Hardanger Folk Museum

A museum well worth visiting!

I could have spent hours at this gem of a museum. The textile exhibit is detailed and fascinating. If you sew, weave or make lace, you will want to visit, even if you’re not Norwegian. I wished I h...

Textiles, violins and old Norwegian way of life. Loved it!

I’m an embroidery fan and had done some Hardanger, so I wanted to see some examples in situ. I wasn’t disappointed. I also enjoyed the outdoor historical buildings showing how people lived. Fascinatin...

A very interesting museum.

This museum has both indoor and outdoor exhibitions. Outdoor old buildings - indoor the Hardangerfele-exibition and the traditional costumes which includes over one thousend different bodice inserts!...

Excellent outdoor and indoor museum

There are many outdoor museums in Norway, and this is one of the best. In addition, the indoor displays of traditional costumes and Hardanger fiddles are outstanding. Before viewing the many old build...

A history lesson

We found this place to be a wonderful, relaxed history lesson. Would advise an early arrival for best parking options and less crowds. The exhibits are hands on and the staff are very friendly and inf...