Eikaasgalleriet
Modern gallery by Jølstravatnet along the E39 with art by Ludvig Eikaas, one of the most distinctive visual artists of the post-war era.
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About the museum
Eikaasgalleriet lies by Jølstravatnet along the E39 at Vassenden in Sunnfjord. Here you can see much of the art that Ludvig Eikaas (1920–2010) created, which is otherwise found in Copenhagen, New York, Paris, Florence and art museums in Norway. Eikaas was a printmaker, painter, draughtsman and sculptor, and is regarded as a pioneer of modernism in Norway from the late 1940s. He was among the first to use hard plastic in sculpture.
The collection comprises over 850 works, and a third of them are portraits, almost 70 of them self-portraits. The gallery shows changing exhibitions from the collection. Eikaas was married to the textile artist Synnøve Anker Aurdal and was first a professor and later rector at the State Academy of Fine Arts in Oslo. The gallery is part of Musea i Sogn og Fjordane.
Highlights
- Over 850 works by Ludvig Eikaas
- Woodcuts and portraits, including almost 70 self-portraits
- Café with waffles and coffee, and a private bathing beach by the lake
- Step-free access to the gallery and café
Permanent exhibition
- Samlingen til Ludvig Eikaas – Changing exhibitions with works from the collection of over 850 works.
- Operated by
- Musea i Sogn og Fjordane
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 140 |
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| Reduced | NOK 110Students and seniors (honnør) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Children aged 0–17 enter free. |
| Seniors | NOK 110Seniors (honnør) |
| Students & apprentices | NOK 110 |
| Groups (15+ people) | NOK 120 per personGroup discounts only apply during regular opening hours. |
| Annual pass | NOK 475Valid at all the museums of Musea i Sogn og Fjordane. |
| Museum pass (2 months) | NOK 275 |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
People with reduced mobility have step-free access to the gallery and café. The outdoor area has limited access for wheelchair users. An accessible toilet is in the café.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Free parking at the gallery entrance.
The gallery lies by Jølstravatnet beside the E39.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Simple refreshments with ice cream, waffles and coffee, also on the terrace. The shop sells, among other things, Eikaas mugs (Eikaaskrus), T-shirts, art books, postcards and craft items.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours of the gallery can be booked. |
