The mayor of Vestfold County, Per-Eivind Johansen, Tønsberg’s mayor Peter Berg and Nøtterøy’s Roar Jonstang will spend one week each of their holiday this year guiding visitors around the Oseberg building site.

"This is one of the most exciting things happening in Vestfold’s tourist industry in many years and we would really like to do our share. This is entirely in line with Vestfold County Council’s unanimous decision from 2003 to use the Viking Age as an arena to develop business and tourist industry. I am really looking forward to my week,” says Per-Eivind Johansen.  He will be guiding in week 29. Roar Jonstang is at work in week 28 and Petter Berg in week 30. 

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In order to let the boat builders work in peace without too many interruptions, the area has now been fenced in with a simple rope fence.

"Naturally, all visitors are welcome to our building site! Most days there will be one or more guides available to show people around and answer questions. If you are in charge of a group that wants guiding, please get in touch with me to find a suitable time,” says Einar Chr. Erlingsen, chair of the board, adding that more volunteer guides are also welcome!

A rope fence: Board member Sigmund Opthun finishing the rope fencing around the Oseberg ship. (Photo: ...