Norway Castles & palaces + Museum pictures

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This hands-on museum tells the inspirational stories of famous recipients of the prestigious peace prize.

See three ancient Viking craft that have been remarkably preserved for posterity.

A favoured escape for locals, especially in summer. There are magnificent hiking and bathing areas, and a great selection of museums to choose from.

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

A favoured escape for locals, especially in summer. There are magnificent hiking and bathing areas, and a great selection of museums to choose from.

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

The sea has always played a huge role in the history and heritage of Norway – find out why at this fascinating archive.

A favoured escape for locals, especially in summer. There are magnificent hiking and bathing areas, and a great selection of museums to choose from.

A favoured escape for locals, especially in summer. There are magnificent hiking and bathing areas, and a great selection of museums to choose from.

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

See three ancient Viking craft that have been remarkably preserved for posterity.

A favoured escape for locals, especially in summer. There are magnificent hiking and bathing areas, and a great selection of museums to choose from.

The sea has always played a huge role in the history and heritage of Norway – find out why at this fascinating archive.

The sea has always played a huge role in the history and heritage of Norway – find out why at this fascinating archive.

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

This hands-on museum tells the inspirational stories of famous recipients of the prestigious peace prize.

Indoor and outdoor displays bring you face to face with six centuries of urban and rural life in Norway.

Indoor and outdoor displays bring you face to face with six centuries of urban and rural life in Norway.

A favoured escape for locals, especially in summer. There are magnificent hiking and bathing areas, and a great selection of museums to choose from.

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

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

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