Gol Bygdemuseum, Skaga Gård - Hallingdal Museum




Experience history up close at Gol Bygdemuseum – Skaga Gården, beautifully situated on the hillside with panoramic views over Gol town center.
Take a trip up to Skaga Gården to discover this historical gem. Here, you'll find a hallingstue, stabbur, låve (barn), badstue (sauna), stølshus (mountain farm cottage), bekkekvern (stream mill), and an old village school. The farm, one of the oldest in Gol, is a living museum that transports you back in time. The oldest houses date back to the late 1600s, with the majority originating from the early 1800s. Inside, you'll find everything used in the daily care of both people and animals.
Explore the old farmyard and experience the authenticity of Hallingstugu, where the interior remains exactly as the last owner left it. The museum has expanded its collection with a sauna from Trondsgard, a millhouse from Brennhovd, a mountain farm cottage with an integrated barn from Turhusvollen at Habbeset, a feeding shed from Sjauset, and even a schoolhouse from Grønlio.
With most of the buildings dating back to the 1800s and a loft from 1750, Gol Bygdemuseum - Skaga Gården offers a unique insight into the rich cultural heritage of the region. Bring your family on a journey through time and history, and let this charming museum enrich your visit with authentic experiences.
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Source: Hallingdal Reiseliv
Gol Bygdemuseum, Skaga Gård - Hallingdal Museum