Building a Wooden Boat with Co-Founder of Oselvar Workshop
Updated on October 6, 2025 by Meg Pier
Building a wooden boat is a Norwegian tradition dating back to the Vikings. Åsmund Lien, formerly of Oselvar, gives insight to its history.
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This is extremely well done and a joy to view!
I really like wooden boats and learn a lot about this type of boat. I know that Japan is home to long-standing traditional wooden boat-builders, but it’s surprising that Norway also has this traditional craft, moreover it’s still very old. I think the wooden boats built here are very beautiful