Oseberghaugen

Tønsberg, Norway

Oseberghaugen is a Viking era burial mound. The Oseberg ship was found in the Oseberg burial mound in 1904. This Viking longship is now in the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo. Archaeological excavations in 1904 uncovered history's largest and richest example of craftmanship from the Viking Age. In addition to the Oseberg ship, Oseberghaugen contained the Oseberg carriage, five beautifully carved bed-posts shaped like animal heads, four sledges, beds, chests, weaving-frames, household utensils and much more. Scientific examinations in 1992 now date the burial to 834 AD, and indicate a probability that it was Queen Alvhild, the first wife ofKing Gudrød, who was buried here.

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Founded: 834 AD
Category: Cemeteries, mausoleums and burial places in Norway

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Bo Myrås (5 months ago)
Viking amber from the year 850. Very nice area!
Kristian Singh-Nergård (2 years ago)
It's a pretty anonymous historical landmark but it's well maintained. There could have been some more information about the significance of the artifacts found there, because this is one of the most important sites for Viking excavations. There's really nothing to explain it except the bauta that states the timeline. There's parking not to far away from the site.
Gunnar Slinning Østad (4 years ago)
Decent place to take a break
Bjørn Håkon Torheim (4 years ago)
Historic physical place.
Veronika Ms (5 years ago)
Bigger than you might expect. The grass around was a little poorly drained, very wet.
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