Kolbeinstveit
Museum farm in Suldal from around 1850 with animals in summer and Guggedalsloftet from the 1200s to the 14th century, the oldest preserved timber building in Rogaland.
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About the museum
Kolbeinstveit lies between Preikestolen and Trolltunga, right by riksvei 13 (National Tourist Route), about two kilometres past Suldalsosen. The main buildings of the farmyard, the stove house (stovehuset) and the barn (låven), were erected around 1850, and the farm was moved in the 19th century from its original location at Gamlatveit. In the summer season it is a living museum farm with animals and hosts who welcome visitors.
In the middle of the farmyard stands Guggedalsloftet, which originally comes from Bråtveit in Suldal. The upper part is dated to 1281 and the lower part to around 1340, and it is the oldest preserved timber building in Rogaland. The turf roof has for now been replaced by corrugated iron to save the building. The permanent exhibition “Garden og folka” (The farm and the people) tells about the people who have lived on the farm and how they used the houses and resources.
In the farmyard there are old toys, hay to jump in, old-fashioned clothes for dressing up, and animals on the farm. Guided tours, a market day, concerts and activity days are held, and children can try building log houses. Kolbeinstveit is run by Ryfylkemuseet.
Highlights
- Guggedalsloftet from 1281/1340, the oldest preserved timber building in Rogaland
- Living museum farm with animals in summer
- Permanent exhibition “Garden og folka”
- Log building and activities for children
- Waffles, coffee and squash
Permanent exhibition
- Garden og folka – Exhibition about the people who have lived at Kolbeinstveit and how they used the houses and resources on the farm.
- Operated by
- Ryfylkemuseet
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 150 |
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Free admission to the farmyard; NOK 150 for admission to the exhibitions and houses.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Old toys, hay to jump in, dressing up, animals on the farm, and log building for children.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
The car park is on the other side of the road; from there a footpath runs past the waterfall with the mill houses at Tveitåno.
Kolbeinstveit lies by riksvei 13 (National Tourist Route), about two kilometres past Suldalsosen in the direction of Røldal.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Waffles, coffee, tea and squash are sold.
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 can be booked. |
