Bygdoy Peninsula
Bygdoy Peninsula
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One of most delightful, romantic two-wheel rides in Oslo. Lush woods, park-like countryside, view of the sea, swimming areas, historic buildings and the royal cows are some of the sights to see along the way. Arrive from Aker Brygge via the 3-km cycle route along Frognerstranda to Hengesengveien, Bygdoy. Continue to Holsts vei - Rideveien - Huk - P.T. Mallingsvei - Langviksvei - Huk Aveny - Museumsveien - Wedels vei - Dronning Biancas vei Distance: 7 km Incline: insignificant Roadway: primarily fine gravel roads
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Patricia M
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May 2019
Recommend that you plan a full day for the several museums there. Delish cafe near the entrance. Viking, Maritime, Folk Village (more than 200 buildings), Stave church, and more. Great place to walk as well. Also paths or roads to beach. To get there, ferry from Oslo's waterfront or public bus. A 1/4 mile walk (hilly) from the ferry landing through a residential neighborhood to the entrance. Visitors with mobility issues should check out access information in advance (is there parking?).
Written January 31, 2020
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zuv
Bucharest, Romania33,359 contributions
Apr 2022
One of the favorite places to relax for Oslo residents but also for tourists. Nature, lots of greenery and some important museums: the Maritime Museum, the Fram Museum, the Kon-Tiki Museum, the Viking Ship Museum, the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History. The peninsula can be reached by bus 30 or, more beautifully, by a boat leaving from Radhusplassen.
Written May 23, 2022
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lyndawilson72
East Lothian, United Kingdom893 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Well worth the ferry trip from Oslo over to the Peninsula.
We visited the Viking museum, the Kon Tiki and Fram.
Followed by relaxing hour on the grassy area beside the Fram where there is a small beach for a swim ... lovely on a sunny August afternoon. We opted to swim here rather than walk round to the other beach at Hukodden to save time.
We visited the Viking museum, the Kon Tiki and Fram.
Followed by relaxing hour on the grassy area beside the Fram where there is a small beach for a swim ... lovely on a sunny August afternoon. We opted to swim here rather than walk round to the other beach at Hukodden to save time.
Written August 9, 2020
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Sco
Aberdeen, UK4,107 contributions
Jul 2020
A family visit to this charming peninsula. Paying at the main car park we headed off to Paradisebukta for the afternoon. Around 20 minutes to walk there.
We found this an excellent beach to relax on and go for a swim in the sea. I found the water warm compared to the NE of Scotland when going for a dip at this time of year.
Clean and tidy, good for a picnic. Recommended on a sunny day.
We found this an excellent beach to relax on and go for a swim in the sea. I found the water warm compared to the NE of Scotland when going for a dip at this time of year.
Clean and tidy, good for a picnic. Recommended on a sunny day.
Written May 5, 2021
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BalkrishnaShroff
Mumbai, India23,735 contributions
Jun 2023
We came here in a museum ferry from Aker Brygge Marina. We saw Fram and Kok-Tikki museums. It is very beautiful eye pleasing place. There is a lush garden and small restaurants where one can easily spend half a day. One can return by bus also.
Worth visiting...
Worth visiting...
Written August 21, 2023
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skipitgood
Roswell, GA509 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
Bygdoy peninsula is famous for being the "museum insel" of Oslo. I have to say, I was really impressed by the quality of the museums here. Definitely worth a trip from downtown Oslo and a (long, packed) day here. The ferry will either drop you in the more residential area (within walking distance to the Viking Ship Museum and the Norwegian Folk Museum) or the stop in front of the Fram, Kon-Tiki, and Maritime Museums. We opted to get off at the first stop and work our way along the peninsula to the second stop. We had beautiful weather, and walking around was very pleasant. It was nice to see a different (and very, very rich) neighborhood of Oslo. It felt like a quaint suburb rather than just minutes by boat from the bustling city center.
We didn't see many people around, but it's easy to walk the whole peninsula, from the Folk Museum to the Kon-Tiki & Fram Museums. Several buses passed us, so I'm assuming they run fairly frequently if you prefer not to walk. You can also take the bus back to the city center if you don't want to do the boat.
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We didn't see many people around, but it's easy to walk the whole peninsula, from the Folk Museum to the Kon-Tiki & Fram Museums. Several buses passed us, so I'm assuming they run fairly frequently if you prefer not to walk. You can also take the bus back to the city center if you don't want to do the boat.
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Written August 21, 2013
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EB-Jarl
Crete, Greece32 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
Short bus ride from centre of the city. In summer I recommend to go one way by boat. Start from the Oslo Rådhus. Go back by bus. On Bygdøy you find the Viking ships, the Nowegian Folkmuseum, as well as the Kon-Tiki, the fleet that took Heyerdahl to South America and Fram, that Nansen went through the NORTH West Passage with. In addition there is plenty of parks to walk in. You can bathe at Huk Beach and Bygdøy Sea Bath or just stroll along between beautiful villas and enjoy the nature in between. I often go there for my Sunday walks in winter, spring and fall. There is also the Holocaust Museum in the house which originally belonged to Vidkun Quisling, who during World WAR 2, was commander in chief in Norway under the Germans who occupied Norway from 1940-45. The house was then called Villa Grande. They have lots of interesting lectures, often on Sundays. On Bygdøy there are some small cafees where you can enjoy a snack or a lunch if you wish . Welcome to Oslo, be ensured to Get the best of your stay in my home town!
Written January 22, 2018
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chestervoyager
Chester, UK435 contributions
Jun 2015 • Solo
Any trip, however short, to Oslo is incomplete without a visit to Bygdoy and at least one of the many museums on its land.
Very easy to get there from the city. Just take ferry 91 from the landing stage just down from City Hall (just look for the "Bydgoy" sign on the waterfront and you'll find the ticket office and the boats). Regular service, every 20-30 minutes or so (maybe better at peak times) and just 55 Kroner return.
For Viking Museum and Folk Museum jump off at Stop 1; for the Kon Tiki museum, Fram polar expedition museum and Maritime Museum it's stop 2 (but even if you get off at the wrong stop you could still walk between the two areas).
The Viking Museum has 3 carefully preserved ships dating back well over 1,000 years. The Folk Museum has some interesting exhibits and plenty of outdoor space around which to wander. It also has a good cafe.
The Kon Tiki museum is very good - of general interest but particularly for anyone who has heard part of or the whole story of Thor Heyerdahl and his daring sea adventures. Good exhibits available in both Fram and the Maritime Museum.
You could choose to tackle all the museums in one day or spread it over two or more days. It's a nice little break away from the busy centre and you can walk by the shore or simply sit and watch the boats go by.
My advice would be to get up early and take one of the earlier boats (before 10am) from City Hall quayside to Bydgoy, simply because it will be less busy. From late morning and through the afternoon, especially on a hot summer day, the ferry can get very busy.
Very easy to get there from the city. Just take ferry 91 from the landing stage just down from City Hall (just look for the "Bydgoy" sign on the waterfront and you'll find the ticket office and the boats). Regular service, every 20-30 minutes or so (maybe better at peak times) and just 55 Kroner return.
For Viking Museum and Folk Museum jump off at Stop 1; for the Kon Tiki museum, Fram polar expedition museum and Maritime Museum it's stop 2 (but even if you get off at the wrong stop you could still walk between the two areas).
The Viking Museum has 3 carefully preserved ships dating back well over 1,000 years. The Folk Museum has some interesting exhibits and plenty of outdoor space around which to wander. It also has a good cafe.
The Kon Tiki museum is very good - of general interest but particularly for anyone who has heard part of or the whole story of Thor Heyerdahl and his daring sea adventures. Good exhibits available in both Fram and the Maritime Museum.
You could choose to tackle all the museums in one day or spread it over two or more days. It's a nice little break away from the busy centre and you can walk by the shore or simply sit and watch the boats go by.
My advice would be to get up early and take one of the earlier boats (before 10am) from City Hall quayside to Bydgoy, simply because it will be less busy. From late morning and through the afternoon, especially on a hot summer day, the ferry can get very busy.
Written June 24, 2015
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Malcolm S.
Singapore, Singapore580 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
The good thing about Oslo is the fact that most of the major museums (other than the Art Gallery, Nobel Peace and vigeland museum) are all well clustered in this peninsula.
If you are preparing your itinerary to "conquer" this museum with your Oslo Pass, I would suggest the following:
1. Viking Ship Museum (earliest start time at 9am - accessible by ferry (although you have to walk about 10 minutes from the docks) and bus 30)
2. Norsk Folkemuseum (walking distance - 5 mins from Viking Ship)
3. Fram Explorer, Kon-Tiki and Maritime Museum (take bus 30 from Norsk Folemuseum. Bus runs regularly, takes around 5 mins journey time)
If you are preparing your itinerary to "conquer" this museum with your Oslo Pass, I would suggest the following:
1. Viking Ship Museum (earliest start time at 9am - accessible by ferry (although you have to walk about 10 minutes from the docks) and bus 30)
2. Norsk Folkemuseum (walking distance - 5 mins from Viking Ship)
3. Fram Explorer, Kon-Tiki and Maritime Museum (take bus 30 from Norsk Folemuseum. Bus runs regularly, takes around 5 mins journey time)
Written May 23, 2015
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julieontheroad_25
Durango, Colorado9 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
The trip to Bygdoy is totally worth it. We went without a real plan, just to get on a ferry and see the surrounding area, and perhaps check out some of the museums. Beautiful 10 minute ferry ride gets you to a beautiful area of local old homes and new mansions. Nice walk to most attractions listed on the peninsula. Find your tickets in the little housed kiosk next to the post labeled Bygdoy Museums. It is NOT included in your local train/ tram/ metro pass as we thought. You may take the local bus there, but I recommend taking the ferry, which required a different, but cheap, round-trip ticket. That was the only confusing bit for us...
Written May 30, 2015
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Beendrdundat
Ottawa, Canada58 contributions
Are there any bicycle rentals on the Bygdoy Peninsula?
irawine
Benicia, CA638 contributions
I don’t remember seeing any bicycle rental places on Bygdoy itself. You might have to rent a bike in the downtown Oslo area and then bike over.
lala l
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We are coming to Oslo October 16 and staying till 21. On my mind is a ferry ride to Bygdoy peninsula with Oslo Pass. Is it a ferry ride available in the second half of the October, I read everywhere that rides till the 14th? Let me know, I will be so happy to hear that's the wrong information and that we can go there by a boat.
Sachin K
New York City, NY6,509 contributions
The information that you have about the ferry ride to Bygdoy Peninsula is true. The last ferry will operate this year on October 14th. So if you are traveling to Oslo after that, you’ll not be able to take the ferry. But you should be able to take the city bus from the city center which is a very convenient way to reach out at all the unique museums in the Bygdoy peninsula. The Oslo pass is fantastic and includes all means of public transport within Oslo. You can get the information on all the buses and trams at the Oslo Visitor Center at the central train station.
hilalasli
Istanbul, Türkiye103 contributions
Do you recommend to visit this peninsula in December, when the weather is about 0 celcius degrees? How can we plan a day?
eggen2014
Oslo, Norway18 contributions
It is not very easy to plan a trip to Bygdøy in December if you want a warm day. Just now nov/dec the temp can be from - 5 to + 5 degrees. But put on nice, warm cloths, don't forget head and hands.The two next saturdays there will be x-mas marked at the Folkmuseum and is very nice to visit. Sometimes it have been snowfall and it is cosy. It is possibel to buy warm food and x-mas drink. It is also a café where the museum shop is.
The other museums at the peninsula are not very far to walk, but I would recommend one at the time. Especially if you come to the christmas marked.
The Folkmuseum shows you our countryside from "the old tmes". The outdoor museum is very interesting. Have a ni ce trip!
Helen W
London, UK
Are there hotels, or villas or places to Stay actually on the peninsula itself
Weinacht
Risor, Norway181 contributions
There are the occasional villas for rent, but only long term. There are no hotels in Bygdoy. However, the bus nr 30 from downtown Oslo only takes 15-20 minutes to reach all the museums, of which there are many exiting ones, so staying at a hotel in Bygdøy is not really necessary. Do you want to stay fairly close? Try Gabelshus hotel, close to Frogner church, very central and very good. Look it up, you will like it. You can with ease walk to the museums within 1/2 hour and hope for a sunny day. Very pleasant surroundings, passing the King of Norway's farm, then enter the Norwegian Folkmuseum from the rear, very close to its very first exhibit, Gol stavechurch from year 1200 (approx), moved there in 1885 in what has become the world's first open air museum. You could easily spend a day there, but are only a 5 minutes walk away from the Viking ship museum
mollymoose12
Key West, FL22 contributions
If visiting Bygdoy Peninsula from Oslo city, how do we get there? We are traveling from the United States with out a car. And are there public grills to use for cooking?
duisdeil
Isle of Skye, UK172 contributions
There are two ways to reach Bygdoy - (it is part of Oslo, and not far from the city centre) A short and fairly frequent passenger ferry from the pair in front of City Hall is one, the number 30 bus is the other, which runs every 10 or 15 minutes. If you're from the US you may not be familiar with the level of public transport in Europe, and especially in Scandinavia. There is nowhere in Oslo that can't be reached very easily by very frequent and very high quality public transport (bus, tram, train, boat, metro). A car is utterly unnecessary. An Oslo Pass can be bought for periods as short as 24 hours or longer, giving you free access to many attractions and museums, plus all transport. alternatively, you can buy a pass for travel only. Bygdoy is a suburb and museum district, not a National Park. You won't find camping and cooking facilities there. Most of the museums have snacks/meals/refreshments available, but of course Norwegian prices for most things are higher than elsewhere.
Reana G
19 contributions
We are just 9 hours in Oslo by cruise.Just whant to know if we whant to see the Viking museum and the folk museum Which is the quickets and cheapest by ferrie or bus?Is their enough time for the ski place and the statues in the city to see aswel.The cruise excurtions are very expensive!!!!But we whant to see as much as possible.Thanks( we are going in june 2015)
Weinacht
Risor, Norway181 contributions
To see the Vikingships, Fram and Kon-Tiki, go by bus nr 30 to Bygdoy. Stop by a Narvesen kiosk (easy to be found) and buy your bus tickets ahead of time. Saves money. back in town, take the subway (Undergrunden) up to Holmenkollen for the skimuseum. If you still have time and still not tired, return to town but get off at Majorstuen. Turn right on Kirkeveien (Church street) and a 5-10 min walk will bring you to the entrance of Vigelandsparken (park) with possible more statues than you have ever seen before in one place (214) and the monolith with its 121 figures. That should take care of your 9 hours easily, and much more economic than a guided tour.Get a good guide book instead. When that is said and done, our guides are very good and well worth listening to.
silviaNeuquen
neuquen9 contributions
Hola!! Me podrÃan informar si las excursiones son de habla hispana?? Muchas gracias!!
Marcelo S
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain13 contributions
Hola , las excursiones son a lo sumo en inglés.pero donde vayas hay gente q habla español , y paisanos tuyos en todos lados . Saludos
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