The Viking Planet: Oslo's virtual reality Viking raid

A technology-first museum that turns Viking material culture into hands-on, cinematic experiences. The ground floor route combines interactive touchscreens, life-size holograms and a wraparound 270-degree cinema that presents coastal life and shipboard scenes rather than a dense artefact display. The site sits directly across the plaza from Oslo City Hall and positions itself as a compact, narrative-led primer on Viking navigation, raids and daily life. 

The centrepiece is an award-winning virtual-reality film produced with external creative partners that places the visitor on a Viking ship during a coastal ambush; the VR film is presented as a cinematic experience. You sit in motion-controlled chairs to experience a raid from the perspective of a Viking warrior. The technology recreates the ships as they looked 1,000 years ago, complete with colorful sails and intricate carvings.

An optional, separate VR game offers more interactive combat mechanics for visitors who want to try handling bow and sword in a game environment. Content and the museum guide app are available in multiple languages, and the site suggests allowing roughly 1 to 1.5 hours to see the core exhibits and viewings.