AKERSHUS FESTNING
Akershus Fortress
Oslo Mil./Akershus
N-0015 Oslo
Tel 22 40 39 17
Exhibitions and what to see
Dating from 1299, this Medieval castle and Royal Residence developed
into a fortress armed with cannon in 1592. The Information Centre
arranges guided tours of the fortress and has its own exhibition "New
Barricades." Changing of the guard (HM The King's Guards) at 13.30
hrs.
Opening hours
Outdoor area open every day 6-21.
Centre : Mon-Fri Sat Sun
2.5-31.8 9-16 10-16 11-16
1.9-30.4 10-16 11-16 11-16
Tours of the Fortress 12,14, 16.00 hrs. Beginning of June - end of
August
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Bus/tram: Prinsensgate
Underground: Stortinget
AKERSHUS SLOTT
Akershus Castle
Oslo Mil./Akershus
N-0015 Oslo
Tel 22 41 25 21
Tel 22 40 36 55
Exhibitions and what to see
Dating from 1299, this Medieval castle and Royal Residence developed
into a fortress in 1592 after which it was rebuilt into a renaissance
palace 1637-1648. Here you can see magnificent halls, Wergeland's
study when he was Keeper of Public Records, the Castle church, the
Royal Mausoleum and models of the castle. Government's Reception Rooms
and Banqueting Halls. Tours during the summer.
Opening hours
Period : Mon-Sat Sun
1.8-15.9 10-16 12.30-16
16.9-31.10 Closed 12.30-16.
Tours of the Castle 11,13, 15.00 hrs. Sun. 13.15 Opens 1.8 at
earliest, due to restoration work.
Tickets (NOK)
A: 20,-
Ch: 10,-
Free admission with the Oslo Card
Public Transport
Bus/Tram: Prinsensgate
Underground: Stortinget
ARKITEKTURMUSEUM, NORSK
Norwegian Museum
of Architecture
Kongens gate 4
N-0153 Oslo
Tel 22 42 40 80
Exhibitions and what to see
Founded in 1975 and moved to the "Kvadraturen" near Akershus Fortress.
Changing exhibitions, especially of post-1900 - Norwegian
architecture. A permanent exhibit of Norwegian architectural history
from stave churches to our own age will open in the spring of 1996.
Opening hours
All year
Tue-Fri 11-16
Wed 11-18
Sat-Sun 12-16
Mon closed
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Bus/Tram: Kongensgt.
Underground: Stortinget
ASTRUP FEARNLEY MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
Dronningens gate 4
N-0107 Oslo
Tel 22 93 60 60
Fax 22 93 60 65
Exhibitions and what to see
Changing exhibitions of Norwegian and foreign art from the post-war
period to our days. The items come from the museum's own collections,
as well as objects on loan in connection with special exhibitions.
Guided visits can be arranged all year round.
Opening hours
All year.
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 12 - 16
Thu 12 - 19
Monday Closed.
Tickets (NOK)
A: 30,-
Ch: 15,-
Free admission with the Oslo Card.
Public Transport
Bus/Tram: 1,2,10,12,13 Posthuset
Underground: Stortinget
BARNEKUNSTMUSEET, DET INTERNASJONALE
International Museum of
Children's Art
Lille Frøens vei 4
N-0369 Oslo
Tel 22 46 85 73
Fax 22 69 29 10
Exhibitions and what to see
See the world through the eyes of a child. The museum presents
children's art from 180 countries. Textiles, drawings, paintings,
sculptures etc. Activities for children: music, dancing.
Opening hours
Period Tue-Thu Sun
20.1-25.6 9.30-14 11-16
26.6-15.8 11-16 11-16
16.8-9.9 Closed Closed
10.9-15.12 9.30-14 11-16
Mon, Fri and Sat : Closed.
Tickets (NOK)
A: 30,-
Ch: 15,-
Groups with reservation NOK 15 p/p
Public Transport
Underground: No 1 Frøen.
BASARHALLENE
Bazaar Halls
Behind Oslo Cathedral
Exhibitions and what to see
Built 1841-1858 around the Cathedral. Handicraft, antiques etc.
Opening hours
Outdoor - open air all year. Open during normal shop hours.
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Bus:
Underground: Oslo S/ Jernbane-torget
BOGSTAD HERREGÅRD
Bogstad Manor
Sørkedalsveien 826 , N-0758 Oslo
Tel 22 50 48 59
Fax 22 73 10 86
Exhibitions and what to see
Bogstad Manor lies in Norway's first English-style landscaped park.
The main building has remained virtually unchanged from the late
1700s, with art and interior from the days of Peder Anker and Wedel
Jarlsberg, who played a part in Norways history.
Opening hours
Period : Sundays only
5.5-12.5 12-14
19.5-29.9 12-16
29.9-6.10 12-14
The whole period: Guided tours Mon-Fri at 13.00 and 14.00. Closed
Saturdays. Café open on Sundays.
Tickets (NOK)
A : 30,-
Ch : 15,-
Public Transport
Bus: 32 Voksenskog, 41 Sørkedalen
BOTANISK HAGE OG MUSEUM
Botanical Gardens
and Museum
Entrance: Sarsgate 1.
N-0562 Oslo
Post :Trondheimsveien 23b
N-0562 Oslo
Tel 22 85 16 00
Fax 22 85 18 35
Answerphone: 22 85 17 00
Entrance also from Monrads gt
Exhibitions and what to see
Park open during daytime all year round. Botanical gardens with
mountain plants, waterfalls, trees and flowers. Over 1,000 mountain
plants. An oasis in the middle of Oslo. Greenhouses with exotic plants
and Botanical Museum. The exhibition of the botanic art of Dagny Tande
Lid in the Botanical Museum is open all year: Sun, Wed, Thu and Fri
12-15. The Botanical Museum has no other exhibits open to the public.
Opening hours
The gates to the Botanical Garden (open air park) are open all
year round: Mon-Fri : 7, Sat,Sun and Holidays : 10 The gates are
closed:
Period Closing
15.4-14.9: 20
15.9-14.4: 17
The greenhouses are open Tue-Sun as follows (Mon Closed):
Period Open
All year 11-16
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Underground: Tøyen
Bus: 20 Munch-museet, 31, 32
Tram: 10, 11 Lakkegata skole
BYMUSEUM, OSLO
Oslo City Museum
Frognerveien 67
N-0266 Oslo
Tel 22 43 06 45
Exhibitions and what to see
A museum of cultural history in Frogner Manor at the south end of the
Frogner Park. Thematic exhibitions about the City's growth and its
cultural and commercial history throughout nearly 1000 years. The
museum has a good collection of paintings.
Opening hours
Period : Tue-Fri Sat-Sun
15.1-31.5 10-16 11-16
1.6-31.8 10-18 11-17
1.9-23.12 10-18 11-16
Mondays closed.
Tickets (NOK)
A: 20,-
Ch: 10,-
Free w/the Oslo Card
Public Transport
Bus: No. 20
Tram: No. 12,15 Frogner Plass
CHRISTIANIA BYMODELL
Model of Christiania
Akershus Fortress
Høymagasinet Bygn. 25
Tel 22 33 31 47
Exhibitions and what to see
A large model 10 x 15 m of Christiania in the year 1840. Multi-media
show on 24m2 screen with Christiania's (Oslo's) history from 1624 to
1840.
Opening hours
Days: Tue-Sun
1.6 - 31.8 10-16
Closed on Mondays.
Tickets (NOK)
A: 20,-
Ch: 10,-
Free w/the Oslo Card.
Public Transport
Bus, tram: Prinsensgt.
Underground: Stortinget
DAMSTREDET
Entrance Fredensborgveien
Exhibitions and what to see
Charming part of the town with well-preserved and inhabited timber
houses from the 18th century.
Opening hours
Open air promenade.
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Bus : No. 24, 38 Mølleveien
DOMKIRKE, OSLO
Oslo Cathedral
Stortorget 1
N-0155 Oslo
Tel 22 41 27 93
Exhibitions and what to see
Our Saviour's Church, first consecrated in 1697. Original pulpit,
altarpiece and organ front with acanthus carvings. Extensive ceiling
paintings from 1936-50. Stained glass windows by Emanuel Vigeland.
Opening hours
Every day all year : 10-16.
Sun 11 and 19.30 Mass,
Tue 12 noon prayers,
Wed 12 organ recital and Mass
Wed 15 Nicodemus' hour
Thu 18.30 Vespers (evening prayers)
Fri 12 morning prayers
(See seperate culture programme)
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Bus, tram: Stortorvet
Underground: Jernbanetorget
ETNOGRAFISK MUSEUM
Ethnographical Museum
(in Historical Museum)
Frederiksgate 2, N-0164 Oslo
Tel 22 85 99 64
Fax 22 85 99 60
Exhibitions and what to see
Norway's most important Ethnographical Museum with non-European
cultures: Africa, Arctic, Asia, and America. Exhibits in 1996:
Violence and Aesthetics, Korean Ink Paintings, Makonde (Africa)
sculptures, the Ethnographical Museum's History.
Opening hours
Days: Mon Tue-Sun
15.9 - 14.5 Closed 12-15
15.5 - 14.9 Closed 11-15
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Bus, tram: Nationaltheatret
FORSVARSMUSEET
Defence Museum
Akershus Fortress, Bygning 62
Tel 22 40 35 82, Fax 22 40 31 90
Exhibitions and what to see
Situated at Akershus Fortress. Illustrates Norwegian military history
using objects, models and slides. A fascinating and modern museum.
Cafeteria.
Opening hours
Days Mon-Fri Sat-Sun
1.6-31.8 10-18 11-16
1.9-31.5 10-15 11-16
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Bus, tram: Prinsensgt.
Underground: Stortinget
FRAMMUSEET
The Polar Ship Fram
Bygdøynes
N-0286 Oslo
Tel 22 43 83 70
Exhibitions and what to see
The entire original Arctic exploration ship, built in 1892, is
exhibited with its original interior and inventory. The ship was used
for three expeditions by Fridtjof Nansen, Otto Sverdrup and Roald
Amundsen. A comprehensive history of arctic exploration is presented
around the ship.
Opening hours
Period Mon-Fri Sat-Sun
1.1-28.2 Closed 11.00-15.45
1.3-30.4 11.00-14.45 11.00-15.45
1.5-16.5 10.00-16.45 10.00-16.45
18.5-31.8 09.00-17.45 09.00-17.45
1.9-30.9 10.00-16.45 10.00-16.45
1.10-30.11 11.00-14.45 11.00-15.45
1.12-31.12 Closed 11.00-15.45
Tickets (NOK)
A: 20,-
Ch: 10,-
Free w/the Oslo Card
Public Transport
Bus no 30 Bygdøynes
Boat no 91 from Rådhus pier (May-Sep)
GAMLE AKER KIRKE
Old Aker Church
Akersveien 25
Tel 22 69 35 82
Exhibitions and what to see
Oslo's oldest. This stone church from appr. 1100 is still used today
as a parish church. The acoustics are remarkable. Church concerts.
Opening hours
All Mon-Sat Sun. mass
year 12-14 9 and 11
Noon prayer (Sext) each Friday at 12.30
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Buss nr 37: Aker kirke, Vår Frelsers Gravlund
HENIE-ONSTAD KUNSTSENTER
N-1311 Høvikodden
Tel 67 54 30 50
Exhibitions and what to see
Norway's largest collection of international modern art. A modern and
vibrant centre with many activities. Sonja Henie's trophies. Pleasant
café with outdoor section. Opportunities for bathing.
Opening hours
Period: Mon Tue-Fri Sat-Sun
All year 11-17 9-21 11-17
June, July, Aug 11-17 9-21 11-19
All year tours Sat/Sun 14.00. July-Sept family tours in sculpture park
Sun 13.00
July-Aug tours
English Wed 13.00
French Thu 13.00
German Thu 14.00
Tickets (NOK)
May vary with programs, exhibitions and/or performances
Public Transport
From Grønland or Oslo Central station Nos 251, 261, 151, 152 to
Høvikodden.
HISTORISK MUSEUM
Frederiks gate 2
0164 Oslo
Tlf 22 85 99 12
Exhibitions and what to see
Historisk Museum comprises three university museums. See:
Universitetets Oldsaksamling, Etnografisk Museum and
Myntkabinettet.
Opening hours
Days: Mon Tue-Sun
15.9 - 14.5 Closed 12-15
15.5 - 14.9 Closed 11-15
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Bus/Underground: Nationaltheatret
HJEMMEFRONTMUSEUM, NORGES
Norway's Resistance Museum
N-0015 Oslo.
Tel 22 40 31 38, Fax 22 40 31 37
Exhibitions and what to see
At Akershus Fortress. Five years of occupation from invasion to
libertation are re-created with pictures, documents, posters, objects,
models, original copies of newspapers and recordings.
Opening hours
Period Mon-Sat Sun
15.4-14.6 10-16 11-16
15.6-31.8 10-17 11-17
1.9-30.9 10-16 11-16
1.10-14.4 10-15 11-16
Tickets (NOK)
A: 15,-
Ch: 5,-
Free with the Oslo Card
Public Transport
Tram 10, 12, 15, 19: Rådhusplassen/Wessels plass
Underground: Stortinget
HOLMENKOLLBAKKEN
Holmenkollbakken
Ski Jump
Kongeveien 5
N-0390 Oslo
Tel 22 92 32 00
Fax 22 92 32 80
Exhibitions and what to see
Visit the world-famous skijump "on top of Oslo", with a view of the
capital, its surroundings and the fjord. The Holmenkollen national
facility embraces the jump itself, the Besserudtjernet pond, the
cross-country arena, Holmenkollen Chapel and the Ski Museum. Nearby
you will also find the Tryvann TV tower (see Tryvannstårnet). The
facility is open for use all year. The first jump was built in 1892
and has since been modernized and expanded 15 times, including for its
use as the main arena for the 1952 Winter Olympics. The Ski Simulater
allows visitors to experience jumps in Holmenkollen and downhill races
at Kvitfjell outside Lillehammer. Café and souvenir shop.
Opening hours
The ski-jump and grandstands are open all year round. See "Ski Museum"
for in- door opening hours.
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Underground: No 1 Holmenkollen
IBSEN MUSEUM
Arbiens gate 1
N-0253 Oslo
Tel 22 55 20 09
Exhibitions and what to see
Henrik Ibsen's apartment in Oslo from 1895 until his death in 1906.
His study has the original furniture. The whole apartment has been
entirely restored so that decorations, inventory and even colours are
as similar to the original as possible. Evening arrangements with
lectures and performances during spring and autumn. Temporary
exhibits
Opening hours
Open Tue-Sun 12-15. Mon closed. Admission to the apartment by guided
tuor only at 12, 13 and 14. Groups please book beforehand, also
welcome after ordinary opening hours. See daily newspapers and "What's
on in Oslo" for further opening hours.
Tickets (NOK)
A : 30,-
Ch : 10,-
Free admission with the Oslo Card.
Public Transport
Underground, train: Nationalteatret
Bus and tram: Slottsparken.
KLOSTERRUINENE
The Abbey Ruins
on Hovedøya
Exhibitions and what to see
Cistercian Abbey built by monks from Kirkstead in England. The whole
of Hovedøya is landscaped as a delightful park with a beach for
bathing.
Opening hours
Accessible by ferry all year. The ferry departs from Vippetangen just
by Akershus. A fine boat excursion.
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Ferry from Vippetangen pier.
KON-TIKI MUSEUM
Bygdøynesveien 36
N-0286 Oslo
Tel 22 43 80 50
Exhibitions and what to see
Original vessels and objects from Thor Heyerdahl's many expeditions.
The famous Kon-Tiki raft from 1947. Easter Island statues and
full-size 10 m whale shark. The papyrus raft Ra II from 1970 and a
model of the Tigris. Inter-active multi media program with
touch-screen technology. Film room with continuous showings of the
museum's and Thor Heyerdahl's scientific expeditions.
Opening hours
Days Mon-Sun
1.4-31.5 10.30-17
1.6-31.8 09.30-17.45
1.9-30.9 10.30-17
1.10-31.3 10.30-16
Tickets (NOK)
A: 25,-
Ch: 10,-
Free admission w/the Oslo Card
Public Transport
Bus no 30: Bygdøynes
Boat 91 from Rådhus pier (May-Sep)
KUNSTINDUSTRIMUSEET
Musem of Applied Arts
St. Olavs gate 1
N-0165 Oslo
Tel 22 20 35 78
Exhibitions and what to see
Founded in 1876. Norwegian and international applied art, fashion and
design from the 7th century to the present. The museum houses the
unique 13th century Baldishol Tapestry, the largest collection of 16th
and 17th century pictorial tapestries as well as outstanding
collections of silver, glass, ceramics and furniture. East Asian
collection. Royal Norwegian apparel. Design gallery.
Opening hours
Days Mon Tue-Fri Sat-Sun
All year Closed 11-15 12-16
Temporary exhibitions: See "What's on in Oslo".
Tickets (NOK)
A: 20,-
Ch: 10,-
Free admission with the Oslo Card
Public Transport
Bus : Nr 37 Nordahl Brunsgt
Underground: Stortinget/Nationaltheatret
MINERALOGISK-GEOLOGISK MUSEUM
Mineralogical-Geological Museum
Sarsgate 1, N-0562 Oslo
Tel 22 85 16 00, Fax 22 85 18 00
Exhibitions and what to see
Minerals, fossils, precious stones and rocks. Model in relief of the
unusual Oslo strata. The North Sea's importance as an oil field.
Opening hours
Period : Mon Tue-Sat Sun
All year Closed 11-16 10-16
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Bus : No 20 Munchmuseet
Underground: Tøyen
MINNEPARKENE
Memorial Park Gamlebyen
Entrance: Oslogt/Bispegt.
Memorial Park Sørenga
Ruin Park on Sørenga.
Exhibitions and what to see
Ruins from Oslo of the Middle Ages: St. Hallvard-Church, The Bishop's
Residence. Old Town. The King's Manor and St.Mary's Church. Entrance
from the corner of Oslogata and Saxegårdsgata.
Opening hours
All year - open air
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Tram, bus : St. Hallvards pl
Tram, bus : Oslo Hospital
MUNCH-MUSEET
Munch Museum
Tøyengata 53
N-0578 Oslo
Tel 22 67 37 74
Exhibitions and what to see
Edvard Munch occupies a unique position among Nordic painters, as one
of the pioneers of expressionism. The Munch Museum contains Edvard
Munch's bequest to the City of Oslo, a vast collection of his own
paintings, drawings and graphic works. Through changing exhibitions,
the museum demonstrates the wide scope of his artistic output.
Opening hours
From 6.9 to 1.5 : closed on Mondays.
Tue-Wed Thu Fri-Sat Sun
10-16 10-18 10-16 10-18
During the period 1.6-15.9 :
Every day 10-18
Tickets (NOK)
A: 40,-
Ch: 15,-
Free admission with the Oslo Card
Public Transport
Bus: No. 20 Munch-museet
Underground: Tøyen
MYNTKABINETTET
Numismatic Collection
Frederiks gate 2
N-0164 Oslo
Tel 22 85 99 45
Exhibitions and what to see
The anniversary exhibit "Norwegian Coins through 1000 Years" is shown.
Olav Tryggvason's "penning", St. Olav's coins, multimedia show, models
of coin-making workshop from the Middle Ages in Trondheim and of stave
church excavations in coin treasures.
Opening hours
Period Mon Tue-Sun
15.9-14.5 Closed 12-15
15.5-14.9 Closed 11-15
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Bus, tram, underground: Nationaltheatret
NASJONALGALLERIET
National Gallery
Universitetsgaten 13
N-0164 Oslo
Tel 22 20 04 04
Fax 22 36 11 32
Exhibitions and what to see
Norway's largest collection of Norwegian and international art up to
1945. Norwegian art history with an emphasis on the major works from
the National Romantic period. One room devoted to Edvard Munch's works
- for example "Skrik" (The Scream).
Opening hours
Mon+Wed Thu Fri-Sat Sun
10-16 10-20 10-16 11-15
All year: Tuesdays closed
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Bus, tram, underground: Nationaltheatret
NATIONALTEATRET
The National Theater
Stortingsgaten 15
N-0161 Oslo
Tel 22 41 16 40
Tickets 22 41 27 10
Fax 22 41 04 75
Exhibitions and what to see
The national stage, inaugurated in 1899. Rococco theatre with 800
seats. Unique portrait collection in the galleries. Four stages.
"Ibsen's own house", and location of the biannual International Ibsen
Festival, featuring several of his plays.
Opening hours
Performances from the end of August until end of June. Ibsen Festival
30 Aug - 14 Sept. Guided tours for groups by prior arrangement during
the period. Contact the Marketing Department, Tel 22 41 16 40
(9.00-15.00)
Tickets (NOK)
107,- -190,-
Seniorcit, students 60,- - 100,-
Tours 30,-
Public Transport
Bus, tram, underground: Nationaltheatret
DE NATURHISTORISKE MUSEER OG BOTANISK HAGE
Natural History Museums and Botanical Gardens
Sars gate 1, N-0562 Oslo
Tel 22 85 16 00, Fax 22 85 18 00
Exhibitions and what to see
See Botanical Garden
See Botanical Museum
See Mineralogical-Geological Museum
See Museum of Palaeontology
See Zoological Museum
Opening hours
See opening hours in the various columns for the individual museums.
All the museums are situated together next to the Munch Museum, within
the grounds of the Botanical Gardens.
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission to all museums.
Public Transport
Bus: 20 Munchmuseet
Tram: 10, 11, Bus 32, 31: Lakkegt skole
Underground: Tøyen
NORSK FOLKEMUSEUM
Norwegian Folk Museum
Museumsveien 10
N-0287 Oslo
Tel 22 12 37 00
Fax 22 12 37 77
Info tel: 22 12 36 66
Exhibitions and what to see
See the whole of Norway in one day ! Norway's largest museum and the
world's oldest open-air museum. The museum presents 153 antique
buildings from all over Norway, including the Gol Stave church from
1200. Urban setting from 1700 and 1800. Old petrol station. Urban and
rural community life. Sami exhibition. Toy exhibit. Folk dresses. Folk
art. Many interesting activities for children and adults. Folk
dancing, arts and crafts, baking, shows, etc.
Opening hours
Period Mon-Sat Sun
2.1 - 30.4 11 - 15 11 - 16
1.5 - 31.5 10 - 17 10 - 17
1.6 - 31.8 9 - 18 9 - 18
1.9 - 30.9 10 - 17 10 - 17
1.10 - 30.12 11 - 15 11 - 16
Tickets (NOK)
A: 50,-
Reduced
rate : 30,-
Ch:10,-
Free w/the Oslo card
Public Transport
Bus No 30 Folkemuseet.
Ferry from Rådusbryggen pier 3 (May-Sep)
NORSK FORM
Centre for design, architecture and living environment.
Kongens gate 4
N-0153 Oslo
Tel 22 42 50 06
Exhibitions and what to see
A critical view upon the way we form and transform our environment
with design and architecture. NORSK FORM's purpose is mainly to
enhance our consciousness about quality in Norwegian environment and
products. The centre was established in 1993.
Opening hours
All year
Mon closed
Tue 11-16
Wed 11-18
Thu-Fri 11-16
Sat-Sun 12-16
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Underground : Stortinget
OSCARSHALL, BYGDØY
Oscarshallveien
N-0287 Oslo
Tel 22 56 15 39/ 22 43 76 82
Exhibitions and what to see
King Oscar I's small country palace built 1847-52 in English Gothic
style. Original interior with many works of art, for example, Tidemand
and Gude. Park and pavilion, fountain and landing-stage.
Opening hours
Open in the period: 19.5.-15.9.
Sun, Tue, Thu 12-16. Guided tours.
Groups by prior arrangement all week.
Tickets (NOK)
A: 15,-
Ch: 5,-
Public Transport
Bus no 30, Folkemuseet.
OSLO LADEGÅRD
Oslo Manor House
(St. Hallvardsplass)
Oslogaten 13
Tel 22 19 44 68
Fax 22 67 44 66
Exhibitions and what to see
Built in the 1720's above the arched cellar of "Bispeborgen" (the
Bishop's Castle) dating from the 1200s. Restored rooms with antique
furniture and paintings. Historical and social exhibition in the
attic, with models of Oslo in the Middle Ages. Light and sound show:
The burial customs of the Middle Ages to the 1600s.
Opening hours
Guided tours from May through mid-Sept:
Sundays 13.
Wednesdays 18.
Groups can book at other times:
Ordinary groups NOK 300,- +20,- per pers.
School classes NOK 200,- + 20,- per pers.
Tickets (NOK)
A: 20,-
Ch: 10,-
Free with the Oslo Card.
Public Transport
Tram No 1,8/ Bus No 24,71,74 St. Hallvards pl.
PALEONTOLOGY, MUSEUM OF
Sars gate 1
N-0562 Oslo
Tel 22 85 16 00
Fax 22 85 18 00
Answerphone: 22 85 17 00
Exhibitions and what to see
Prehistoric plant and animal species and how life has developed during
the last 600 million years. Fossils of trilobites, mammoth and sea
scorpion.
Opening hours
Period : Mon Tue-Sat Sun
All year Closed 11-16 10-16
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Bus: No 20 Munchmuseet
Underground: Tøyen
Bus 32, 31, Tram 10, 11: Lakkegt. skole
POST MUSEUM
Kirkegaten 20
(Ground floor)
N-0152 Oslo
Tel 22 40 80 59
Fax 22 40 88 55
Exhibitions and what to see
Post and philately. Norway's largest stamp collection. The 350-year
history of the Norwegian Post office, showing objects, pictures and
documents.
Opening hours
Temporarily closed due to renovation work during 1996.
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Tram: Posthuset
Underground: Stortinget
RÅDHUSET I OSLO
Oslo City Hall
N-0037 Oslo
Tel 22 86 16 00
Exhibitions and what to see
The city's administrative body, and seat of the City Council.
Inaugurated in 1950, when Oslo City celebrated it's 900th anniversary.
Decorated by the foremost Norwegian artists from the period 1900-1950
with motifs from Norwegian history, culture and working life.
Opening hours
Period Mon-Sat Sun
1.5-30.9 9-17 12-17
1.10-30-4 9-16 12-16
Free guided tours at following times: Mon-Fri 10-12-14
Tickets (NOK)
1.5-30.9 :
A : 15,-
Ch : 5,-
Free admission w/ the Oslo Card the rest of the year
Public Transport
Bus and Tram: Rådhuset/ Rådhusplassen
Underground: Nationaltheatret
SAMTIDSKUNST, MUSEET FOR
Contemporary Art Museum
Bankplassen 4, N-0034 Oslo
Tel 22 33 58 20
Fax 22 33 57 90
Exhibitions and what to see
National centre for Norwegian and international art, opened in January
1990. Based on national collections of post-war art.
Opening hours
Days Tue/Wed/Fri Thu Sat Sun
All year 10-17 10-20 11-16 11-17
Guided
tours 12 12 14 14
Mondays closed
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Underground: Stortinget
SJØFARTSMUSEUM, NORSK
Norwegian Maritime Museum
Bygdøynesveien 37
N-0286 Oslo
Tel 22 43 82 40
Fax 22 56 20 37
Exhibitions and what to see
Beautifully located by the fjord on the outermost point of Bygdøynes.
Fascinating environmental exhibitions about commercial hunting,
fishing, shipbuilding, shipping, marine archeology and hundreds of
models of boats. The Arctic vessel "Gjøa", older boat exhibition on
the fjord. Exciting new supervideograph presents "Maritime Norway".
Opening hours
1.1-15.5 16.5-30.9 1.10-31.12
Mon 10.30-16 10-19 10.30-16
Tue 10.30-19 10-19 10.30-19
Wed 10.30-16 10-19 10.30-16
Thu 10.30-19 10-19 10.30-19
Fri 10.30-16 10-19 10.30-16
Sat 10.30-16 10-19 10.30-16
Sun 10.30-17 10-19 10.30-17
Tickets (NOK)
A: 30,-
Ch: 15,-
Family
ticket: 70,-
Free admission w/the Oslo card
Public Transport
Bus no 30: Bygdøynes
Boat no 91 from Rådhus pier No 3 (May-Sep)
SKI MUSEUM AND SKI-JUMP TOWER
Holmenkollen Culture
and Tourist Complex
Kongeveien 5
N-0390 Oslo
Tel 22 92 32 00
Fax 22 92 32 80
Exhibitions and what to see
Shows the history of skis and ski sport through four thousand years,
equipment from the Polar Expeditions of Fridtjof Nansen and Roald
Amundsen as well as the Royal Family on skis. An exhibition "The
Winter Olympics 1952 and 1994" was opened in connection with the
Olympics at Lillehammer. Visit the ski-jump tower also for a fantastic
view of Oslo.
Opening hours
1.1-30.4 1.5-31.5 1.6- 1.7-
1.10-31.12 1.9-30-9 30.6 31.8
Mon 10-16 10-17 9-20 9-22
Tue 10-16 10-17 9-20 9-22
Wed 10-16 10-17 9-20 9-22
Thu 10-16 10-17 9-20 9-22
Fri 10-16 10-17 9-20 9-22
Sat 11-16 10-17 9-20 9-22
Sun 11-16 10-17 9-20 9-22
Tickets (NOK)
A: 50,-
Ch: 25,-
Fam(2+2)100,-
A.gr.(10+)35,-
Ch.gr.(10+)15,-
Free admission w/the Oslo Card
Public Transport
Underground: No 1 Frognerseteren or Holmenkollen
SKØYTEMUSEET
Ice Skating Museum
At Frogner Stadium
Middelthunsgt. 26
Postbox 5129-Majorstua
N-0302 Oslo
Tel 22 43 49 20
Exhibitions and what to see
The only permanent museum in Norway specialized in ice-skates and
ice-skating. The speed-skating champions from Oscar Mathisen to Johann
Olav Koss. Important collection of ice-skates from the very first
models to the prototype Mack-1. The Museum may also be rented for
special arrangements.
Opening hours
Period Tue Thu Sun
All year 10-14 10-14 11-14
The Museum can also be opened for groups by appointment, and guided
visits upon request.
Tickets (NOK)
A: 20,-
Ch : 10,-
Free admission w/the Oslo Card.
Public Transport
Tram No: 11,12,13,15,19
Bus No: 20 Frognerparken or Majorstua
SLOTT, DET KONGELIGE
The Royal Palace
Drammensveien 1
N-0010 Oslo
Exhibitions and what to see
The Royal Residence at the top of Karl Johans gt. Built 1824-48, the
palace itself is closed to the public, but the Palace Park is open and
contains statues well worth seeing. Changing of the Guard every day.
Opening hours
Ceremony of Changing of the Guard every day at 13.30. Grand parade on
the 17th. May (National Day) every year from Stortorget in Oslo to the
Palace. The Royal Park is always open. The Queens Park open May-Oct..
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Underground, bus tram: Nationaltheatret
STENERSENMUSEET
Munkedamsveien 15
Entrance from Oslo Concert Hall's terrace
P.O. Box 1965 Vika,
N-0125 Oslo
Tel 22 83 95 60/61
Fax 22 83 07 55
Exhibitions and what to see
The Stenersen museum is a part of City of Oslo Art Collections. It
displays a representative selection of Norwegian art from 1850 to 1970
in three permanent collections: The Amaldus Nielsen and Ludvig O.
Ravensberg painting collections plus Rolf E. Stenersen's bequest to
the City of Oslo. The latter collection includes works by Edvard
Munch, Ludvig Karsten, Rolf Nesch, Kai Fjell and Jakob Weidemann. The
museum also has alternating exhibits.
Opening hours
Tue/Thu Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun
11-19 11-17
Monday closed
Guided tours Sunday 14.00.
Tickets (NOK)
A: 20
Ch: 10
Students/Seniors:10
Public Transport
Tram: No 10,12,13, 15,19
Bus No: 30,31,32 and Underground to Nationaltheatret.
STORTINGET
Parliament Building
Karl Johans gate 22
N-0026 Oslo
Tel 22 31 31 80
Exhibitions and what to see
This central building from 1866 houses the Norwegian Parliament
(Stortinget). Group visits possible by request to the Parliament
(October - May).
Opening hours
Summer opening for tourists from appr. 1st. July until appr. 15th.
August (Norwegian, English, German and French) Guided tour Sat 12 and
13.
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Underground, Bus, Tram: Stortinget.
TEATERMUSEET I OSLO
Oslo Theatrical Museum
Nedre Slotts gate 1
N-0157 Oslo
Tel/Fax 22 41 81 47
Exhibitions and what to see
Situated in the old City Hall from 1641, where the first public
theatrical performance took place. Theatrical history showing
pictures, costumes, caricatures, stage models etc.
Opening hours
Period Wed Thu Sun
All year 11-15 11-15 12-16
Fridays : groups on request.
Closed all other days.
Tickets (NOK)
A: 15,-
Ch: 10,-
Public Transport
Bus/Tram: Kongensgate
Underground: Stortinget
TEKNISK MUSEUM, NORSK
Museum of Technology
Kjelsåsvn 143, N-0491 Oslo
Tel 22 22 25 50
Exhibitions and what to see
The National museum for science and technology. Energy, industry,
communication. Participate in experiments and happenings in
"Teknoteket".
Opening hours
For the Technical Museum and the Telemuseum :
Period Tue-Sat Sun
1.1-19.6 10-16 10-17
20.6-20.8* 10-18 10-18
21.8-31.12 10-16 10-17
* Mondays in July open 10-18.
Mondays in other months closed.
Tickets (NOK)
A: 30,-
Ch: 15,-
Fam : 75,-
Free admission with the Oslo Card
Public Transport
Bus : 22,25,37 Kjelsås
Tram : No 11,12 Kjelsås allé
Local train : Kjelsås Railway Station
TELEMUSEUM, NORSK
The Telecommunication exhibit in the Museum of Technology
Tel 22 77 90 00
Exhibitions and what to see
The main exhibition of the Telemuseum shows telecommunication in
Norway from the Viking era to the information technology of the
future. Try the equipment. Theatre, competitions etc.
Opening hours
For the Technical Museum and the Telemuseum :
Period Tue-Sat Sun
1.1-19.6 10-16 10-17
20.6-20.8* 10-18 10-18
21.8-31.12 10-16 10-17
* Mondays in July open 10-18.
Mondays in other months closed.
Tickets (NOK)
A: 30,-
Ch: 15,-
Fam : 75,-
Free admission with the Oslo Card
Public Transport
Bus : 22,25,37 Kjelsås
Tram : No 11,12 Kjelsås allé
Local train : Kjelsås Railway Station
TOLLMUSEUM, NORSK
Customs Museum
Tollbugaten 1a
N-0152 Oslo.
Tel 22 86 09 99
Exhibitions and what to see
Original items, models and documents about import and export to and
from Norway. The Museum is in the old Tollboden (Customs
Headquarters).
Opening hours
Period Tue Thu
All year 12-15 12-15
Other days closed.
Tickets (NOK)
Public Transport
Bus, Tram, Underground: Oslo Central Station Jernbanetorget
TRYVANNSTÅRNET
Tryvann TV Tower
Voksenkollen, N-0394 Oslo
Tel 22 14 67 11
Post :
Kongeveien 5
N-0390 Oslo
Exhibitions and what to see
A unique observation platform (588 meters alt) gives a panoramic view
over Oslo and the surrounding countryside. A view of 30,000 square
kilometers from Gaustatoppen to the west and the Swedish border to the
east, from the region around lake Mjøsa to the north to Moss to the
south. Kiosk and souvenir shop. Large car park.
Opening hours
Period Mon-Fri Sat-Sun
Oct-Apr 10-15 11-16
May+Sep 10-17 10-17
June 10-19 10-19
July 9-22 9-22
Aug 9-20 9-20
Tickets (NOK)
A : 30,-
Ch : 15,-
Pen : 20,-
Fam : 60,-
Free adm. with the Oslo Card.
Public Transport
Underground: No. 1 Voksenkollen
By car: Holmenkollen road to Voksenkollen. Follow sign to
Tryvannstårnet.
UNIVERSITETETS OLDSAKSAMLING
(Historisk Museum)
Frederiks gate 2, 0164 Oslo
Tel: 22 85 99 12
Exhibitions and what to see
The University Museum of Antiquities, part of Historic Museum.
Prehistoric through the Middle Ages to the Reformation. Of special
interest are the Viking hall, the Treasury and Medieval hall.
Opening hours
Period Mon Tue-Sun
15.9-14.5 closed 12-15
15.5-14.9 closed 11-15
Tickets (NOK)
Public Transport
VIGELAND-MUSEET
Vigeland Museum
Nobelsgate 32, N-0268 Oslo
Tel 22 44 11 36
Fax 22 44 65 37
Exhibitions and what to see
Built by the Municipality of Oslo to be used as workshop and residence
for the sculptor Gustav Vigeland. It houses almost all his works:
sculptures, drawings, woodcuts, original moulds, plans and models of
the Vigeland Park.
Opening hours
Period Mon Tue-Sat Sun
Oct-Apr Closed 12-16 12-18
May-Sep Closed 10-18 12-19
Tickets (NOK)
A: 20,-
Ch: 10,-
Free admission w/the Oslo Card
Public Transport
Bus No: 20
Tram No: 12,15 Frogner Plass
VIGELANDSPARKEN
Vigeland's Park
Main Entrance from Kirkeveien.
Tel: Vigeland Museum
Exhibitions and what to see
Norway's most visited attraction with over 1 million visitors every
year. Appr. 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943) who also
designed the park. A monumental artistic creation with a human message
that is well worth seeing.
Opening hours
Open all year, 24hrs a day.
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Bus No: 20
Tram No: 12,15 Frognerparken
VIGELAND, EMANUEL MUSEUM
Grimelundsveien 8
N-0387 Oslo
Tel 22 14 93 42
Exhibitions and what to see
Emanuel Vigeland (Gustav Vigeland's brother) has created a distinctive
museum building, and decorated the interior with a fresco, "Vita".
Sculptures.
Opening hours
Sundays 12-15
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Underground: No 1, Slemdal
VIKINGSKIPSHUSET
Viking Ships Museum
Huk Aveny 35
N-0287 Oslo
Tel 22 43 83 79
Exhibitions and what to see
Great Viking-ship discoveries from Gokstad, Oseberg and Tune as well
as other finds from Viking tombs around the Oslo Fjord. The world's
two best-preserved wooden Viking ships built in the 9th century. Small
boats, sledges, cart with exceptional ornamentation. Implements,
tools, harness, textiles and household utensils.
Opening hours
Period Mon-Sun
1.11-31.3 11-15
1.4-30.4 11-16
2.5-31.8 9-18
1.9-30.9 11-17
1.10-31.10 11-16
Tickets (NOK)
A: 30,-
Ch: 10,-
Free admission with the Oslo Card
Public Transport
Bus no 30 : Vikingskipsmuseet.
Boat 91 from Rådhus-pier No 3
ZOOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Sars gate 1
N-0562 Oslo
Tel 22 85 16 00
Fax 22 85 18 37
Answerphone: 22 85 17 00
Exhibitions and what to see
"Introduction Hall" with zoology's various disciplines. "Norwegian
Hall" with the animals indigenous to Norway placed in authentic
marine, mountain and Arctic landscapes. Tape-recorded soundtracks.
"Zoo-geographic Hall" with exotic animals from all over the world and
the "Systematic Hall" from single cells to mammals.
Opening hours
Period : Mon Tue-Sat Sun
All year Closed 11-16 10-16
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Underground: Tøyen.
Bus No 20 Munch-museet.
Bus: 32, 31,
Tram: 10, 11: Lakkegt. skole
AKERSHUS CULTURAL CENTRE AND COUNTY MUSEUM
N-2010 Strømmen
Tel: 63 81 92 51
Exhibitions and what to see
Some theatrical experiences. Ceramics display and exhibition of
paintings and sculptures.
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 8-20
Saturday 11-15
Sunday 12-16
Group tours by arrangement.
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission.
Guided tours
A: 10,- Ch: 5,-
Public Transport
Train 400, to Strømmen
AMUNDSENS, ROALD - HOME "URANIENBORG"
R. Amundsensvei 192
N-1420 Svartskog
Tel 66 80 01 05
Exhibitions and what to see
The Arctic explorer's home by the inner Oslo Fjord (Bunnefjorden) from
1908 until his death in 1928. It was here that he prepared many of his
expeditions. The house stands exactly as Amundsen left it the day he
set out with Latham 47 in order to rescue the Italian explorer Nobile.
Guided tours.
Opening hours
Open 18.5-15.9
daily 11-16
Closed Mondays.
Guided tours every hour on the hour, last tour 16.
Tickets (NOK)
A: 15,-
Ch: 10,-
Seniors 10,-
Discounts with groups of 10 or more.
Public Transport
Train Oslo-Kolbotn, Kolbotn-Svartskog
Information
22 17 70 30
ASKER MUSEUM,
Valstad Collections
Kirkeveien 68, N-1364 Hvalstad
Tel 66 79 00 11
Exhibitions and what to see
Home of the artists Otto and Tilla Valstad, surrounded by an exotic
garden containing sculptures. Exhibitions of paintings.
Opening hours
Tue-Fri 11-15
Sun 12-16
Guided tours can be arranged every day 9-20
Tickets (NOK)
Guided tours
A: 25,-
Public Transport
Local train Drammen - Spikkestad from Oslo Central station.
BLAAFARVEVÆRKET
N-3340 Åmot i Modum
Cobalt mines
Tel 32 78 49 00
Fax 32 78 57 71
Exhibitions and what to see
Blaafarveværket: Today, a living culture-centre with Norway's most
frequently visited art exhibition. Exhibition: The golden age of
modernism - the great Nordic colourists. Nyfossum: "The World of the
Normans". Cobalt Mines: Beautiful scenery, enchantment and grandiose
industrial history. "Th. Kittilsen's World of Adventure" and guided
trips through the mines with cape, helmet and guide.
Opening hours
Open from 11. May-30 september:
Blaafarveverket : 10-18
Cobalt mines : 12-18
NB. Times subject to change.
Tickets (NOK)
Blaafarveværket: Free
Cobalt Mines: Free
"Goldens age of Modernism", 50
Nyfossum: 30
"Th. Kittilsen's World of Adventure": 25
The mines: 25
Public Transport
Appr. 1 1/2-hours (70 km) by bus or car from Oslo centre.
BÆRUMS VERK SENTER OG OVNSMUSEET
Bærum Iron Works and Oven Museum
N-1353 Bærums Verk
Tel 67 13 00 18
Exhibitions and what to see
Shops, workshops and exhibitions in idyllic surroundings in the old
iron works from 1610. The Oven Museum displays approx. 60 ovens which
illustrate the history of the oven, its styles and types throughout a
period of almost 300 years. Pots and pans from grandmother's time.
Opening hours
Shops and restaurants open all year at Bærums Verk.
Oven Museum Sat-Sun
All year 12-15
Admission also possible by reservation.
Tickets (NOK)
Bærums Værk : Free.
Oven Museum
A: 10,-
Ch: Free.
Public Transport
Bus from Grønland or Universitets-plassen: Nos 143, 153 Triangelen
EIDSVOLL-BYGNINGEN
Eidsvoll-minnet
Carsten Ankers vei
N-2074 Eidsvoll Verk
Tel 63 95 13 04
Exhibitions and what to see
80 km (50 miles) north of Oslo. Carsten Anker's beautiful manor where
Norway's Constitution was written and passed on 17 May 1814 - Norway's
National Day. Portraits on the walls of members of the parliament in
1814.
Opening hours
Season Mon-Sun
2.5 - 15.6 10-15
16.6 - 15.8 10-17
16.8 - 30.9 10-15
1.10 - 30.4 12-14
Tickets (NOK)
A: 2,-
Ch: 1,-
Public Transport
Train no 450 from Oslo Central station. Continue by bus to Eidsvoll Verk.
STEIN SKOLEMUSEUM
Stein School Museum
N-2150 Årnes, Nes
Tel: 63 90 24 13
63 90 06 11 (office)
63 91 02 70 (Nes Travel Service)
Exhibitions and what to see
Artists such as Henrik Sørensen, Reidar Aulie, Dagfinn Werenskiold and
many others have decorated doors, walls, furniture, ceilings,
penholders, panels and stairways. Illustrations from folk tales have
made this school into a work of art.
Opening hours
Period: Mon-Thu Sat Sun
1.5-31.5 9-14 - -
1.6-31.8 11-16 12-16 12-17
1.9-30.9 9-14 - -
Tickets (NOK)
A: 20,-
Ch: 5,-
Public Transport
Highway No 2 3 km (2 miles) before Vormsund.
FETSUND LENSEMUSEUM
(Fetsund Timber-floating Museum)
N-1900 Fetsund
Tel: 63 88 09 11
Exhibitions and what to see
Situated in beautiful natural surroundings on the Glomma river. On
land and on water, a large timber floating plant exactly as it was
when in use up until 1985. Art exhibitions and handicraft workers,
promenade path. Café and shop.
Opening hours
Season :
1.5-31.5 Sun 12-17
1.6-31.8 Tue-Fri 12-17 Sat 12-17
Sun 12-17
1.9-30.9 Sun 12-17
Monday closed. Groups by arrangement every day.
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Train no 460 or Bus 875, 881, 882, 883 to Fetsund
FOLLO MUSEUM
Belsjøveien, N-1440 Drøbak
Tel: 64 93 26 01
Exhibitions and what to see
Cultural and historical museum documenting the coastal culture in
Follo. Open-air exhibitions and handicrafts. The museum is responsible
for the coastal culture in Akershus.
Opening hours
Season: Tue-Fri Sat-Sun (Holidays)
Jun-Sep 11-16 12-17
Monday closed.
Tickets (NOK)
A: 25,-
Ch: 10,-
Public Transport
Bus 541 from Oslo, stop at Seiersten. E6 and Highway 153 to Drøbak.
FYLKESMUSEUM, AKERSHUS
N-2010 Strømmen
Tel: 63 81 40 20
Exhibitions and what to see
The museum's temporary exhibits include displays of rose painting and
industrial history in Akershus county.
Opening hours
Days: Mon-Fri Sat Sun
All year 8-20 11-15 12-16
July 8-15 11-15 Closed
Tickets (NOK)
Guided tour
A: 10,-
Ch: 5,-
Public Transport
Train no 400 or Bus to Strømmen.
GAMLE HVAM MUSEUM
N-2150 Årnes
Tel: 63 90 96 09
Exhibitions and what to see
Old manor farm at Romerike. Old building with external gallery from
apprx 1650. Interiors, agricultural and handicraft exhibitions,
domestic animals. Cafeteria.
Opening hours
Season : Mon-Fri Sat Sun
End May -
Beg Sept. 11-16 12-17 12-17
Other times by appointment
Tickets (NOK)
A: 30,-
Ch: 10,-
Public Transport
Train no 460 to Årnes, bus no 835 weekdays
HADELAND GLASSVERK
N-3520 Jevnaker
Tel 61 31 10 00
Tourist info. 61 31 05 55
Exhibitions and what to see
One hour from Oslo by car. Experience traditions, history and culture.
Scandinavia's largest glass museum. See how glass was made 230 years
ago. Blow your own glass, fill it with honey from the Honey House,
experience the workday of busy bees, make your own candles, visit
country stores and craftsmen, attend concerts and other entertainment,
shop for glass at greatly reduced prices, enjoy good food and drink at
Kokkestua and Bakeriet.
Opening hours
Period : Mon-Fri Sat Sun
Summer
(17.6-18.8) 9-18 10-17 11-18
Rest of year 9-16 10-15 12-17
Glass blowing and museum close one hour earlier.
Tickets (NOK)
A : 25,-
Ch : 10,-
Fam : A: 60,-
Public Transport
LILLESTRØM ART CENTRE
N-2000 Lillestrøm
Tel: 63 81 74 33
Exhibitions and what to see
Permanent collection of the painter Kåre Tveter's main works
throughout a 40-year period. Groups by arrangement. Refreshments in
the garden
Opening hours
Daily 11-16 all year
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Trains nos 400, 450 460 Bus nos 501 811 875 881 883
OSCARSBORG FORTERESS
N-1440 Drøbak
Tel: 64 93 50 87 (Tourist Information Office in Drøbak)
Exhibitions and what to see
Built in 1845 and named after King Oscar I of Sweden and Norway. On
the day of invasion of Norway on 9 April 1940, the German warship
Blucher was sunk by shots fired from Oscarsborg.
Opening hours
Open for guided tours during the summer months. Contact the Tourist
Information Office in Drøbak for information and bookings.
Tickets (NOK)
Inquiries - Tourist Inf. Off. Drøbak
Public Transport
Bus no 541 from Oslo City Hall to Drøbak. Boat to the fort. City Hall
pier.
SKIBLADNER
Parkgt. 2, N-2300 Hamar
Tel: 62 52 70 85
Fax: 62 53 39 23
Exhibitions and what to see
The world's oldest steam ship that is still in use. Return train trips
from Oslo Central station. Mon-Wed-Fri at 13.05 hrs. Return tickets
available at Oslo Central station.. Sails from Eidsvoll at 14.10 hrs.
Opening hours
Sails in the period 24.6.-18.8. between Gjøvik, Hamar and
Lillehammer.
Tickets (NOK)
From 75 to 130
Public Transport
Trains from Oslo Central station to Eidsvoll, Hamar, Gjøvik and
Lillehammer.
TREGAARDENS JULEHUS
Tregaarden's Christmas House
Torget - N-1440 Drøbak
Tel 64 93 41 78
Fax 64 93 44 16
Exhibitions and what to see
Welcome to Scandinavia's only all-year-round Christmas House with its
own postmark. Christmas decorations and products for sale.
Opening hours
Period : Mon-Fri Sat Sun
1.3-31.10 10-17 10-15 Closed
1.11-30.11 10-19 10-15 12-16
1.12-23.12 10-20 10-16 10-16
1.6-23.12 Open every Sun 12-16.
Christmas Eve 24.12 : 9-12. Between
Christmas/New Year's eve 10-16
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
Bus no 541 (or boat) From Rådhusplassen (Oslo City Hall) to Drøbak
AURSKOG FORT - AURSKOG
Tel: 63 85 62 22
(cultural office)
Exhibitions and what to see
A small border post became the focal point of two nations' interest in
1905. The fort took on great importance as a guarantor of peace when
the negotiations about the dissolution of the union between Norway and
Sweden looked like ending in disaster.
Opening hours
Open every day during the summer months. Guided tours by arrangement
with the cultural office.
Tickets (NOK)
Free admission
Public Transport
From Lillestrøm Highway No 22 to Fetsund, Highway 170 to Lierfoss,
follow the signs for 3 km.
AURSKOG-HØLANDSBANEN
Tourist Train "Tertitten"
N-1920 Sørumsand
Tel/Fax: 63 82 69 70
Exhibitions and what to see
"Tertitten" is a narrow-gauge museum railway. The museum train with
its stream engine and cars from the 1890s go 4 Km on the preserved
section of the Aurskog-Høland railway (in operation 1896-1960). The
75-cm guage was the narrowest in ordinary use in Norway. Picnic area
by Bingsfoss station.
Opening hours
Open Sundays 23. June - 8. Sept. Antique trains depart Sørumsand 11,
12, 13, 14 and 15. In December: Santa Claus and Christmas gløgg-drink
trains, Sundays the 8th, 15th and 22d. Also New Year's Eve 13,14 and
15. Trains may be hired for 150 people. Price by agreement.
Tickets (NOK)
A: 50,-
Ch: 25,-
Public Transport
Car: E6 to Frogner, then route 171 to Sørumsand. Rail: local train to
Sørumsand station.
ELVEKONGEN
King of the River
Glommen and Vormen
Shipping Company
Schiefloegården, N-2150 Årnes,
Tel 63 91 02 70
Exhibitions and what to see
Popular river-trip on the Glomma and Vorma rivers from Årnes to
Eidsvoll and back via Svanfoss Lock. On board there are comfortable
saloons as well as a sun deck and a restaurant licensed to sell beer
and wine.
Opening hours
Season: 22.6-18.8
Departure from Årnes:
Several times a week through Svanfoss Lock. Return trip to Eidsvoll. Ship
rental possible at reasonable prices.
Tickets (NOK)
Phone 63 91 01 70 for prices and departure times.
Public Transport
100 Train from Oslo Central station to Årnes station
SMARAGDGRUVENE VED MINNESUND
The Minnesund Emerald Mines
Byrud Gård
N-2090 Minnesund
Tel 63 96 86 11
Exhibitions and what to see
Northern Europe's only emarald mines are at Byrud Gård at the southern
end of Lake Mjøsa. Take part in an exciting treasure-hunt where all
the emeralds you find are for keeps! Farm-shop where among other items
you will find handmade emerald and stone products for sale. Guided
tours on request.
Opening hours
Open: 1.4-1.11
Every day from 9-18
Sun/Holidays 9-18
Guided grouptours in the mines for NOK 350,- per group.
Tickets (NOK)
Prices, including guided-tour of the mines:
A: 50
Ch: 25
Public Transport
E6 to Minnesund, Highway 33 towards Gjøvik then follow signs.
Bus: Totenekspressen
MOTORMUSEET
Strømmen Storsenter's
Motor Museum
Støperiveien 5, N-2010 Strømmen
Tel 63 80 23 10
Exhibitions and what to see
Strømmen Motor Museum reflects this century's motoring history.
Historic motor vehicles are placed in authentic settings such as a
service station from the 1930s, a farmyard from the 1950s, etc. The
vehicle-exhibition is changed at regular intervals.
Opening hours
Open: Mon-Fri 17-20
Sat 10-18
Sun 14-18
Tickets (NOK)
A: 30
Ch: 10
Fam: 60
(Two adults and two children)
Public Transport
Train from Oslo Central station to Strømmen.
JEGSTAD GÅRD FARM
N-1540 Vestby
Tel 64 95 00 58
Exhibitions and what to see
Farm with many different animals. Scenic trail, play area, milking,
spinning/carding of wool. Horse and buggy rides. Barbecuing
opportunities. Sale of home crafts.
Opening hours
Season: 30 June - 4 August
Open: Sundays 13-17
Tickets (NOK)
15,- per person
Public Transport
E-6 towards Gøteborg. Take road to Drøbak at Vestby. then first right.
Sign.
VIKINGLANDET
Viking theme park
N- 1433 Vinterbro
Tel 64 94 63 63
Fax 64 94 53 24
Exhibitions and what to see
VikingLandet in Norway's only Viking theme park. This is a living,
populated settlement where you will meet Vikings in a wide range of
roles that make up a whole society. One of the dramatic high points is
the expedition. A Viking ship in a mountain cave takes you on an
exciting Viking voyage. On the menu are 1000-year-old dishes.
Experience a genuine Viking society.
Opening hours
Season: 1 May - 22 Sept
Open: 10.30-18.00
(weekdays in June 10.30-15.30)
May: 1 May, weekends and holidays June-Sept: 1 June - all days through
18 Aug. 19 Aug - 22 Sept - Sat/Sun only. Evening arrangements for
groups over 40 people. Telephone for further information.
Tickets (NOK)
A: 90,-
Ch: 70,-
(less than 1,40 m tall)
Public Transport
10 km south of Oslo by E18.

