The Bygdøy Peninsula ( M0368) holds some of Oslo's top attractions. You can rush around all the sights in half a day, but allotting a few extra hours will be more rewarding.
Although only minutes from central Oslo, Bygdøy maintains its rural character. The royal family has a summer home here, as do many of Oslo's well-to-do residents. Ferry No 91 operates from early April to early October, making the 15-minute run to Bygdøy every 30 to 40 minutes from 08:45 with the last crossing returning from Bygdøy at around 18:30 in April and September, 21:15 in summer, with earlier final departures the rest of the year. Keep an eye out for the king's ship KS Norge on the ride over, as well as the King and Queen's royal yacht clubs (Kongen and Dronningen ), which face one another on either side of the Frognerkilen. The ferries leave from Rådhusbrygge 3 (opposite the Rådhus) and stop first at Dronningen ferry terminal, from where it's a 10-minute walk to the Norwegian Folk Museum and a 15-minute walk to the Viking Ship Museum. Beyond the ships it's a further 20 minutes walk to Bygdøynes where the Kon-Tiki, Polarship Fram and Norwegian Maritime museums are clustered; the route is signposted and makes a pleasant walk. Alternatively, the ferry continues to Bygdøynes. You can also take bus No 30 to the Folk Museum from Jernbanetorget, next to Oslo S.
