Memorial Sites in Norway
Places of remembrance for the Holocaust and the occupation of 1940–1945 – such as the HL-senteret in Oslo, the Norges Hjemmefrontmuseum at Akershus Fortress and the Falstadsenteret at the former Falstad prison camp.
Nordland (5)
Vestland (5)
Oslo (4)
Trøndelag (4)
Innlandet (3)
Akershus (2)
Finnmark (2)
Agder (1)
Rogaland (1)
Telemark (1)
Memorial Sites in Norway: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 28 memorial sites in Norway, spread across 10 counties and 24 towns and cities. Most of them are in Nordland (5), Vestland (5), and Oslo (4).
At the city level, Oslo (4), Bergen (2), and Alta (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several memorial sites in a single day.
1 museum is free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs NOK 125 at the median, and the middle half charge between NOK 100 and NOK 150.
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 5 offer dedicated programs for families, and 9 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 memorial sites in Norway
The best-known memorial sites in Norway
Nobels FredssenterHistory · Oslo
Norges HjemmefrontmuseumMemorial · Oslo
HL-senteretMemorial · Oslo
22. juli-senteretMemorial · Oslo- Batterie DietlMemorial · Engeløya
Norsk IndustriarbeidermuseumTechnology · Rjukan
Tirpitz MuseumHistory · Alta
Hegra festningCastles & Palaces · Hegra
Eidsvoll 1814History · Eidsvoll Verk
Gjenreisningsmuseet for Finnmark og Nord-TromsMemorial · Hammerfest
Memorial sites in Norway with programs for families
By county
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many memorial sites are there in Norway?
Our directory currently lists 28 memorial sites in Norway across 24 towns and cities.
What are the best-known memorial sites in Norway?
Some of the best known are Nobels Fredssenter, Norges Hjemmefrontmuseum, HL-senteret, 22. juli-senteret, and Batterie Dietl.
Which memorial sites in Norway offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example 22. juli-senteret.
Which memorial sites in Norway are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 6 are open, such as Norges Hjemmefrontmuseum, HL-senteret, and Gjenreisningsmuseet for Finnmark og Nord-Troms.
Which memorial sites in Norway are wheelchair accessible?
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Norsk Industriarbeidermuseum, Eidsvoll 1814, and Nordsjøfartmuseet. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit memorial sites in Norway?
A regular adult ticket costs NOK 125 at the median, with prices ranging from NOK 90 to NOK 280. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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