Heddal bygdetun
Rural heritage farmstead (bygdetun) in Heddal near Notodden, with old farm buildings, Rambergstugo with rose painting from 1784 and exhibitions on folk music and woodcarving.
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About the museum
Heddal bygdetun shows everyday rural life in the 19th century through a collection of old farm buildings. The best-known house is Rambergstugo, where the rose painting was made by Olav Hansson in 1784.
The rural heritage farmstead lies right beside Heddal stave church (stavkirke) and in 2010 became part of Norsk Industriarbeidermuseum, which runs the site today.
The exhibitions cover folk music, woodcarving and folk costumes. In summer 2026, measurements of the indoor environment in Rambergstua are being carried out, because the decorative wall paint contains a lot of lead; preliminary measurements in June 2026 indicate that it is safe to be in the building.
Highlights
- Rambergstugo with rose painting by Olav Hansson from 1784
- Old farm buildings showing rural life in the 19th century
- Exhibitions on folk music, woodcarving and folk costumes
- Location right beside Heddal stave church
- Operated by
- Norsk Industriarbeidermuseum
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- 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
The old buildings are not adapted for people with disabilities. Exhibition texts are in Norwegian and English. Visitors with a parking permit can park at the rural heritage farmstead itself.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available · 100 m to the entrance
Parking along Heddalsvegen or by Heddal stave church, about 100 metres from the rural heritage farmstead. Visitors with a parking permit can park at Heddal bygdetun.
- Accessible parking
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Tours and events for groups are booked at booking@nia.no. |
