Scenic spot introduction:
Oslo's Viking Ship Museum (Vikingskipshuset in Norwegian) mainly displays Viking pirate ships from the 8th to 10th centuries, supplemented by displaying unearthed cultural relics and pirate life. It is a special exhibition hall on Viking history and is also the most popular One of the treasure troves of pirate culture. As part of the Cultural and Historical Museum of the University of Oslo, the museum has two of the most complete preserved large-scale pirate ships in the world as a valuable collection. It is the most powerful evidence for exploring and studying history, and is also one of the main reasons for tourists to visit here. At the same time, the mysterious pirate background has also become the object of people's curiosity.Attractions distribution:
The Viking Ship Museum is located on the Bygdøy peninsula in the southwest suburbs of Oslo. The exhibits are all found in Viking tombs in the Oslo Fjord area. The most important items in the exhibition hall are the two well-preserved pirate ships "Oseberg" and "Gocks Tower", as well as the wreckage of the "Tune". In addition, there are also unearthed cultural relics such as carriages, ship bow decorations, and cooking utensils, all of which are valuable historical treasures.Scenic spot features:
visit, history, research, museumtravelling guideline:
There are five museums on the Bigdi Peninsula where the museum is located, and visitors can visit them all within a day or two.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Museum Shop) Ship models, accessories, books, textiles, etc.
(Shopping in Oslo) Norwegian woolen clothes, wood carving handicrafts, glacier mud, etc.
(Oslo food) Salmon sashimi, king crab, stewed lamb, reindeer meat, Norwegian cheese.
(Recommended food places) Aker Brygge, Grunerlokka, and around Karl Johans gate.
Scenic spot location:
Europe>Norway>City of Oslo
How to get there:
Getting to the museum: Take bus No. 30; from April to October, you can take a steamboat at the port in front of the city hall.
Arrival in Oslo:
1. Airplane: Main airports—Oslo Airport Gardermoen, Sandefjord Airport Torp, You can take buses and trains from the airport to the city center.
2. Train: Oslo Central Station (Oslo Train), which can be reached from domestic cities or surrounding international cities.
3. Urban transportation: Oslo Metro, Oslo Bus and Tram, Oslo Bicycle, and Oslo Taxi.
Scenic area map:
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Viking ticket prices:
Adults 60 NOK, students, seniors, groups of more than 10 people 35 NOK, children 7-16 years old 30 NOK;
Children under 6 years old are free;
Family 140 NOK.
Scenic area opening hours:
October 1st - April 30th: 10:00-16:00 every day
May 1st - September 30th: 9:00-18:00 every day
Closed days: December 24th, 25th, 31st, January 1st, etc.
