The Fløibanen funicular in Bergen is one of Norway’s best-known and most visited attractions. The journey up to Fløyen (320 m above sea level) takes about 5–8 minutes. Fløibanen has carried over 50 million people to and from Mount Fløyen since it was first opened in 1918. The funicular is open every day all year round. How to get there:

Marvels of Northern Nature and Stories of Northern People This museum offers science-based exhibitions, updated with the latest research. From fossils and rocks to wildlife and changing nature, the nature exhibitions «TellUs» and «UnNaturally» provides comprehensive information about the history of our planet Earth as well as the evolution and adaptations of birds and animals in the Northern regions. A

Vision and strategy The Science Centre of Northern Norway is one of 13 regional science centres i Norway, with responsibilities for Troms and Finnmark and Spitsbergen. The Science Centre is situated in Tromsø and Alta. Vision We make science fun, while taking science seriously. Goals Creativity, curiosity and love of science in everything we doVaried and interactive school activities Knowledge

Fredriksvern verft er en maritim kulturarena med et mangfold av opplevelser og unik historisk atmosfære. Flere gallerier og museer har sin virksomhet her, og fyller «Kunstnerbyen Stavern» med kunst og aktiviteter hele året. Nærhet til skjærgårdsnatur og flotte badeplasser, rik historie og sentral beliggenhet midt i Stavern sentrum, gjør Fredriksvern verft til et yndet reisemål både for lokalbefolkningen og turister.

Experience the history of the Bible and the book at NOBIMU. The only museum of its kind in the Nordic countries, with a collection based on more than 6,000 bibles. Admire all the first royal folio editions of the Bible from the time when Denmark and Sweden were empires, handwritten bible from around 1250, as well as Bibles in indigenous

The museum offers in addition to a display of the tramway history of Trondheim also heritage trips with old trams on the sole remains of the tramway in Trondheim, Gråkallbanen. The museum has many heritage trams on display, several in working condition. The museum society was founded in 1979 and moved to its present location at the tramway depot at

One of the most popular attractions in Stavern. Staverns Fortress was a military facility located on the island of Citadelløya in Stavern and served as an important base for Norwegian naval hero Tordenskiold and his fleet during the Great Northern War’s final Norwegian phase from 1709 until 1720.

Stavernsodden Lighthouse was first lit in 1855, and was automated in 1984. The lighthouse was listed as a protected site in 1997. Situated at the eastern side of the southern entrance to the harbour of Stavern, the light does not only mark the safe entrance to the harbour, but it’s white sector to the east also marks the safe passage

The world famous naval architect Colin Archer was born and raised in the house, located at Tollerodden. He is most famous for the rescue boats and the polar ship FRAM used in both Fridtjof Nansen’s and Roald Amundsen’s polar expeditions. After school and 1.5 year as ship builder apprentice, he went to Queensland, Australia and joined six of his elder

Norway´s largest and the worlds northernmost beech tree forest. The forest is used all year round for cultural and recreational activities by locals and tourists alike. The highest point is called “The Bellevue”. It is situated in the north-western part of the area. This place gives you an excellent view of the Farris Lake, and some good rest for your

The Count’s Resident, was made for the count Ulrik Fredrik Gyldenløve, stadtholder and owner of Larvik county. The contruction started in 1674 and was finished in 1677 just in time for Gyldenløve’s third wedding. The building was protected in 1923, and it’s now a part of Larvik Museum. In the east wing there’s a café that sells coffee and pancakes.

Norsk Folkemuseum shows how people lived in Norway from 1500 to the present through its collections from around the country. Norsk Folkemuseum is Norway’s largest museum of cultural history. The 160 buildings in the Open-Air Museum represent different regions in Norway, different time periods, as well as differences between town and country, and social classes. The Gol Stave Church dating

Explore 4.5 billion years of natural history in our new exhibitions – our new geological exhibits – the largest upgrade of exhibitions at the museum ever. The Natural History Museum in Oslo opens grand new geological exhibitions. Covering more than 2000 square meters over four floors, the new exhibits encompass several thousand objects from our extensive collections, including several hundred

The Norwegian Maritime Museum is located near the Kon-Tiki Museet and Frammuseet at Bygdynes. The permanent exhibition features a host of nautical objects and models as well as everyday Norwegian boats, while the video center shows the documentary film Norway from Coast to Sea several times a day. Its a great place to learn about Norway’s maritime history and coastal

Polaria – An Arctic experience! In a distinctive building depicting ice blocks pushed ashore by the harsh seas of the Arctic, you will find Polaria , in the center of Tromsø. Polaria was established in connection with the relocation of the Norwegian Polar Institute to Tromsø. Through knowledge-based exhibitions made in collaboration with researchers from the Fram Center , shall

Everyone is welcome at our Northern most Magic Ice-art gallery, in Tromso. Step inside and be amazed as you come face to face with some of Norway´s most historic and famous explorers as you also see what life is like inside the Artic circle. We´ll give you a winter poncho and gloves to wear inside and enjoy the chance to

In 1914 the area surrounding the ruins of King Sverre’s medieval castle was appropriated for the site of the new open-air museum. Today the castle ruins are adjoining the Sverresborg Trøndelag Folk Museum. The museum had started in 1909, when a group of enthusiasts decided to gather buildings and objects characteristic of the area for purposes of preservation. The area

The museum is Norway’s national museum of music and musical instruments with a collection of more than 2000 instruments from all over the world. The collection consists of, among other things, traditional Norwegian folk instruments such as harding fiddles and langeleik from the 16th and 17th centuries. Ringve offers both permanent and changing exhibitions. In the main building, the audience

På Nidaros Pilegrimsgård tas du varmt imot av vårt vertskap. Her får du det siste stempelet i passet, Olavsbrev og pilegrimsmerke som gir gratis inngang til katedralen. Her får du også rimelig overnatting og mulighet til å ta en matbit i vår hyggelige café. Sitt ned i en god stol, ta en hvil, og del din unike historie med andre

Hall of Remembrance (“Minnehallen” in Norwegian) is a national memorial shaped as a pyramid, located at the coeast of Stavern. It is normally open from May 15th to August 31st, from 11 am – 5.30 pm, every day. Guided tours for groups off season is possible if ordered in advance by sending an email to: post@dnas.no. Even when the interior

Mølen is a part of one the world´s largest monuments from the last ice age and is a piece of a huge gravel deposit, encircling all of Scandinavia. It was formed at the margin of the inland ice during the period 12650 to 12350 years before the present. In Southeastern Norway, the gravel deposit is called “the Ra”.

Bryggen is a historic harbour district in Bergen, one of North Europe’s oldest port cities on the west coast of Norway which was established as a centre for trade by the 12th century. In 1350 the Hanseatic League established a “Hanseatic Office” in Bergen. They gradually acquired ownership of Bryggen and controlled the trade in stockfish from Northern Norway through

The Troll Museum is a visual and digital presentation of Norwegian folk tales about trolls and other creatures from national and local folk beliefs. What is the nature of Trolls? The Troll in Peer Gynt’s story is a great example, which our visitors will also discover in depth here at the museum. We dive deeper into Norse myths and mythology,

Pulpit Rock is a spectacular destination that can be a day tour from Stavanger. We deliver you to the start of the trail that takes you along the plateau to this breathtaking viewpoint. It is truly an experience of a lifetime, and the ever-changing natural environment also makes it a tour you can enjoy again and again. There is always

The Norwegian Petroleum Museum in Stavanger provides a modern interactive setting for experiencing how oil and gas were created millions of years ago, how petroleum is found and how it is used. Original objects, models, films and interactive exhibits convey the history of oil operations on the Norwegian continental shelf. The museum also provides insights into technological developments in the

Experience Tromsø’s best view! The cable car runs from Solliveien in Tromsdalen up to the mountain ledge Storsteinen (421 m above sea level) in just four minutes. The two gondolas, known as Seal and Polar bear, each have a capacity of 28 passengers. From the viewing platform at the upper station, you can enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Tromsø and

Perspektivet Museum is a foundation. It was established in 1996 with the purpose of developing and sharing knowledge as the basis for understanding connections in life, for creating tolerance of cultural diversity, and for offering alternative socio-cultural perspectives. The Museum has come to be known as an active environment for documenting contemporary life and for communication with the wider public.

Tromsdalen Church, also known as Ishavskatedralen (The Arctic Cathedral) was dedicated on November 19, 1965. Architect Jan Inge Hovig succeeded in creating a masterpiece. The cathedral is a landmark visible from the Tromsø Sound, the Tromsø Bridge and when landing in Tromsø by aircraft. The 11 aluminium-coated concrete panels on each side of the roof provide the cathedral’s form. The

The Polar Museum Winter trapping, seal hunting, expeditions and temporary exhibitions with arctic content. Tromsø has been the centre of seal hunting in North Norway, and the town was established at the “Gateway to the Arctic” in the late 1800s. Tromsø has long been an important base for many polar expeditions, and the Polar Museum exhibits and presents this polar

A fantastic experience! This is what the Swedish King said after a visit to Tromsø Arctic-Alpine Botanic Garden a few years ago. He is not the only one enjoying a visit to our small, but very diverse botanic garden. It is so different that it has been included among 10 top gardens in the world, e.g. by the BBC and

Tromsø University Museum is a conglomerate consisting of Tromsø Museum, The Polar Museum, MS Polstjerna and the Tromsø Arctic-Alpine Botanical Garden. Tromsø University Museum was founded in 1872 and is North Norway’s oldest research institution. The museum was incorporated in Tromsø University in 1976. Our main tasks are research, research communication, development and maintenance of research collections, outreach, management and

Bergen Aquarium is Norway’s largest aquarium and one of Bergen’s biggest tourist attractions. We create great experiences and memories for life for both young and old. Bergen Aquarium has been arranging fantastic encounters with animals from the deep ocean and dry land since 1960, and boy do we have some news for you! In a brand new habitat, the sea

Since 1998, the foundation Atlanterhavsparken has been one of northern Europe’s largest and most unique sea water aquariums. As the Norwegian aquarium, we are a showcase for life along the Norwegian coast and the Atlantic. Facing the ocean, the rich fishing grounds and the deep Norwegian fjords, the visitors can observe, experience and learn about life at sea – the

From the city’s emergence as a seafaring town to events such as the great fire and the German occupation, Aalesunds Museum provides a genuine insight into the history of Ålesund. Centrally located on Museumshaugen, overlooking the city and its surrounding islands, awaits an entertaining and educational experience for all visitors. Exhibitions Aalesunds Museum features permanent and temporary exhibitions with an

Experience Molja lighthouse (Molja Fyr). 150 year-old lighthouse at the entrance to the harbour of Ålesund. The interior of the lighthouse is completely round, only 3 meters in diameter, but through effective use of the available spaces, Molja now boasts a bedroom upstairs and a bathroom downstairs. The interior design was carried out by Snohetta, Norway’s most well known architects

Many attractions in one place at Sunnmoere Museum (Sunnmøre Museum) Welcome to visit the open-air museum with its vast collection of old houses and vast boat collection. Enjoy a stroll between the picturesque houses and the indoor exhibitions, and get an insight into the cultural and architectural history of Sunnmøre. Sunnmøre Museum, founded, in 1931, is a folk museum of

Stiftelsen Kulturkvartalet is a non-profit foundation that operates Jugendstilsenteret and KUBE. Jugendstilsenteret is located in the old Swan Pharmacy from 1907 and is both a museum and a national centre of Art Nouveau. The catastrophic fire of 1904 left the town of Ålesund in ashes. The rebuilding created one of Europe’s most characteristic architectural environments in the Art Nouveau style.

Miracles happen: The House That Did Not Burn (Waldehuset) Waldehuset was the only house in the eastern district which was not burned down during the great fire of January 23rd 1904. Come and hear the incredible story of the miracle house. FREE ADMISSION, WELCOME! About ten thousand people became homeless when 850 homes went lost during the great fire in

Hiking to The Sugar Top (Sukkertoppen) From the top there are superb views of Ålesund, against Godøya and out to the sea. Sukkertoppvegen road starts at the roundabout in Hessaskaret. Follow the road westwards until you find the sign where the trail starts to the right just after nr. 22. The path is graveled in the beginning and continues as a

Odderøya is an island and neighborhoods in Kristiansand municipality in Agder county, Norway. The 0.7-square-kilometre island lies immediately to the south of the city centre of Kristiansand and it is connected to the mainland by four bridges. The island creates a natural division between the eastern and western parts of the port of Kristiansand. Gravanekanalen canal separates Odderøya from the

The International Museum of Children´s Art in Oslo, Norway is a pioneer institution, being the world´s first full scale Museum of Child Art. Today, the museum´s art collection contains art works by children and young from more than 180 countries. Billetter: Voksen: kr. 75,- Barn/student/honnør: kr. 40,- Grupper: kr. 40,- pr. person OsloPass: Gratis OUR HISTORY The Museum was established

På Bogstad Gård kan du få omvisning i den vakre hovedbygningen fra 1700-tallet, se noen av utstillingene eller besøke Café Grevinnen. Barna kan hilse på dyrene, og den engelske landskapsparken er godt egnet for spaserturer. 
Bogstad Gård ligger vakkert til ved Bogstadvannet, ved inngangen til Sørkedalen med kort vei fra Oslo sentrum. Omvisning i museet ons kl 13:00 og søn kl

Bymuseet tilbyr flere spennende utstillinger, omvisninger, barnearrangement. Oslo Museum samler alle typer kulturhistorisk materiale som belyser byens historie: foto, kunst, kart, gjenstander, bøker, film / lyd og privatarkiver. Dokumentasjon av dagens by er et viktig satsningsområde for museet. Tingene trenger ikke å være spesielt fine eller dyre for å være interessante for museet. Som museumsobjekter har de sin verdi ved at

Forsvarsmuseet er hovedmuseum i Forsvaret og har holdt til i en gammel arsenalbygning på Akershus festning siden 1860. Utstillingene viser historien til det norske Forsvaret, med vekt på tiden fra 1400-tallet til våre dager. Forsvarsmuseet skal formidle informasjon slik at man på historisk grunnlag skal kunne ta standpunkt i forsvarshistoriske spørsmål, og til Forsvarets rolle i dagens situasjon. Billetter: Gratis inngang

Being the most famous wooden polar vessel in the world, Fram is a symbol of Norway’s significant participation in the heroic age of exploration. Fridtjof Nansen, Otto Sverdrup and Roald Amundsen took turns in exploring new areas in both the Arctic and Antarctic on this amazing ship, designed and built by Colin Archer. But it was not given that she

Travel back in time at Norway’s largest collection of artefacts from prehistoric times and the Middle Ages. What did the people of the past think, believe and know? How did they arrange their lives, their belongings and their knowledge? Take a journey to our house of many wonders; Experience some of the most exquisite objects from the Norwegian Viking Age,

The Center for Studies of the Holocaust and Religious Minorities is a research, education and documentation center in Oslo focusing on the Holocaust, other genocides and the situation of minorities in contemporary societies. Exhibitions The Center for Studies of the Holocaust and Religious Minorities hosts a permanent exhibition on the Holocaust and the fate of the Norwegian Jews during the

Holmenkollen nasjonalanlegg er et levende anlegg både sommer som vinter og er i tillegg til å være en av verdens mest kjente idrettsarenaer, norges mest besøkte turistattraksjon. Pris for Skimuseet og Hopptårnet: Det er felles billett for museet og tårnet. – Voksne 140 kr – Barn 70 kr (6-18 år) – Familie 350 kr ( 2 voksne + 2 barn) – Student/Honnør: 120 kr

The Ibsen Museum’s presents the Norwegian playwright and poet Henrik Ibsen, who was born 1828 in Skien and died 1906 in Arbins gate 1, Oslo. He is recognized as the founder of the modern drama, and alongside William Shakespeare, he is the most performed playwright in the world. The museum’s main attraction is Henrik Ibsen’s home in Oslo. Here he

Visit the Kon-Tiki Museum and see the famous vessels used by Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl in some of the great sea voyages in modern history. The main exhibitions even have their own storylines for children. Following the world-renowned, sensational Kon-Tiki expedition of 1947, the Kon-Tiki Museum was established in Oslo. Everyone wanted to see the primitive Kon-Tiki raft constructed after

The Historical Museum is located in the city centre of Oslo. The museum building from 1904 is a magnificent example of Art Nouveau architecture. The rich decoration has a rare blend of Norwegian and international elements. The Museum’s extensive expertise in cultural history makes us the leading research museum in Norway. We also have Norway’s largest archaeological and ethnographic collections

I fjellet under Holmenkollbakken ligger Skimuseet. Museet åpnet i 1923 og er verdens eldste spesialmuseum for ski. Her kan man oppleve 4000 år med spennende skihistorie gjennom en uforglemmelig utstilling. Skimuseets samling består av ca. 2500 par ski. De eldste er funnet i myrer, med Alvdalsskien som de eldste, fra år 600.e.Kr. Mange av skiene har tilhørt våre fremste idrettsutøvere

This year, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Gustav Vigeland´s birth. The celebration will be nationwide with a broad spectrum of exhibitions, events and activities. The Vigeland Anniversary in 2019 will celebrate the man behind Norway’s largest tourist attraction, the Vigeland Park. At the same time, the anniversary will highlight the diversity in Vigeland’s production. Vigeland was a recognized portrait

The Vigeland Sculpture Park is the largest sculpture park in the world, made by one sculptor. It is open all year around. This unique park is Gutav Vigelands life work, with over 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and wrought iron. Vigeland also designed and made the architectural plan for the park, which stretches over a field of 320 acres. The

Vikingskipshuset i Oslo er stengt for ombygging. Åpner igjen som Vikingtidsmuseet i 2025/2026. I mellomtiden kan du se gjenstander fra vikingtiden i Historisk museum i Oslo sentrum. Come face to face with some of the world’s greatest Viking treasures! Experience the best-preserved Viking Ships in the world and unique burial artefacts from boat graves around the Oslo Fjord. These ships

Jewish Museum in Trondheim opened its doors in May 1997. Jews began to settle in Trondheim in 1880, after the change of the Norwegian constitution in 1851, granting Jews permission to settle in Norway.

Jewish Museum in Trondheim opened its doors in May 1997. Jews began to settle in Trondheim in 1880, after the change of the Norwegian constitution in 1851, granting Jews permission to settle in Norway.

Forsvarsmuseet Rustkammeret er et museum, som vektlegger Trøndelags militære historie. I tillegg tar utstillingene for seg hjemmestyrkenes aktivitet i regionen under andre verdenskrig. Rustkammeret som begrep stammer fra middelalderens borger og slott. Rustkammeret var det rommet hvor blankvåpen, rustninger og etter hvert håndskytevåpen ble lagret og reparert. Forsvarsmuseet Rustkammeret som museum kan føres tilbake til den historiske våpensal, innredet 1826

Visit the National museum of Justice. Explore the clues used to solve old criminal cases, sit in the Judge’s chair and see the executioner’s axe. The museum is located in two buildings in Trondheim, at the end of Erling Skakkes gate, nearby the Ilen church. In the museum you will find many exhibitions related to the rule of law; an

Norsk Døvemuseum is a museum in Trondheim, Norway. It is a department of Trøndelag Folkemuseum. The museum is located in Rødbygget, which was drawn by Chr. H. Grosch. It was the first neo-gothic building in Trondheim, built in 1855. The museum was established in 1992, and rebuilt in 2009. Today the upper floors hold offices, and a café is found

The national museum of decorative arts and design. The museum hosts 4-5 temporary exhibitions annually, in addition to permanent displays covering the period from the 15th century to the modern day.

The Crown of Norway is on exhibit at the Archbishop’s Palace together with the Norwegian state regalia and crown jewels. The king’s crown was made for the coronation of King Charles III John in 1818. You find the Crown Regalia´s in the west wing of the Archbishop’s Palace. This breathtaking collection symbolises the Norwegian monarchy, which dates back more than

The oldest of the wharves and storehouses lining the river as it passes through the city were built in the 1700s. They appear today much as they did then. The wharves facing seawards are of slightly more recent construction. Most were erected during the 18- and 1900s.

Stiftsgården is the royal residence in Trondheim, Norway. It is centrally situated on the city’s most important thoroughfare, Munkegaten. With 140 rooms constituting 4000 m², it is possibly the largest wooden building in Northern Europe, and it has been used by royalty and their guests since 1800.

Rockheim er det nasjonale museet for populærmusikk. Rockheim skal samle inn, ta vare på og videreformidle norsk populærmusikk fra 1950-tallet og frem til i dag. Rockheim ligger på Brattørkaia i Trondheim.

Fra juni- august ved Olavskilden, Marinen Touch Me Not er en del av Prosjekt 2021, som er fem midlertidige kunstprosjekter i Midtbyen, i regi av NTNU, Trondheim kommune, og Midtbyen Management. Skulpturen Touch Me Not  står ved den historisk symbolske Olavskilden, bortgjemt plassert på et sted som berører. Den syntetiske lukten fra kuben inviterer deg til å undersøke og overveie; Kan

Munkholmen is an island in the Trondheim Harbour area, approximately 2 kilometres from the town centre. The island was originally named Nidarholm. During the Viking Age, this was a place where public executions were held. Munkholmen is also where the founder of Trondheim, Olav Tryggvason, put Kark’s and Håkon Earl’s heads on poles, after battling for kingdom and Christianity in

The first bridge here was built in 1681, to provide easy access from the city to Kristiansten Fortress. The current bridge was designed by Carl Adolf Dahl, and erected in 1861. It is known to locals as  “The portal of joy”.

At Trondheim kunstmuseum (TKM) we show both exhibitions from our extensive collection of Norwegian and international art and contemporary art exhibitions. We have two venues: TKM Bispegata and TKM Gråmølna. TKM Bispegata is the museum’s main venue located at Nidaros Cathedral, here you can find our beautiful museum shop. In TKM Gråmølna in Trenerys gate at Nedre Elvehavn, you will

Jewish Museum in Trondheim opened its doors in May 1997. Jews began to settle in Trondheim in 1880, after the change of the Norwegian constitution in 1851, granting Jews permission to settle in Norway.

Jewish Museum in Trondheim opened its doors in May 1997. Jews began to settle in Trondheim in 1880, after the change of the Norwegian constitution in 1851, granting Jews permission to settle in Norway.

The fortress was built after the great fire of 1681, and offers fantastic views of the city and its surroundings. During WWII the Nazi authorities executed members of the Norwegian resistance here. The fortress is open to the public, and you’ll find an open café inside the fortress walls all year. The main building featured in the picture above is

The pre-reformation home and administrative centre of the Norwegian Archbishops. In 1983 a fire destroyed two large wooden buildings in the Archbishops’ palace. A new museum was erected in their place, housing many of the most spectacular finds from the archaeological excavations on the site. Here you’ll also find the reminds of the Archbishop’s mint.

Nidaros Cathedral is the world’s northernmost medieval cathedral and Norway’s national sanctuary. The Cathedral is the grave church of St. Olav, the patron Saint of Norway. In addition to it now being one of Europe’s major historical pilgrim destinations, coronations and royal blessings take place in the church.

The Nobel Peace Center is the museum for the Nobel Peace Prize. Through the ideas and work of the Nobel Peace Prize laureates, we wish to inspire a better, more peaceful, world. The Nobel Peace Center is the public face of the Nobel Peace Prize. We offer exhibitions, events, guided tours and digital content. Since it’s beginning in 2005, the