Travel with Children - Norway - page 77

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
to kayaking and family white-water-rafting trips, and even some of the higher-octane
thrills around Voss may be possible for travellers as young as 10 or 12.
Children's Highlights
Museums
Vikingskipshuset, Oslo Reconstructed Viking ships at the Viking Ship Museum.
Kon-Tiki Museum, Oslo Guaranteed to inspire the inner explorer.
Zoological Museum, Oslo Stuffed Arctic wildlife.
Arkeologisk Museum, Stavanger Viking-themed activities in summer.
Norsk Oljemuseum, Stavanger The Petroleum Museum is one of Norway's most interact-
ive.
Norwegian Museum of Childhood, Stavanger Wonderful indoor playground for younger
kids.
Nordvegen Historiesenter, Karmøy Part museum, part Viking farm.
Norwegian Glacier Museum, Fjærland Hands-on exhibits of Norway's icefields.
Norsk Luftfartsmuseum, Bodø ( www.luftfart.museum.no ; Olav V gata; adult/child Nkr110/55;
10am-6pm mid-Jun-mid-Aug, 10am-4pm Mon-Fri, 11am-5pm Sat rest of yr) Ideal for the aeroplane enthu-
siast.
Theme Parks
Kristiansand Dyrepark Outstanding zoo and funfair in Norway's far south.
Hunderfossen Familiepark Water rides, wandering trolls and fairy-tale palaces.