Ships, ships and more ships 13 FRAM

Ships, ships and more ships

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June 26th 2006
Geo: 59.9138, 10.7387We left camp at 8, an hour later we arrived in Oslo. First stop was the Viegland Scultpture Park. Gustav Viegland (1869-1943) designed the architectural outline of the park. There are more than 200 of his sculptures here. They represent human relations and emotions. It was an interesting park. We then drove to the Viking Ship Musuem. Here are some of the best preserved Vikin ... read more

Europe » Norway » Eastern Norway » Oslo

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Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994. Conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with De... ... read more