Viking Ship Museum & Hadeland Glassworks

5.5 hours | Oslo | O S L - 2 6 0
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Points of Interest

  • The Bygdoy Peninsula
  • Hadeland Glassworks
  • Hadeland Glassworks
Shopping Opportunities, Easy activity

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Board a motorcoach for a relaxing drive through the core of Oslo. Founded in 1000, the city is Scandinavia's oldest capital. Continue through the modern suburbs and into the lush, rolling countryside of Jevnaker County. Your journey to Hadeland Glassworks is a wonderful way to experience the beauty of this picturesque setting.

Norway's proud heritage of fine glassmaking is on display at the exquisite Hadeland Glassworks gallery and museum. Founded in 1762, the glassworks is the oldest industrial company in Norway and has been in continuous operation since it opened. Situated in Jevnaker, the beautiful country surroundings create an idyllic backdrop to the artwork on display.

Inside, you are invited to watch the age-old tradition of blowing glass, an art form that has been practiced in the region for more that 200 years. You may even have the opportunity to try your hand at glass blowing and glass-design. A lovely museum displays Norwegian glass from the 1700s to the 19th century and showcases unique and intricate designs. Learn about the art and the artisans as you wander through the colorful galleries.

Refreshments are served in one of the facility's old, picturesque houses and you will be given ample time to shop for these beautiful objects d'art in the gift store.

Your tour continues with a visit to the unique Viking Ship Museum, built in 1927 and designed by Arnstein Arneberg, one of the best-known Norwegian architects. This impressive museum houses three enormous Viking ships and a host of artifacts and treasures found in royal burial mounds in the Oslo fjord. The three Viking vessels, Oseberg, Gokstad and Tune are exquisitely preserved and artifacts rarely recovered from the Viking age, are on exhibit. Much of our knowledge daily life in the Viking Age comes from these archaeological finds. The museum also has a gift shop with an extensive inventory of books and souvenirs.
Your return motorcoach ride to the ship takes you along the shores of Lake Tyrifjord, a particularly striking setting with coastal and mountain views.

Special Notes:

The journey to Hadeland Glassworks is approximately 90 minutes each way.

Selfie-sticks are not allowed inside the Viking Ship Museum.

Child Price:

12 years and under

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from ship for a guided tour and refreshments at Hadeland Glassworks

Transport type:
Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity:
42
Travel time:
01:30
Time at site:
01:30
Free time at site:
60
Inside visit:
Yes
Air conditioned:
No
Walking distance:
440
Wheelchair accessible:
Yes
Restroom available:
Yes
Shopping available:
Yes
Photo/video restrictions:
No

Drive from Hadeland Glass works to Vikingship Museum for guided visit

Transport type:
Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity:
42
Travel time:
01:15
Time at site:
00:45
Inside visit:
Yes
Air conditioned:
No
Walking distance:
440
Wheelchair accessible:
Yes
Restroom available:
Yes
Shopping available:
Yes
Photo/video restrictions:
Yes
Photo/video opportunity:
Yes

Re-board your motorcoach and return to your ship

Transport type:
Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity:
42
Travel time:
00:30