Frognerkilen, Oslo

Name: Frognerkilen
Address: Oslo, Norway

#456 among attractions in Oslo

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Facts and practical information

Frognerkilen is a bay in the inner Oslofjord of Norway, east of the Bygdøy peninsula. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°54'45"N, 10°41'48"E

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Day trips

Frognerkilen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Viking Ship Museum, Fram Museum, Norsk Folkemuseum, Kon-Tiki Museum.

0.7 miSW
Museum with 3 9th-century Viking ships
Viking Ship Museum, Oslo
18 min walk • The Viking Ship Museum, situated in the heart of Oslo, Norway, is a captivating portal to the ancient maritime history of the Vikings. Renowned for housing some of the world's best-preserved Viking ships, the museum is a treasure trove of Nordic heritage...
0.6 miS
Museum with 19th-century polar ship
Fram Museum, Oslo
16 min walk • The Fram Museum, situated in Norway's capital city of Oslo, is a tribute to the rich history of polar exploration that the country is renowned for. This museum is dedicated to showcasing the stories, artifacts, and vessels used in the daring expeditions to the Arctic...
0.6 miSW
Life in Norway from 1500 to the present
Norsk Folkemuseum, Oslo
16 min walk • The Norsk Folkemuseum, nestled in the heart of Oslo, Norway, is a window into the country's rich cultural heritage. This open-air museum, established in 1894, is one of the largest of its kind in Europe, offering visitors an immersive experience into Norwegian life...
0.6 miS
Adventurer museum with original boats
Kon-Tiki Museum, Oslo
17 min walk • The Kon-Tiki Museum, located on the Bygdøy peninsula in Oslo, Norway, is a monument to one of the most incredible sea voyages of the 20th century. The museum is dedicated to the legendary expeditions of Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl, who sailed across vast oceans...
0.7 miS
Museum on Norwegian shipping with a cafe
Norwegian Maritime Museum, Oslo
18 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Oslo's Bygdøy peninsula, the Norwegian Maritime Museum stands as a testament to Norway's profound connection with the sea. This institution offers a deep dive into the maritime history of a nation that has been shaped by its...
~1230 ftSW
Neo-Gothic palace with tours and shows
Oscarshall, Oslo
6 min walk • Oscarshall, the Neogothic jewel of Oslo, stands majestically on the peninsula of Bygdøy, overlooking the serene waters of the Oslofjord. This royal summer palace, completed in 1852, is now a public museum that showcases the splendor of Norwegian history and culture.
0.7 miW
Palace
Bygdøy Royal Estate, Oslo
17 min walk • The Bygdøy Royal Estate, nestled in the picturesque city of Oslo, Norway, stands as a testament to royal elegance and historical significance. This regal palace, set amid lush gardens and parklands, serves as a summer residence for the Norwegian Royal Family, offering...
0.7 miN
Museum, Art museum
Vigeland Museum, Oslo
19 min walk • The Vigeland Museum is a museum dedicated to Gustav Vigeland in Frogner, Oslo. It is located outside Frogner Park, which includes the Vigeland installation with sculptures by Gustav Vigeland. The museum is part of Oslo municipality's cultural department.
0.8 miN
Cultural history museum within a park
Oslo City Museum, Oslo
21 min walk • Oslo City Museum is a department of Oslo Museum in Oslo, Norway. The museum is located at Frogner Manor in Frogner Park. The museum was first founded in 1905 as the association Det gamle Christiania. Initiator and committee leader until 1912 was architect Fritz Holland.
0.8 miSW
Church
Bygdøy Church, Oslo
20 min walk • Bygdøy Church is a church that was built in a fan plan in 1968 on the peninsula of Bygdøy in Oslo, Norway. It replaced the Bygdøy chapel, which burned ten years earlier.
0.8 miN
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Art museum
Oslo Museum, Oslo
21 min walk • Oslo Museum is a museum dedicated to the history and culture of Oslo, Norway. The museum is headquartered at Frogner Manor in Frogner Park, together with two of its departments; Oslo City Museum and Theatre Museum.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Frognerkilen?

Nearby attractions include Skarpsno, Oslo (6 min walk), Oscarshall, Oslo (6 min walk), Queen Joséphine Gallery, Oslo (7 min walk), American Lutheran Congregation, Oslo (11 min walk).

How to get to Frognerkilen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Frognerkilen:

Tram

Skarpsno (6 min walk)
Nobels gate (10 min walk)

Ferry

Dronningen • Lines: B9 (10 min walk)
Kiel - Oslo - Kiel • Lines: Oslo - Kiel (12 min walk)

Train

Skøyen (24 min walk)
National Theatre (29 min walk)