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Viking Ship Museum, Oslo

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View three actual Viking ships, the Soeberg, the Gokstad, and the Tune, and learn more about their history at Viking Ship Museum. The ships were built between 800 and 900, and were excavated in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Displays give information on how they were found and preserved. The Tune ship was the first Viking ship to be unearthed and remains the third best-preserved ship in the world. Also, see the artifacts that were buried with each ship, such as carts, sleds, cooking gear, and more. Be sure to climb up into the designated viewing areas that allow you to see each ship from a different perspective and fully appreciate their size. If you have your smartphone with you, you can scan the barcodes associated with the exhibits to receive more detailed information online. Take a look at our Oslo trip itinerary app to schedule your visit to Viking Ship Museum and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.

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• By 452guyd

  incontournable : 3 grands bateaux et autres objets ( tonneaux , traineaux , etc ) bien conservés car ayant servis de tombes à des personnages importants ; beaucoup de touristes y vont par cars entiers...  more »

  unavoidable: 3 large boats and other objects (barrels, slegs, etc.) well preserved because having served graves to important characters; a lot of tourists go there by whole cars (deafening because places vaulted)
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• By lady_nikas

  Были только в музее кораблей викингов. Скажем так - мало. Помещение маленькое, когда к зданию подъехали - сначала не поверила что это музей. Привыкла к Петербургским музеям-гигантам))) маленькое здань...  more »

  There were only in the Museum of Viking ships. Let's just say--little. The room is small, when the building came up-at first did not believe that it is a museum. Got used to the St. Petersburg museums-Giants))) small zdanice. For the fans-quite informative museum. Here's the Drakar, here's the Saraychik, here's the boot, and so. Viking themes are not limited to ships. There are carts, and kitchen utensils, embroidery. Everything about the exhibits is written next to Norwegian and English. And it seems to be another. In general, the...
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• By Ashish Husain

  People who are into Viking history should definitely not miss this place out. If you are traveling to Norway, Oslo, for any reason whatsoever, come to this place and I bet you, you won't regret one bit. It's a small museum but highlights and focuses the traveling aspects of the Viking era. Historical items in the place consists of models of Viking boats, weapons etc. They play a beautiful video clip about the transition of the Viking age and to be honest, it's a must watch. The other best part about the trip here is the fact that the ticket for this place can be used to visit another awesome museum called "Historical Museum", not far from this place. Keep exploring and keep learning... Happy journey...

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• By Ramakrishna Ram

  The museum has two Viking ships in various conditions. The biggest one is in fairly good shape. It is displayed so you can look at it from above and below giving you an idea how it was built. There are also other Viking artifact at the museum. It is easy and inexpensive to get to the museum by ferry from the Oslo City Hall. From the ferry landing the museum is about a 5 to 10 minutes walk.

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