Mandal
The childhood home of the artists Gustav and Emanuel Vigeland in Mandal.
Gustav Vigeland is the artist behind Vigeland Park in Oslo, which today is one of Norway’s most visited tourist attractions.
He was born in Mandal and lived here until he was around 15 years old. His childhood home is located in Støkkan, part of the older wooden houses in Mandal city center. The house is now preserved and stands as an example of a typical residential building in Mandal around the 1890s. The main building, the carpentry workshop, and the stable are part of the visitor center.
Visitors get a unique insight into the artist’s upbringing and life through guided tours.
Graphic Workshop for Children
Mandal Museum, Vigeland House, and the Ballastbrygga Industrial Heritage Center are open daily during the summer season, from June 20 to August 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. We welcome groups for guided tours and city walks throughout the year.
Exhibition: Between Sculpture and Painting – Woodcuts by Gustav Vigeland.
See vestagdermuseet.no/mandal for times of daily tours and the graphic workshop.
Group tours can be booked at Vigeland House and Andorsengården.
Tel. +47 48 85 48 29
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www.vestagdermuseet.no/mandal
Source: Visit Lindesnes