Sogn Fjord Museum – A living image of fjord culture and boatbuilding traditions

Deep in the Sognefjord, by the Kaupanger ferry dock, you will find the Sogn Fjord Museum. Here the whole family can explore a unique collection of traditional Sogn boats, learn about the proud boatbuilding tradition in the region, and experience fjord culture up close.

In the museum, a converted sawmill, we have reconstructed an authentic boatbuilding workshop, where you learn how boats were built using handheld tools and traditional techniques. The museum offers insight into the fjord’s historical role as a food source and a means of transport, with exhibitions featuring fishing gear and other equipment linked to the rich fjord culture. The history of the Sogn people cannot be understood without placing the fjord itself and the culture surrounding its use at the centre.

The outdoor area also includes Sogn’s oldest tavern, Glaværstova, from the island Søre Glavær in Gulen.

Guided tour:

All visitors my join a tour led by our museum guide, offering a chance to learn more about fjord life and fjord culture.

Food and drink:

Sogn Fjord Museum has a small coffee shop and kiosk. Enjoy a cup of organic coffee or a refreshing ice cream right next to Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, the great Sognefjord!

Season:

The museum is open during the summer season from mid-June to mid-August. Visit our website for information on opening hours.

Accessibility:

The ground floor and 1st floor are wheelchair accessible, however wheelchair users will unfortunately not be able to access the 2nd floor and the fishing exhibition.

A mere 5 kilometres away, you will also find The Heiberg Collection – Sogn Museum of Cultural History, which is one of Norway’s oldest open-air museums. A visit there is included in your Sogn Fjord Museum ticket. If you plan to visit Kaupanger, we also recommend stopping by the Kaupanger Stave Church, Norway’s oldest stave church.