Hadeland
and Ringerike
Beautiful landscape, art and history
The Twist. Isn't it cool?
Explore the building that The New York Times has declared a must-see.
At the Kistefos Museum, an hour's drive north-west from Oslo, you can experience world-known architecture and the cutting edge of Norwegian and international contemporary art.
Here, you can see works by Yayoi Kusama, Olafur Eliasson and Jeppe Hein, as well as by Norwegian artists such as Bjarne Melgaard and Magne Furuholmen (Furuholmen is also a member of the famous Norwegian band A-ha).
Explore the enormous sculpture park and several unique galleries.
Ten minutes from the Kistefos Musuem, you will find the famous Hadeland Glassverk, ideally situated next to the Randsfjord.
Here, you can see glass blowers perform their trade exactly as they did in the 1700s.
The area is almost like a small village, with restaurants, art exhibitions, stores, and family activities.
Isn't this the look of a passionate chef?
The colorful hotel of Thorbjørnrud, only two minutes from Hadeland Glassverk, has its own kitchen garden and brewery, and offers a delicious menu focusing on local food.
Visit the Sister Churches, and stop by Glasslåven Art Centre while you're there.
Stop by Hønefoss, a nice town with many shopping opportunities.
And don't forget to stop by the sculpture "Oppgangssaga". From here, you have an amazing view of the town.
Want to go back in time? Hadeland Folk Museum is an open air museum at Halvdanshaugen, where the head of the famous viking Halvdan Svarte is supposedly buried.
Here, you will also see more than 30 restored buildings and Sankt Petri, a church from the year 1120.
At Veien Cultural Heritage Park, you can visit Eastern Norway's largest graveyeard from prehistoric times, which also consists of a restored house and a modern museum.
Lygna is a nice area for winter and summer fun, located only an hour away from Oslo.
Here, you can go for a hike, take a bath, go fishing, sleep in a hammock, go kayaking, or go skiing in the winter.
Go for a hike up to Ringkollen where you can go biking, hiking or sleep in a floating tent. At Ringkollstua, you will find all the equipment you need for an amazing day outside.
Or book a course to go paragliding in Ringerike.
And these are only some activities you can do in Hadeland and Ringerike!
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Top attractions
Book nowJevnakerKistefos-Museet - History, art, playfulness and picturesque
Experience Kistefos-Museum: industrial museum, art Hall and sculpture park Kistefos is one of Europe´s most important sculpture parks for contemporary art. Built on the grounds of a historical pulp pill, Kistefos today comprises an industrial museum, two art galleries and an impressive sculpture park in scenic surroundings. It has a mission to conserve the buildings and industrial heritage of the area whilst also celebrating the best of Norwegian and international contemporary art. Seson 2026 is May 9 - Octobre 11. Take the Bus from Oslo til Kistefos - read about the sites Note: Tickets must be purchased in advanced. Available between 30.april - 30 october 2022. The bus leaves from Oslo busstation ( Cental station) and stops at Kistefos and Hadeland Glassverk. It is also possible to shuttle between the two sites with the same bus. Read more about the bus and tickets here. Sculpture Park Each year the sculpture park is expanded with one or more sculptures. Today it contains 46 sculptures by prominent contemporary artists such as Yayoi Kusama, Claes Oldenburg, Fernando Botero, Tony Cragg, Olafur Eliasson, and Anish Kapoor. Many of the sculptures are made site-specific and directly inspired by the area, nature, and history of Kistefos. The works range from the monumental to the unobtrusive, the profound to the playful. The expression of the sculptures changes with the weather and the season - making a visit to the sculpture park a year-round experience. Art Every year, Kistefos presents new art exhibitions by highly recognized national and international artists in our two galleries, The Twist and Nybruket Gallery. The architectural masterpiece The Twist is both a gallery, a bridge, and a sculpture, all in one. The 1.000 square meters building takes a sculptural form, twisting at the midway point as it crosses the Randselva river to connect the north and south sides - turning the journey through the park into a loop. The Twist is designed by BIG - Bjarke Ingels and is a unique exhibition space with varied light sources and view over the river. Nybruket Gallery is located in one of the old factory buildings of A/S Kistefos Træsliberi. The factory heritage has been preserved, creating a beautiful framework for art. Industry The history of Kistefos started with the old wood pulp mill more than 100 years ago. A/S Kistefos Træsliberi was established by consul Anders Sveaas in 1889, a company that produced wood pulp at the site from 1889 to the mid-1950s. The production at Kistefos stopped in 1955, but the buildings and machines have been set in motion once again, creating a living factory for Kistefos´ visitors. Kistefos, as we know it today, was established in 1996 by Norwegian businessman and art collector Christen Sveaas, grandson of Anders Sveaas. The industrial history is a running theme throughout the park and is inextricably linked to Kistefos´ history. The river Randselva runs through the entire area and was in the early days the very foundation for the industry at the site. Today, it materializes as a beautiful and soothing signature. Contact us to tailor your experience Kistefos Museum is an outstanding stop during your weekend with friends, colleagues, or perhaps your entire family. We offer activities and experiences that engage and inspire across age groups and fields of interest. We focus on the act of conveying and will happily give you a guided tour tailored to your wishes. Feel free to contact us to get tips and assistance when planning your trip. Tickets Tickets can be purchased at the entrances, in one of the ticket machines Adults NOK 200,- Children (up to and including 16) Free Students NOK 100,- (20 - 25 years old or a valid student ID) Senior NOK 170,-
Where to stay
Food and drink
Getting around in Hadeland and Ringerike
See detailed information by visiting Hadeland's and Ringerike's official website.
By plane
Oslo Airport is the closest airport, located about 1 hour from Hadeland by car.
From the airport, you can go by bus to Jevnaker.
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By road
There are several daily bus departures from Oslo to the Hadeland region.
If you go by car from Oslo to Jevnaker, take Rv4 from the Sinsen junction in the direction of Gjøvik. At Roa, turn towards Jevnaker.
By train
Trains run between Oslo and Gjøvik via Hadeland several times a day. Lunner and Gran stations are both located in Hadeland, and travel time from Oslo is around 1 hour.
Plan your trip and buy tickets for public transportation with Entur, Norway's national travel planner.
Towards sustainability
The certification Sustainable Destination is a label given to destinations that work systematically to reduce the negative impacts of tourism. In addition to providing visitors with enjoyable experiences, the destination must strive to minimise its impact on local nature, culture and the environment, and support the local community and economy. The municipality and the travel industry shall cooperate closely to assure that the destination is a great place in which to live as well as visit.
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