All railway museums to visit in Scandinavia

Make a historic journey through railway history at 21 museums in Scandinavia dedicated to trains and railroads. These museums celebrate the development and impact of rail transport.

Are you a train enthusiast? Here are the best railway museums in Scandinavia:

  1. Oslo Tramway Museum1

    Oslo Tramway Museum

     Oslo
    Sporveismuseet Vognhall 5, also known as the Oslo Tramway Museum, is a transport museum situated in the Majorstuen area of Oslo. The museum exhibits a collection of preserved metro trains, trams, buses, and trolleybuses that have served the city over the years. This provides a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the city's public transportation history.
  2. Setesdal Line2

    Setesdal Line

     Vennesla
    In 1938, the section of the Setesdalsbanen between Kristiansand and Grovane was converted to standard gauge to be incorporated into the Sørlandsbanen. The remaining part of the line was decommissioned in 1962. However, an 8 km stretch of the line has been preserved and is currently functioning as a heritage railway.
  3. Bergen Technical Museum3

    Bergen Technical Museum

     Bergen
    The Bergen Technical Museum is a technical museum situated in the preserved old tram depot, Trikkestallen, at Thormhøhlensgate 23 in Møhlenpris, Bergen. This location is steeped in history and provides a unique setting for the museum.
  4. Toy Museum Stockholm4

    Toy Museum Stockholm

     Fisksätra
    The Toy Museum Stockholm, also known as Leksaksmuseet, is situated in the eastern part of the Södermalm district in Stockholm. The exact location of the museum is Tegelviksgatan 22. This museum is dedicated to toys and offers a unique experience for visitors of all ages.
  5. Trondheim Tramway Museum5

    Trondheim Tramway Museum

     Trondheim
    The Trondheim Tramway Museum, also known as Sporveismuseet i Trondheim, is located in Trondheim, Norway. The museum is dedicated to preserving and documenting the history of the Trondheim tram and the Gråkallbane. It provides a comprehensive overview of the development and evolution of tramway transportation in the region.
  6. Old Voss Line6

    Old Voss Line

     Bergen
    The Gamle Vossebane is a museum railway situated near Bergen in Norway. This railway line runs from Midtun, passes through Arna, and ends at Garnes. It offers a unique opportunity to experience a piece of Norwegian railway history.
  7. Norwegian Railway Museum7

    Norwegian Railway Museum

     Hamar
    The Norwegian Railway Museum, known as Norsk Jernbanemuseum in Norwegian, is the national railway museum of Norway. It is dedicated to documenting the history of railway construction and operation in the country. The museum provides a comprehensive overview of the development of the railway system in Norway, making it a fascinating destination for those interested in history and transportation.
  8. Urskog–Høland Line8

    Urskog–Høland Line

     Sørumsand
    The Urskog–Høland Line, affectionately known as Tertitten, is a narrow gauge railway located between Sørumsand and Skulerud in Norway. This railway line is a significant part of Norway's history and offers a unique experience for visitors. The original line was 57 kilometers long and was built in three stages, with the first stage opening in 1896. Today, a part of this line is preserved as a museum at Sørumsand in Lillestrøm kommune.
  9. Rallarmuseum9

    Rallarmuseum

     Finse
    The Rallarmuseet, located in Finse, Ulvik municipality, Norway, is a railway museum that provides a detailed history of the construction of the Bergen Line. This museum offers a unique opportunity for visitors to delve into the past and understand the intricacies involved in the construction of one of Norway's most significant railway lines.
  10. Flørli krafstasjon10

    Flørli krafstasjon

     Flørli
    The Flørli Power Station is a hydroelectric power station situated on the shores of Lysefjord in the municipality of Sandnes in Rogaland, Norway. This location offers a unique blend of natural beauty and industrial history, making it an interesting destination for tourists.
  11. Orkla industrimuseum11

    Orkla industrimuseum

     Løkken Verk
    Located at Løkken Verk, Orkla Industrimuseum operates Thamshavnbanen, Norway's first electric railway, and Gammelgruva. These attractions provide a unique insight into the country's industrial history and are a highlight for many visitors.
  12. Djursland Railway Museum12

    Djursland Railway Museum

     Ryomgård
    The Djurslands Jernbanemuseum, a Danish railway museum, is situated in the three-track remise at Ryomgård Station in Ryomgård on Djursland. The museum was established in 1981 and offers a unique insight into the history of Danish railways.
  13. Stockholm Transport Museum13

    Stockholm Transport Museum

     Stockholm
    Stockholm Transport Museum (Swedish Spårvägsmuseet, also Stockholm Tram Museum) is a tram museum in Sweden. The museum owns approximately 60 trams, buses, trolleybuses, suburban rail and metro cars.
  14. Museum Nord, Narvik14

    Museum Nord, Narvik

     Narvik
    Museum Nord, Narvik is a significant cultural institution located in the city of Narvik, in the Nordland region of Norway. It is recognized as an anchor point on the European Route of Industrial Heritage, a network that links important industrial heritage sites across Europe. This recognition underscores the museum's importance in preserving and showcasing the industrial history of the region.
  15. Jewish Museum Trondheim15

    Jewish Museum Trondheim

     Trondheim
    The Jewish Museum Trondheim is situated at Arkitekt Christies gt. 1B in Trondheim. This historic building was originally constructed as the city's first railway station in 1864, adding a layer of historical significance to the site.
  16. Krøderen Line16

    Krøderen Line

     Krøderen
    In 1985, the Storting, Norway's supreme legislature, decided to preserve the Krøderbanen and the Krøderen Station as a heritage railway. This decision was made to ensure the preservation of this historical railway line for future generations to appreciate and learn from.
  17. Gamlebyen Modelljernbanesenter17

    Gamlebyen Modelljernbanesenter

     Fredrikstad
    The Gamlebyen Modelljernbanesenter, located in the old town of Fredrikstad, is a 400 square meter model railway layout. It holds the distinction of being the largest model railway layout in the Nordic region. Over the years, it has grown to become one of the main attractions in Fredrikstad, drawing visitors from near and far.
  18. Lommedalsbanen18

    Lommedalsbanen

     Lommedalen
    Lommedalsbanen is a museum railway located in Lommedalen, near Bærum in Norway. The railway is one kilometer long and operates on a narrow gauge of 600 mm. This unique feature makes it an interesting destination for railway enthusiasts and tourists alike.
  19. Setesdal Line19

    Setesdal Line

     Røyknes
    In 1938, the section of the Setesdalsbanen between Kristiansand and Grovane was converted to standard gauge to be incorporated into the Sørlandsbanen. The remaining part of the line was decommissioned in 1962. However, an 8 km stretch of the railway has been preserved and is currently functioning as a heritage railway.
  20. Leksaksmuseet20

    Leksaksmuseet

     Saltsjöbaden
    Leksaksmuseet is a toy museum in Stockholm. This Toy Museum in Stockholm focuses on the 20th century, with special focus on technical toys. A highlight in the museum is the railway modelling collection of the Railway Society.
  21. Krøderen Line21

    Krøderen Line

     Vikersund
    The Krøderen Line is a heritage railway line that offers a unique journey from the town of Vikersund to the Krøderen lake in Viken county, Norway. This 26-kilometre line, built in 1872, provides a historical perspective of the Norwegian State Railways. Although passenger services were withdrawn in 1958, and freight traffic in 1985, the Krøderen Line Foundation and the Norwegian Railway Club have been operating steam train services on the line from May to October since 2011.