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Oseberg kulturhus
Oseberg kulturhus uses a stylised depiction of the stem of the Oseberg ship. It is based at the Quality Hotel Tønsberg.
Oseberg Tekstil Gruppe
Oseberg textile group practises Viking Age handicrafts related to textile production, including naturally-dyed yarn, spinning with a drop spindle, etc. The sign is produced in faux-runic lettering to enhance the appearance of Vikingness.
Part of a Bed from the Oseberg Burial
Part of a decorated wooden bed.
Part of a Box from the Oseberg Burial
Part of a box found in the hole dug by the grave robbers. In the foreground of the photograph is a clasp from a box.
Pieces of Rope from the Oseberg Ship
These photographs show pieces of rope from the Oseberg ship, some with wooden ties still attached.
Pine Bucket with Runic Inscription from the Oseberg Ship Burial
A pine bucket with an iron handle. It was originally bound with hoops of beech wood. The bucket has a runic inscription that says 'Sigrid owns'.
Possible decoration from the Oseberg ship
A decorated wooden piece from the Oseberg burial. It is uncertain exactly what it is for.
Print of Oseberg Tapestry
A print of part of the Oseberg tapestry on a wall at the Slottsfjellsmuseum.
Professor Gustafson's Diaries from the Oseberg Excavation
The Oseberg mound was excavated in 1904. The excavation was led by Gabriel Gustafson who ensured that the excavation was properly documented. These photos are of his diaries and notebooks related to the excavation.
Rattles from the Oseberg burial
Rattles were found with each of the carved animal heads. Their function is uncertain, but it has been suggested that they might have been musical instruments, sleigh bells or cult objects used in religious rituals.
Reconstructed Viking Ships
Reconstructed Viking ships at the Tønsberg Viking Festival. The ship closest to the foreground is Saga Oseberg, a reconstruction of the Oseberg ship. In the background is the Viking festival itself.
Reconstructed Viking Ships
Various views of the reconstructed Viking ships at the Tonsberg Viking festival.
Reconstruction of Stem of Oseberg Ship
A reconstruction of the stem of the Oseberg ship marks the Slottsfjellsmuseum.
Reconstruction of the Oseberg Wagon
A detailed reconstruction of the Oseberg wagon. It sits in the lobby of the Quality Hotel Tønsberg.
Reconstruction of the Stem Ornament on the Oseberg Ship
This reconstruction gives a chance to see the stem ornament on the Oseberg Ship up close.
Riding whip and hoof nails from the Oseberg burial
A riding whip found in the Oseberg burial with iron hoof nails in the foreground. The iron nails would have been used in the winter to give the horse better grip in icy conditions.
Rudder strap from the Oseberg ship
The leather rudder strap was part of the fastenings for the steering oar.
Saddle from the Oseberg burial
A saddle found in the Oseberg burial. It is made of beech wood.
Saga Oseberg Sardines
Saga Oseberg sardines may be the most expensive sardines in the world. The money is used to support the maintenance and running of Saga Oseberg ship, a recreation of the Oseberg ship
Sheet Block from the Oseberg Ship
Sheet block for the sail on the Oseberg ship.