Eastern Norway » Slottsfjellsmuseet

The museum is situated right in the centre of Tønsberg, in beautiful surroundings at the foot of Slottsfjellet ("Castle Hill"). The museum and its setting bespeak a coherent cultural heritage, representing the city's history, including small parks, evidence of a medieval brick kiln, and the Vestfold farmyard, the museum's Middle Ages building area. The Ruin Park on Slottsfjell plateau displays the remains of one of the nation's – and the Nordic region's –largest medieval castles.

Exhibitions:

• Viking Hall: On display in the museum's Viking Hall is Norway's fourth Viking ship, a merchant vessel from Klåstad, the only preserved Viking ship outside Oslo. Another exhibit tells the story of the Oseberg burial ship, with Europe's largest Viking find.
• Foyn and Tønsberg: The history of whaling pioneer Foyn and his role in the city and the society at large, are presented in an exhibition linked to the Whale Hall.
• The Whale Hall: The Whale Hall displays skeletons of the most commonly hunted whale species. The blue whale, the world's largest animal, was about 27 metres long and may have weighed up to 150 tonnes.The blue whale skeleton is the largest known preserved skeleton.
• Vestfold farm: On Tallak, the plateau between Slottsfjellet and the main museum at Farmannsveien, is the museum's outdoor division. The adjacent Seterkafeen ("Mountain Farm Café") is open for refreshments, and visitors to are welcome to the bright, modern premises of Kastellkafeen!