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Guide Location: Norway » Oslo
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 9
Tour Duration: 3 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 6.3 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 9
Tour Duration: 3 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 6.3 km
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Author: karen
Also called Oslo's Museum Center, Bygdøy is where some of the most visited museums are located, displaying precious items from Norway’s past. You can also visit Bygdøy’s beautiful parks, forests or the wonderful beach located on the west side.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Oscarshall Castle
Oscarshall Castle, located in the small fjord Frognerkilen, was designed by Johan Henrik Nebelong for King Oscar I. The castle is regarded as a neo-Gothic example of Norway's architecture and is one of its most important historic monuments. It has been a public museum since its restoration in 1990.
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2) Gol Stave Church
Gol Stave Church is a replica of the one demolished in 1880 in the Gol municipality in Hallingdal, Norway. It is located on the Bygdøy peninsula with some of the remains of the original church and is managed by the Norsk Folkemuseum. The church's most notable feature is its intricately-carved doors.
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3) The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History is an open air museum, established in 1894. Among the exhibits available is a large photographic archive that is worth seeing. During the summertime the museum hosts daily activities including folk dancing, arts and crafts and baking.
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4) The Viking Ship Museum
The Viking Ship Museum is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the Bygdøy peninsula. It displays Viking artifacts, including ships and tombs, discovered around the Oslo Fjord. It displays two of the world's best preserved Viking ships, which date back to the 9th century.
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5) Kon-Tiki Museum
The Kon-Tiki Museum contains a selection of boats and artifacts that belonged to Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl. The original Kon-Tiki raft can bee seen here with a 30 foot whale shark beneath it and other interesting items.
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6) The Fram Museum
The Fram Museum, located on Bygdøy peninsula, tells the story of the Norwegian Polar expeditions. The Fram, the famous exploration vessel, is located here. Guided tours discussing the exploits of the brave Norwegian explorers are available.
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7) The Norwegian Maritime Museum
The Norwegian Maritime Museum is located right next to the Fram and Kon-TIki museums on the Bygdøy peninsula. Check out their permanent exhibits that include various boat models, marine archaeology, paintings and photography.
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8) Center for Studies of Holocaust and Religious Minorities
The mission of the Center for Studies of Holocaust and Religious Minorities is to educate the public on the Holocaust and its consequences and on the ethnic and religious minorities of Norway. There are permanent and temporary exhibits here and the center is open every day from 11 am to 4 pm.
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9) Paradisbukta Beach
Paradisbukta Beach (Paradise Bay) is a popular beach on the Bygdøy peninsula and a perfect place for a swim after a long stroll around the city. There is a restaurant located nearby if you feel like grabbing a bite or you can just get an ice cream and take a walk on the beach.
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