10 Attractions to Visit
Day Trip From Oslo to Tønsberg: Viking Ruins and Medieval Fortresses
Starts from
Oslo
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Attractions
10
Duration
12 Hours
Length
199 km
Created By:
Ina Yulo Stuve
Travel Expert
Route on Map
Highlights
- Learn more about Norwegian maritime history with a visit to the Slottsfjell Museum.
- See a replica of the viking ship discovered in Tønsberg in 1904.
- Do as the locals do and enjoy the sunshine by taking a stroll on the famous harbour.
Guide details
Starts from
Oslo
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
12 Hours
Length
199 km
Price
Tønsberg holds the title of being Norway's oldest town. It's famous for its medieval burial sites and the role it plays in viking history--the most important viking artifact, an almost intact ship, was discovered here in the early 1900s. Nowadays, the city is a popular destination for Norwegians and history buffs who are looking for a seaside escape from big-city life whilst still having all the modern comforts close by. Visitors flock to this seaside city as you walk the paths of the Vikings, attend popular outdoor summer festivals, sail away to sea, or simply enjoy the nightlife on the harbour.
This one-day roundtrip itinerary will allow you to see all the Tønsberg landmarks and enjoy spots favoured by locals. Despite being so near to the capital, Tønsberg makes for the perfect day trip with a chance to learn more about Norwegian maritime history.
This one-day roundtrip itinerary will allow you to see all the Tønsberg landmarks and enjoy spots favoured by locals. Despite being so near to the capital, Tønsberg makes for the perfect day trip with a chance to learn more about Norwegian maritime history.
Tønsberg holds the title of being Norway's oldest town. It's famous for its medieval burial sites and the role it plays in viking history--the most important viking artifact, an almost intact ship, was discovered here in the early 1900s. Nowadays, the city is a popular destination for Norwegians and history buffs who are looking for a seaside escape from big-city life whilst still having all the modern comforts close by. Visitors flock to this seaside city as you walk the paths of the Vikings, attend popular outdoor summer festivals, sail away to sea, or simply enjoy the nightlife on the harbour.
This one-day roundtrip itinerary will allow you to see all the Tønsberg landmarks and enjoy spots favoured by locals. Despite being so near to the capital, Tønsberg makes for the perfect day trip with a chance to learn more about Norwegian maritime history.
This one-day roundtrip itinerary will allow you to see all the Tønsberg landmarks and enjoy spots favoured by locals. Despite being so near to the capital, Tønsberg makes for the perfect day trip with a chance to learn more about Norwegian maritime history.
Ina Yulo Stuve
Travel Expert
- Learn more about Norwegian maritime history with a visit to the Slottsfjell Museum.
- See a replica of the viking ship discovered in Tønsberg in 1904.
- Do as the locals do and enjoy the sunshine by taking a stroll on the famous harbour.
10 Attractions to Visit
Day 1
199 km2 km
Become a Viking for a Day in Tønsberg
You'll enjoy a mix of history, culture, and a laid-back lifestyle with this one-day roundtrip itinerary from Oslo to Tønsberg and back. To start off your maritime journey, you'll make a quick pitstop at the seaside town of Holmestrand where you'll have a quick grab-and-go breakfast by the water. You'll get an early introduction to Tønsberg local culture with a stroll on the buzzy harbour before stopping for an Italian lunch at a trendy restaurant. The final part of your trip will be focussed on history - from a museum with whale skeletons to getting up close and personal with a replica viking ship, amateur historians will be delighted with all that the city has to offer. After a ferry ride and dinner at a steak restaurant in Moss, you'll be back in Oslo.
Day Itinerary
80.9 km1 h 10 min
10:1515 min
Holmestrand brygge
Landmark
Open Details
This beautiful harbour is wonderful to see in the morning when the sun reflects on the calm waters. It'll be a great way to begin your trip and prepare for a day by the sea.