primarily by Swedish forces. The immediate proximity of the sea was a key feature, wherein, the Norwegian commerce in that period, was by sea. Thus the fortress had become strategically important. So, whoever controlled Akershus fortress, actually ruled Norway. Later, however, Akershus surrendered without combat to Nazi Germany in 1940 when the Norwegian government evacuated the capital in the face of the unprovoked German assault on Denmark and Norway. The fortress was finally liberated in 1945, and was handed over to Terje Rollem. Presently, one has an option of touring the historical dungeons, Royal Mausoleum and enjoy scenic views of the city from its grounds, which are also used for events and ceremonies. We were thankfully guided by a very capable guide, upon our visit to the Fortress during July 2025. The entry is free for thr grounds but however, one has to pay for the priviledge of looking at the rest of the protected areas.

Visiting Akershus Fortress was one of the unexpected highlights of our time in Oslo. Perched right on the waterfront, this medieval castle-turned-fortress offers incredible panoramic views of the Oslo Fjord and harbor, and it’s only a short, easy walk from Karl Johans Gate. The grounds are open and free to explore, which makes it feel more like you’re wandering through living history than entering a formal museum. The atmosphere is calm and spacious, with winding stone paths, old ramparts, and a mix of well-preserved structures and open green areas. There’s plenty of signage in English, so even without a tour you can get a strong sense of the site’s layered history—from its origins as a royal residence in the 13th century to its role as a military stronghold and later, a World War II site. The contrast between the castle walls and the modern city skyline is striking, and it’s easy to spend an hour or two just exploring, taking photos, or finding a quiet spot to take in the view. If the weather is nice, I highly recommend visiting around late afternoon for great light over the fjord. It’s a peaceful and culturally rich stop that gives you a real sense of Oslo’s history without feeling overly touristy.

Good: ✅ The remnants of this fortress are very well preserved. ✅ The exterior corridors of this property make up an explorer’s paradise and it is completely free (no cost). ✅ The property is part ruins and part green space/park. ✅ There are many areas to enjoy the sun or shade. Walk, run, or chill—visits are easily tailored. ✅ Beautiful vistas throughout overlooking the bay. Caution: ❌ The property is both cliffside and hillside. It’s not a bad thing, just know that exploration requires the use of steps or steep trails. In summary, this is the crown jewel of downtown Oslo. There are plenty of pics to see what it is. If you’re into such, this place will deliver.

My visit to Akershus Fortress was amazing! The mix of history and beautiful buildings really caught my attention. The interesting exhibits helped me learn more about Norway's history. Please also visit the nearby Armed Forces Museum. There are old stone walls and remnants of history regarding this place and it is easily accessible.

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.

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.

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

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 😍

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.

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! 🤘🏻