The Gulating

The millennial city of Gulatinget

Gulatinget was the starting point for Norway becoming a democratic constitutional state with a government based on representative assemblies. At the Millennium Town of Gulatinget in Gulen, you'll find a beautiful park that invites reflection, learning and activity - close to art, culture and nature. Here you can wander around the town where the Egil saga tells us that Gulatinget was moved to.

The Gulating is open to the public all year round, and offers guided tours and lunch for groups by appointment. The guided tours at Gulatinget Millennium Town provide an introduction to the history of Gulatinget, the Gulating Act and Leidangen, as well as the artwork of artist Bård Breivik. Gulatinget is a meeting place for young and old and an arena for play, challenge and cultural experiences.

The history of the Gulatinget

Gulatinget formed the basis for Norway becoming a democratic constitutional state with a government based on representative assemblies. Farmers from all over the coast gathered in Gulen to draft laws and pass judgement on cases - in direct negotiation with the king. The Gulen Act laid the foundation for Norway becoming a society based on law and justice. At the same time, the Assembly gave us our first organised sea-based defence with the shipment of Leidangen. The assembly at Gulatinget lasted for more than 400 years. The millennium town of Gulatinget is a modern courthouse, with powerful expressions, suitable for a new era. In the millennium city, people can once again come together and discuss current issues that are important to them. Gulatinget is about resolving conflicts through negotiation and dialogue.

Events

Gulatinget events can be a worthy setting for important events in your life. The millennial city of Gulatinget is open to all types of events, and is used by organisers for concerts, theatre, camps, weddings, excursions, gatherings and more. All teams, organisations, organisers and individuals are welcome to use the Millennium City Gulatinget for various types of events. The arena is well suited to space-saving events with beautiful scenery all around and has everything you need for a successful event.

Coastal Pilgrim Route

Gulatinget is a key location along the Coastal Pilgrim Route, the historic travel route that follows the coastline from Egersund to Trondheim. Along the route, you will find churches, trading posts, and cultural heritage sites that for centuries have served as important stops for travellers.