Norway Historic Buildings + Museum Pictures

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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.

This university city with historic wooden houses, museums, islets and snow-capped mountains still attracts pilgrims to its medieval cathedral.

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

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

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.

Sør-Trøndelag offers visitors fantastic coastal and woodland scenery, with several national parks located nearby.

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

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.

This university city with historic wooden houses, museums, islets and snow-capped mountains still attracts pilgrims to its medieval cathedral.

One of the most popular buildings in Oslo, this structure has great architectural style, historic importance and a beautiful art collection.

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.

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.

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

Traditional wooden houses once occupied by merchants line alleyways by the waterfront, where you’ll find hand-made souvenirs, seafood restaurants and museums.

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