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History
Norway's long history of exploration
extends back to the Viking age. Wander the
Fram Museum, which chronicles the polar
expeditions of Norwegian explorers, including
Roald Amundsen—the first person to reach
both the North and South Poles. Visit the
17th-century Swedish warship Vasa that sank
in Stockholm Harbour in 1628 on its maiden
voyage and was raised, incredibly preserved,
300 years later. Or descend below the surface
to discover a piece of Cold War history at the
REGAN Vest bunker in Denmark. One of two
bunkers built in secrecy during the 1960s to
house the Danish government and monarch
in case of World War III, REGAN Vest resides
approximately 55 metres below ground hidden
beneath a limestone hill.
Architecture
Immerse yourself in the history of the
Vikings on an excursion to an ancient Viking
homestead called a longhouse. Believed to
be the home of a local chieftain during the
Middle Ages, admire the archaeology and
faithful reconstruction of the main building,
the Chieftain's House, which houses various
exhibitions in the 83-metre space. Explore
the Bryggen Waterfront in Bergen, a UNESCO
World Heritage site featuring Hanseatic
commercial buildings dating back to the
14th century. In Tromsø, marvel at the Arctic
Cathedral, a modernist masterpiece inspired by
Arctic nature, featuring striking glass mosaics.
