Accessible Oslo & Norwegian Open Air Museum
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Port
Oslo, Norway
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$425
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
This accessible Oslo shore excursion is designed to be accessible for all guests, including those using a wheelchair. It offers perhaps the perfect overview of this spectacular Norwegian capital city.
Meet your tour guide and accessible van at the Oslo cruise dock. Head out on a panoramic drive past the magnificent Opera House, home of the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet. The Royal Palace was built in the early 19th century by King Charles III of Norway and is now home to the Norwegian Royal Family. You will admire the beautiful palace exterior and stroll/roll among its gardens.
Your tour continues to the shoreline of Oslofjord. On a brief stop here, see Akershus Fortress, a medieval castle built to protect Oslo in the 1290s. Discover the history and explore the fortress, taking in some wonderful photo opportunities.
Watch for the beautiful Oslo City Hall, famous for holding the annual Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.
Heading out of town, you stop for photos at the Holmenkollen Ski Jump.
Visit the famous Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Norwegian Open-Air Folk Museum. The latter is home to a host of wooden houses and a stave church whose interior dates back to the 11th century.
Notes:
This tour is designed to be accessible for all guests, including those using a wheelchair (the tour operator suggests you bring a companion to assist, as guides are not allowed to push wheelchairs). Companions can book the same tour under the title Accessible Oslo and Norwegian Open Air Museum (Companion). The tour route avoids stairs; however, the nature of access may differ from the standards you are familiar with at home. Accessible bathrooms with wide doors are available along the tour route. An accessible vehicle with a wheelchair lift or ramp is used for transportation. The number of accessible vehicles available is extremely limited; make your accessible shore excursion reservations as far in advance as possible. Guests requiring accessible transportation, please complete the Special Services form at https://book.hollandamerica.com/specialServices/login.action; this will ensure that suitable transportation is in place for your tour. Maximum weight, including guest and equipment, is 500 lbs. Maximum height inside the vehicle is 180 cm (70 inches).