Lyngheisenteret

The Lyngheisenteret museum displays extensive exhibits about regional landscapes, traditional farming methods, and environmental management practices of coastal Norway.

Established in 1999 through collaboration between the University of Bergen, Hordaland County, and local authorities, the museum received UNESCO recognition in 2001.

The museum maintains active farming operations with sheep grazing and heather burning, demonstrating traditional Norwegian agricultural methods through practical implementation.

While the surrounding heathlands remain accessible year-round for walking, the main museum building and information center operate during the summer season.

The center earned both the UNESCO Global Cultural Landscape Award and the Europa Nostra Cultural Landscape Prize for preserving regional agricultural traditions.

Location: Alver

Operator: Museumsenteret i Hordaland

Address: Ytre Lygra, Lurevegen 1575, 5912 Seim, Norway

Phone: +4756356410

Website: http://muho.no/lyngheisenteret

GPS coordinates: 60.69529,5.10839

Latest update: March 16, 2025 20:24