Oseberg Ship, Oslo

Name: Oseberg Ship
Address: Oslo, Norway

#116 among attractions in Oslo

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The Oseberg ship is a well-preserved Viking ship discovered in a large burial mound at the Oseberg farm near Tønsberg in Vestfold county, Norway. This ship is commonly acknowledged to be among the finer artifacts to have survived from the Viking Era. The ship and some of its contents are displayed at the Viking Ship Museum at Bygdøy on the western side of Oslo, Norway. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°54'0"N, 10°40'60"E

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Frogner (Bygdøy)Oslo Norway

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Oseberg Ship – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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Museum with 3 9th-century Viking ships
Viking Ship Museum, Oslo
9 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 miNE
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...
0.5 miN
Life in Norway from 1500 to the present
Norsk Folkemuseum, Oslo
12 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 miNE
Adventurer museum with original boats
Kon-Tiki Museum, Oslo
15 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...
0.6 miE
Museum on Norwegian shipping with a cafe
Norwegian Maritime Museum, Oslo
15 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...
0.8 miNE
Neo-Gothic palace with tours and shows
Oscarshall, Oslo
20 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.
0.4 miSE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Dyna Lighthouse, Oslo
11 min walk • Dyna Lighthouse stands as a picturesque beacon in the Oslofjord, guiding mariners safely through the waters near the city of Oslo, Norway. This charming lighthouse, functioning since 1874, is perched on a small rock known as Dyna, located in the innermost part of the...
0.7 miN
Palace
Bygdøy Royal Estate, Oslo
20 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...
0.5 miN
Church
Bygdøy Church, Oslo
12 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.
1.2 miNE
Harbor
Filipstad, Oslo
31 min walk • Filipstad is a neighborhood in the Frogner borough in Oslo, Norway. It serves both as a major container port and ferry terminal for the city. The Oslo-Kiel ferry docks by the Hjortneskaia at Filipstad.
0.7 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Queen Joséphine Gallery, Oslo
19 min walk • The Queen Joséphine Gallery is situated on the grounds of Oscarshall at Bygdøy in Oslo, Norway. Queen Joséphine Gallery was named in honor of Queen Josephine, wife of King Oscar I of Sweden. Oscarshall summer palace was completed in 1852 and named after King Oscar I.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Oseberg Ship?

Nearby attractions include Center for Studies of the Holocaust and Religious Minorities, Oslo (5 min walk), Villa Grande, Oslo (5 min walk), Viking Ship Museum, Oslo (9 min walk), Dyna Lighthouse, Oslo (11 min walk).

How to get to Oseberg Ship by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oseberg Ship:

Ferry

Dronningen • Lines: B9 (18 min walk)
Bygdøynes • Lines: B9 (18 min walk)

Tram

Skarpsno (31 min walk)
Skillebekk (34 min walk)