Rendalstunet
Museum, café and country store in Rendalen with a parsonage farmyard from the 18th century, and the Bull Museum about the author Jacob Breda Bull, who was born here.
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About the museum
Rendalstunet at Bergset in Rendalen consists of several houses and areas. In the former Gamle Berger school are the café, the country store, tourist information and several exhibitions, including one on the accordion player Ottar E. Akre and a schoolroom. Up at the Prestegårdstunet (parsonage farmyard) there is a farmyard from the 19th century, and a guided tour goes into the main building from the 18th century.
In the main building the author Jacob Breda Bull was born, and the Bull Museum shows the house with much of the furniture as it was when the Bull family lived there. During the tour visitors hear about the background to several of Bull's well-known stories with roots in Rendalen. The wolf battle took place right by the main house, and the story of Vesleblakken, about which Bull wrote, has become a well-known song. In 2024 an exhibition from Jacob Breda Bull's storytelling world was shown.
Rendalstunet is run by Musea i Nord-Østerdalen, which is part of Anno museum. Today the site is a museum, a meeting place and a stop for tourists in Rendalen.
Highlights
- Parsonage main building from the 18th century with furniture from the Bull family's time
- Guided tour about Jacob Breda Bull and his stories, including Vesleblakken
- Exhibitions in Gamle Berger school, including on the accordion player Ottar E. Akre
- Rendalstunet café and country store
- KulturPunkt with digital stories about Rendalen
Permanent exhibitions
- Bull-museet i prestegården – The main building from the 18th century where Jacob Breda Bull grew up, with furniture from the Bull family's time.
- Utstillinger i Gamle Berger skole – Exhibitions on the first floor, including on Ottar E. Akre and the accordion, and a schoolroom.
- Operated by
- Musea i Nord-Østerdalen (Anno museum)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 40 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | freeChildren enter free. |
| Groups (10+ people) | NOK 95 per personBooked groups of more than 10 visitors pay NOK 95 per person for guiding. |
| Guided tour (adults from 15 years) | NOK 120Children free; duration about 45 minutes. |
NOK 40 gives admission to the exhibitions on the first floor of Gamle Berger school without a guide. Anno members enter free.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Rendalstunet café and country store in Gamle Berger school. Charging point for electric cars.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Premises can be rented for meetings, parties and memorial gatherings.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 45 min |
|---|---|
| Good to know | The guided tour of the parsonage main building lasts about 45 minutes, and some of the buildings have stairs only. Groups of at least five people can book their own guiding at least three days in advance. |
