The 14 Best Museums & Viking Sites in Norway

1.Kon-Tiki Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,096 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $19Our pick

Visit Oslo’s Kon-Tiki Museum at your own pace with an entrance ticket costing $19.42. See the original 1947 balsawood raft, the reed boats Ra and Tigris, Easter Island artifacts, a 30-metre cave, and a 10-metre whale shark model. Plan around the original film at noon.

“The self tour is quite interesting. The ship itself is amazing and would interest adults and children. Many artifacts are included in exhibits and are well signed. You can catch a short orientation movie and watch the original 1 hour movie. Highly recommend.”

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2.Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,047 reviews · 10h 30m · from $418Top rated

From Bergen, follow a guide such as Michael, Tracy, or Maria through Norway’s fjord country. Visit Njardarheimr Viking village, cruise the Nærøyfjord on the electric Future of the Fjords, then ride the Flåm Railway. It is a long, busy day with limited free time, but it packs three major sights into one well-organized route.

“This was the highlight of my trip to Bergen, Norway. The tour first appealed to me as its a great way of seeing what Norway has to offer over the course of a 1 day tour. You will be out for the while day exploring, a full 12 hours in fact, but it is so worth it. Our tour guide Maria was so friendly and informative with facts and history. She also let you do your own thing at various moments throughout the day. At every point, she lets you how much time you have and where to meet before moving on to the next part of the tour. They…”

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3.Paradox Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 799 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

Spend about an hour exploring more than 70 interactive illusions at Paradox Museum Oslo. Follow the one-way route, test your perception, scan QR codes for explanations, and use marked photo points. The museum is family-friendly, wheelchair accessible, and close to Nationaltheatret and Stortinget stations.

“we loved it , the staff were very professional and friendly. the bad thing was , there wasn't a staff in each location for help customer with pictures, only in one area we were help with photos but overall we love it !! museum was as we expected.”

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4.Viking Planet Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 603 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Step into Viking-age Norway through a 12-minute VR film, a 270-degree cinema, life-sized holograms, digital ship scans, and interactive history displays. Your ticket includes all exhibits and an app guide. Add the FERÐ battle game with the combination ticket, available for ages 12 and older.

“The overall experience was very good. Plenty of material to look at, engage in and experience. As a first timer to Oslo and Norway the Viking Planet experience gives some good grounding into Norway's history.”

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5.The Fram Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 490 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $19

Visit Oslo’s Fram Museum at your own pace with prepaid admission. Walk aboard the original Fram and Gjøa, study polar expedition displays, see historic aircraft and an airship exhibit, and watch a short High North film in the 116-seat cinema. Plan on one to three hours, with texts in ten languages.

“Really interesting. We learned a lot. Such a great perk that the original boat is set inside the museum and that we are able to visit. The gift shop had also a selection of great reading material to purchase.”

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6.Sightseeing with Holmenkollen Ski Jump & Vigeland Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 451 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

Spend three hours touring Oslo by comfortable sightseeing bus, with stops at Holmenkollen Ski Jump and Vigeland Sculpture Park. An English-speaking Oslo guide, including guides such as Rita and Chris, explains the city, Norway’s skiing story, and Gustav Vigeland’s art. It is a smart first look when time is short.

“The tour was very interesting and nice! I recommend it to everyone!!!!”

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7.Guided tour – Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 371 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $429

Spend about 10.5 hours traveling from Bergen through western Norway by coach, electric fjord boat, and two railways. Visit Njardarheimr Viking Village, cruise the narrow Nærøyfjord, and ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal. Guides such as Michael, Ivan, Linda, and Alvan are praised for clear directions and lively commentary.

“The excursion was the best. Guides were excellent, knowledgeable and entertaining. Would highly recommend”

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8.Troll Museum Entry Ticket with AR Media Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 359 reviews · 90 days · from $21

Visit Norway’s first museum devoted entirely to trolls. Your ticket includes an AR tablet, multilingual audio guide, children’s quiz, folklore exhibits, Viking cosmology, Sami stories, and interactive displays. Plan on about an hour or two, with a 90-day ticket validity that helps fit the museum around Tromsø’s weather and excursions.

“If u want to know the troll history this is the place… fun and many interactive option available.”

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9.Oslo Discovery Tour with 2 Museums Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 334 reviews · from $98

Take a guided coach tour through Oslo with stops at Holmenkollen and Vigeland Sculpture Park, then visit the Fram Museum plus the Folk Museum in summer or Kon-Tiki Museum in winter. English-speaking guides such as Anitta, Harold, Elena, and Randi lead the day, with city views, Norwegian stories, and moderate walking.

“It was a great trip especially for a first visit . We had an introduction to the city , and some major tourist sites and got out of the bust to walk around at our own pace”

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10.The Viking Planet Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 197 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

At The Viking Planet in central Oslo, you explore Viking life through digital screens, holograms, 3D films, and a longship-style virtual experience. The visit usually takes one to two hours and suits families, history fans, and curious first-time visitors. English content, Wi-Fi, a guide app, and digital selfie stations are included. The VR game costs extra.

“It has a lot if digital stuff if thet’s what you like, including a show with 3D glasses. Good for families with kids.”

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11.Munch Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 193 reviews · from $39

Spend about two hours at Oslo’s Munch Museum with an admission ticket covering access to Edvard Munch’s paintings, prints, and sketches. You can see *The Scream* and *Madonna*, follow his changing style, and learn about his life and creative work. Tickets arrive by email the day before, and the museum is wheelchair accessible.

“This was a wonderful experience. The Scream is only viewed @ certain times & we were lucky enough to actually see it in person”

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12.Viking Ship Sailing Experience and Sightseeing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 177 reviews · from $93

Join Viking Voyages in Bergen for a 1.5-hour English-language sail from Dreggekaien by Bryggen. Help hoist the square sail, steer, try fishing for mackerel, or relax with tea on a bean bag while guides such as Zack and Charlotte share Viking-age and coastal history. Expect changing routes, cool air, and limited shelter.

“Lovely to see the city from the ocean. Very warm and friendly hosts.”

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13.Viking Village, Nærøyfjorden Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 155 reviews · 12 hours · from $435

Travel from Bergen to Gudvangen in a Mercedes minibus, visit the Viking village of Njardarheimr, cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, and ride the Flåm Railway back to Bergen. English-speaking guides such as Thomas, Geir, Stig, and Tom add useful local context. It is a long, carefully linked day with spectacular scenery.

“We really enjoyed this excursion. Five stars. I had looked at variations of excursions & really wanted to ride the Flam railway, not just visit the town of Flam. Other travelers thought that if the title of the excursion included “Flam” then the Flamsbana was included. Do not be fooled by that when comparing. This excursion DID include the Flam railway ride on May 2, 2025. Another advantage is this tour minimizes bus time. We were in a mini bus of 16 guests for the Tvindefosse visit and then finished the bus in Gudvangen. At the Viking Village, our bus driver and tour guide left us with our train tickets…”

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14.Oslo Panorama Tour with Holmenkollen Ski Jump and Vigeland Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 153 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $68

This 3-hour-15-minute coach tour combines Oslo’s main sights with a guided walk through Vigeland Park and an outside visit to Holmenkollen Ski Jump. Guides such as Chris, Janine, Rita, and Anita are praised for clear history and humor. You’ll also pass the Royal Palace, Akershus Castle, Oslo Cathedral, the Opera House, and Oslofjord.

“the guide is very good……..very informative and knowledgeable . educational ………….. the best driver………”

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