The Bygdoy Peninsula ferry in Oslo is seasonal and doesn’t run in the evening. The best alternative to reach the Fram Museum or Kon-Tiki Museum is the number 30 bus.
Why visit Bygdoy in Oslo?
The Bygdoy Peninsula is one of the highlights of Oslo. It is home to several excellent museums, with the Fram Museum – home of Roald Amundsen’s ship – and Kon-Tiki Museum the stars. The latter is reviewed here.
You can also cram in the Norwegian Maritime Museum and Norsk Folkemuseum.
A visit to Bygdoy from central Oslo can easily take up a day – arguably two. But first you’ve got to get there.
Bygdoy ferry ticket price and timetable
By far the most enjoyable way to get to the Bygdoy Peninsula is by ferry. The Bygdoy ferry, run by Norwegian Yacht Charter, departs from City Hall Pier 3 roughly every 20 minutes to half hour throughout the day.
The ferry journey from City Hall to Bygdoy takes 15 to 20 minutes. At the time of writing, a one way Bygdoy ferry ticket costs 67kr, while a return ticket costs 104kr.
However, the Bygdoy ferry generally only runs during working hours. If you want to arrive early or leave late, you’re going to need another option.
Also, the Bygdoy ferry is seasonal. It only runs between April and early October. Outside of this period, you will need alternative transport.
Buses to the Bygdoy Peninsula
The best alternative to the Bygdoy ferry is to take a bus from central Oslo. The number 30 bus runs from Tollbugata outside the Jernbanetorget station. This runs most of the way down the Bygdoy Peninsula to the Fram Museum.
Single tickets on Oslo’s number 30 bus cost 42kr if bought in advance, or 62kr if bought on board. Alternatively, you can buy a 24 hour bus ticket for 127kr.
More Norway travel ideas
Other Oslo experiences include fjord cruises on a silent electric catamaran, bike tours and sea kayaking adventures.
Other Norway travel articles on Planet Whitley look at whitewater rafting in Voss and what you learn on a Norwegian fjords cruise.
Disclosure: There are affiliate links within this article. If you buy a product after clicking through on these links, I will earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
