Places with a story
Roald Amundsens hjem Uranienborg
Roald Amundsens hjem Uranienborg at Svartskog preserves the explorer's private world beside the Bunnefjord. In Nordre Follo, a furnished house reveals how domestic life, expedition planning and international travel came together between 1908 and 1928.
About the place1
Uranienborg was both a home and a base for expeditions. Amundsen planned major polar journeys here, and the outbuilding stored equipment. The garden was used to test the Framheim polar station before the South Pole expedition, while the ship Fram was prepared on the fjord outside.
History and local connections1
Amundsen purchased the property in 1908 and lived here until he disappeared on a rescue mission in 1928. Financial supporters later acquired the house and donated it to the Norwegian state in 1933. It opened as a museum in 1935; MiA's Follo Museum now maintains the state-owned property.
What to look for1
Inside are Amundsen's desk, his final calendar entry, expedition souvenirs and gifts, and a piano once carried aboard Maud. These objects offer a more personal account than a list of polar achievements. The preserved rooms connect the famous voyages with the practical work and private choices that supported them.
Plan your visit1
Consult MiA's Uranienborg visitor information for the current season and guided access to the historic house. A visit should be planned around the museum's arrangements rather than assuming daily entry. The fjord-side setting adds context to the expedition story, but the furnished interior is the central museum experience.
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