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The one-time capital of Norway boasts a 1,000-year-old history, family-friendly museums and a beautiful natural landscape made up of forests, lakes and rivers. 

This 19th-century wooden Protestant cathedral is highly regarded for its Gothic Revival architecture, imposing bell tower and striking interior artwork.

A rich cultural heritage meets a wealth of natural beauty and fantastic outdoor activity opportunities in this region’s heavily forested reaches. 

Explorer Thor Heyerdahl’s museum houses the homemade vessels with which he made nautical history.

The vessel that took Amundsen to the South Pole is the highlight of this fascinating museum.

Aircraft museums, golf and drag car racing make this an interesting place to visit and it’s just a short drive from Oslo city center. 

Discover northern Norway’s remote natural beauty and wildlife while traversing spectacular snow-covered mountains or during deep-sea fishing charters.

Designed as an educational center, this aquarium features knowledge-based exhibits, display tanks with local marine life and a panoramic cinema.

The vessel that took Amundsen to the South Pole is the highlight of this fascinating museum.

Learn about the residents’ indigenous roots, explore snowy terrain and gaze up at the aurora borealis in the Kingdom of Light.

Get insight into the history of many polar expeditions and learn about Norway’s heritage of bear trapping and arctic travelers in this intriguing museum.

Browse through historical artifacts and Norway’s largest display of complete uniforms and learn about the successful raid that helped the Allies during World War II.

Learn about the residents’ indigenous roots, explore snowy terrain and gaze up at the aurora borealis in the Kingdom of Light.

Discover Viking history, hiking trails, ancient rock carvings and one of the world’s most beautiful driving routes in Norway’s Innherred region.

This riverside town is popular with whitewater rafters and also serves as a portal to the expansive protected spaces of Rondane National Park. 

Aircraft museums, golf and drag car racing make this an interesting place to visit and it’s just a short drive from Oslo city center. 

This 19th-century wooden Protestant cathedral is highly regarded for its Gothic Revival architecture, imposing bell tower and striking interior artwork.

Designed as an educational center, this aquarium features knowledge-based exhibits, display tanks with local marine life and a panoramic cinema.