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range of possibilities. For young travellers, wildlife safaris in search of whales, elk and
musk ox are a terrific option. Dog-sledding is also possible in Svalbard, the far north and
around Røros.
For older children, you may be surprised at what can be accomplished, from short hikes
tokayakingandfamilywhite-water-raftingtrips,andevensomeofthehigher-octanethrills
around Voss may be possible for travellers as young as 10 or 12.
Children's Highlights
Museums
» Viking Ship Museum, Oslo - reconstructed Viking ships
» Kon-Tiki Museum, Oslo - guaranteed to inspire the inner explorer
» Zoological Museum, Oslo - stuffed Arctic wildlife
» VilVite, Bergen - terrific interactive science centre with lots of buttons
» Arkeologisk Museum, Stavanger - Viking-themed activities in summer
» Norsk Oljemuseum (Petroleum Museum), Stavanger - one of Norway's most interactive
museums
» Children's Museum, Stavanger - wonderful indoor playground for younger kids
» Nordvegen Historiesenter, Karmøy island - part museum, part Viking farm
» Norwegian Glacier Museum, Fjærland - hands-on exhibits of Norway's icefields
» Norsk Luftfartsmuseum, Bodø - ideal for the aeroplane enthusiast
Theme Parks
» Kristiansand Dyrepark - outstanding zoo and funfair in Norway's far south
» Hunderfossen Familiepark - water rides, wandering trolls and fairy-tale palaces
» Atlanterhavsparken (Atlantic Ocean Park) - one of northern Europe's best aquariums
» Bergen Akvariet - fantastic aquarium that you can reach by boat
» Lofotakvariet, Kabelvåg - seals, sea otters and other marine creatures
» Olympic sites, Lillehammer - everything from simulators to bobsled runs
» Senjatrollet, Senja - the world's biggest troll, with accompanying attractions
» Polar Zoo, Setermoen - an excellent animal park with Arctic species
