Hadeland Folkemuseum

Hadeland Folkemuseum is an open-air museum in Norway with over 30 buildings from the 17th to 20th centuries, displaying rural architecture and living traditions. The collection includes original items from local farms, such as tools and a reproduction of the 11th-century Dynna stone.

The museum was founded in 1913 to preserve collections of original items and historic buildings documenting rural life. The collection grew to capture crafts, architecture, and daily practices across different centuries.

The Documentation Center displays photographs and objects from different periods, reflecting life in the Hadeland region. Visitors gain insight into daily practices and crafts that held meaning for local people across generations.

The museum is best visited in summer when guided tours of old houses and Tingelstad church are available. A cafeteria and gift shop are located on the grounds, offering refreshments and local products.

The museum grounds include Halvdanshaugen, a burial mound from the Viking Age linked to Halfdan the Black, an early Norwegian king. This archaeological feature offers a direct connection to a lesser-known period in Nordic history.

Location: Gran Municipality

Inception: 1913

Part of: Randsfjord Museums

Website: http://randsfjordmuseene.no

GPS coordinates: 60.39500,10.51167

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:01