The Heiberg Collections/ Sogn Folkemuseum, Kaupanger

Opening Times

Season (1 Sept 2017 - 30 Sept 2017)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	10:00	- 15:00

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Through exhibits, an open-air museum and a traditional farm with live animals, Sogn Folkemuseum shows us how life has been lived along the Sognefjord.
The Heiberg Collections - Sogn Folk Museum at Kaupanger shows how people lived from the Middle Ages up to our own time. The open-air museum, with more than 30 buildings, ranges from medieval buildings to modern industrially produced houses from the end of the 1980s. There is also a traditional farm with live animals.

One of the oldest and largest folk museums in Norway, with comprehensive exhibitions. Guided tours and activities every day in the main season. Cafeteria with homemade local food and a souvenir shop.

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Caroline B
Chichester, United Kingdom
Trip type:
Couples
A step into the old Norway
Monday, 12th June 2017
This place was on our itinerary to visit when doing a tour of the Fjords with Newmarket Travel. It is an amazing place and reminded me of 'The Open Air Museum' near me in Chichester. (Take old... Read full review
jetsaver
Southport, United Kingdom
Trip type:
Couples
A good two hours spent.
Saturday, 3rd September 2016
This is a lovely place to visit and walk around. A trip into the past to see how the folk lived and worked. There are numerous buildings to walk around and get a feel of what it was like then. It... Read full review
MeiStoyva
London, United Kingdom
Trip type:
Family
Travel through time with a guided tour!
Tuesday, 16th August 2016
Went on a guided tour of the historical houses - super interesting and really gives you an idea of how people used to live in Norway from way back when all the way up until modern times. Lots of... Read full review

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