The Norwegian Museum of Travel and Tourism

The Norwegian Museum of Travel and tourism is situated next door to Kviknes Hotel in the town of Balestrand. Using digital exhibition technology, we tell you the story of the growyh og Norwegian tourism from the 1800ss to the present day. 

The spectacular new bulding opend in the spring of 2016. The building is carved out of the bedrock, which makes it an attraction in itself. This has created a special exhibition space, with significant aesthetic qualities. This has been reflected in the construction og the exhibitions, with feature the extensive use of digital technology.

The main exhibition is "Tourism in Norway". There are also two smaller exhibitions about Balestrand´s tourism history and one aboute the National Tourist Routes. The Norwegian Museum of Travel and Tourism also makes use of three antiquarian building by the quay in Balestrand. Café Vindreken with a  great view of the fjord and a small museum shop-