Eidsvoll bygdetun
About This Museum
Tucked away just a couple of hours north of Oslo, the Eidsvoll Bygdetun is a quiet, open-air museum that feels a world away from the city. It's not just one building but a collection of rustic, wooden farmsteads and cabins scattered across a green landscape, telling the story of rural Norwegian life. You can wander freely between them, peeking into old schoolhouses and blacksmith forges where the tools look like they were just set down. The silence here is profound, broken only by birdsong and the crunch of gravel under your feet—it’s a place that encourages you to slow down and imagine the past.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the main farmhouse with its dark, timbered interior and traditional rosemaling folk art painted on cupboards. The old general store is a gem, still stocked with original tins and goods from another era. I was particularly struck by the simple yet beautiful weaving loom set up in one of the smaller cabins.
Visitor Information
It's easy to find at Spetalsvegen 60 in Eidsvoll, but definitely check their website for opening hours before you go as they can be seasonal. Wear comfortable shoes for exploring the grounds!
Architecture & Building
The buildings are classic Norwegian log constructions, with sod roofs and white-painted trim, showcasing vernacular 18th and 19th-century farmstead architecture.
Contact & Location
Address: 60, Spetalsvegen, Hammerstad, Klokkerenga, Eidsvoll, Akershus, 2080, Norge
Phone: +47 48 50 63 12
Website: Visit Website
