In a nutshell

Relive an Arctic expedition on the Polarstar, the polar ship on which fearless explorers defied the forces of nature, and listen to the legendary stories narrated by your guide. How did a Viking ship manage to get as far as the North Pole? You'll see with your own eyes at the Brandal Arctic Polar Museum!

Main stops

Trip on polar ship M/S Polarstar to Brandal
Brandal Arctic Polar Museum: Interior visit

The programme

Set sail on the M/S Polarstar, the first polar ship made of steel, and follow the route of the legendary explorers as you discover their incredible stories. Your guide will tell you all about them as you sail through the icy waters of the Norwegian sea until you arrive at the Brandal Arctic Polar Museum.
In these frozen lands, even simple everyday activities become extraordinary feats. You'll understand this better as you move through the rooms in the museum, which is home to 150 years of history and testimonies that reveal details of the lives of the inhabitants of this place.
You'll see the historic polar ship 'Aarvak', which dates back to 1912, and learn about the exploits of the explorers Amundsen and Nansen who, amidst polar bears and icy waters, barren mountains and great stretches of ice, succeeded in reaching the North Pole.
In such an extreme landscape, where nature is harsh and unrelenting, who would ever dream of braving the polar ice aboard a replica Viking ship? Find out for yourself in this museum full of history.