Image Series: Relocating the Oseberg Ship in 1926
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Aug. 30, 2025
The Oseberg Ship is moving out of the University Garden at Karl Johans gate in Oslo, Norway. View the image in full size.
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Aug. 30, 2025
The Viking ship is being moved by His Majesty The King's Guard.
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Aug. 30, 2025
The Oseberg Ship on its way to Bygdøy, right outside of Oslo. Here in Pipervika, which today is the area around Oslo City Hall. View image in full size.
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Aug. 30, 2025
The Oseberg Ship was transported by barge via sea to Bygdøy. View the photo in full size.
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Aug. 30, 2025
The journey on the fjord from Oslo to Bygdøy is approximately two kilometers. View the image in full size.
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Aug. 30, 2025
Here, the Oseberg Ship arrives at Bygdøy. View the image in full size.
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Aug. 30, 2025
The ship was pulled on rails up Huk Aveny, and the rails were moved using muscle power only. View the image in full size.
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Along the route, spectators gathered to watch the historic transport. Like here, on the way up Huk Aveny at Bygdøy. View image in full size.
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After more than three days of travel, the Oseberg Ship finally arrived at the newly built Viking Ship Museum at Bygdøy, Oslo. View image in full size.