Roald Amundsens hjem
Roald Amundsen’s home Uranienborg at Svartskog, preserved as he left it in 1928, closed to guided tours until 2028.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
Uranienborg at Svartskog by Bunnefjorden was the home of the polar explorer Roald Amundsen. The house has to a large extent stood untouched since 1928, when he disappeared, and it holds his own belongings, letters and personal objects. The collection is of great historical value, but the buildings and interiors show the effects of time, and extensive conservation and documentation work has been carried out in recent years.
The old visitor centre was the caretaker’s house for Uranienborg and was built in 1939 where “Bettys hus” (Betty’s house) had stood. The exhibition there gave an overview of Amundsen’s life, his expeditions and life at Uranienborg. The museum is part of Follo museum and MiA – Museene i Akershus, and the state owns the property.
In 2025–2028 the main house, the outbuilding and the bathhouse are to be restored, the collections conserved, and the caretaker’s house “Bettys” rebuilt into a new, universally accessible visitor centre. The outbuilding and bathhouse are to become part of the visitor experience, and new exhibitions will be created. The state has granted NOK 39.8 million. By summer 2028, one hundred years after Amundsen last left the house, the site is to be secured for the future. Until then no guided tours will be held in the house, but the museum arranges lectures and shares the stories digitally.
Highlights
- Roald Amundsen’s home, preserved as he left it in 1928
- Collection of his belongings, letters and personal objects
- Location by Bunnefjorden at Svartskog
- Extensive restoration 2025–2028
- Stories, podcast and collection online
Permanent exhibition
- Roald Amundsens hjem – Uranienborg – The house stands as Amundsen left it in 1928, with his belongings, letters and personal objects. Available for guided tours again from summer 2028.
- Operated by
- MiA – Museene i Akershus (Follo museum)
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The main house has two floors with stairs and is not accessible by wheelchair or walker. The old visitor centre had steep steps up to the entrance doors and a toilet that was not adapted for wheelchairs. The outdoor area has gravel surfaces and steep sections. A companion with a companion certificate has free access. A new, universally accessible visitor centre is planned.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Svartskog kolonial · 15-min walk
Bus 86 from Kolbotn station to Svartskog stops at Svartskog kolonial, with about a 15-minute walk down to the museum. The bus runs only on weekdays and has few departures.
By car
Parking available
A small number of spaces at Bålerud brygge, without reserved spaces or disabled parking. From there it is a few minutes’ walk.
By car you can drive to Bålerud brygge. Large tourist coaches cannot drive down to the quay and must let guests off at Svartskog. The quay by the house is protected and cannot be used for landing or mooring.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Guided tours of the house are not possible before summer 2028. During the project the museum travels around with lectures and events, and the stories and the collection can be explored online. |
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