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Historic sites in Norway

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If you’re looking to explore Historic Sites in Norway and the surrounding area then you can explore our interactive map above or navigate further by using the links below.

There’s a fantastic selection of  Historic Sites in Norway and you can plan some great things to see on your trips by browsing our selection. Once you’ve explored the  Historic Sites in Norway you can use our itinerary planner tool to plan out your trip and then print off a free pocket guidebook.

Our database of historic sites is growing all the time, but we may not cover them all. Remember, if you know of other  Historic Sites in Norway, you can always add them to Historvius now by visiting our upload page.
 

Historical sites in Norway : Site Index

  • Akershus Fortress Akershus Fortress
    Akershus Fortress has been a vital stronghold and royal residence in Oslo since the 14th century.
    Photo by lyng883 (cc)

  • Austratt Fort Austratt Fort
    Austratt Fort is a World War II fort built by occupying forces at the time.
    Photo by yetdark (cc)

  • Kristiansand Canon Museum Kristiansand Canon Museum
    A huge defence battery in Norway, built by the Germans in 1941, the Kristiansand Canon Museum contains one of the largest land-based guns in the world.

  • Kvalvik Fort Kvalvik Fort
    Kvalvik Fort is a well preserved World War II fort and onetime submarine station in Norway.

  • Nidaros Cathedral Nidaros Cathedral
    Nidaros Cathedral is a huge Gothic cathedral in Norway, is built over the burial site of St. Olav, the first Christian king of Norway.
    Photo by Kamil Porembiński (cc)

  • Norway Resistance Museum Norway Resistance Museum
    The Norway Resistance Museum is dedicated to the country’s national history during World War II.

  • Norwegian Museum of Cultural History Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
    The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History tells the story of the country’s cultural heritage over the centuries.

  • Norwegian Royal Palace Norwegian Royal Palace
    The Norwegian Royal Palace was built in the 19th century.

  • Oslo Cathedral Oslo Cathedral
    Oslo Cathedral is a 17th century Dutch Baroque style church in a cruciform shape.

  • Oslo Historical Museum Oslo Historical Museum
    The Oslo Historical Museum houses historical collections ranging from prehistoric Norwegian items to those from East Asia and Africa.

  • Roldal Stave Church Roldal Stave Church
    Roldal Stave Church is a picturesque wooden church dating back to around 1250.

  • Selje Monastery Selje Monastery
    Selje Monastery is a picturesque ruined Benedictine monastery in Norway.

  • Urnes Stave Church Urnes Stave Church
    Urnes Stave Church is an excellent and oldest surviving example of this genre of medieval wooden architecture.

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