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Capitals of Scandinavia School Trip: Norway

Posted by Michaela Ruffino on April 30, 2020

Capitals of Scandinavia School Trip: Norway

Home to the vikings, beautiful nature and the famous Disney movie "Frozen", Norway is the perfect destination for your next school trip to the capital's of Scandinavia. 

A trip package with GO Educational Tours would include hotel accommodations, regional-style meals, professional local guides, entrance admissions, and so much more. When planning your next school trip to the capital's of Scandinavia, Norway is a great place to start! 

Three places trip organizers can choose to visit with GO are:

  • The Vigeland Sculpture Park; Oslo, Norway

  • Troldhaugen (Edvard Grieg Museum); Bergen, Norway

  • Olav's Mine; Roros, Norway 

The Vigeland Sculpture Park; Oslo, Norway

Oslo's Vigeland Park, the largest sculpture park created by a single artist in the world. On your next school trip to the capital's of Scandinavia, be sure to add on a stop to this artistic park. With over 200 pieces created by the Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland, it was completed in 1949. 

Gustav was also responsible for designing the outline of the park, in which is one of Norway's most visited attractions! The park is free admission and open all year round. When planning your next school trip to the Capital's of Scandinavia, add a stop to Oslo, Norway and visit this art wonderland. 

Troldhaugen (Edvard Grieg Museum); Bergen, Norway

Troldhaugen is known as the former home of a famous Norwegian composer, Edvard Grieg and his wife Nina. This attraction contains an Edvard Grieg Museum, Villa and the hut where he composed music. 

This destination is a living museum where groups visiting may take a guided tour of the villa. On your next school trip to Troldhaugen, add on a private concert in the villa! During the tour, students will learn about the Grieg's musical lifestyle. 

Grieg Museum in Bergen, Norway

Olav's Mine; Røros Norway 

With over three hundred years of mining history, students will be lead on a guided school tour through the mine. The museum houses exhibits about Røros and the impacts of the mining on the community. 

Explore over 50 meters underground with a local mining expert. Olav's Mine was Røros main mine from 1937 to 1972. This mine opened to the public as a museum in 1979 . This museum's intent is to continue teaching visitors, like your students, on the knowledge of mining history in Norway! 

Olavs Mine in Roros, Norway

On your next school trip to the capitals of Scandinavia, we highly suggest a stop in Norway! Our team of travel specialists are happy to help you plan your next Norway school trip. 

Plan my next trip to Norway! 

Topics: School Trip, Norway, Tourism

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