Nestled within one of the city's most important defensive structures, Norges Hjemmefrontmuseum commemorates the efforts of Norwegian citizens who fought back against the occupation by Nazi Germany during World War II. Visit the museum and get a taste of what life was like for ordinary people under the occupation between 1940 and 1945, and learn about the conditions that spurred the resistance movement to action. Follow the timeline from the German invasion through the Allied liberation through texts, photographs, personal belongings, and accounts of the resistance fighters themselves, all organized into themed displays. Using our international travel planner, Oslo attractions like Norges Hjemmefrontmuseum can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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Norges Hjemmefrontmuseum reviews
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A small museum, located within the walls of Akershus Castle, in an old building. Not many exhibits and not very spectacular. Information in text or photo format predominates. You need a maximum of...
A small museum, located within the walls of Akershus Castle, in an old building. Not many exhibits and not very spectacular. Information in text or photo format predominates. You need a maximum of... more »
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One thing I love when traveling in Europe is visiting museums that share story lines that aren't universally shared as part of the bigger picture. While I knew the basics of Norway's struggles...
One thing I love when traveling in Europe is visiting museums that share story lines that aren't universally shared as part of the bigger picture. While I knew the basics of Norway's struggles... more »
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Tells the awesome story of the Norwegian resistance fighters with tons of items to see. Very touching.
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Brilliant displays and information. What heroes the people of Norway were in the face of such hostility against a very cruel occupying force. Such bravery.
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