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Grimdalstunet

Type:Museum

Borsævegen 395 A, 3880, Dalen

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  • forest
  • pine forest
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The sculptor Anne Grimdalen - best known for her work in decorating Oslo City Hall - grew up here at Grimdalen farm. Today, Grimdalen is a protected country courtyard featuring houses from the middle ages and a sculptore house exhibiting works of Anne Grimdalen. Every summer, the exhibition of sculptures is supplemented with paintings by various artists.

In the gallery building at Grimdalen you also find an art exhibition with paintings from The Dream Poem (Draumkvedet) by the artist Karl Erik Harr.  

The Grimdal farm lies 630m above sea level. The museum comprises the original 10 farm buildings and corn mill together with their contents. The oldest building is from the late middle ages and the youngest from 1850. This farm is special because all of the buildings are in their original positions and are authentic.

There is a nature path from the farm which has information on plants and animals which are common to this area.

The Grimdal farm is located 9 km from Dalen, by Road 45 from Dalen towards Setesdal. 

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Activities

  • activity run
  • Guiding
  • nature trail

General facilities

  • café
  • free parking
  • guided tour of the establishment
  • outdoor parking - free
  • seasonal
  • shop
  • toilet

Museums, Galleries and crafts

  • arts and crafts exhibition
  • guided tour by appointment
  • paintings
  • sale
  • sculptures
  • traditional crafts

Nature and terrain

  • cultural landscape
  • forest
  • pine forest

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  • art
  • artists' Books
  • arts and crafts
  • handicrafts
  • handicrafts

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    Recent Reviews:

    • STAN49_12
      Powell River, Canada
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Well worth a stopping to see
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 18th August 2017
      We came upon this outdoor museum by accident on a road road trip through Norway. It's worth spending a couple of hours exploring. Ann Grimdalen's sculptures are really good, and the outdoor museum... Read full review
    • sactownkings
      Sacramento, California
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Wonderful indoor/outdoor museum
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 6th October 2017
      This museum highlights the work of Ann Grimdalen, a famous artist who was born in the Skafsa/Dalen area. Ann created large sculptures that are found outside the City Hall in Oslo. The museum... Read full review
    • BestRegardsFromFar
      Cape Town Central, South Africa
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Art museum in a traditional Telemark farm - great!
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 29th July 2021
      Such a lovely visit! The farm on which Grimdal grew up is in a superb condition and is great to visit. The sculpture museum is a travel through her art that is very enjoyable, whether you are... Read full review

    Guide Prices

    Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
    AdultsNOK100.00 admission
    Children under 16 years Gratis under 6 år.NOK50.00 admission
    Family ticketNOK250.00 per day
    Groups Min. 10 stk. Guide fee NOK 800,-NOK80.00 admission
    Senior/StudentNOK80.00 per day

    Prices are subject to change.

    Map & Directions

    Contact

    Tel: +47 35 06 90 90

    Opening Times

    Season (25 June 2025 - 15 Aug 2025)
    DayTimes
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday - Sunday11:00 - 17:00

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