Eiktunet friluftsmuseum
Open-air museum on the slope above Gjøvik with older buildings, cotter's cottages (husmannsstuer), a mill and a café, and a wide view over Lake Mjøsa.
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About the museum
Eiktunet was established in 1954 to preserve old buildings from the former municipalities of Vardal and Snertingdal, and Biri joined later. The name comes from the abandoned farm Eik. The first house, Gjøvikloftet, is a two-storey timber building from the 18th century, which was donated to the museum and re-erected in 1955. The café is in Sevalsbygningen, which was given to the museum in 1956.
The open-air museum has around 35 buildings from the period between 1650 and 1850 and is located on an area with traces of the Iron Age. It is like a small rural community from the 19th century, with cotter's cottages, small tarns and summer pasture meadows (setervoller), and visitors can see, among other things, a tinsmith's workshop, living rooms, a mill and old vehicles. You can try your luck fishing in the ponds, as there are crucian carp there.
Since 2006, Eiktunet has been part of Mjøsmuseet. The area is also much used as a walking area on the sunny slope above Gjøvik. There are no regular opening hours, but the museum holds events of all sizes throughout the year, and guided tours can be booked in advance.
Highlights
- Gjøvikloftet, a two-storey timber building from the 18th century
- Cotter's cottages, a mill, a tinsmith's workshop and old vehicles
- Fishing for crucian carp in the ponds
- Café with a view over Lake Mjøsa
- Walking area with small tarns and summer pasture meadows (setervoller)
Permanent exhibition
- Friluftsmuseet Eiktunet – Around 35 buildings from 1650–1850 from Vardal, Snertingdal and Biri, including cotter's cottages, a mill, a tinsmith's workshop and old vehicles.
- Founded
- 1954
- Operated by
- Mjøsmuseet AS
Admission & discounts
| Groups (10+ people) | NOK 100 per personGuided tours for groups of at least 10 people must be booked in advance: NOK 100 per person on weekdays (minimum NOK 1,500), NOK 110 per person at weekends and after 17:00 (minimum NOK 1,650). |
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Separate ticket prices may apply at events. Tickets are bought on site with Vipps, card or cash.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Café
Eiktunet café in Sevalsbygningen with coffee, cakes, fresh baked goods, ice cream and open sandwiches, and a view over Gjøvik. Open Saturday and Sunday 11:00–16:00.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours must be booked in advance via Mjøsmuseet. The visit can be combined with Mjøsas Ark at Kapp or Gjøvik gård. |
