Hardangervidda nasjonalparksenter
State-authorised national park centre at Skinnarbu with an award-winning interactive exhibition on nature and wild reindeer on Hardangervidda.
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About the museum
Hardangervidda nasjonalparksenter at Skinnarbu opened in 2013 and is the only state-authorised centre for Hardangervidda National Park. The centre lies in the middle of the national park and is the starting point for experiences, knowledge and nature interpretation on the plateau (vidda).
The 600-square-metre exhibition has 22 interactive installations across seven sections. They deal with the biology of wild reindeer, its migration routes going back thousands of years, and people's lives on the plateau. The exhibition has won three international awards.
As an authorised visitor centre, the centre has a particular responsibility for nature interpretation and offers guided exhibition tours, insect courses, nature guidance for schools and groups, and walks in the nature around Skinnarbu. Visitors can get trail maps and up-to-date information about conditions on the plateau. The centre is certified as a Miljøfyrtårn (Environmental Lighthouse).
Highlights
- Interactive exhibition of 600 square metres with 22 installations
- Wild reindeer and its migration routes on Hardangervidda
- Nature guidance for schools and groups
- Trail maps and up-to-date information about conditions on the plateau
- Webcam facing the entrance to the national park
Permanent exhibition
- Utstilling om natur og villrein på Hardangervidda – Interactive exhibition of 600 square metres with 22 installations on the biology of wild reindeer, their migration routes and people's lives on the plateau.
- Founded
- 2013
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 180 |
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| Reduced | NOK 140Concessions (honnør) and students |
| Children & teens | NOK 75 |
| Seniors | NOK 140Concession ticket (honnør). |
| Students & apprentices | NOK 140 |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Hands-on stations
The exhibition is interactive.
Getting there & parking
The centre lies at Skinnarbu, in the middle of the national park. From the Bergen Railway (Bergensbanen), the nearest stations are Geilo, Ustaoset, Haugastøl, Finse and Myrdal; the roads fv 40, rv 7 and rv 13 lead towards the plateau.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided exhibition tours and nature guidance for schools and groups, both at the centre and out in the field. Group bookings through the contact form on the website. |
