Oslo & Fram Museum

Did you know Oslo is the 3rd most northern capital in the world? Is this perhaps where the fascination with the polar regions comes from? Join us on our Oslo & Fram Museum Private Walking Tour to discover Oslo and its polar history.

The story about the tour

As one of the northernmost countries in the world, the Arctic Circle runs through northern Norway, where the skies are filled with the midnight sun in the summer and northern lights in the winter. While Oslo may not be located within the Arctic Circle, the Norwegian capital is tied to the country’s polar history as it’s the home of two original polar ships. On our Oslo & Fram Museum Private Walking Tour, we’ll explore the main attractions of the city centre, then hop aboard a public ferry to take us to the peninsula of Bygdøy, home of the Fram Museum.

We’ll start our adventure with a beautiful view of Aker Brygge and the Oslo Fjord. Journeying further inland, we’ll discover the main sites of the Norwegian capital, including the Royal Palace, the University of Oslo and Karl Johans gate with the neighbouring Norwegian Parliament. Venturing back toward the water, we’ll hear the story of Old Oslo and the fortress on the hilltop, Akershus Fortress. From the nearby harbour, we’ll hop aboard a scenic public ferry to Bygdøy, arriving at the entrance of the Fram Museum.

To understand the polar history and its importance then and now, let’s start by removing the image of the world as you know it today. Allow yourself to travel back to centuries ago when mankind had no satellites, no Google Maps, no aeroplanes, and no crystal-clear knowledge of how the world looked. Enter three Norwegian polar explorers: Fritjof Nansen, Otto Sverdrup and Roald Amundsen. This world image was their reality, and still, they decided to take on the Earth’s poles. The bravery of these Norwegian explorers was tested in some of the most extreme conditions. At the Fram Museum, we’ll hear their stories and the stories of their expeditions.

After our time together and the return ferry to where we started our expedition, you’re now part of the Explorer’s Club, having explored the city of Oslo and Norway’s polar pride, the Fram Museum.

Good to know

Prebooking:Required

Length: 4h 0m

Distance: 4 km

Language:

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Included in the tour:

Professional guide Public transport tickets (return) or Ferry tickets (return) Fram Museum Entrance Fee

Cancellation policy: 3 days

Private tour prices & options: Per person

Group of 1 549 eur
Group of 2 304 eur
Group of 3 223 eur
Group of 4 182 eur
Group of 5 157 eur
Group of 6 141 eur
Group of 7 129 eur
Group of 8 120 eur
Group of 9 114 eur
Group of 10 108 eur
Group of 11 104 eur
Group of 12 100 eur
Group of 13 97 eur
Group of 14 94 eur
Group of 15 92 eur
Group of 16 90 eur
Group of 17 88 eur
Group of 18 86 eur
Group of 19 85 eur
Group of 20 84 eur
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The day of the tour

Where to meet

Please be at the departure point, Nobel Peace Center, Brynjulf Bulls plass 1, outside the main entrance – located at in the City Centre, 10 minutes early to check in for your tour.

How to find the guide
Look for our guide holding the OURWAY logo as a sign.

If you have trouble locating the guide or the meeting point, please give us a call a few minutes before the start of the tour. When you call before the tour begins, we have a greater chance of helping you find your way.

How to get there
Bus: 30, 31, 32, 70, 81 (Stop: Rådhusgata)
Tram: 12 (Stop: Aker brygge (Vestbanestasjonen))
Boat: B1, B2, B9, B10, B20, B21 B22 (Stop: Aker brygge)

Please note
Part of this tour takes place in areas where you will have to walk on gravel or unpaved walkways. We suggest wearing comfortable walking shoes.

The ferry to/from Bygdøy operates March-October. When not in use, the journey will be substituted by bus.

Weather
Norway is a country with four seasons. Please dress accordingly.

In case you need to reach us

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